This Week January 16, 2024

 

Hi Folks,

 

Hope you are all staying safe and warm.  It's definitely slippery out there!

 

This coming Sunday, January 21, is the Third Sunday after Epiphany.  The scripture is Mark 1:14-20.  The sermon is "Follow Me".

 

2024 is our 300th year as an official community of faith!  Our first event is a historical service on Sunday, February 18.  Everyone is invited to dress in the style of colonial America in the 1720's.  I will be sending out an email later with links to show the fashion the day.  It doesn't have to be perfect, just keeping with the spirit of the time. Also, check the Belfry and Sunday bulletins for more details.  Let's party like it's 1724!

 

Looking forward to Lent:  February 14: Ash Wednesday service will be held on-site and on-line at 7 P.M.  Quiet Hour will begin that morning. 10 A.M. in the library with a ZOOM option.  Please sign-up in the Alcove.  Wednesday evening Lenten devotions will begin on February 21 through March 20 at 7 P.M via ZOOM.  Booklets are available in the Alcove. 

 

Women’s Fellowship is collecting monetary donations for Church World Service Clean up buckets. Checks may be made out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line. You can drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays or you can use the on-line option on our website. The need now is urgent.

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House - Items Needed: shelf stable milk and powdered milk, pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit and applesauce, garbanzo and navy beans, canned tuna and chicken, oatmeal and other cereals, and pasta sauce.  There is a box in the Alcove and the “wishing well” in Fellowship Hall for donations. Also, our Blessing Box needs to be stocked.  It's quite depleted. But during the winter, please do not put canned or jarred items, only things that won’t freeze. Please be generous!

 

Please continue to support HCCUCC with your contributions.  Now more than ever, our mission of being the beacon of love and light on the Huntington Green and beyond is vital. Contributions sent in by mail are welcome. Please consider donating at our website, www.huntingtonucc.org. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O Holy One, not matter what life gives us, you are there. Through the good and the bad, you are ever-present and ever-loving.  May we trust in you, knowing you hold us always in your grace.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week January 9, 2024

 

Hi Folks,

 

Hope you are all ready for the rain that's coming!  Keep those sump pumps in order!

 

Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, the Deacons will be de-decorating the sanctuary at 1:30 P.M.  Any help would be appreciated!

 

My prayer day is this Thursday, January 11.  If you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up, please let me know.  I will be praying for you all!

 

This coming Sunday, January 14 is the Second Sunday after Epiphany.  The scripture is John 1:43-51.  The sermon is " Known and Loved".  

 

Following worship, the Women's Fellowship will be meeting in the library.  All women are invited for the meeting and a light brunch.

 

THE 300^th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HUNTINGTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH UCC WILL BE HELD FOLLOWING WORSHIP ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING OFFICERS, ACCEPTING THE 2024 BUDGET, AND VOTING ON THE REPAIR OF THE BELFRY WITH A CORRESPONDING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.

 

2024 is our 300th year as an official community of faith!  Watch your emails, Belfry, and bulletins as the year unfold.  Our first event is a historical service on Sunday, February 18.  Check the Belfry for more details.  Let's party like it's 1724!

 

Women’s Fellowship is collecting monetary donations for Church World Service Clean up buckets. Checks may be made out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line. You can drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays or you can use the on-line option on our website. The need now is urgent.

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House - Items Needed: shelf stable milk and powdered milk, pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit and applesauce, garbanzo and navy beans, canned tuna and chicken, oatmeal and other cereals, and pasta sauce.  There is a box in the Alcove and the “wishing well” in Fellowship Hall for donations. Also, our Blessing Box needs to be stocked, but during the winter, please do not put canned or jarred items, only things that won’t freeze. Please be generous!

 

Please continue to support HCCUCC with your contributions.  Now more than ever, our mission of being the beacon of love and light on the Huntington Green and beyond is vital. Contributions sent in by mail are welcome. Please consider donating at our website, www.huntingtonucc.org. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O God, when the snow falls or the rain plummets, when the winds howl and the ice forms, may you keep us safe.  Whatever comes. may we trust that we have a safe harbor in you.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week January 2, 2024

 Dear Folks,

Happy New Year!  May it be filled with love and light!

This Sunday, January 7, is the Baptism of Christ.  The scripture is Mark 1:4-11.  The sermon is "Up and Out".  We will be celebrating Holy Communion.  Please be sure to have your elements ready.

 

Following the service, we will be de-decorating the sanctuary.  All are welcome to lend a hand.

 

Every year, we purge the prayer list to start anew.  If you would like to keep or add someone to the list, please be sure to contact Karen Boroski via phone: 203-929-1223 or email: hcc@snet.net.

 

2024 is our 300th anniversary year.  Please be on the lookout for announcements on upcoming events.  The first will be a service in the spirit of 1724 on February 18.  Do not expect a recognizable service!!  People are encouraged to dress the part.  Please refer to your Belfry for the 1720's fashion.

 

Our church has served God faithfully these last 300 because of the continuing support of its members. Please continue to support HCCUCC with your contributions.  Now more than ever, our mission of being the beacon of love and light on the Huntington Green and beyond is vital. Contributions sent in by mail are welcome. Please consider donating at our website, www.huntingtonucc.org. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O God, as we face another year, may we go forth will hope and expectation.  Daring to be the people we were created and called to be, we trust that are held by your loving arms and surrounded by your strengthening Spirit.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille