This Week December 2, 2025

   

Dear Folks,

Hope you are staying warm and dry on this cold and wet day!

This coming Sunday, December 7, is the Second Sunday in Advent. We will be lighting the Peace candle. The scripture is Isaiah 11:1-10. The sermon is "A Vision of Peace". The service will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.

For Advent this year, we are doing an Advent Prayer Calendar. Instead of getting little gifts, we share a prayer every day until Christmas. Advent Prayer Calendars are available in the Alcove and in the Belfry.

HCCUCC is participating in the BH Care Under the Tree program to benefit disadvantaged adults and children in the Valley. All purchased gifts need to be returned by Sunday, December 7th, OR you may donate monetarily directly to BHCare: https://www.bhcare.org/giving/donate/

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

The 2025 Christmas Fund/Veterans of The Cross Offering will be taken on December 21. The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the U.C.C. for over 100 years, with emergency grants, supplementation of small annuities, health premiums, and Christmas “Thank You” gift checks to our lower-income retirees. Envelopes will be available 12/14. You may also give via our website.

The Longest Night Service Sunday, December 21st, 6:30 P.M., on-site & live-streamed. December 21st is the longest night of the year. For many people, the lack of light is symbolic of the harsh things of life. And those harsh things become more evident in the light of the "shoulds" of Christmas time: we should be happy, we should be glad, we should be joyful. But sometimes life is not conducive to the shoulds: we lost a loved one, or a relationship, or a job, or whatever. We don't feel joyful. The Longest Night Service is a time for us to face the darkness, but also look to the Nativity for hope and light.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – December’s giving focus is dessert mixes, frosting, coffee, tea, shelf-stable desserts. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Funds for Clean-up Buckets Urgently Needed – We are collecting monetary donations for Church World Service clean-up buckets. Please make checks out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line, then drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays, or use the on-line option on our website.

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.

Please engage on our social media. For Facebook, like and follow our HCCUCC page then like, share, and comment on our content. For YouTube, subscribe to our page and click the bell for notifications then like, share, and comment on our content. Please also visit our website. Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray. O God of Advent, this is a time of waiting for the commemoration of the birth of Jesus. Yet, truly, Jesus' presence is always here. Help us to embrace him and his hope, peace, joy, and love. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week November 25, 2025

Dear Folks,

I hope you all have a very blessed Thanksgiving!

This coming Sunday, November 30, is the First Sunday in Advent.  We will be lighting the Hope candle.  The scripture is Isaiah 2:1-5.  The sermon is "The Light of the Lord".  The service will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.

Following the service, we will be decorating the sanctuary for the Christmas season.  Any help is welcome!  Help is also welcome in disposing of the fall decorations outside the church.

For Advent this year, we are doing an Advent Prayer Calendar.  Instead of getting little gifts, we share a prayer every day until Christmas.  Advent Prayer Calendars are available in the Alcove and in the Belfry.

Advent Candle Readers/Lighters are needed!  Please sign up in the Alcove if you are willing to help! Contact Rev. Lucille for your reading.

Wednesday Advent Devotions begin on December 3 through December 17 at 7 p.m. via ZOOM. Link will be in the “This Week” email. We will use the booklet, “God’s Gift to the World”.  If you don’t already have one, one booklet is available in the Alcove.  A donation of $2 is requested.  All are welcome.

HCCUCC is participating in the BH Care Under the Tree program to benefit disadvantaged adults and children in the Valley. Tags listing gift requests are on the Christmas Tree in the alcove.  Please take one and help make Christmas a little brighter for someone in need. All purchased gifts need to be returned by Sunday, December 7^th, OR you may donate monetarily directly to BHCare: https://www.bhcare.org/giving/donate/ Thank you in advance for your generosity.

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. November's focus is toilet paper, diapers, wipes, feminine hygiene products. December's focus is dessert mixes, frosting, coffee, tea, shelf-stable desserts.  Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make monetary donations for Church World Service clean-up buckets. Please make checks out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line, then drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays, or use the on-line option on our website.

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.

Please engage on our social media.  For Facebook, like and follow our HCCUCC page then like, share, and comment on our content.  For YouTube, subscribe to our page and click the bell for notifications then like, share, and comment on our content.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray.  Holy God of extravagant blessing, we praise you for who you are, thank you for all you have done, are doing, and will do, and rejoice in your ever-lasting, ever-loving presence.  May our gratitude to you inspire us to be your love and light in this world.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week November 18, 2025

Dear Folks,

Hope you are all well!

This Sunday, November 23, is the Reign of Christ and Thanksgiving Sunday.  The scripture are Psalm 100 and Philippians 4:4-9. The sermon is "Rejoice".  The service will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.

Join us for the Shelton Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 23, 2025, 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Shelton, 188 Rocky Rest Road.  An offering of funds and non-perishable food will be taken for Spooner House and the Valley Food Bank.  All are invited!

Advent starts on November 30.  This year, we are doing an Advent Prayer Calendar.  Instead of getting little gifts, we share a prayer every day until Christmas.  Advent Prayer Calendars are available in the Alcove and in the Belfry.

Advent Candle Readers/Lighters are needed!  Please sign up in the Alcove if you are willing to help! Contact Rev. Lucille for your reading.

Wednesday Advent Devotions begin on December 3 through December 17 at 7 p.m. via ZOOM. Link will be in the “This Week” email. We will use the booklet, “God’s Gift to the World”.  If you don’t already have one, booklets are available in the Alcove.  A donation of $2 is requested.  All are welcome.

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. November's focus is toilet paper, diapers, wipes, feminine hygiene products.  Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make monetary donations for Church World Service clean-up buckets. Please make checks out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line, then drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays, or use the on-line option on our website.

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.

Please engage on our social media.  For Facebook, like and follow our HCCUCC page then like, share, and comment on our content.  For YouTube, subscribe to our page and click the bell for notifications then like, share, and comment on our content.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray.  There is never enough thanks and praise to offer you, O God, for all you are and all you have, are, and will do.  But thank you, thank you, thank you!  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week November 11, 2025

 

Dear Folks,

 

May we remember and give thanks for all our veterans on this 2025 Veteran's Day.

 

This Sunday, November 16, is the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost.  Sunday's scripture is John 20:19-23. The sermon the auction sermon for David Beardsley, "Forgiveness".  The service will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.

 

The 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair is this Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M. Any help is welcome!  And, if you cannot help out, no worries!  Just come and shop!  There is something for everyone!

 

Join us for the Shelton Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 23, 2025, 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Shelton, 188 Rocky Rest Road.  An offering of funds and non-perishable food will be taken for Spooner House and the Valley Food Bank.  All are invited!

 

Advent starts on November 30.  This year, we are doing an Advent Prayer Calendar.  Instead of getting little gifts, we share a prayer every day until Christmas.  Advent Prayer Calendars are available in the Alcove.

 

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. November's focus is toilet paper, diapers, wipes, feminine hygiene products.   Right now, our Blessing Box is almost empty, so any food would be appreciated!  Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make monetary donations for Church World Service clean-up buckets. Please make checks out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line, then drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays, or use the on-line option on our website.

 

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.

 

Please engage on our social media.  For Facebook, like and follow our HCCUCC page then like, share, and comment on our content.  For YouTube, subscribe to our page and click the bell for notifications then like, share, and comment on our content.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

 

Let us pray.  Thank you, O God, for all who stand for love, justice, and peace.  May we stand with them.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week November 4, 2025

Dear Folks,

Please consider donating food to our Valley Food Bank at Spooner House as well as to our Blessing Box, or any other food charity. There's going to be a lot of hungry people.

This Sunday, November 9, is the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost. We will take time to honor our veterans. Sunday's scripture is II Thessalonians 2:13-17. The sermon is "Stand Firm, Hold Fast". The service will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.

The 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M. Set up for the Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be following worship. Any help is appreciated!!

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. November's focus is toilet paper, diapers, wipes, feminine hygiene products. Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters. Another way we love our neighbor is to make monetary donations for Church World Service clean-up buckets. Please make checks out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line, then drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays, or use the on-line option on our website.

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.

Please engage on our social media. For Facebook, like and follow our HCCUCC page then like, share, and comment on our content. For YouTube, subscribe to our page and click the bell for notifications then like, share, and comment on our content. We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website. Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray. Holy God, you call us into a life of love, compassion, and generosity. Help us to live it. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week October 28, 2025

 

Dear Folks,

Continued prayers for Jamaica and all in the path of Hurricane Melissa.

REMINDER: TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP SATURDAY NIGHT!  DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS NOVEMBER 2!!

This Sunday, November 2, is the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost.  We will be celebrating Holy Communion and having a time to give thanks for the saints in our lives.  Sunday's scripture is Luke 19:1-10. The sermon is "Come Down".  The service will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.

It's coming up quickly!   The 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.    To sign up to help with ingredients, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0449ADA629A5F85-59851352-2025#/.  Thank you!

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. November's focus is toilet paper, diapers, wipes, feminine hygiene products.   Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make monetary donations for Church World Service clean-up buckets. Please make checks out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line, then drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays, or use the on-line option on our website.

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.

Please engage on our social media.  For Facebook, like and follow our HCCUCC page then like, share, and comment on our content.  For YouTube, subscribe to our page and click the bell for notifications then like, share, and comment on our content.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray.  Merciful God, hold us all tightly when we are overcome by things we cannot control. May you grant us peace. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week October 21, 2025

Dear Folks,

Enjoy the sunny day!

This Sunday, October 26, is the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost and In Gathering Sunday for our 2025 SEASON OF GENEROSITY, "Dreaming God's Dream". For our members, please be sure to bring your Faith Promise/Pledge cards and EFT form, if applicable.

This Sunday's scripture is Galatians 5:14-25. The sermon is "Living God's Dream". The service will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.

It's coming up quickly! The 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M. Please watch your emails for a sign-up to provide ingredients for fair cooking. Every little bit helps!

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. October's focus is powered/shelf stable milk, hot or cold cereal. Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters. Another way we love our neighbor is to make monetary donations for Church World Service clean-up buckets. Please make checks out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line, then drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays, or use the on-line option on our website.

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.

Please engage on our social media. For Facebook, like and follow our HCCUCC page then like, share, and comment on our content. For YouTube, subscribe to our page and click the bell for notifications then like, share, and comment on our content. We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website. Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray. Holy God, help us dream and live your dream in our families, church, community, and world as we work for love, justice and peace. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week October 14, 2025

 Dear Folks,

 Hope you are doing well on this gloomy day!

 

This Sunday, October 19, is the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost and continuing our 2025 Season of Generosity. The scripture is John 6:1-14. The sermon is "More Than Enough".  The service will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.

 

In Gathering Sunday for our 2025 SEASON OF GENEROSITY, "Dreaming God's Dream" will be on Sunday, October 26. Please be sure to bring your Faith Promise/Pledge cards and EFT form, if applicable.  For those of you who did not pick up your packets this past Sunday, they will be in the mail.  Also, electronic forms will be sent out via email later this week.

 

It's coming up quickly!   The 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.  

 

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. October's focus is powered/shelf stable milk, hot or cold cereal.  Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make monetary donations for Church World Service clean-up buckets. Please make checks out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line, then drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays, or use the on-line option on our website.

 

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.

 

Please engage on our social media.  For Facebook, like and follow our HCCUCC page then like, share, and comment on our content.  For YouTube, subscribe to our page and click the bell for notifications then like, share, and comment on our content.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

 

Let us pray.  Holy God, help us dream and live your dream of a world where all people would be treated with respect and dignity. Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

 

 

The Rev. Lucille L. Fritz

 

This Week October 8, 2025

Dear Folks,

Hope you are well and enjoying the lovely weather.

This Thursday, October 9, is my prayer day.  Please let me know if you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up.

This Sunday, October 12, is the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost and continuing our 2025 Season of Generosity. The scripture is Luke 10:25-37. The sermon is "The Way of the Innkeeper".  The service will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.

2025 SEASON OF GENEROSITY FOR 2026, "DREAMING GOD'S DREAM- In Gathering Sunday: October 26. 

SAVE THE DATES:  The 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.  Note new times!

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. October's focus is powered/shelf stable milk, hot or cold cereal.  Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make monetary donations for Church World Service clean-up buckets. Please make checks out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line, then drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays, or use the on-line option on our website.

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.

Please engage on our social media.  For Facebook, like and follow our HCCUCC page then like, share, and comment on our content.  For YouTube, subscribe to our page and click the bell for notifications then like, share, and comment on our content.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray.  Holy God, help us dream and live your dream of a world where all would have enough food to eat, clean water to drink, and warm bed to sleep.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week September 30, 2025

Dear Folks,

Hard to believe that tomorrow is October!  Time flies!

Continued prayers for all the victims of senseless violence. 

This Sunday, October 5, is the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost and continuing our 2025 Season of Generosity.  We will be celebrating World Communion Sunday.  Please be sure to have your elements handy.  The scripture is Matthew 13:31-32. The sermon is "The Sacred in the Seed".  The service will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.

2025 SEASON OF GENEROSITY FOR 2026, "DREAMING GOD'S DREAM- In Gathering Sunday: October 26. 

Neighbors in Need (NIN) OFFERING will be taken this Sunday, October 5 – The NIN offering supports ministries of justice and compassion, with one third of the offering given to the Council for American Indian Ministries and the remaining two thirds supporting UCC justice ministries. Please give generously.  Envelopes will be in the pews or in the alcove.  Donations may also be made through EFT via our church website.

SAVE THE DATES:  The 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.  Note new times!

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. October's focus is powered/shelf stable milk, hot or cold cereal.  Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make monetary donations for Church World Service clean-up buckets. Please make checks out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line, then drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays, or use the on-line option on our website.

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.

Please engage on our social media.  For Facebook, like and follow our HCCUCC page then like, share, and comment on our content.  For YouTube, subscribe to our page and click the bell for notifications then like, share, and comment on our content.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray.  Holy God, help us dream and live your dream of a world in peace.  Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

This Week September 23, 2025

   

 Dear Folks,

   Happy Fall!

This Wednesday, our weekly ZOOM Bible Survey continues at 7 P.M. through October 15th. The link is at the end of this email.

This Sunday, September 28, is the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost and the kickoff of our 2025 Season of Generosity. The scripture is Act 7:44-50. The sermon is "Telling Our story". The service will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.

2025 SEASON OF GENEROSITY FOR 2026, "DREAMING GOD'S DREAM- In Gathering Sunday: October 26. Watch your emails for the initial letter late this week!

Neighbors in Need (NIN) OFFERING OCTOBER 5 – The Neighbors in Need offering supports ministries of justice and compassion, with one third of the offering given to the Council for American Indian Ministries and the remaining two thirds supporting UCC justice ministries. Please give generously. Envelopes will be available Sept. 28th. Donations may also be made through EFT via our church website.

SAVE THE DATES: The 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M. Note new times!

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. September's focus is canned/shelf stable protein. Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters. Another way we love our neighbor is to make monetary donations for Church World Service clean-up buckets. Please make checks out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line, then drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays, or use the on-line option on our website.

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.

Please engage on our social media. For Facebook, like and follow our HCCUCC page then like, share, and comment on our content. For YouTube, subscribe to our page and click the bell for notifications then like, share, and comment on our content. We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website. Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray. O God, as our seasons change, help us to recognize and appreciate the diversity of your creation in all its variety. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille