This Week April 1, 2025

   

Dear Folks,

Happy April!

This Sunday, April 6, is the Fifth Sunday in Lent. The scripture is Isaiah 43:15-21. The sermon is "Make a Way". We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so please have your elements handy. 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.

Choir will be practicing before worship on April 6 & 13 at 9 a.m. Sacred Dance will be practicing after worship on April 6 & 13. Both will practice starting at 8:45 a.m. on Easter.

April 6 is Pot Pie Day! Spooner House can use pot pies for their residents, so we are asking for frozen pot pie donations. Please bring them to church and we will make sure to bring them to Spooner House. Please be generous.

Women's Fellowship will be packing Church World Service school and health kits Sunday, April 6, at 7 p.m. downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Help is appreciated!

The final 2025 Shelton Community Lenten Dinner & Devotions will be held on Wednesdays, April 9 at First United Methodist Church. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. followed by devotions at 7 p.m. The theme is "Unified in Hope". The offering will go to Spooner House. Please write checks directly to Spooner House.

VRRP is still active and investigating other avenues to bring the family to safety. Please watch for updates.

There is a sign-up sheet in the Alcove for those willing to be the Lay Leader on the first Sundays of the month. Please consider helping out!

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – There is a list of needed items in the Alcove. Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box is almost empty and 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. There are clean-ups happening still from flooding, tornados, and wildfires 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 strength and love, as we travel this road to Holy Week and Easter, may we feel your presence. Help us to be attune to Christ's call in our lives more readily. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week March 25, 2025

   

Dear Folks,

Hope you are enjoying the newness of Spring!

Our Shelton Community Lenten Dinner & Devotions will be held on Wednesdays, March 26 at HCCUCC and April 9 at First United Methodist Church. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. followed by devotions at 7 p.m. The theme is "Unified in Hope". The offering will go to Spooner House. Please write checks directly to Spooner House.

This Sunday, March 30, is the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The scripture is Luke 15: 1-2, 11-32. The sermon is "Lost and Found". 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 One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be taken on March 30th. Through OGHS, lives are literally changed daily. Your support provides clean water, food, medicines, shelter, healthcare, education and so much more. Please give generously.

Pot Pie Day! Spooner House can use pot pies for their residents, so we are asking for frozen pot pie donations. Please bring them to church on Sunday, April 6, and we will make sure to bring them to Spooner House. There is so much need, please be generous.

VRRP is still active and investigating other avenues to bring the family to safety. Please watch for updates.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – There is a list of needed items in the Alcove. Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box is almost empty and 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. There are clean-ups happening still from flooding, tornados, and wildfires 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. Holy God, as we continue our journey through Lent, may we be conscious of all who walk with us. May we keep our human siblings in our thoughts and prayers and actions for a better world. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

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This Week March 18, 2025

Dear Folks,

Hope you are all well!

This Sunday, March 23, is the Third Sunday in Lent. The scripture is Luke 13:10-17. The sermon is "Reaching Out". 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.

Later Shelton Community Lenten Dinner & Devotions will be held on Wednesdays, March 26 at HCCUCC and April 9 at First United Methodist Church. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. followed by devotions at 7 p.m. The theme is "Unified in Hope". The offering will go to Spooner House. Please write checks directly to Spooner House.

The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be taken on March 30th. Through OGHS, lives are literally changed daily. Your support provides clean water, food, medicines, shelter, healthcare, education and so much more. Please give generously.

Please submit your $13 gift per member to offset our commitment to the Fairfield East Association and the Southern New England Conference UCC ASAP. This can be done by in-person, mail, or through our website on-line giving. Thank you for your continued support and faithfulness.

VRRP is still active and investigating other avenues to bring the family to safety. Please watch for updates.

There is a sign-up sheet in the Alcove for those willing to be the Lay Leader on the first Sundays of the month. Please consider helping out!

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – There is a list of needed items in the Alcove. Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box is almost empty and 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. There are clean-ups happening still from flooding, tornados, and wildfires 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. God of grace and mercy, may your unending love be upon us as we face our life's journey. We do not know what the future will bring, but we know you hold our lives in your hands. Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

This Week March 11, 2025

Dear Folks,

Hope you are enjoying this beautiful day!

The first Shelton Community Lenten Dinner and Devotions will be held at the Huntington United Methodist Church this Wednesday, March 12, dinner at 6 p.m., devotions at 7 p.m. The theme is "Unified in Hope". The offering will go to Spooner House. Please write checks directly to Spooner House.

My prayer day is this Thursday, March 13. If you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up, please let me know.

This Sunday, March 16, is the Second Sunday in Lent. The scripture is Luke 13:31-35. The sermon is "Gathered Up". 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.

Later Shelton Community Lenten Dinner & Devotions will be held on Wednesdays, March 26 at HCCUCC and April 9 at First United Methodist Church. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. followed by devotions at 7 p.m. The theme is "Unified in Hope". The offering will go to Spooner House. Please write checks directly to Spooner House.

VRRP is still active and investigating other avenues to bring the family to safety. Please watch for updates.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – There is a list of needed items in the Alcove. Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box is almost empty and 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. There are clean-ups happening still from flooding and wildfires 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. Holy God, as we travel through this Lenten season, may our hearts and minds be open to the lessons and love you have for us. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week March 4, 2025

Dear Folks,

Laissez les bon temps rouler! It's Mardi Gras! 

Lent begins tomorrow, March 5th with Ash Wednesday. 

Quiet Hour will be held on Wednesdays in Lent at 10 a.m. in the library.  We are continuing with the book, “The Friendship of Women”.  

The Shelton Community Ash Wednesday Service will be held at HCCUCC at 7 p.m.  The service will be live streamed on Facebook and saved on Facebook and YouTube for later viewing.

This Sunday, March 9, is the First Sunday in Lent.  The scripture is Luke 4:1-13.  The sermon is "Lessons from the Wilderness". 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. 

Women’s Fellowship will hold their Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Sunday, March 16th at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. Hot dog dinners: 2 hotdogs w/vegetables-$10.00; 1 hot dog w/chips-$4.00. Tickets are on sale after worship, or you may contact the church.

Shelton Community Lenten Dinner & Devotions will be held on Wednesdays, March 12 at Huntington United Methodist Church, March 26 at HCCUCC and April 9 at First United Methodist Church.  Dinner will be at 6 p.m. followed by devotions at 7 p.m. The theme is "Unified in Hope". The offering will go to Spooner House.  Please write checks directly to Spooner House.

VRRP is still active and investigating other avenues to bring the family to safety.  Please watch for updates.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – There is a list of needed items in the Alcove.  Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box is almost empty and 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.  There are clean-ups happening still from flooding and wildfires 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.  Holy God, as we enter this Lenten season, may we take time to slow down, reflect, repent, and accept the renewal that you offer. Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

This Week February 25, 2025

Dear Folks,

Hope you are enjoying the milder temperatures!

This Sunday, March 2, is Transfiguration Sunday. We will be celebrating Women's Fellowship Sunday (postponed from February 9), and Holy Communion. Be sure to have your elements handy. The scripture is Luke 9:28-36. The sermon is "Masks". 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.

Valley Refugee Resettlement Project is still active and investigating other avenues to bring the family to safety. Please watch for updates.

The Shelton Community Ash Wednesday Service will be held at HCCUCC on March 5th at 7 p.m. The service will be live streamed on Facebook and saved on Facebook and YouTube for later viewing.

Shelton Community Lenten Dinner & Devotions will be held on Wednesdays, March 12 at Huntington United Methodist Church, March 26 at HCCUCC and April 9 at First United Methodist Church. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. followed by devotions at 7 p.m. The theme is "Unified in Hope". The offering will go to Spooner House. Please write checks directly to Spooner House.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is in need of food. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked frequently. 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. There are clean-ups happening still from flooding and wildfires 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. Gracious God, you have blessed us all by creating us in your image. May we honor that image in ourselves and in all people with words and acts of love, kindness, respect, and dignity. Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

This Week February 18, 2025

Dear Folks,

 

Looks like we have a decent weather week, besides the cold!  Stay warm!

 

This Sunday, February 23, is the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany.  It's Scout Sunday.  The Choir will also be singing. The scripture is Luke 6:27-31.  The sermon is "The Golden Rule". 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. 

 

VRRP is still active and investigating other avenues to bring the family to safety.  Please watch for updates.

 

Lent Begins on March 5^th.  Quiet Hour will be held on Wednesdays in Lent at 10 A.M. in the library.  We are continuing with the book, “The Friendship of Women”.  Please sign up in the Alcove if you plan on attending and note if you need a book.

 

The Shelton Community Ash Wednesday Service will be held at HCCUCC on March 5^th at 7 P.M.  The service will be live streamed on Facebook and saved on Facebook and YouTube for later viewing.

 

Shelton Community Lenten Dinner & Devotions will be held on Wednesdays, March 12 at Huntington United Methodist Church, March 26 at HCCUCC and April 9 at First United Methodist Church.  Dinner will be at 7 P.M. followed by devotions at 7 P.M. The theme is "Unified in Hope". The offering will go to Spooner House.  Please write checks directly to Spooner House.

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – There is a list of needed items in the Alcove.  Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box is almost empty and needs to be stocked. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Funds for Clean-up Buckets Urgently Needed.  There are clean-ups happening still from flooding and wildfires 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.  You are our rock and our safety, O God.  While the times are uncertain and the news troubling, help us to look to you for our center and our stability.  Help us to breathe. Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille