This Week January 14, 2025

Dear Folks,

Continued prayers for the those affected by the California wildfires. If you would like, please donate through the United Church of Christ either by check to HCCUCC with 2025 Wildfire Support in the memo, or through our website, or directly through the UCC website, or to any other charitable organization that is helping.

This Sunday, January 19, is the Second Sunday after Epiphany. The scripture is John 2:1-11. The sermon is "Listen to Your Mother". Dan Oliva's auction hymns will be featured. 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 is selling turkey chili for pick up on Super Bowl Sunday, February 9. Orders are due February 2. $12 per quart.

VRRP is working to settle a refugee family of four in our Valley. Please help however you can. For more info, contact Bob Margolies.

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 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. Life can be such a paradox, bright, beautiful sunshine and cold, biting wind. This is only one example of the myriads of paradoxes and contradictions that are in our lives. Yet you, O God, are present and eternal. You walk with us through all the glory and the messiness. Thank you! Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week January 7, 2025

 

Dear Folks,

Hope you are all well and keeping warm!

This Thursday, January 9 is my Prayer Day. Please let me know if there are any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up.

This Sunday, January 12, is the Baptism of Christ. The scripture is Luke 3:16-17, 21-22. The sermon is "Take Me to the River". The service will be live streamed on Facebook and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.

VRRP is working to settle a refugee family of four in our Valley. Please help however you can. For more info, contact Bob Margolies.

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 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. Gracious God may our hearts and minds and souls be open to movement of your Spirit as we take away the lessons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. The decorations may be put away, but your presence is never. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week January 5, 2025

  

Dear Folks,

 

May we all have a hopeful, peaceful, joyful, and loving 2025.

 

This Sunday, January 5, is the Second Sunday after Christmas.  We will be commemorating Epiphany and celebrating Holy Communion.  Please be sure to have your communion elements handy.  The scripture is Matthew 2:1-12.  The sermon is "Lessons from the Magi". For those who will be on-line with us for worship, please have a paper and pen handy.  We will be doing a something a little special.

 

The Emergency Assistance Fund offering will be taken this Sunday.  Envelopes will be in the pews. 

 

From Women's Fellowship: On January 12, after the service, there will be a meeting for all women of our congregation. Following a brief business meeting, we will have a presentation by Nancy, a physical therapist from Griffin on the rehabilitation of the pelvic floor. This presentation will prove to be informative and entertaining and something for everyone on this topic! Refreshments and breakfast goodies will be served. Please join us. Though not mandatory, if you think you will attend, please sign up in the Alcove so we can better plan. Any questions, please see Denise Wilson.

 

VRRP is working to settle a refugee family of four in our Valley. Please help however you can.  For more info, contact Bob Margolies.

 

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 also 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 – 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 Holy One, you are the God of all, even of our endings and beginnings.  May your Spirit guide us through this new year, offering us strength, wisdom, love, and grace to face whatever we will face. Our hope and trust are in you.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week December 23, 2024

 Dear Folks,

 

Hope you're ready!  Christmas is almost here!

 

Thank you so much for the very generous Christmas gift.  I am so grateful and blessed to be your pastor!

 

Our Christmas Eve Service will be held Tuesday, December 24 at 4 P.M.  It is our traditional service of Lessons and Carols and Candlelight.

 

The service on Sunday, December 29, will be a Carol Sing led by our Deacons and our organist.

 

VRRP is working to settle a refugee family of four in our Valley. Please help however you can.  For more info, contact Bob Margolies.

 

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 also 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 – 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!

 

May you all have a very merry and blessed Christmas.  May the Christ child be born anew in us all.  And may you have a peaceful and joyful 2025.

 

Let us pray.  O God, may the celebration of Christ's birth be for us a time to once again turn to you in full devotion and faith.  May Christ's light shine in us and through us for your glory and praise, being Christ's light in this world.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24, 2024 P.M. & Worship December 29, 2024

 

This Week December 17, 2024

 

Dear Folks,

 

The weather cannot make up its mind!  Enjoy the warmth!

 

The Longest Night Service will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 6:30 p.m. at HCCUCC.  It will also be live streamed.  Come for some quiet reflection.

 

This coming Sunday, December 22, is the Fourth Sunday of Advent.  The scripture is Matthew 1:18-21.  The Special Program is "A Christmas Who Am I?"  The service will be on site and live streamed.  Please watch for my Friday email with the online bulletin for the Longest Night Service and the Sunday Service and the link.

  

The 2024 Christmas Fund/Veterans of the Cross Offering will be taken on December 22. 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 are in the pews. You may also give via our website.

 

From Women's Fellowship: On January 12, after the service, there will be a meeting for all women of our congregation. Following a brief business meeting, we will have a presentation by Nancy, a physical therapist from Griffin on the rehabilitation of the pelvic floor. This presentation will prove to be informative and entertaining and something for everyone on this topic! Refreshments and breakfast goodies will be served. Please join us. Though not mandatory, if you think you will attend, please sign up in the Alcove so we can better plan. Any questions, please see Denise Wilson.

 

VRRP is working to settle a refugee family of four in our Valley. Please help however you can.  For more info, contact Bob Margolies.

 

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 also 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 – 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.

 

Let us pray.  God of all joy, may this Advent season bring us a new sense of wonder and delight in your creation, your people, and your world. In doing so, may we reclaim the joy that you bring us in Jesus. Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week December 10, 2024

 

Dear Folks, 

The days have been dreary, but God's love shines brightly in our hearts! 

This coming Thursday, December 12, is my prayer day.  Please let me know if you have a joy or concern you would like me to raise up.  Be assured you are all held in my prayers.

 

This coming Sunday, December 15, is the Third Sunday of Advent.  The scripture is Luke 1:39-55.  The sermon monologue is "A Witness to Mary". The choir will be singing. The service will be on site and live streamed.  Please watch for my Friday email with the online bulletin and the link.

 

The Longest Night Service will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 6:30 p.m. at HCCUCC.  It will also be live streamed.  Come for some quiet reflection.

 

The 2024 Christmas Fund/Veterans of the Cross Offering will be taken on December 22. 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 12/15. You may also give via our website.

 

VRRP is working to settle a refugee family of four in our Valley. Please help however you can.  For more info, contact Bob Margolies.

 

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 also 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 – 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.

 

Let us pray.  God of all peace, may this Advent season rekindle in us a renewed passion to make peace in our lives and in our world.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille