HCCUCC Blog Moving to HCCUCCShelton

 Hi Folks,

The Blog for the Huntington Congregational Church United Church of Christ will be moving to HCCUCCShelton@gmail.com.  

Please continue to read and share!

Peace,

Rev. Lucille L. Fritz, Pastor

HCCUCC This Week June 9, 2026

Dear Folks,

Another beautiful day! Enjoy!

Thank you to everyone who helped out and participated in any way on our Annual Tag Sale!

This Thursday, June 11, is my Prayer Day.  If you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up, please let me know.

This coming Sunday, June 14, is the Third Sunday after Pentecost.  We will be celebrating Graduate Sunday!   The scripture is Genesis 18:1-15, 21:17.  The sermon is "Sarah Laughed". 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 be collecting backpacks for local schools, and items for Church World Service school kits during June and July.  Besides backpacks, we need the following:  3 subject notebooks, plastic water bottles, colored pencils box of 12, 2- pocket folders, 30cm/12” rulers, Hand-held pencil sharpeners, & pencil pouches.  There will be a box in the alcove.  Questions? See Lois Ricker.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House June’s focus is canned/jarred fruit, kid’s juice boxes, bottled iced tea, canned tuna, and condiments. 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.

Wednesday Nights in the Summer! Our Vitality Team will once again be handing out free bottled water and our Men’s Group will be selling hot dogs each Wednesday in summer during the Concert on the Green (Music Under the Stars), June 24 - August 26 (except July 1). Donations of water would be greatly appreciated!  Please put water in the Fellowship Hall and mark it with COG. Also, everyone is welcome to help!  It’s fun! Thank you!

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 Creative and Imaginative God, around us and within us contains your marvels.  The beauty of your power is held in every atom, every cell, every being, everything.  Help us to open our eyes to the miracles and wonders around us, rejoicing in you.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

HCCUCC This Week June 2, 2026

Dear Folks,

Can you believe it's June already???

We are having our Community Tag Sale on Saturday, June 6, 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.  Spaces are still available for $20.  Contact the church for more details.

This coming Sunday, June 7, is the Second Sunday after Pentecost.  We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so be sure to have your elements handy.   The scripture is Matthew 9:9-13,18-26.  The sermon is "Mercy". 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. 

Graduate Sunday – June 14.

Women's Fellowship is planning a "Make and Take" event, including a pizza party.  The craft will be a red, white, and blue decoration in celebration of the United States' 250-year celebration.  The cost is $10. Date and Time TBA. 

Women’s Fellowship will be collecting backpacks for local schools, and items for Church World Service school kits during June and July.  Besides backpacks, we need the following:  3 subject notebooks, plastic water bottles, colored pencils box of 12, 2- pocket folders, 30cm/12” rulers, Hand-held pencil sharpeners, & pencil pouches.  There will be a box in the alcove. 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House June’s focus is canned/jarred fruit, kid’s juice boxes, bottled iced tea, canned tuna, and condiments. 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.

Wednesday Nights in the Summer! Our Vitality Team will once again be handing out free bottled water and our Men’s Group will be selling hot dogs each Wednesday in summer during the Concert on the Green (Music Under the Stars). Donations of water would be greatly appreciated!  Please put water in the Fellowship Hall and mark it with COG. Also, everyone is welcome to help!  It’s fun! Thank you!

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.  Merciful God, may you pour your love and compassion on us.  May we absorb it into our very being that we can be people of extravagant mercy and grace. Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

HCCUCC This Week May 26, 2026

Dear Folks,

After the much-needed rain, the sun is shining again!  Enjoy!

Congratulations to Holly Fry, one of our Troop 101 scouts who will be receiving her Eagle Scout status on Wednesday.  Her Eagle Scout project was refinishing our ramp. 

This coming Sunday, May 31, is Trinity Sunday.  We will be outdoors for the first time this year!  The service will be in the spirit of Taize. The scriptures are Psalm 18:1-3 and Matthew 28:16-20.  The homily is "Trust, Listen, and Go".  We will meet in the parking lot near the kitchen entrance. Please bring chairs and wear red, white, and blue.  In the event of rain or very hot weather, we will worship in the sanctuary.  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. 

We will be celebrating Holy Communion on June 7.

HCCUCC Annual Community Tag Sale - June 6, 9:00 to 2:00, (rain date June 13). Spots are only $20. TELL A FRIEND!  Questions?  Contact the church at 202-929-1223.

Women's Fellowship is planning a "Make and Take" event, including a pizza party.  The craft will be a red, white, and blue decoration in celebration of the United States' 250-year celebration.  The cost is $10. Date and Time TBA.  If you are interested, please sign up in the Alcove.

Women’s Fellowship will be collecting backpacks for local schools, and items for Church World Service school kits during June and July.  Besides backpacks, we need the following:  3 subject notebooks, plastic water bottles, colored pencils box of 12, 2- pocket folders, 30cm/12” rulers, Hand-held pencil sharpeners, & pencil pouches.  There will be a box in the alcove. 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House May’s focus is soap, shampoo, and toothpaste, June’s focus is canned/jarred fruit, kid’s juice boxes, bottled iced tea, canned tuna, and condiments.  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.

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.  Ever moving God, may your Spirit blow through us, casting away all that keeps us from fully being loving, giving, and caring people.  Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

HCCUCC This Week May 19, 2026

Dear Folks,

Enjoy the sunny day and keep cool!

This coming Sunday, May 24, we will be celebrating Pentecost and commemorating Memorial Day.  Four of our youth will be confirmed.  The scripture is Acts 2:1-21.  The sermon is "The Wild Goose".  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. 

Congratulations to our Confirmands who will be confirmed this Sunday.

May 31 will be an outdoor worship service.  Please bring a chair and wear red, white, and blue.  We will be in the parking lot near the kitchen.  In the event of rain or extreme heat, we will be in the sanctuary.

HCCUCC Annual Community Tag Sale - June 6, 9:00 to 2:00, (rain date June 13).  Spots available for only $20. Questions?  Call the church office at 203-929-1223

Women’s Fellowship will be collecting backpacks for local schools, and items for Church World Service school kits during June and July.  Besides backpacks, we need the following:  3 subject notebooks, plastic water bottles, colored pencils box of 12, 2- pocket folders, 30cm/12” rulers, Hand-held pencil sharpeners, & pencil pouches.  There will be a box in the alcove.  Questions? See Lois Ricker.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House May’s focus is soap, shampoo, and toothpaste.   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.  Holy One, may you open our hearts to the movement of your Holy Spirit that we may be filled with new inspiration and new passion for your will and way.  Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

HCCUCC This Week May 13, 2026

Dear Folks,

Hope your day is bright despite the cloudy skies!

This Thursday, May 14, is my Prayer Day.  Please let me know if you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up.

This coming Sunday, May 17, is the Seventh Sunday of Easter.    The scripture is John 17:1-11.  The sermon is "That They May Be One".  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. 

On Sunday, May 24, we will be celebrating Pentecost and the Confirmation of four of our youth.  Please make a special effort to come and join in the celebration!

HCCUCC Annual Community Tag Sale - June 6, 9:00 to 2:00, (rain date June 13). Time again to clean out and donate your gently used (or never used) items. This year we are requesting that items be dropped off at Reuman House after Sunday services in May. Please donate items that are not damaged and are as clean as possible. We are not accepting jewelry, random mugs (sets are acceptable), books, or games unless all pieces are intact. Any electrical items must be in working condition. Prefer your own spot? Only $20. TELL A FRIEND!  Questions?  Contact the church office.

All women are invited to the Women’s Fellowship Potluck Picnic on Thursday, June 11, 6pm at the Sember’s.  Please let Laura Salvio or Sue Lindley know if you are interested.  It’s a fun time!

Women’s Fellowship will be collecting backpacks for local schools, and items for Church World Service school kits during June and July.  Besides backpacks, we need the following:  3 subject notebooks, plastic water bottles, colored pencils box of 12, 2- pocket folders, 30cm/12” rulers, Hand-held pencil sharpeners, & pencil pouches.  There will be a box in the alcove.  Questions? See Lois Ricker.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House May’s focus is soap, shampoo, and toothpaste.   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, in our broken world, may we see your light shining through the cracks, bringing hope.  Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

HCCUCC This Week May 5, 2026

Dear Folks,

Hope you are enjoying this lovely day!

Spring Clean-up - May 9 - Now that the days have gotten warmer, it is time to make our church grounds beautiful again. Don’t forget to bring your tools.

This coming Sunday, May 10, is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. We will be celebrating our mothers and all those who have been like mothers to us with the gift of flowers. The scripture is John 14:15-21. The sermon is "Living in Love". 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.

Our annual CWS Blanket offering will be on May 10. Our gifts provide blankets, tents, and emergency supplies in the wake of disaster. Our gifts also provide material assistance, education training and small enterprise loans as part of sustainable development programs. You may donate in person or online via our website: www.huntingtonucc.org. Please give generously to help those in need with a gift of hope.

HCC Annual Community Tag Sale - June 6, 9:00 to 2:00, (rain date June 13). Time again to clean out and donate your gently used (or never used) items. This year we are requesting that items be dropped off at Reuman House after Sunday services in May. Please donate items that are not damaged and are as clean as possible. We are not accepting jewelry, random mugs (sets are acceptable), books, or games unless all pieces are intact. Any electrical items must be in working condition. Prefer your own spot? Only $20. TELL A FRIEND! Questions? Contact the church office.

Women’s Fellowship will be collecting backpacks and certain school supplies for our Shelton Schools during June and July. Watch for more details.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House May’s focus is soap, shampoo, and toothpaste. 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.

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 loving God, may you shower us with your blessings of love, light, hope, and joy. Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille