HCCUCC This Week April 7, 2026

Dear Folks, 

May we still be basking in the glow of the Resurrection morning, reveling in new life and new possibilities.

 

This Thursday, April 9, is my Prayer Day.  Please let me know if you have any joys or concerns you would like me to hold in prayer.

 

This Saturday, April 11, is the Third Annual Shredding Event & Food Collection in the church parking lot from 9 A.M. to Noon, rain or shine. Please save your important papers and documents and bring them on that day. The cost is $10.00 per average box or bag.  We cannot dispose of bags or boxes, so you must take them home. Also, no paper clips or metal items can be shredded. We are also collecting non-perishable, non-expired food items for Spooner House. A portion of the proceeds will also go to Spooner House.

 

This coming Sunday, April 12, is the Second Sunday of Easter.  The scripture is John 20:19-21.  The sermon is "Pease Be with You".    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. 

Troop 101 will be holding a Spaghetti dinner in Fellowship Hall here at the church on Sunday, April 19, 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. Cost is $20 per adult, $10 per child up to 12. 

Our 16th Annual Treasures, Talents, and Tastes Auction will be held on Saturday, May 2 at 6 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall.  Check the April Belfry, our website, and the Alcove for more information.

 

Spring Clean-up will be held on May 9, 9 A.M. to noon.  Rain date is May 16.

  

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

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House April’s giving focus is canned protein, chili, hash, and beans (can or bag). Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked. Our Spooner House Meal is on the third 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 new life, may we live as resurrected people, bringing hope and joy to world that is often bleak.  May we be beacons of love and light. Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week at HCCUCC March 31, 2026

Dear Folks,

We are in the midst of Holy Week. May we walk with Jesus during this solemn time.

The Lord's Supper will be on Maundy Thursday, April 2, 6:30 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall. This is by reservation only.

Tenebrae will be held also on Maundy Thursday, at 7:45 P.M. in the sanctuary. All are invited.

The Good Friday service, The Seven Last Words of Christ will be on April 3 at noon. Both the Tenebrae and the Good Friday service will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later.

Sacred Dance will be practicing Saturday, April 4 at 2 P.M. in the sanctuary.

As the dawn breaks on Easter morning, April 5, we will be worshipping on the hill at Jones' Family Farm at 6:30 A.M. with our Shelton community.

At HCCUCC, our Easter worship will be at our usual time of 9:30 A.M. The scriptures are I Corinthians 15:19-26 and Matthew 28:1-10. The sermon is "Do Not Be Afraid". We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so be sure to 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 and Sacred Dance practice will be held before worship at 8:30 A.M.

April 11 is the Third Annual Shredding Event & Food Collection in the church parking lot from 9 A.M. to Noon, rain or shine. Please save your important papers and documents and bring them on that day. The cost is $10.00 per average box or bag. We cannot dispose of bags or boxes, so you must take them home. Also, no paper clips or metal items can be shredded. We are also collecting non-perishable, non-expired food items for Spooner House. A portion of the proceeds will also go to Spooner House.

Our 16th Annual Treasures, Talents, and Tastes Auction will be held on Saturday, May 2 at 6 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall. Check the April Belfry, our website, and the Alcove for more information.

Spring Clean-up will be held on May 9, 9 A.M. to noon. Rain date is May 16.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – March’s giving focus is canned tomatoes, rice, sugar, and feminine hygiene products. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked. We are in winter protocol, so please, no items that can freeze! Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Women’s Fellowship is collecting items for CWS Hygiene Kits. See the list in the Alcove near the box for donations. Questions? See Lois Ricker. 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. Loving God, as we walk with Jesus through this time of horror and death, may we know that this not the last word. Joy dawns again on Easter morn. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week at HCCUCC March 24, 2026

   

Dear Folks,

Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes and the lovely flowers! I appreciate it and you!!

Our final “Lessons in the Wilderness”: Masonicare will be hosting a program of scripture, reading, and song at 7 P.M. at Wesley Heights on Wednesday, March 25. Refreshments will be available. Offering will go to benefit Spooner House. Please make checks out directly to Spooner House.

This coming Sunday, March 29, is the Palm Sunday. The scripture is Matthew 21:1-11. The sermon is "Donkeys and Colts". 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.

April 11 is the Third Annual Shredding Event & Food Collection in the church parking lot from 9 A.M. to Noon, rain or shine. Please save your important papers and documents and bring them on that day. The cost is $10.00 per average box or bag. We cannot dispose of bags or boxes, so you must take them home. Also, no paper clips or metal items can be shredded. We are also collecting non-perishable, non-expired food items for Spooner House. A portion of the proceeds will also go to Spooner House.

Our 16th Annual Treasures, Talents, and Tastes Auction will be held on Saturday, May 2 at 6 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall. Check our website for more information.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – March’s giving focus is canned tomatoes, rice, sugar, and feminine hygiene products. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked. We are in winter protocol, so please, no items that can freeze! Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Women’s Fellowship is collecting items for CWS Hygiene Kits. See the list in the Alcove near the box for donations. Questions? See Lois Ricker. 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. Holy God, as we near the end of our Lenten journey, may we take the lessons and love we collected along the way to heart. May we be more loving, more giving, and more faithful. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week March 17, 2026

Dear Folks,

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

This coming Sunday, March 15, is the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The scripture is Ezekiel 37:1-14. The sermon is "Journey Amid the Dry Bones". 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 final “Lessons in the Wilderness”: Masonicare will be hosting a program at 7 P.M. at Wesley Heights on Wednesday, March 25. Offering will go to benefit Spooner House. Please make checks out directly to Spooner House.

April 11 is the Third Annual Shredding Event & Food Collection in the church parking lot from 9 A.M. to Noon, rain or shine. Please save your important papers and documents and bring them on that day. The cost is $10.00 per average box or bag. We cannot dispose of bags or boxes, so you must take them home. Also, no paper clips or metal items can be shredded. We are also collecting non-perishable, non-expired food items for Spooner House. A portion of the proceeds will also go to Spooner House.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – March’s giving focus is canned tomatoes, rice, sugar, and feminine hygiene products. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked. We are in winter protocol, so please, no items that can freeze! Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Women’s Fellowship is collecting items for CWS Hygiene Kits. See the list in the Alcove near the box for donations. Questions? See Lois Ricker. 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!

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face;

the rains fall soft upon your fields

and until we meet again,

may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week March 10, 2026

Dear Folks,

It's a lovely spring-like day! Enjoy!

Our next “Lessons in the Wilderness” will be held this Wednesday, March 11 here at HCCUCC. Dinner will be at 6 P.M. followed by a program. Masonicare will be hosting a program at 7 P.M. at Wesley Heights on Wednesday, March 25. Offering will go to benefit Spooner House. Please make checks out directly to Spooner House.

Thursday, March 12 is my prayer day. If you have any joys or concerns you would like me to raise up to God, please let me know.

This coming Sunday, March 15, is the Fourth Sunday in Lent. The scripture is John 9:1-41. The sermon is "Sigs along the Journey". 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 15. Through OGHS, lives are literally changed daily. Your support provides clean water, food, medicines, shelter, healthcare, education and so much more. Envelopes are in the pews and in the alcove or you may give on-line via our website. Please give generously.

April 11 is the Third Annual Shredding Event & Food Collection in the church parking lot from 9 A.M. to Noon, rain or shine. Please save your important papers and documents and bring them on that day. The cost is $10.00 per average box or bag. We cannot dispose of bags or boxes, so you must take them home. Also, no paper clips or metal items can be shredded. We are also collecting non-perishable, non-expired food items for Spooner House. A portion of the proceeds will also go to Spooner House.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – March’s giving focus is canned tomatoes, rice, sugar, and feminine hygiene products. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked. We are in winter protocol, so please, no items that can freeze! Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Women’s Fellowship is collecting items for CWS Hygiene Kits. See the list in the Alcove near the box for donations. Questions? See Lois Ricker. 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. All Powerful and Ever-Present God, may you hear the prayers of our lips and of our hearts. May you bring healing, strength, and hope as we travel this amazing, but also often uncertain journey of life. May we know we are never alone. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week March 3, 2026

 

 

  

Dear Folks,

 

Another dicey weather day! Stay safe!

 

This coming Sunday, March 8, is the Third Sunday in Lent. The scripture is John 4:5-42. The sermon is "Sustenance for the Journey". 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. 

 

New Members’ Class will be held following worship this Sunday, March 8 in the library.

 

Our next “Lessons in the Wilderness” will be held Wednesday, March 11 here at HCCUCC. Dinner will be at 6 P.M. followed by a program. Masonicare will be hosting a program at 7 P.M. at Wesley Heights on Wednesday, March 25. Offering will go to benefit Spooner House. Please make checks out directly to Spooner House.

 

The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be taken on March 15. Through OGHS, lives are literally changed daily. Your support provides clean water, food, medicines, shelter, healthcare, education and so much more. Envelopes will be in the pews on March 8 or you may give on-line via our website. Please give generously.

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – March’s giving focus is canned tomatoes, rice, sugar, and feminine hygiene products. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked. We are in winter protocol, so please, no items that can freeze! Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Looking Ahead: April 11 is the Third Annual Shredding Event & Food Collection in the church parking lot from 9 A.M. to Noon, rain or shine. Please save your important papers and documents and bring them on that day. The cost is $10.00 per average box or bag. We cannot dispose of bags or boxes, so you must take them home. Also, no paper clips or metal items can be shredded. We are also collecting non-perishable, non-expired food items for Spooner House. A portion of the proceeds will also go to Spooner House.

 

Women’s Fellowship is collecting items for CWS Hygiene Kits. See the list in the Alcove near the box for donations. Questions? See Lois Ricker. 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. Gracious God, we know deep in our hearts that accompany us on every step of our journey, offering us strength, courage, and hope. Thank you!. Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week February 24, 2026

Dear Folks,

Hope you are well and safe and mostly dug out!

This coming Sunday, March 1, is the Second Sunday in Lent. We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so please have your elements handy. The scripture is John 3:1-17. The sermon is "The Way of Our Journey". 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.

New Members’ Class will be held following worship Sunday, March 8 in the library.

Our next “Lessons in the Wilderness” will be held Thursday, February 26 at First United Methodist Church Rocky Rest and Long Hill Road. Dinner will be at 6 P.M. followed by a program at 7 P.M. We will be hosting on Wednesday, March 11, 6 P.M. starting with dinner then a program. Masonicare will be hosting a program at 7 P.M. at Wesley Heights on Wednesday, March 25. Offering will go to benefit Spooner House. Please make checks out directly to Spooner House.

The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be taken on March 15. Through OGHS, lives are literally changed daily. Your support provides clean water, food, medicines, shelter, healthcare, education and so much more. Envelopes will be in the pews on March 8 or you may give on-line via our website. Please give generously.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – March’s giving focus is canned tomatoes, rice, sugar, and feminine hygiene products. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked. We are in winter protocol, so please, no items that can freeze! Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Thank you for everyone who brought in coats for the Women’s Fellowship's Winter Coat Drive for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. March 1 will be the last day for collection, so if you haven't already, please bring new or gently used coats and/or cold weather accessories. Donation box is the Alcove. Share the gift of warmth!

Looking Ahead: April 11 is the Third Annual Shredding Event & Food Collection in the church parking lot from 9 A.M. to Noon, rain or shine. Please save your important papers and documents and bring them on that day. The cost is $10.00 per average box or bag. We cannot dispose of bags or boxes, so you must take them home. Also, no paper clips or metal items can be shredded. We are also collecting non-perishable, non-expired food items for Spooner House. A portion of the proceeds will also go to Spooner House.

Women’s Fellowship is collecting items for CWS Hygiene Kits. See the list in the Alcove near the box for donations. Questions? See Lois Ricker. 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 Holy One, as we continue our Lenten journey, may our eyes and ears be open to the ways we can better lovingly serve your people and your creation. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille