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

This Week February 17, 2026

Dear Folks,

Yes, it is a gloomy day, but the sun still shines!

This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of our Lenten journey.

The Ash Wednesday Service will be held at Huntington United Methodist Church, 338 Walnut Tree Hill Road at 7 P.M.

This coming Sunday, February 22, is the First Sunday in Lent as well as Scout Sunday. The scripture is Matthew 4:1-11. The sermon is "Journey to the Wilderness". The choir will be singing. 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, February 22 in the library.

Huntington United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church, Masonicare, and HCCUCC will hosting a series of Lenten Dinners and programs, “Lessons in the Wilderness”. FUMC will be hosting on Thursday, February 26, and HCCUCC on Wednesday, March 11, both at 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 benefit Spooner House. Please make checks out directly to Spooner House

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – February’s giving focus is canned veggies, chicken/beef/vegetable broth, canned fruit, and cooking oils. 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.

Women’s Fellowship is sponsoring a Winter Coat Drive for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. Please bring new or gently used coats and/or cold weather accessories. Donation box is the Alcove. Share the gift of warmth!

Women’s Fellowship is collecting items for CWS Hygiene Kits. PLEASE NOTE THE REVISED LIST: One travel-size deodorant (3.4 oz or less, non-aerosol), One travel-size lotion (3.4 oz or less, fragrance-free, new only), One travel-size shampoo (3.4 oz or less, new only), One travel-size toothpaste (3.4 oz or less, with at least 1-year expiration), One sturdy, wide-tooth comb (minimum 6 inches of teeth; remove packaging). The box for donations is in the Alcove.

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 begin our Lenten journey, may we take the time to reflect, repent, and renew, allowing your Holy Spirit to work in us, drawing us closer to you and closer to all your creation. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week February 10, 2026

Dear Folks,

Hope you are well!

This Thursday, February 12, is my Prayer Day.  Please let me know if you have any joys or concerns you would like me to raise up.

This coming Sunday, February 16, is Transfiguration.  The scripture is Matthew 17:1-9.  The sermon is "Revelations on the Journey".  The choir will be singing. 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.  

Lenten Quiet Hour begins on Wednesday, February 18^th at 10:00 a.m. in the library and via Zoom.  We are using the book “An Unlikely Lent” by Rachel Billups.  The discussion will be led by Rev. Lucille.  Please sign up in the Alcove or contact Rev. Lucille.

Huntington United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church, Masonicare, and HCCUCC will hosting a series of Lenten Dinners and programs, “Lessons in the Wilderness”. HUMC will be hosting the Ash Wednesday Service on February 18 at 7 P.M. There will be no meal or fellowship time. FUMC will be hosting on Thursday, February 26, and HCCUCC on Wednesday, March 11, both at 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 benefit Spooner House. Please make checks out directly to Spooner House.

Women’s Fellowship will be preparing Manhattan and New England Clam Chowder and a variety of homemade breads. To place your order, sign up on the sheet in the alcove or call Linda Sember 203-929-5853. Pick-up will be on Sunday, March 1^st & 29^th. Chowder is $12.00 per quart. The prices of homemade breads vary.

Scout Sunday is February 22.

New Members’ Class will be held following worship Sunday, February 22 in the library.

Lay Leaders are needed for the first Sunday of the month. Please consider doing this important ministry.  Sign-up sheet is in the Alcove.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – February’s giving focus is canned veggies, chicken/beef/vegetable broth, canned fruit, and cooking oils. 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 sponsoring a Winter Coat Drive for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission.  Please bring new or gently used coats and/or cold weather accessories. Donation box is the Alcove.  Share the gift of warmth!

Women’s Fellowship is collecting items for CWS Hygiene Kits. PLEASE NOTE THE REVISED LIST: One travel-size deodorant (3.4 oz or less, non-aerosol), One travel-size lotion (3.4 oz or less, fragrance-free, new only), One travel-size shampoo (3.4 oz or less, new only), One travel-size toothpaste (3.4 oz or less, with at least 1-year expiration), One sturdy, wide-tooth comb (minimum 6 inches of teeth; remove packaging). The box for donations is in the Alcove. 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, may your presence be upon us now and always as we journey through life at all times and in all climes.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

Shelton Community Lenten Gatherings 2026

Update for February 8, 2026 Service