This Week October 26, 2017

Dear Folks,

Hope you are all warm and dry on this dreary, dampish day!

This coming Sunday, October 29, is the culmination of our Season of Generosity, "In Gathering Sunday". Please bring your "Faith Promise" (pledge) cards with you, as well as your completed Electronic Fund Transfer authorization forms, if you so choose.   

The scripture on Sunday is Psalm 138.  The "Keeping the Conversation Going..." topic is "How Can I Say Thank You To God?"  We will also be having our HCCUCC: A Year In Review presentation, which is always fun!!  Hope to see you all there on Sunday!

Our next "LEO" (Let's Eat Out) will be on Wednesday, November 8 at Barra in the Big Y plaza at 389 Bridgeport Avenue.  We will meet there at 6: 30 P.M.  Please sign-up in the Alcove.  If Barra is not open by then, we will meet at the Bull and Barley, 350 Bridgeport Avenue.  Please watch for announcements!!

It’s coming!  The Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be here before we know it , November 17^th & 18^th. We need your help to make this event a success. Please contact the co-chairs: Terri Johnston, Jaqui Olivo, Judy Tucker, or Justine Connery if you would like to contribute and/or help in anyway.

Be sure to mark you calendar for the Shelton Clergy Association Interfaith Thanksgiving service on Tuesday, November 21, 7 P.M. at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 182 Coram Avenue.  The offering will go to Spooner House.  The imperishable food gathering will go to the Valley Food Bank.

Let us pray.  O Holy One, your love vaster than anything we could imagine.  Yet, each one of us is held tightly, yet gently in its eternal grasp.  Help us to rest in that love; help us to trust in that love.  Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

This Week October 17, 2017

Dear Folks,

Feel the chill in the air?  It's sweater weather!

This coming Thursday, October 19, is my prayer day.  Please let me know if you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up.

This Sunday is our third Sunday in our "Season of Generosity".  This weeks topic is: "How how do we find the needs and then help fulfill the needs of our community?”  The scripture lesson is Luke 10:25-37.  Bob Margolies will be offering testimony.

Following worship this Sunday, Women’s Fellowship will sponsor an All Church event on “Downsizing” by Denise Melsenti Wilson.  All are welcome!

"In Gathering Sunday" will be on October 29.  Please bring your "Faith Promise" (pledge) cards with you, as well as your completed Electronic Fund Transfer authorization forms, if you so choose.  Later this week, I will be sending these items out electronically, so you can submit them via e-mail as well.

It’s coming!  The Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be here before we know it , November 17^th & 18^th. We need your help to make this event a success. Please contact the co-chairs: Terri Johnston, Jaqui Olivo, Judy Tucker, or Justine Connery if you would like to contribute and/or help in anyway.

Let us pray.  O God, our prayers continue to rise to you for those in harms way: floods, storms, fires, war, violence, oppression, in justice.  May your peace prevail.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week October 10, 2017

Dear Folks,

I hope you are enjoying the last gasp of summer weather today!

This evening, Umbrella will be hosting a vigil for domestic abuse victims.  It will be held at 6 P.M. on the Huntington Green.  Refreshments will be served following the vigil in our Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, October 15 is the second Sunday of our Season of Generosity, “Keeping the Conversation Going…”  The scripture is John 14:25-27.  The conversation topic is: “What Brings Me Peace?”  Aaron Corcino will be sharing his Season of Generosity testimony.  We will also be handing our our Season of Generosity Faith Promise cards for 2018.

My English Pilgrimage Travelogue will be on this Sunday, October 15 at 6:30 P.M. in Fellowship Hall.  Refreshments will be served, so come hungry!

Following worship on Sunday, October 22^nd, Women’s Fellowship will hold an All Church event on “Downsizing”.  All are welcome!

It’s coming!  The Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be here before we know it , November 17^th & 18^th. We need your help to make this event a success. Please contact the co-chairs: Terri Johnston, Jaqui Olivo, Judy Tucker, or Justine Connery if you would like to contribute and/or help in anyway.

Let us pray.  O God, sometimes there does not seem to be enough words to express all our prayers of praise, thanks, and concern.  So, we trust that you will not only hear our words, but also hear the murmuring of our hearts.  We trust in you.  Amen.

In Christ’s love,
Rev. Lucille

This Week October 3, 2017

Dear Folks,

It's getting to the point where I am afraid to look at the news in the morning.  Thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the mass shooting in Las Vegas.  How long must we lament this continuing violence, O God?  Deep breath...

Our latest "LEO" (Let's Eat Out) will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4, 6:30, at Archie Moore's in Derby.  If you plan to attend and did not sign up, please let me know ASAP so I can make reservations.

This Saturday, October 7, 2 P.M. at HCCUCC will be the memorial service for Susan Hawley Taylor, mother of Tom Taylor. 

Our Season of Generosity starts this Sunday, October 8.  The theme this year is "Keep the Conversation Going..."  Our conversation starter is "Where do I feel closest to God?"  The scripture is I Kings 19:11-12.

Neighbors in Need (NIN) offering will be collected this Sunday, October 8.  NIN is a special mission offering of the UCC that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. Envelopes will be in the pews.  Donations may also be made through our website, www.huntingtonucc.org.

Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services invites all to join for a candlelight vigil honoring victims and supporting survivors of domestic violence on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 6-7 P.M. on the Huntington Green. In the event of rain, the vigil will be held in our Fellowship Hall.

I will be hosting my travelogue on my summer pilgrimage in England on Sunday, October 15 at 6:30 P.M.  Refreshments will be served, so come hungry!

Following worship on October 22, Women’s Fellowship will hold an All Church event on “Downsizing”. Watch your bulletin for more information.

We need your help to make the Pumpkin & Holly Fair (November 17 & 18) a success! Future Belfry articles will discuss the different areas of the fair where volunteers are needed, but it’s never too early to think about how you would like to contribute. Please contact the co-chairs: Terri Johnston, Jaqui Olivo, Judy Tucker, and Justine Connery.

Let us pray.  O God, may we never become apathetic to the suffering around us.  May our prayers be fervent and our actions be peaceful.  Help us to work for solutions, rooted in our faith in you.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille