This Week January 29, 2020

Dear Folks,

Hope you are enjoying this sunny, albeit, cold day!

This Sunday, February 2, is the Fourth Sunday After Epiphany. We will be celebrating Holy Communion. The scripture is Matthew 5:1-12. The sermon is "Blessed Are..."

This Sunday will be the last day for donations for the Shelton High School Yauco Puerto Rico Earthquake Relief Effort. 

The following is being collected:

• Blankets, Pillows, Towels, Sleeping Bags or Air Mattresses
• Baby and Adult Diapers, Baby Products (lotion, shampoo, body wash, wipes, formula) 
• Clothing and Socks (babies, children, and adults), Pajamas
• Water/Water Bottles
• Toothbrushes and Toothpaste, Soap and Vaseline, Feminine Hygiene Products
• Nonperishable Foods
• Disinfectants (Lysol, Clorox Wipes, etc.)
• Mosquito Repellent, Flashlights and Batteries

If you would like to donate monetarily, please consider visiting the United Church of Christ website: 

https://www.ucc.org/emergency-usa-2020

Women’s Fellowship is collecting items for a "Care Box". They will be making up care packages for any 

church member who may be hospitalized, in a nursing home, or homebound due to their medical 

treatments. Ideas for the box might be:  puzzle books, decks of cards, creams/lotions, lip balms, note cards,

warm socks/booties, hard candies, small tissue packs, magazines, small baskets or tote bags to put the 

items in, candy (to offer their visitors), kerchief/scarf, inspirational card, etc.  Please put the items in the

large pink box in the Alcove. There is no deadline. Thank you!

Women's Fellowship will once again be offering the annual Lenten Quiet Hour beginning Wednesdays, 

February 26 through April 1. April 8 is a snow day make up, if needed.  The book is "The Way of 

Forgiveness: Readings for a Peaceful Life".  Watch for sign-up sheet in the Alcove. This is open to all.

Membership Dues for Southern New England Conference and Fairfield East Association: For 2020, each 

member is asked to contribute $12. The Deadline is March 1^st.  You may place your dues contribution in the

offering plate OR by On Line Giving available at HCCUCC. If you need a convenient way to make regular 

offerings or for additional gifts, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving options. 

Visit huntingtonucc.org or contact the church office for more information.

Spooner House Meal envelopes are located in the sanctuary pews for anyone who would like to donate 

towards the monthly meals. 

Registration is now open for Huntington Center Nursery School 3 & 4 yr. old 2020-2021 school year. 

Registration forms can be found on the HCNS bulletin board in the alcove or contact our Director, 

Linda Rizzitelli at 203-929-7197.

Please take note of the poster in the Alcove with suggested items for the Valley Food Bank bin in 

Fellowship Hall. Of course, all items are gratefully accepted, but the Missions Committee put together a

list that attempts to target items that may be needed more during certain seasons or months. 

The need is great, so please be generous!

Holy God of Love and Light, may you guide our steps as we face the unknowns of our lives. 

May we trust that no matter what, we are eternally in your care.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week January 22, 2020

Dear Folks,

 

Hope you are enjoying this sunny, chilly day!

 

This Sunday, January 26, is the Third Sunday after Epiphany.  The scripture is Matthew 4:12-23.  The sermon is "Put on Those Waders".

 

This coming Sunday, the 296th Annual Meeting of the Huntington Congregational UCC will be held following worship  for the purpose of electing officers, accepting the 2020 budget, and any other business that properly comes before the meeting. Child care will be provided. The snow date is Sunday, February 2, 2020.

 

Every new year, we start our Prayer List anew. Please let Karen know if you would like to have anyone you placed on the list in 2019 to remain for 2020. Just a reminder: for the sake of privacy, make sure you have the person's permission to have their name published. Thank you! 

 

Women’s Fellowship is collecting items for a "Care Box". They will be making up care packages for any church member who may be hospitalized, in a nursing home, or homebound due to their medical treatments. Ideas for the box might be:  puzzle books, decks of cards, creams/lotions, lip balms, note cards, warm socks/booties, hard candies, small tissue packs, magazines, small baskets or tote bags to put the items in, candy (to offer their visitors), kerchief/scarf, inspirational card, etc.  Please put the items in the large pink box in the Alcove. There is no deadline—this will be on-going. Thank you!

 

Women's Fellowship will once again be offering the annual Lenten Quiet Hour beginning Wednesdays, February 26 through April 1. April 8 is a snow day make up, if needed.  Book to be announced. Watch for sign-up sheet in the Alcove. This is open to all members of HCCUCC.

 

Membership Dues for Southern New England Conference and Fairfield East Association: For 2020, each member is asked to contribute $12. The Deadline is March 1^st.  You may place your dues contribution in the offering plate OR by On Line Giving available at HCCUCC. If you need a convenient way to make regular offerings or for additional gifts, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving options. Visit huntingtonucc.org or contact the church office for more information.

 

Spooner House Meal envelopes are located in the sanctuary pews for anyone who would like to donate towards the monthly meals. 

 

Registration is now open for Huntington Center Nursery School 3 & 4 yr. old 2020-2021 school year. Registration forms can be found on the HCNS bulletin board in the alcove or contact our Director, Linda Rizzitelli at 203-929-7197.

 

Please take note of the poster in the Alcove with suggested items for the Valley Food Bank bin in Fellowship Hall. Of course, all items are gratefully accepted, but the Missions Committee put together a list that attempts to target items that may be needed more during certain seasons or months. The need is great, so please be generous!

 

Let us pray.  O God, there are so many things in this world that tempt use away from you. May you keep us always focused on your love, and how we can share that love with the world.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week January 15, 2020

Dear Folks,

Hope you are enjoying this warmer weather. Don't get used to it!

All women are invited to the Women's Fellowship Annual Meeting tonight, Wednesday, January 15 at 7 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall.

This coming Sunday, January 19, is the Second Sunday after Epiphany. The scripture is John 1:35-43. The sermon is "Come and See".

Every new year, we start our Prayer List anew. Please let Karen know if you would like to have anyone you placed on the list in 2019 to remain for 2020. Just a reminder: for the sake of privacy, make sure you have the person's permission to have their name published. Thank you! 

Spooner House Meal envelopes are located in the sanctuary pews for anyone who would like to donate towards the monthly meals. 

Registration is now open for Huntington Center Nursery School 3 & 4 yr. old 2020-2021 school year. Registration forms can be found on the HCNS bulletin board in the alcove or contact our Director, Linda Rizzitelli at 203-929-7197.

Please take note of the poster in the Alcove with suggested items for the Valley Food Bank bin in Fellowship Hall. Of course, all items are gratefully accepted, but the Missions Committee put together a list that attempts to target items that may be needed more during certain seasons or months. The need is great, so please be generous!

The 296th Annual Meeting of the Huntington Congregational UCC will be held following worship on Sunday, January 26, 2020 for the purpose of electing officers, accepting the 2020 budget, and any other business that properly comes before the meeting. Child care will be provided. The snow date is Sunday, February 2, 2020.

Let us pray. O Holy One, may you wrap your arms around us when we are tired and sad, when we are grieving and hurting, when we are waiting and watching, when we are happy and content. O Holy One, may your wrap your arms around us now and always.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille