This Week September 28, 2021

 Dear Folks,

 

Stay dry and warm today!

 

This Sunday, October 3, is the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We will be celebrating World Communion.  Please bring or have your elements ready.  Elements will be available in the church building if needed. The scripture is Mark 10:13-16.  The sermon is "Come to Me".

 

Thank you to everyone who returned their Faith Promise/Pledge cards.  If you have not done so, please do as soon as possible.  Your faithfulness and generosity are greatly appreciated!

 

This Sunday, we will be taking the 2021 Neighbors in Need “Unfailing Love” offering.  This year's offering is focused on supporting organizations and projects that are serving our immigrant neighbors and communities. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds of this offering is used by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM) to provide funding grants to UCC churches and organizations leading justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects in their communities. Envelopes will be available in the alcove.  Donations may also be made through our church website. 

 

Sunday, October 17, weather permitting, we will have an outdoor worship service.  In case of unfavorable weather, we will be in the sanctuary.

 

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.

 

Let us pray.  O Holy One, hold us close to you so we may not only feel your loving presence, but be your loving presence in this world.  Amen.

 

Peace,

Rev. Lucille

This Week September 14, 2021

 

Hi Folks,

 

Enjoy the day...the rain is coming!

 

There may or may not be a Concert on the Green Wednesday evening.  The weather is not looking promising!  If it's on, we will be handing out water and selling hot dogs.  

 

This coming Sunday, September 19, is the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost.  The scripture is James 3:13-18.  The sermon is "Pure Wisdom".

 

We are in our Season of Generosity for 2022. This year's theme is “We Are All a Piece of the Quilt”. “In Gathering Sunday” will be September 26. If you are worshiping in person, please bring your Faith Promise/Pledge cards and your quilt piece.  Please keep them separated.  If up are joining us virtual, please send your items via mail.  Thank you!

 

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. 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.

 

Let us pray.  O Holy God, help us to be ever mindful of the things we say and the things we do.  We can harm and wound with a cruel word or a careless act or we can help and heal with a loving word or a kind act.  Help us choose the latter.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week September 7, 2021

Dear Folks,

 

I hope you all had an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend.

 

There is one more Concert on the Green on Wednesday, September 8.  The Men's Group will be doing hot dogs, and the Vitality Team will be handing out water.  Stop by and say hi!

 

My prayer day is this Thursday, September 9.  Please let me know if you have a joy or a concern you would like me to lift up.

 

Our Outdoor Worship and Pizza Picnic will be held this Sunday, September 12, 4 P.M. at the HCCUCC lower parking lot near the kitchen. There will be no morning worship.  The 4 P.M. worship will be live streamed and followed by a pizza picnic.  Reservations are required so we know how much food to get. Please contact the church office.  The cost us $8 per person or $16 per family.  You can pay the day of the picnic.  The rain date is Sept. 19.  Please bring your own chairs!!

 

We are in our Season of Generosity for 2022. This year's theme is “We Are All a Piece of the Quilt”. Our "In Gathering" will be September 26.  Thank you!

 

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. 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.

 

Let us pray.  O Holy God, bless us all as we labor for a life filled with love, justice, and peace, not just for us, but for all.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille