This Week December 19, 2023

Dear Folks,

As we approach the longest night of the year, remember that God's light never fails.

The Longest Night Service will be held on Thursday, December 21st at 6:30 P.M.  The service will be on-site, and Facebook live streamed and will be available for viewing later on Facebook and YouTube. The bulletin for this service is attached.

 

This Sunday, December 24, our 9:30 A.M. service is the Fourth Sunday of Advent.  The scripture is Isaiah 11:1-10.  The Special Christmas Program is "Where?"  You may want to brush up on your Bible reading!

 

Our Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols and Candlelight service will be at 4 P.M.  Both Sunday services will be on-site, and Facebook live streamed and will be available for viewing later on Facebook and YouTube.  I will send out the online bulletins on Friday.

 

Looking ahead to December 31:  We will be having an informal 9:30 A.M.  service, so come as you are!  Christmas sweaters or P.J.'s are encouraged!  Say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024!

 

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 God of Love, may you fill our hearts so full that we cannot but help to love all people, your creation, and ourselves.  May our lives reflect Christ's love and light into the world.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week December 12, 2023

 Dear Folks, 

The Advent Season is marching on!  I hope your preparations are well under way!

 

Thank you for the generous gifts to the BHCare "Under the Tree" project.  Because of your generosity, people will have a merrier Christmas!

 

This Sunday, December 17, is the Third Sunday in Advent.  The scriptures are Matthew 1:18-25, and Luke 1:26-38.  The sermon is "Who?"  The choir will be singing, "Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne".  Sunday School will be meeting in the C.E. office.

 

The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ for over 100 years, providing emergency grants, supplementation of small annuities and health premiums, and Christmas “Thank You” gift checks each December to our lower-income retirees. This offering will be taken on December 17. Envelopes will be available in the pews and in the Alcove. You may also give via our website at: www.huntingtonucc.org.

 

The Longest Night Service is on Thursday, December 21^st, 6:30 P.M., on-site and Facebook live stream.  December 21^st is the longest night of the year. For many people, the lack of light is symbolic of the harsh things of life. And those harsh things become more evident in the light of the "shoulds" of Christmas time: we should be happy, we should be glad, we should be joyful. But sometimes life is not conducive to the shoulds: we lost a loved one, or a relationship, or a job, or whatever. We don't feel joyful. The Longest Night Service is a time for us to face the darkness, but also look to the Nativity for hope and light. 

 

Our Christmas Eve service of Lessons, Carols, and Candlelight will be held on Sunday, December 24 at 4 P.M., on site and Facebook live stream.  We will have a Fourth Sunday of Advent service at our 9:30 A.M. time.

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – There is a list of needed items in the Alcove.  Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked! Please note that our Spooner House Meal is now the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions—see Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Funds for Clean-up Buckets Needed – Women’s Fellowship is collecting monetary donations for Church World Service Clean up buckets. Checks may be made out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line. You can drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays or you can use the on-line option on our website. The need now is urgent.

 

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 God of Joy, we know that our lives are a mixture of good and bad, joy and sorrow.  Help us to see, in Christ, your presence that is with us in all circumstances, offering a joy that transcends all.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week December 5, 2023

 Dear Folks,

 

Hope you are all well!

 

This Sunday, December 10, is the Second Sunday in Advent.  The scripture is Micah 5: 2-5.  The sermon is "Why?"

 

Immediately following worship this Sunday, there will be an in-person Congregational Meeting for all members of the Huntington Congregational Church UCC for the purpose of presenting the proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year.

 

The BH Care Under the Tree gifts are due Sunday.  You may also donate monetarily directly to BHCare.  Thank you! https://www.bhcare.org/giving/donate/

Be sure to keep your Reverse Advent Calendar up to date!

  

The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ for over 100 years, providing emergency grants, supplementation of small annuities and health premiums, and Christmas “Thank You” gift checks each December to our lower-income retirees. This offering will be taken on December 17. Envelopes will be available this Sunday. You may also give via our website at: www.huntingtonucc.org.

 

The Longest Night Service Thursday, December 21^st, 6:30 P.M., on-site & live streamed.  December 21^st is the longest night of the year. For many people, the lack of light is symbolic of the harsh things of life. And those harsh things become more evident in the light of the "shoulds" of Christmas time: we should be happy, we should be glad, we should be joyful. But sometimes life is not conducive to the shoulds: we lost a loved one, or a relationship, or a job, or whatever. We don't feel joyful. The Longest Night Service is a time for us to face the darkness, but also look to the Nativity for hope and light. 

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – There is a list of needed items in the Alcove.  Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked! Please note that our Spooner House Meal is now the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions—see Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Funds for Clean-up Buckets Needed – Women’s Fellowship is collecting monetary donations for Church World Service Clean up buckets. Checks may be made out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line. You can drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays or you can use the on-line option on our website. The need now is urgent.

 

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 God of Hope, even in the most uncertain times, help us to know that you are with us, guiding us with your goodness and grace.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week November 28, 2023

 Dear Folks,

Continued prayers for the healing of our bodies and the healing of the world.

 

This Sunday is the First Sunday in Advent.  Holy Communion will be celebrated.  The scripture is Luke 2:1-7.  The sermon is "When?"

 

We will be decorating the church for Christmas after the service.  Any help is welcome and appreciated!

 

Advent starts this Sunday.  If you do not have one, please pick up a Reverse Advent Calendar in the Alcove. A suggestion is given for each day of Advent.  This year, we are giving to benefit the Valley Food Bank at Spooner House and our Blessing Box. You can do all or just a few, whatever works for you. May it remind us of God’s great gift to us in Jesus Christ: in gratitude, we too give!

 

BH Care Under the Tree program: All purchased wrapped gifts (with original tag) need to be returned by Sunday, December 10^th, or you may donate monetarily directly to BHCare. Thank you!   https://www.bhcare.org/giving/donate/

 

There will be an in-person Congregation Meeting for all members of the Huntington Congregational Church UCC immediately following worship service on Sunday, December 10, 2023, for the purpose of presenting the proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year.   

 

The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ for over 100 years, providing emergency grants, supplementation of small annuities and health premiums, and Christmas “Thank You” gift checks each December to our lower-income retirees. This offering will be taken on December 17. Envelopes will be available December 10. You may also give via our website at: www.huntingtonucc.org.

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – There is a list of needed items in the Alcove.  Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked! Please note that our Spooner House Meal is now the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions—see Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Funds for Clean-up Buckets Needed – Women’s Fellowship is collecting monetary donations for Church World Service Clean up buckets. Checks may be made out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line. You can drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays or you can use the on-line option on our website. The need now is urgent.

 

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 God, as we approach the Advent Season, may we consciously prepare ourselves for Christ to be born anew in us.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week November 21, 2023

Dear Folks,

 

May you all have a blessed Thanksgiving.

 

This coming Sunday, November 26, is The Reign of Christ.  The scriptures are Psalm 95:1-7a and Ephesians 1:15-23.  The sermon is "The Eyes of our Hearts".

 

HCCUCC is participating in the BHCare Under the Tree program to benefit disadvantaged adults and children in the Valley. Thank you to everyone who picked up a gift tag on Sunday.  We have one left!  All purchased wrapped gifts (with original tag) need to be returned by Sunday, December 10^th, or you may donate monetarily to BHCare at:

 https://www.bhcare.org/giving/donate/

 

Advent starts on December 3.  If you don’t have one, get a Reverse Advent Calendar today. A suggestion is given for each day of Advent.  This year, we are giving to benefit the Valley Food Bank at Spooner House and our Blessing Box. You can do all or just a few, whatever works for you. May it remind us of God’s great gift to us in Jesus Christ: in gratitude, we too give!

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – There is a list of needed items in the Alcove.  Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked! Please note that our Spooner House Meal is now the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions—see Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Funds for Clean-up Buckets Needed – Women’s Fellowship is collecting monetary donations for Church World Service Clean up buckets. Checks may be made out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line. You can drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays or you can use the on-line option on our website. The need now is urgent.

                                       

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.  Gracious Creator, thank you!  Thank you for all that we have and all that we are.  Thank you for your constant love and care.  May our lives show our gratitude in words and acts of compassion and generosity.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

 

This Week November 14, 2023

Dear Folks, 

This is the week!  It's the Pumpkin & Holly Fair, which is on Friday, November 17, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Please join us, either as helpers or as shoppers!  The more the merrier!

 

The is coming Sunday, November 19, is the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost.  We will be celebrating Thanksgiving Sunday.  The scriptures are Psalm 100 and Deuteronomy 8:7-18.  The sermon is "But Remember..."  The choir will be singing.

 

Wednesday Evening Devotions begin on November 29 through December 20 at 7 p.m. via ZOOM. Link will be in the “This Week” email. The booklet we will be using, “God Bless Us, Everyone! Encountering Christ in Charles Dickens’ “The Christmas Carol” is available in the Alcove.  A donation of $3 is requested.  All are welcome.

 

Advent starts on December 3.  If you don’t have one, get a Reverse Advent Calendar today. A suggestion is given for each day of Advent.  This year, we are giving to benefit the Valley Food Bank at Spooner House and our Blessing Box. You can do all or just a few, whatever works for you. May it remind us of God’s great gift to us in Jesus Christ: in gratitude, we too give!

 

HCCUCC is participating in the BH Care Under the Tree program to benefit disadvantaged adults and children in the Valley. Watch for tags listing gift requests in the alcove and select a gift request to help make Christmas a little brighter for someone in need. Please note that you can share the cost of a gift with one or more people. All purchased wrapped gifts (with original tag) need to be returned by Sunday, December 10^th, or you may donate monetarily directly to

BHCare at https://www.bhcare.org/giving/donate/

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – There is a list of needed items in the Alcove.  Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked! Please note that our Spooner House Meal is now the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions—see Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Funds for Clean-up Buckets Needed – Women’s Fellowship is collecting monetary donations for Church World Service Clean up buckets. Checks may be made out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line. You can drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays or you can use the on-line option on our website. The need now is urgent.

                        

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 God, our world is so full of hate.  Please remind us that we all are one.  Please remind us that we are all created in your image.  Please remind us that we are to love one another as you first loved us.  Please remind us!  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week November 7, 2023

Dear Folks,

Remember to vote today and use your faith!

My prayer day is this Thursday, November 9.  Please let me know if you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up.  Be assured, I am praying for you all!!

This coming Sunday, November 12, is the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost.  The scripture is Matthew 25:1-13.  The sermon is "Keep Awake".  We will be honoring our veterans.

The Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 18, 2023, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  Help is needed!  Also, come and enjoy the crafts and the food.  It's always a great time!

 

Advent starts on December 3.  If you don’t already have it, please be sure to pick up your Reverse Advent Calendar in the Alcove. Remember Advent Calendars? Each day of Advent, you open a door and find a little gift. Like last year, we are doing the reverse! Instead of getting, we are giving!  A suggestion is given for each day of Advent. This year, we are giving to benefit the Valley Food Bank at Spooner House and our Blessing Box. You can do all or just a few, whatever works for you. May it remind us of God’s great gift to us in Jesus Christ, that in gratitude we too give!

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – There is a list of needed items in the Alcove.  Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked! Please note that our Spooner House Meal is now the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions—see Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Funds for Clean-up Buckets Needed – Women’s Fellowship is collecting monetary donations for Church World Service Clean up buckets. Checks may be made out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line. You can drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays or you can use the on-line option on our website. The need now is urgent.

Thank you to everyone who has returned their Faith Promise/Pledge cards. If you have not, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you for your faithfulness! Because of you, our church changes lives!!

 

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.  Holy God of power, strength, and vision, may we feel your power when we are feeling powerless. May we feel your strength when we are feeling weak.  May we find your vision when we are confused.  May you pour into us your breath and life.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week October 31, 2023

Dear Folks,

BOO! Hope you have a happy Halloween! Don't eat too much candy!

Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour on Saturday night! You don't want to be early for worship!!

This Sunday, November 5, is the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost. The scripture is I Thessalonians 2:9-13. The sermon is "The Word of God". We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so please have your elements ready.

My 2023 Sabbatical Review/Travelogue will be Sunday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Refreshments will be served.

The 2023 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will take place on November 17, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. & November 18, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Women's Fellowship can use your help and are seeking donations of ingredients to prepare the food. we will be setting up after worship on November 12, plus help for the Fair and for break down after. 

To donate food prep items, please use this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A44A4AE2FA7FC1-45402404-fair
To volunteer, please us this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A44A4AE2FA7FC1-45663770-fair

Gingerbread Cookie workshop will be held 11/5 after worship; 11/6, 11/7, from 5-9 p.m. in Kitchen & FH. Questions? See Deb Oppel.

Advent starts on December 3. If you don’t already have it, please be sure to pick up your Reverse Advent Calendar in the Alcove. Remember Advent Calendars? Each day of Advent, you open a door and find a little gift. Like last year, we are doing the reverse! Instead of getting, we are giving! A suggestion is given for each day of Advent. This year, we are giving to benefit the Valley Food Bank at Spooner House and our Blessing Box. You can do all or just a few, whatever works for you. May it remind us of God’s great gift to us in Jesus Christ, that in gratitude we too give!

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – There is a list of needed items in the Alcove. Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked! Please note that our Spooner House Meal is now the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions—see Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Funds for Clean-up Buckets Needed – Women’s Fellowship is collecting monetary donations for Church World Service Clean up buckets. Checks may be made out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line. You can drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays or you can use the on-line option on our website. The need now is urgent.

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.

Thank you to everyone who has returned their Faith Promise/Pledge cards. If you have not, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you for your faithfulness! Because of you, our church changes lives!!

Let us pray. O God, we pray for peace, peace in our hearts, peace in our family, peace in our community, peace in our country, and peace in our world. Peace, peace, peace, peace. Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

This Week October 24, 2023

 Dear Folks,

 

I hope you are well and enjoying the day.  Continued prayers for peace in our world.

 

This coming Sunday, October 29, is the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost.  We will be observing All Saints' Day.  The scripture is Matthew 22:34-40.  The sermon is "What we Remember".  During the week, please think about the saints in your life who have gone to be with God and one or two words that sum up what makes them saints.  We will have time to share on Sunday during the sermon.  Those who will be joining us on-line, if you would like to drop me a note with your names and words, I will be happy to share them.

 

The 300th Anniversary Committee will be meeting after worship this Sunday in the library.  Even if you have not come before, you are welcome!

 

My 2023 Sabbatical Review is on Sunday, November 5, 6:30 P.M., in Fellowship Hall. Refreshments will be served.

 

The 2023 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will take place on November 17, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. & November 18, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Women's Fellowship can use your help and are seeking donations of ingredients to prepare the food. we will be setting up after worship on November 12, plus help for the Fair and for break down after.  To donate food prep items, please use this link: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A44A4AE2FA7FC1-45402404-fair

 

The quantity next to the item is the full amount of what is needed, the sign-up sheet will ask you to indicate the amount you will donate.  If you choose less than the full amount, someone else will still be able to sign up for some as well.  Thank you!

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House always needs replenishing! There is a list of needed items in the Alcove.  Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked! Please note that our Spooner House Meal is now the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions--see Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Women’s Fellowship is collecting monetary donations for Church World Service Clean up buckets. Checks may be made out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line. You can drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays or you can use the on-line option on our website. The need now is urgent.

 

Thank you to everyone who has returned their Faith Promise/Pledge cards. If you have not, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you for your faithfulness!  Because of YOU, our Church changes lives!

 

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.  Gracious God, you love us more than we can possibly imagine. May that sense of love fill our hearts, not just for ourselves, but for all people, all creation.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

 

This Week October 17, 2023

 Dear Folks,

Continued prayers for love, justice, and peace for Israel and Palestine and for our whole world.

This coming Sunday, October 22, is the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost.  The scripture is I Thessalonians 1:1-10. The sermon is "Be an Example".

Women's Fellowship is hosting two events.  The first is a Truffle Making Demonstration tonight, October 17, 7:15 P.M. in Fellowship Hall.  The second is a Self-defense Demonstration this Sunday, October 22 following worship in Fellowship Hall.  

Women’s Fellowship is looking for decorative matching teacups and saucers. If you have some you are willing to part with, please place them into the box in the alcove. 

The Pumpkin & Holly Fair is coming up!  Be sure to mark your calendars:  November 17, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. & November 18, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

My 2023 Sabbatical Review is on Sunday, November 5, 6:30 P.M., in Fellowship Hall. Refreshments will be served.

BOOKS! We have two designated book tables in Fellowship Hall for books!  Bring some, take some!  Free! 

 The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House always needs replenishing! There is a list of needed items in the Alcove.  Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked! Please note that our Spooner House Meal is now the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions--see Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Women’s Fellowship is collecting monetary donations for Church World Service Clean up buckets. Checks may be made out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line. You can drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays or you can use the on-line option on our website. The need now is urgent.

Thank you to everyone who has returned their Faith Promise/Pledge cards. If you have not, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you for your faithfulness!  Because of YOU, our Church changes lives!

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 God, when the days are heavy and the bones are achy, you are there.  When the sun is shining and our hearts are singing, you are there.  Help us to know your presence in all times and climes. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week October 10, 2023

 Dear Folks,

 

Prayers for love, justice, and peace for Israel and Palestine and our whole world.

 

This coming Sunday, October 15, is the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost.  The scripture is Philippians 4:1-9. The sermon is "Think on These Things".  The choir will be singing.

 

Thank you to everyone who has returned their Faith Promise/Pledge cards. If you have not, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you for your faithfulness!  Because of YOU, our Church changes lives!

 

HCCUCC will be hosting CPR training and certification on Sunday, October 15 Following Worship.  The cost is $35.  

 

Women's Fellowship is hosting two events in October.  The first is a Truffle Making Demonstration on Tuesday, October 17, 7:15 P.M. in Fellowship Hall.  The second is a Self-defense Demonstration on Sunday, October 22 following worship in Fellowship Hall.  Please sign up in the Alcove if you plan on attending.

 

Women’s Fellowship is looking for decorative matching teacups and saucers. If you have some you are willing to part with, please place them into the box in the alcove. Thank you!

 

My 2023 Sabbatical Review will be on Sunday, November 5, 6:30 P.M., in Fellowship Hall. Refreshments will be served.

 

BOOKS! We have two designated book tables in Fellowship Hall for books!  Bring some, take some!  Free! 

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House always needs replenishing! There is a list of needed items in the Alcove.  Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked! Please note that our Spooner House Meal is now the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions--see Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Women’s Fellowship is collecting monetary donations for Church World Service Clean up buckets. Checks may be made out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line. You can drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays or you can use the on-line option on our website. The need now is urgent.

 

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, we pray for peace.  Peace in Israel and Palestine.  Peace in Ukraine.  Peace in our own country. Peace wherever there is war and conflict. Peace in our own hearts.  Surround us with your love, your justice, and your peace. Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille