This Week November 11, 2025

 

Dear Folks,

 

May we remember and give thanks for all our veterans on this 2025 Veteran's Day.

 

This Sunday, November 16, is the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost.  Sunday's scripture is John 20:19-23. The sermon the auction sermon for David Beardsley, "Forgiveness".  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 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair is this Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M. Any help is welcome!  And, if you cannot help out, no worries!  Just come and shop!  There is something for everyone!

 

Join us for the Shelton Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 23, 2025, 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Shelton, 188 Rocky Rest Road.  An offering of funds and non-perishable food will be taken for Spooner House and the Valley Food Bank.  All are invited!

 

Advent starts on November 30.  This year, we are doing an Advent Prayer Calendar.  Instead of getting little gifts, we share a prayer every day until Christmas.  Advent Prayer Calendars are available in the Alcove.

 

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. November's focus is toilet paper, diapers, wipes, feminine hygiene products.   Right now, our Blessing Box is almost empty, so any food would be appreciated!  Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make 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.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

 

Let us pray.  Thank you, O God, for all who stand for love, justice, and peace.  May we stand with them.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week November 4, 2025

Dear Folks,

Please consider donating food to our Valley Food Bank at Spooner House as well as to our Blessing Box, or any other food charity. There's going to be a lot of hungry people.

This Sunday, November 9, is the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost. We will take time to honor our veterans. Sunday's scripture is II Thessalonians 2:13-17. The sermon is "Stand Firm, Hold Fast". 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 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M. Set up for the Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be following worship. Any help is appreciated!!

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. November's focus is toilet paper, diapers, wipes, feminine hygiene products. Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters. Another way we love our neighbor is to make 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. We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website. Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray. Holy God, you call us into a life of love, compassion, and generosity. Help us to live it. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week October 28, 2025

 

Dear Folks,

Continued prayers for Jamaica and all in the path of Hurricane Melissa.

REMINDER: TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP SATURDAY NIGHT!  DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS NOVEMBER 2!!

This Sunday, November 2, is the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost.  We will be celebrating Holy Communion and having a time to give thanks for the saints in our lives.  Sunday's scripture is Luke 19:1-10. The sermon is "Come Down".  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.

It's coming up quickly!   The 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.    To sign up to help with ingredients, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0449ADA629A5F85-59851352-2025#/.  Thank you!

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. November's focus is toilet paper, diapers, wipes, feminine hygiene products.   Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make 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.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray.  Merciful God, hold us all tightly when we are overcome by things we cannot control. May you grant us peace. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week October 21, 2025

Dear Folks,

Enjoy the sunny day!

This Sunday, October 26, is the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost and In Gathering Sunday for our 2025 SEASON OF GENEROSITY, "Dreaming God's Dream". For our members, please be sure to bring your Faith Promise/Pledge cards and EFT form, if applicable.

This Sunday's scripture is Galatians 5:14-25. The sermon is "Living God's Dream". 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.

It's coming up quickly! The 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M. Please watch your emails for a sign-up to provide ingredients for fair cooking. Every little bit helps!

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. October's focus is powered/shelf stable milk, hot or cold cereal. Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters. Another way we love our neighbor is to make 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. We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website. Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray. Holy God, help us dream and live your dream in our families, church, community, and world as we work for love, justice and peace. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week October 14, 2025

 Dear Folks,

 Hope you are doing well on this gloomy day!

 

This Sunday, October 19, is the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost and continuing our 2025 Season of Generosity. The scripture is John 6:1-14. The sermon is "More Than Enough".  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.

 

In Gathering Sunday for our 2025 SEASON OF GENEROSITY, "Dreaming God's Dream" will be on Sunday, October 26. Please be sure to bring your Faith Promise/Pledge cards and EFT form, if applicable.  For those of you who did not pick up your packets this past Sunday, they will be in the mail.  Also, electronic forms will be sent out via email later this week.

 

It's coming up quickly!   The 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.  

 

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. October's focus is powered/shelf stable milk, hot or cold cereal.  Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make 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.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

 

Let us pray.  Holy God, help us dream and live your dream of a world where all people would be treated with respect and dignity. Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

 

 

The Rev. Lucille L. Fritz

 

This Week October 8, 2025

Dear Folks,

Hope you are well and enjoying the lovely weather.

This Thursday, October 9, is my prayer day.  Please let me know if you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up.

This Sunday, October 12, is the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost and continuing our 2025 Season of Generosity. The scripture is Luke 10:25-37. The sermon is "The Way of the Innkeeper".  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.

2025 SEASON OF GENEROSITY FOR 2026, "DREAMING GOD'S DREAM- In Gathering Sunday: October 26. 

SAVE THE DATES:  The 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.  Note new times!

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. October's focus is powered/shelf stable milk, hot or cold cereal.  Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make 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.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray.  Holy God, help us dream and live your dream of a world where all would have enough food to eat, clean water to drink, and warm bed to sleep.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week September 30, 2025

Dear Folks,

Hard to believe that tomorrow is October!  Time flies!

Continued prayers for all the victims of senseless violence. 

This Sunday, October 5, is the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost and continuing our 2025 Season of Generosity.  We will be celebrating World Communion Sunday.  Please be sure to have your elements handy.  The scripture is Matthew 13:31-32. The sermon is "The Sacred in the Seed".  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.

2025 SEASON OF GENEROSITY FOR 2026, "DREAMING GOD'S DREAM- In Gathering Sunday: October 26. 

Neighbors in Need (NIN) OFFERING will be taken this Sunday, October 5 – The NIN offering supports ministries of justice and compassion, with one third of the offering given to the Council for American Indian Ministries and the remaining two thirds supporting UCC justice ministries. Please give generously.  Envelopes will be in the pews or in the alcove.  Donations may also be made through EFT via our church website.

SAVE THE DATES:  The 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.  Note new times!

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. October's focus is powered/shelf stable milk, hot or cold cereal.  Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make 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.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray.  Holy God, help us dream and live your dream of a world in peace.  Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

This Week September 23, 2025

   

 Dear Folks,

   Happy Fall!

This Wednesday, our weekly ZOOM Bible Survey continues at 7 P.M. through October 15th. The link is at the end of this email.

This Sunday, September 28, is the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost and the kickoff of our 2025 Season of Generosity. The scripture is Act 7:44-50. The sermon is "Telling Our story". 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.

2025 SEASON OF GENEROSITY FOR 2026, "DREAMING GOD'S DREAM- In Gathering Sunday: October 26. Watch your emails for the initial letter late this week!

Neighbors in Need (NIN) OFFERING OCTOBER 5 – The Neighbors in Need offering supports ministries of justice and compassion, with one third of the offering given to the Council for American Indian Ministries and the remaining two thirds supporting UCC justice ministries. Please give generously. Envelopes will be available Sept. 28th. Donations may also be made through EFT via our church website.

SAVE THE DATES: The 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M. Note new times!

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. September's focus is canned/shelf stable protein. Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters. Another way we love our neighbor is to make 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. We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website. Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray. O God, as our seasons change, help us to recognize and appreciate the diversity of your creation in all its variety. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week September 16, 2025

Dear Folks,

Hope you are all well.

This Sunday, September 21, is the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The scripture is I Timothy 2:1-7.  The sermon is "Keep in Touch".  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.

Our 2025-2026 Confirmation program begins this Sunday after worship.

2025 SEASON OF GENEROSITY FOR 2026, "DREAMING GOD'S DREAM- Kickoff:  September 28 ---In Gathering Sunday: October 26.

Neighbors in Need (NIN) OFFERING OCTOBER 5 – The Neighbors in Need offering supports ministries of justice and compassion, with one third of the offering given to the Council for American Indian Ministries and the remaining two thirds supporting UCC justice ministries. Please give generously.  Envelopes will be available Sept. 28^th.  Donations may also be made through EFT via our church website.

SAVE THE DATES:  The 2025 Pumpkin & Holly Fair will be held Friday, November 14, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, November 15, 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.  

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. September's focus is canned/shelf stable protein.  Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make 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.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray.  O God, may you place in us a desire to love others as you love us.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week September 9, 2025

 

Dear Folks,

 

What a lovely day!  Hope you have a chance to enjoy it!

 

This Thursday is my Prayer Day.  If you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up, please let me know. 

 

September 13th and 15th are anniversary celebrations:  my 38th ordination anniversary, and our 16th anniversary together.  Time flies!

 

Our Annual Outdoor Worship & Church Picnic will be held this coming Sunday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m., HCCUCC lower parking lot near the kitchen. The service will be live-streamed.  There will be no 9:30 a.m. worship.  The scripture is I Timothy 1:12-17.  The sermon is "Overflowing Grace". The picnic is immediately following the service. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, & drinks provided; please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Reservations are required.  Contact Sue Schmitt. Cost is $6 per person or $12 per family.  You can prepay or pay the day of the picnic. Wear your HCCUCC T-shirt and bring a chair! Rain or shine!

 

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. September's focus is canned/shelf stable protein.  Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make 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.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

 

Let us pray.  Holy God, may we keep in mind the vision you have for your creation, that we may live in oneness and love.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week September 2, 2025

Dear Folks,

I hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend!

This Sunday, September 7th is the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  The scripture is the book of Philemon.  The sermon is "Welcome". We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so be sure to have your elements handy.   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.

Our Annual Outdoor Worship & Church Picnic will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m., HCCUCC lower parking lot near the kitchen. The service will be live-streamed.  There will be no 9:30 a.m. worship.  Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, & drinks provided; please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Reservations are required.  Sign-up in the Alcove or contact Sue Schmitt. Cost is $6 per person or $12 per family.  You can prepay or pay the day of the picnic. Wear your HCCUCC T-shirt and bring a chair! Rain or shine!

WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE SURVEY will resume on September 10th and run through October 22^nd, 7 p.m., via ZOOM. We will be looking at the New Testament. The link will be sent out with the “This Week” email. No booklet? See Rev. Lucille.

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. There is a list of needed items in the Alcove.  Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make 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.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray.  O God, you created us to enjoy the variety of life: the work, the play, and the rest.  May we balance it all, keeping you as the center.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week August 26, 2025

 

 

  

 

Dear Folks,

 

Hope you are well and enjoying this lovely day!

 

Continued prayers for the Glenn family on John's passing.

 

Late August means that our summer meeting hiatus is coming to an end!  Tonight, the Diaconate will be meeting in the library at 7 P.M. 

 

The last Concert on the Green for the 2025 season will be this Wednesday.  Thank you to all those to helped out with the water and the hot dogs. 

 

The Choir will be meeting to organize for our 2025-2026 music program this Thursday, 7 P.M., in the Sanctuary.  All are invited!

 

This coming Sunday, August 31, is the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. The scripture is Luke 14:1, 7-14.  The sermon is “No Matter Who You Are, Or Where You Are…”  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.

 

Following the service, potential Confirmands and their parents will meet in the library for an orientating meeting.

 

Our Annual Outdoor Worship & Church Picnic will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m., HCCUCC lower parking lot near the kitchen. The service will be live-streamed.  There will be no 9:30 a.m. worship.  Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, & drinks provided; please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Reservations are required.  Watch for the sign-up sheet in the Alcove or contact Sue Schmitt. Cost is $6 per person or $12 per family.  You can prepay or pay the day of the picnic. Wear your HCCUCC T-shirt and bring a chair! Rain or shine!

 

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. There is a list of needed items in the Alcove.  Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make 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.  We have to feed the hungry algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

 

Let us pray.  Holy One, may your arms of comfort and compassion be around us all we we seek to navigate the good and the bad of our lives.  No matter what, may we know you are there.  Praise and thanks to you.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week August 19, 2024

 

Dear Folks,

 

I am back from my vacation/continuing education.  Thank you for the time and opportunity. I hope you all have been having a good summer!

 

This Thursday 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, August 24, is the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost.  We will be having an Outdoor Worship.  We will gather in the parking lot near the kitchen door.  Please bring a chair and wear a funny T-shirt. In case of rain or extreme heat, we will be in the Sanctuary. The scripture is Like 12:13-21.  The sermon is "More Than Just Stuff".

 

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the CWS Kid's Kits and the backpacks for Shelton schools.  There is still a little time to contribute items.

 

We will be having a choir planning and practice on Thursday, August 28^th at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All are invited, no prior experience necessary!  Contact Rev. Lucille for more details.

 

Our Annual Outdoor Worship & Church Picnic will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m., HCCUCC lower parking lot near the kitchen. The service will be live-streamed.  There will be no 9:30 a.m. worship.  Hamburgers, hot dogs, & drinks provided; please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Reservations are required.  Watch for the sign-up sheet in the Alcove or contact Sue Schmitt at 203-218-0826 or sue1012@bellsouth.net. Cost is $6 per person or $12 per family.  You can prepay or pay the day of the picnic. Wear your HCCUCC T-shirt and bring a chair! Rain or shine!

 

One of the ways we honor the commandments to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves is to care for those who are hungry and/or unhoused. We can do that by donating to the Valley Food Bank, filling our Blessing Box, and donating to Spooner House. There is a list of needed items in the Alcove.  Please use the box in the Alcove for food donations. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender. 

 

Floods, fires, earthquakes are a reality. So many people are picking up the pieces of their lives after such disasters.  Another way we love our neighbor is to make 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.  We have to feed th algorithm! Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

 

Let us pray.  O God, when the world seems so filled with hate, let us be love.  When the rattling of swords grows deafening, let us be peace. When the love of power overshadows the love of humanity, let us be compassion.  We do this in Christ's name.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille