This Week January 28, 2025

Dear Folks,

Hope you are all well and warm!

This Sunday, February 2, is the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. The scripture is Luke 4:21-20. The sermon is "Take Another Look". We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so be sure to have your elements handy. The service will be live streamed on Facebook at ttps://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.

Women’s Fellowship is selling quarts of turkey chili for Super Bowl Sunday, February 9. Deadline to order is February 2.

VRRP is on hold at the present. Please watch for updates.

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. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Funds for Clean-up Buckets Urgently Needed – We are collecting 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. Please also visit our website. Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray. O God our rock and refuge, may you keep us stable and centered when our world seems out of kilter. We are in your care. Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

This Week January 21, 2025

 

                      

 

 

 

 

Dear Folks, 

 

Hope you are all staying warm!

 

Spooner House is looking for some extra food for the evening meals this week. They are on cold weather protocol, which means they are temporarily housing more people on top of the regular guest. If you would help out with a carbohydrate side dish, casserole, or vegetable, it would be appreciate. Please contact Spooner House directly: 203-225-0453.

 

This Sunday, January 26, is the Third Sunday after Epiphany. The scripture is Luke 4:16-21. The sermon is "Anointed". The service will be live streamed on Facebook at and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.

 

Women’s Fellowship is selling quarts of turkey chili for Super Bowl Sunday, February 9 pick-up. Ordering in advance is a must (sign-up in the alcove)! Last day to order is February 2.

 

VRRP is working to settle a refugee family of four in our Valley. Please help however you can. For more info, contact Bob Margolies.

 

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. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Funds for Clean-up Buckets Urgently Needed – We are collecting 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. Please also visit our website. Every click helps get the word out about our church!

 

Let us pray. O God, you teach us to love one another, no matter who we or they are. May we, like Jesus, show care, respect, and compassion to all, no questions asked. Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week January 14, 2025

Dear Folks,

Continued prayers for the those affected by the California wildfires. If you would like, please donate through the United Church of Christ either by check to HCCUCC with 2025 Wildfire Support in the memo, or through our website, or directly through the UCC website, or to any other charitable organization that is helping.

This Sunday, January 19, is the Second Sunday after Epiphany. The scripture is John 2:1-11. The sermon is "Listen to Your Mother". Dan Oliva's auction hymns will be featured. 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.

Women's Fellowship is selling turkey chili for pick up on Super Bowl Sunday, February 9. Orders are due February 2. $12 per quart.

VRRP is working to settle a refugee family of four in our Valley. Please help however you can. For more info, contact Bob Margolies.

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. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Funds for Clean-up Buckets Urgently Needed – We are collecting 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. Please also visit our website. Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray. Life can be such a paradox, bright, beautiful sunshine and cold, biting wind. This is only one example of the myriads of paradoxes and contradictions that are in our lives. Yet you, O God, are present and eternal. You walk with us through all the glory and the messiness. Thank you! Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week January 7, 2025

 

Dear Folks,

Hope you are all well and keeping warm!

This Thursday, January 9 is my Prayer Day. Please let me know if there are any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up.

This Sunday, January 12, is the Baptism of Christ. The scripture is Luke 3:16-17, 21-22. The sermon is "Take Me to the River". The service will be live streamed on Facebook and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.

VRRP is working to settle a refugee family of four in our Valley. Please help however you can. For more info, contact Bob Margolies.

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. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

Funds for Clean-up Buckets Urgently Needed – We are collecting 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. Please also visit our website. Every click helps get the word out about our church!

Let us pray. Gracious God may our hearts and minds and souls be open to movement of your Spirit as we take away the lessons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. The decorations may be put away, but your presence is never. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week January 5, 2025

  

Dear Folks,

 

May we all have a hopeful, peaceful, joyful, and loving 2025.

 

This Sunday, January 5, is the Second Sunday after Christmas.  We will be commemorating Epiphany and celebrating Holy Communion.  Please be sure to have your communion elements handy.  The scripture is Matthew 2:1-12.  The sermon is "Lessons from the Magi". For those who will be on-line with us for worship, please have a paper and pen handy.  We will be doing a something a little special.

 

The Emergency Assistance Fund offering will be taken this Sunday.  Envelopes will be in the pews. 

 

From Women's Fellowship: On January 12, after the service, there will be a meeting for all women of our congregation. Following a brief business meeting, we will have a presentation by Nancy, a physical therapist from Griffin on the rehabilitation of the pelvic floor. This presentation will prove to be informative and entertaining and something for everyone on this topic! Refreshments and breakfast goodies will be served. Please join us. Though not mandatory, if you think you will attend, please sign up in the Alcove so we can better plan. Any questions, please see Denise Wilson.

 

VRRP is working to settle a refugee family of four in our Valley. Please help however you can.  For more info, contact Bob Margolies.

 

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. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.

 

Funds for Clean-up Buckets Urgently Needed – We are collecting 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.  Please also visit our website.  Every click helps get the word out about our church!

 

Let us pray.  O Holy One, you are the God of all, even of our endings and beginnings.  May your Spirit guide us through this new year, offering us strength, wisdom, love, and grace to face whatever we will face. Our hope and trust are in you.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille