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