Dear Folks,
Happy Epiphany, the commemoration of the Magi's visit to the Christ child. May we, too, kneel in Christ's presence.
My prayer day is this Thursday, January 8. If you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up, please let me know.
This coming Sunday, January 11, is the Baptism of Christ. The scripture is Matthew 3: 13-17. The sermon is "The Heavens Were Opened". Sunday's service will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC.
All women are invited to the Women’s Fellowship Annual Meeting following the service on January 11. After a brief meeting to vote Board members for the 2026, there will be a “Make and Take” program led by an owner of Moss Gardens in downtown Shelton. Refreshment, fellowship, and fun in abundance!
Women’s Fellowship will begin collecting items for CWS Hygiene Kits in January. Many of those receiving these kits are living in temporary shelters or are on the move; therefore, the list of items needed has changed. List is in the Alcove. Note that bandages and towels are no longer needed. There will be a box in the Alcove for donations.
Women’s Fellowship is sponsoring a Winter Coat Drive for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. Please bring a new or gently used coat and place it in the box in the Alcove. Share the gift of warmth!
The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – January’s giving focus is canned soups, stews, and chilis. 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.
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. Holy One, may we, like the Wise Ones, still seek Christ and his hope, peace, joy, and love. Amen.
In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille
