HCCUCC This Week June 16, 2026 FINALE!

This is the last blog for HCCUCC on this platform.  The promised transfer to the new HCCUCCShelton is not happening due to some technical issues.  

Please check out the Huntington Congregational Church UCC Facebook page or our website:  www.huntingtonucc.org to keep up with our community of faith.  The blog is featured on both.

Thank you for being here!

Peace,

Rev. Lucille

Dear Folks,

Could there be a more perfect day?  Sunny, not too hot, slight breeze, enjoy!

This coming Sunday, June 21, is the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost.  We will be having an OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE.  The scripture is Exodus 3:1-6. The sermon is "Holy Ground".  We will meet in the parking lot near the kitchen entrance.  Please bring a chair and wear a funny T-shirt.  In case of rainy or extremely hot weather, we will meet in the sanctuary.

On June 28, we will be celebrating our 10th anniversary of being and Open and Affirming congregation.  We will also be receiving new members into our community of faith.

Women’s Fellowship will be collecting backpacks for local schools, and items for Church World Service school kits during June and July.  Besides backpacks, we need the following:  3 subject notebooks, plastic water bottles, colored pencils box of 12, 2- pocket folders, 30cm/12” rulers, Hand-held pencil sharpeners, & pencil pouches.  There will be a box in the alcove.  Questions? See Lois Ricker.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House June’s focus is canned/jarred fruit, kid’s juice boxes, bottled iced tea, canned tuna, and condiments. 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.

Wednesday Nights in the Summer! Our Vitality Team will once again be handing out free bottled water and our Men’s Group will be selling hot dogs each Wednesday in summer during the Concert on the Green (Music Under the Stars), June 24 - August 26 (except July 1). Donations of water would be greatly appreciated!  Please put water in the Fellowship Hall and mark it with COG. Also, everyone is welcome to help!  It’s fun! Thank you!

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, no matter the weather, no matter the time, no matter the circumstances, may we always know you are there, offering us hope, peace, and love.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

HCCUCC Blog Moving to HCCUCCShelton

 Hi Folks,

The Blog for the Huntington Congregational Church United Church of Christ will be moving to HCCUCCShelton@gmail.com.  

Please continue to read and share!

Peace,

Rev. Lucille L. Fritz, Pastor

HCCUCC This Week June 9, 2026

Dear Folks,

Another beautiful day! Enjoy!

Thank you to everyone who helped out and participated in any way on our Annual Tag Sale!

This Thursday, June 11, is my Prayer Day.  If you have any joys or concerns you would like me to lift up, please let me know.

This coming Sunday, June 14, is the Third Sunday after Pentecost.  We will be celebrating Graduate Sunday!   The scripture is Genesis 18:1-15, 21:17.  The sermon is "Sarah Laughed". 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 will be collecting backpacks for local schools, and items for Church World Service school kits during June and July.  Besides backpacks, we need the following:  3 subject notebooks, plastic water bottles, colored pencils box of 12, 2- pocket folders, 30cm/12” rulers, Hand-held pencil sharpeners, & pencil pouches.  There will be a box in the alcove.  Questions? See Lois Ricker.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House June’s focus is canned/jarred fruit, kid’s juice boxes, bottled iced tea, canned tuna, and condiments. 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.

Wednesday Nights in the Summer! Our Vitality Team will once again be handing out free bottled water and our Men’s Group will be selling hot dogs each Wednesday in summer during the Concert on the Green (Music Under the Stars), June 24 - August 26 (except July 1). Donations of water would be greatly appreciated!  Please put water in the Fellowship Hall and mark it with COG. Also, everyone is welcome to help!  It’s fun! Thank you!

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 Creative and Imaginative God, around us and within us contains your marvels.  The beauty of your power is held in every atom, every cell, every being, everything.  Help us to open our eyes to the miracles and wonders around us, rejoicing in you.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

HCCUCC This Week June 2, 2026

Dear Folks,

Can you believe it's June already???

We are having our Community Tag Sale on Saturday, June 6, 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.  Spaces are still available for $20.  Contact the church for more details.

This coming Sunday, June 7, is the Second Sunday after Pentecost.  We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so be sure to have your elements handy.   The scripture is Matthew 9:9-13,18-26.  The sermon is "Mercy". 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. 

Graduate Sunday – June 14.

Women's Fellowship is planning a "Make and Take" event, including a pizza party.  The craft will be a red, white, and blue decoration in celebration of the United States' 250-year celebration.  The cost is $10. Date and Time TBA. 

Women’s Fellowship will be collecting backpacks for local schools, and items for Church World Service school kits during June and July.  Besides backpacks, we need the following:  3 subject notebooks, plastic water bottles, colored pencils box of 12, 2- pocket folders, 30cm/12” rulers, Hand-held pencil sharpeners, & pencil pouches.  There will be a box in the alcove. 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House June’s focus is canned/jarred fruit, kid’s juice boxes, bottled iced tea, canned tuna, and condiments. 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.

Wednesday Nights in the Summer! Our Vitality Team will once again be handing out free bottled water and our Men’s Group will be selling hot dogs each Wednesday in summer during the Concert on the Green (Music Under the Stars). Donations of water would be greatly appreciated!  Please put water in the Fellowship Hall and mark it with COG. Also, everyone is welcome to help!  It’s fun! Thank you!

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.  Merciful God, may you pour your love and compassion on us.  May we absorb it into our very being that we can be people of extravagant mercy and grace. Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille