This Week September 20

Dear Folks,

What a great picnic we had on Sunday!  Thanks to everyone who braved the elements!

This Sunday, September 25, is Rally Sunday!  We welcome everyone back from the hot days of summer.  Sunday School begins, so pack up the kiddies and come! 

This Sunday's scripture is Luke 16:19-31.  The sermon is "Life Now".

Please note this important announcement:

There will be a meeting for all members of the

Huntington Congregational Church, UCC

following the worship service on

Sunday, September 25, 2016

for the purpose of:

Presenting the latest offer for the purchase of the

5+ acres of land referred to as "The Bishop Property".

We have another offer to purchase the Bishop Property that will be presented to the congregation for consideration and to vote on continuing negotiations.

Please make every effort to attend this important meeting in the life of HCCUCC.

 

October 2 is World Wide Communion Sunday.  Come and share the feast!

HCCUCC will be hosting a booth at Shelton Day on October 2.  If you would like to help out, contact me.  Or, just stop by and say hi!

October 9 is Generosity Season kick off. This year's theme is "Faith in the Future".

The Mission Committee is sponsoring a Pancake Brunch following worship on October 9.  Tickets are $5 and will be available the next two Sundays.

Let us pray.  Holy God of love and light, may you continue to fill us with both!  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week September 14

Hi Folks,

Enjoy the last full week of summer!  The Fall Equinox will be Thursday, September 22.

Our annual Outdoor Worship and Picnic is this Sunday, September 18, 11 A.M., at Pemberley (the parsonage, 160 Huntington Street).  This is rain or shine!!!!  Please bring a chair or a blanket and a dish to pass. Please RSVP to the church office: 203-929-1223. The cost is $5 per person, $10 per family which covers hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks.  This is always a great time, so come bring your family, your friends, your neighbors...

The scripture lesson for this Sunday is Amos 5:21-24.  The sermon title is "Yeah, That".

Rally Sunday will be on September 25!  Come on back to church and Sunday School!  The children will be in church through the "Bag Message" and then will head on out to Sunday School.  We are looking forward to another great year of learning about God and all God's goodness!

HCCUCC will have a booth at Shelton Day on October 2, 11 A.M. to 5 P.M.  We will be on Howe Avenue across from Webster Bank in front of Dee's Kitchen.  Stop by and say hi!  If you would like to help out for any amount of time, please contact me.  We would love to have you!

The Mission Committee is sponsoring a Pancake Brunch on Sunday, October 9 following worship.  Tickets are $5 and can be purchased on Sundays, September 25 and October 2.  Proceeds go to benefit our Emergency Assistance Fund and the UCC Neighbors in Need offering.

Let us pray.  Sometimes, O God, the problems in our lives and in our world see insurmountable.  May your loving, strengthening presence help us to cope.  May your powerful, enlivening Spirit help us to find joy.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

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This Week September 6

Dear Folks,

Well, Hermine isn't the threat that we thought it was going to be, good thing!  Still, stay dry and safe!

This Sunday's scripture is Luke 15:1-10.  The sermon is "Finding Ourselves".  We will also observe a moment of remembrance to commemorate 9/11.

Our All Church Outdoor Worship and Picnic will be on Sunday, September 18, 11 A.M. at Pemberley (the parsonage, 160 Huntington Street).  It's $5 per person, $10 per family which included burgers and all the fixings and drinks.  Please bring a dish to pass and a chair or blanket.  Contact the church office to RSVP and/or for more details.

Rally Sunday is on September 25, a big welcome back to everyone!

Let us pray.  O God, help us to trust in you when the storms swirl around us, when the world seems to be going mad, and when our hearts are cold and empty.  O God, help us to trust in you.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week August 30

Dear Friends,

It's been a long time!  I am back from my sabbatical and looking forward to our continuing ministry here at HCCUCC!  I hope you all had a wonderful summer and are ready!

I found this on Facebook today and it summed up what I've been feeling:

For those of you who have not been attending worship for awhile, I hope you will consider joining us again for our new "unofficial" church year!  We start off with Holy Communion this Sunday, September 4.  The scripture lesson is from Philemon.  The sermon is "Separate No More".

Our annual outdoor worship and picnic will be on Sunday, September 18 at 11 A.M. at Pemberley (the parsonage at 160 Huntington Street).  Please note time change!

Rally Sunday is September 25, with Sunday School commencing.

Please mark your calendars for these wonderful events!

Let us pray.  O Holy One, as we face the coming days, may we all feel a fresh infusion of your Holy Spirit.  Keep us faithful, keep us loving, keep us real.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

Dear Folks,

I wanted to express my appreciation to you all for the lovely sabbatical send-off today.  I did not expect it!

Thank you to Sue Lindley and Soren Ibsen for their kind words when they presented me with a lovely corsage.  The corsage even matched my dress!

Much gratitude to the Diaconate who put out a delicious spread for a reception following worship.

For all the well-wishes and warm hugs; thank you from the bottom of my heart!

I love you and I will miss you.  In all my summer comings and goings, I will hold you all tightly in my prayers and in my heart.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

Gospel Concert on the Huntington Green, June 26, 5-7 P.M.