This Week July 28, 2020

Dear Folks,

 

Prayers continue to rise for healing, justice, and peace in our nation and in our world.

 

This Sunday, August 2, is the Ninth Sunday After Pentecost.  We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so be sure to have your elements handy.  The scripture is Matthew 14:13-21.  The sermon is "Being Fed".

 

We are in our Season of Generosity for 2021, "I Am About to Do a New Thing".  If any one would like to write or make a video for a Generosity moment, please contact me.  Thank you!

 

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. The GIVEPLUS+ app can be downloaded on your cell phone. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. However you choose to give will be a blessing and greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray. O God of love and grace, your presence is all around us, supporting us and inspiring us.  Help us to use that support and inspiration in our lives to offer encouragement and hope to other lives by our words and our actions.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week July 21, 2020

Dear Folks,

 

Prayers continue to rise for healing, justice, and peace in our nation and in our world.

This Sunday, July 26, is the Eighth Sunday After Pentecost. The scripture is Romans 8:26-39. The reflection is "Deep Sigh". This will be another Outdoor Worship in the Taize style in the church's back parking lot. Reservations are required. Just drop me a note on HCCUCC's Facebook page by Thursday, July 23. The Church Street entrance will be closed, so please use the Ripton Road entrance. Thank you!

We are in our Season of Generosity for 2021, "I Am About to Do a New Thing". If any one would like to write or make a video for a Generosity moment, please contact me. Thank you!

 

Let us pray. O Holy God, in the heat of the summer, we feel the coolness of your breath. In the cold of winter, we feel the warmth of your love. Whatever our situation, you are there. Help us to claim that! Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week July 14, 2020

Dear Folks,

Enjoy the sunshine!!

Prayers continue to rise for healing, justice, and peace in our nation and in our world.

This Sunday, July 19, is the Seventh Sunday After Pentecost. The scripture is Psalm 139:1-12. The sermon is "You Are There".

We are in our Season of Generosity for 2021. This year's theme is "I Am About to Do a New Thing". If any one would like to write or make a video for a Generosity moment, please contact me. Thank you!

Let us pray. O Holy One, you created us. You breathed into us life, and still breathe into us every moment. May we breathe deeply of you. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week July 7, 2020

Dear Folks,

Enjoy the break in the heat today!

Prayers continue to rise for healing, justice, and peace in our nation and in our world.

This Thursday, July 9, is my prayer day. Please let me know if you have any joys or concerns you would like me to raise up.

This Sunday, July 12, is the Sixth Sunday After Pentecost. The scripture is Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. The sermon is "The Seed and the Soil".

We are also starting Our Season of Generosity for 2021 this Sunday. Watch your mail boxes for your Generosity packets after July 15. This year's theme is "I Am About to Do a New Thing". If any one would like to write or make a video for a Generosity moment, please contact me. Thank you!

Thank you, O God, for the many ways you have sustained us through these troubling days. Help us to continue to trust in your guidance and grace. Fill us with your hope and your love. Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille

This Week June 30, 2020

Dear Folks,

It's so hard to believe that tomorrow is July 1! May you all have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July!

Prayers continue to rise for healing, justice, and peace in our nation and in our world.

This Sunday, July 5, is the Fifth Sunday After Pentecost. We will be celebrating Holy Communion. The scripture is Song of Solomon 2:8-13. The sermon is "Come Away".

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. The GIVEPLUS+ app can be downloaded on your cell phone. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. However you choose to give will be a blessing and greatly appreciated.

O God of love and light, in the gloomiest of days, give us the assurance that the sun still shines, that you still reign, and that love never dies. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week June 23, 2020

Dear Folks,

Hope you are staying cool on these hot June days.

Prayers continue to rise for healing, justice, and peace in our nation and in our world.

This Sunday, June 28, is the Fourth Sunday After Pentecost. We will be worshiping outdoors at HCCUCC at 9:30 A.M. The scriptures are Psalm 119:129-136 and Matthew 13:31-339:35-38. The sermon is "Just a Pinch". This service will be in the Taize style of worship.

We are taking precautions to ensure the utmost safety of those in attendance. Of course, our safety is also contingent on you. Please wear masks and physically distance yourselves. For more information, please request our Outdoor Worship Guidelines.

The service will be live streamed and saved for those who choose not to attend in person. If you have any doubts or fears, please stay home.

We will be taking reservation to ensure we have enough space and to be able to have a complete attendance list in case people need to be notified of a Covid outbreak. Please contact the Church either on Facebook or by phone: 203-929-1223 by Thursday, June 25. If you do not make a reservation, you may still come on Sunday. However, a good sight line cannot be guaranteed.

If there is bad weather in the forecast, the on-site service will be canceled. The announcement of the cancellation will go out on Saturday. The service will still be live streamed on Facebook.

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. The GIVEPLUS+ app can be downloaded on your cell phone. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. However you choose to give will be a blessing and greatly appreciated.

O Holy God, as the sun shines on us, we are reminded of your everlasting light, warmth, and presence. Help us, in our own ways, to be your presence in our world, being a spark of your divine love in an often times loveless world. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week June 16, 2020

Dear Folks,

It looks like we are having another beautiful day! Enjoy!

Prayers continue to rise for healing, justice, and peace in our nation and in our world.
This Sunday, June 21, is the Third Sunday After Pentecost. The scripture is Matthew 9:35-38. The sermon is "Compassion".

Tomorrow I will be sending out information on our Outdoor Worship on June 28. Please watch your email.

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. The GIVEPLUS+ app can be downloaded on your cell phone. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. However you choose to give will be a blessing and greatly appreciated.

Let us pray. O Holy One, may you continue to fill us with your Holy Spirit, moving us to make this word a better place, a place where all people can live and grow to their greatest potential. May you continue to fill us with a passion for your justice and peace. Amen.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille