This Week August 31, 2021

 Dear Folks,

 

Hope you are all well!

 

This Sunday, September 5, is the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We will be celebrating Holy Communion.  The scripture is James 2:1-10.  The sermon is "No Distinctions".    We will be worshiping in person and also live streaming on Facebook, 9:30 A.M. 

 

With the rise of COVID cases, masks are required in the church building for everyone.  Let's keep everyone safe!

 

Our Outdoor Worship and Pizza Picnic will be held on Sunday, September 12, 4 P.M. at HCCUCC, lower parking lot near the kitchen. There will be no morning worship.  The 4 P.M. worship will be live streamed. It will be a pizza dinner.  Reservations are required so we know how much food to get. Please sign up in person on Sunday, or contact the church office at 203-929-1223.  The cost us $8 per person or $16 per family.  You can prepay Dan or pay the day of the picnic.  The rain date is Sept. 19. 

 

We are in our Season of Generosity for 2022. This year's theme is “We Are All a Piece of the Quilt”. "In Gathering Sunday" is September 26.  Please watch for your Faith Promise packets.  If anyone would like to do a live Generosity Moment or make a video, 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 VANCO MOBILE 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. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O God, sometimes the troubles of our world are so overwhelming.  Please hold us tightly in your love, reminding us of your ever present presence.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week August 24, 2021

 Hi Folks, 

Enjoy the day!

 

We have two more Concerts on the Green, August 25 and September 1.  Stop by and say hi!  Thank you to everyone who donated water.  We are good to go with what we have!

 

This coming Sunday, August 29, is the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  The scripture is  James 1:17-27.  The sermon is "Doing Love".  We will be worshiping in person and also live streaming on Facebook, 9:30 A.M. 

 

With the rise of COVID cases, masks are required in the church building for those unvaccinated and strongly suggested for those who are.  Let's keep everyone safe!

 

We are in our Season of Generosity for 2022. This year's theme is “We Are All a Piece of the Quilt”. If anyone would like to do a live Generosity Moment or make a video, 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 VANCO MOBILE 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. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Let us pray.  O God of love, help us to be your love in this world.  Help us to care for all, not just ourselves and the people with whom we are familiar.  Help us to seek the good for all.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week August 17, 2021

 Dear Folks,

Continued prayers for all the struggle, injustice, strife, and suffering in our world.

My prayer day is Thursday.  If you have a joy or concern you would like me to raise up, please let me know.

Just a reminder that Dick Dormer's calling hours at Riverview Funeral Home are on Friday, August 20 from 4 P.M. to 5:45 P.M.  followed by his funeral.

This Sunday is the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  The scripture is Ephesians 6:1-17.  The sermon is "Armor of God".   The service will be live streamed on Facebook.

With the rise of COVID cases, masks are required in the church building for those unvaccinated and strongly suggested for those who are.  Let's keep everyone safe!

Following the service, there will be a Choir Meeting for anyone interested in the possibility of singing come the Fall.  

We are in our Season of Generosity for 2022. This year's theme is “We Are All a Piece of the Quilt”. If anyone would like to do a live Generosity Moment or make a video, 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 VANCO MOBILE 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. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated. 

Let us pray. O God, sometimes it's hard to discern your love in this world. Open our eyes and hearts to see and feel it.  Open our hands and mouths to be it.  Amen. 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week August 11, 2021

 Dear Folks,

Continued prayers for the Leung's and the Dormer's and for all who have lost loved ones.  

 

This Sunday is the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost.  We will have an outdoor service, weather permitting (not too hot, no threat of rain), in the back parking lot.  The scripture is Ephesians 4:1-16.  The sermon is "All in This Together".  Wear a T-shirt with your favorite vacation destination/happy place!

 

Thank you for the opportunity for my 2021 Continuing Education.  I attended the Chautauqua Institution for week long events on the topic "Building a Culture of Empathy".  It was informative, inspirational, and enjoyable.  You'll be hearing more through my sermons!

 

We are in our Season of Generosity for 2022. This year's theme is “We Are All a Piece of the Quilt”. If anyone would like to do a live Generosity Moment or make a video, 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 VANCO MOBILE 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. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

O Gracious God, we seem to be always waiting for something.  Please give us patience, open minds, and open hearts to face what we have to face, and the faith and strength to make it through.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

 

This Week July 26, 2021

Dear Folks,

 

May you have a blessed week!

 

The Vitality Team will be handing out water and the Men's Group are selling hot dogs for the Concerts on Green on Wednesday evenings. Stop by and say hi! Donations of water would be greatly appreciated! Please leave the cases in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you! 

 

This Sunday, August 1 is the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Thanks to Deacons Terri Johnston and Gail Schoennagel for leading the service. We will be celebrating Holy Communion. For those in person, please bring your own elements. There will be "Miracle Meals" available. For those virtual, please have your elements handy. At our last Holy Communion, I preconsecrated all the elements, so we're all set!

 

August 8 is the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Our HCCUCC Thanks to Moderator, Sue Schmitt who will be preaching and Deacon Sue Lindley who will be leading. The services will be live-streamed on Facebook at. https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC . It will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday. 

 

We are in our Season of Generosity for 2022. This year's theme is “We Are All a Piece of the Quilt”. If anyone would like to do a live Generosity Moment or make a video, 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. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Huntington Center Nursery School 3 & 4 yr. old registration is now open. Registration forms can be found on the HCNS bulletin board in the alcove or contact our Director, Linda Rizzitelli at 203-929-7197.

 

Let us pray. O Holy One, help us to know and feel that where ever we are, you are. Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

 

This Week July 20, 2021

 Dear Folks,

 

Enjoy the day!

 

The Vitality Team will be handing out water and the Men's Group are selling hot dogs for the Concerts on Green on Wednesday evenings in July and August. Stop by and say hi! Donations of water would be greatly appreciated! Please leave the cases in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you!  

 

This Sunday, July 25 is the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost.  The scripture is John 6:1-12.  The sermon is "Gather Up".  The service will be livestreamed on Facebook and later be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube.

 

We are in our Season of Generosity for 2022. This year's theme is “We Are All a Piece of the Quilt”. If anyone would like to do a live Generosity Moment or make a video, 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. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Huntington Center Nursery School 3 & 4 yr. old registration is now open. Registration forms can be found on the HCNS bulletin board in the alcove or contact our Director, Linda Rizzitelli at 203-929-7197.

 

Let us pray.  O God of love and light, thank you for the people you put in our lives who bring us a touch of your loving Spirit.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week July 13, 2021

  

Dear Folks,

 

May you all be well on this gloomy day!

 

The Vitality Team will be handing out water for the Concerts on Green on Wednesday evenings in July and August. Stop by and say hi! Donations of water would be greatly appreciated! Please leave the cases in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you!  

 

This Sunday, July 18 is the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost.  The scripture is Mark 6:30-32.  The sermon is "Come Away".  

 

The service will be livestreamed on Facebook and later be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube.

 

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. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.

 

Huntington Center Nursery School 3 & 4 yr. old registration is now open. Registration forms can be found on the HCNS bulletin board in the alcove or contact our Director, Linda Rizzitelli at 203-929-7197.

 

Let us pray.  Most Holy God, may you bless us this day with the light of your love, the comfort of your healing, and the power of your grace.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille