Worship for January 2 & 9 Live-Steam Only

Dear Folks,

 

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas!

 

It is with great sadness and an abundance of caution due to the surge in COVID cases that the HCCUCC Council has decided to have only Facebook live-stream worship for January 2 and 9. 

 

This Sunday, January 2, we will be observing Epiphany. The scripture is Matthew 2:1-12. The sermon is "Another Road". We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so be sure to have your elements ready.

 

The service can be viewed on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC . It will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday. I will send out the specific links after worship on Sunday.

 

For those of you who are "members" of Facebook and Youtube, please be sure to like and share our Facebook page, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and like and share our services and other announcements. We are all a part of HCCUCC's outreach to the community! Tell your friends!

 

May 2022 be a better year!

 

Blessings!

 

Peace,

Rev. Lucille

 

This Week December 21, 2021

 Dear Folks,

Tonight is the longest night of the year. The light still shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it.

Thank you all for the generous gifts and the cards and the well-wishes of this season. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity!

With the surge of new COVID case, please remember that masks are required in the church building. Also, please be conscious of crowding and contact. Thank you!

The Longest Night service will be tonight at 6:30 P.M. This is in-person and Facebook Live-streamed. The bulletin is attached.

Christmas Eve Service is at 4 P.M. This is in-person and Facebook live-streamed. I will send out the bulletin later in the week.

The December service will be Facebook live-stream only. The scripture is Luke 2:21-32. The sermon is "A Time for Singing". I will send out the bulletin later in the week.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is running low on food. Specifically needed items are: shelf stable milk and powdered milk, pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit and applesauce, garbanzo and navy beans, canned tuna and chicken, oatmeal and other cereals, and pasta sauce. There will be a box in the Alcove and also the "wishing well" in FH for your donations. Please be generous!

Once again, Women’s Fellowship is collecting items to make bags to be given out to homeless individuals. Last year our church members took bags and handed them out when they came across someone in need. It was a successful ministry for us and certainly a necessary one as so many are without a home. With winter coming, we are again collecting items. Please take a sheet from the table in the alcove to see what items you can donate. 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. 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, may the light, love, and warmth of the Christ Child seep into our hearts and change us for the better. Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week December 14, 2021

Dear Folks,

Please remember and say a prayer for Sandy Hook today on the 9th anniversary of the senseless tragedy. 

This Sunday, December 19, is the Fourth Sunday in Advent.  We will light the Love candle. The scripture is Luke 2:8-20.  We will have some fun with the "Crazy Carol Contest".  The Bell Choir will be performing.  Wear your Christmas finery!

The Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross offering will be taken this Sunday.  The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ for over 100 years, providing emergency grants, supplementation of small annuities and health premiums, and Christmas “Thank You” gift checks each December to our lower-income retirees. Envelopes were made available last week and are in the Alcove.  You may also give via our website.

The Longest Night Service will be on Tuesday, December 21 at 6:30 P.M. This service will be in-person and live-streamed on Facebook.

Christmas Eve Service will be at 4 P.M., Friday, December 24. This service will be in-person and live-streamed on Facebook.

The December 26^th service will only be live-streamed on Facebook.  There will be no in-person worship.

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is running low on food. Specifically needed items are:  shelf stable milk and powdered milk, pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit and applesauce, garbanzo and navy beans, canned tuna and chicken, oatmeal and other cereals, and pasta sauce.  There will be a box in the Alcove and also the "wishing well" in FH for your donations. Please be generous!

Once again, Women’s Fellowship is collecting items to make bags to be given out to homeless individuals. Last year our church members took bags and handed them out when they came across someone in need. It was a successful ministry for us and certainly a necessary one as so many are without a home. With winter coming, we are again collecting items. Please take a sheet from the table in the alcove to see what items you can donate. 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. 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 hope, peace, joy, and love.  May we manifest these gifts you offer us in our lives by working for the good of all humanity, the good of all creation.  Amen.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

 

This Week December 7, 2021

  

Dear Folks,

 

Blessings as we continue our journey through the Advent season.

 

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

This Sunday, December 12, is the Third Sunday in Advent.  We will light the Joy candle. The scripture is Luke 1:39-55. The sermon is "Blessed".

 

The Longest Night Service will be on Tuesday, December 21 at 6:30 P.M. This service will be in-person and live-streamed on Facebook.

 

Christmas Eve Service will be at 4 P.M., Friday, December 24. This service will be in-person and live-streamed on Facebook.

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is running low on food. Specifically needed items are:  shelf stable milk and powdered milk, pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit and applesauce, garbanzo and navy beans, canned tuna and chicken, oatmeal and other cereals, and pasta sauce.  There will be a box in the Alcove and also the "wishing well" in FH for your donations. Please be generous!

 

Once again, Women’s Fellowship is collecting items to make bags to be given out to homeless individuals. Last year our church members took bags and handed them out when they came across someone in need. It was a successful ministry for us and certainly a necessary one as so many are without a home. With winter coming, we are again collecting items. Please take a sheet from the table in the alcove to see what items you can donate. 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. 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 Holy God of hope and peace, may you continue to walk with us through this Advent season and always. Through this journey, May you transform us into more Christ-like people. Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week November 30, 2021

 Dear Folks,

 

Blessed Advent season to you all!

 

This Sunday, December 5, is the Second Sunday in Advent.  We will be celebrating Holy Communion, so be sure to bring or have your elements ready.  The scripture is Luke 3:1-6.  The sermon is "Prepare".

 

Following the service this Sunday, there will be an in-person Congregation Meeting for all members of the Huntington Congregational Church UCC immediately following worship service on Sunday, December 5, 2021 for the purpose of presenting the proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year.

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is running low on food. Specifically needed items are:  shelf stable milk and powdered milk, pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit and applesauce, garbanzo and navy beans, canned tuna and chicken, oatmeal and other cereals, and pasta sauce.  There will be a box in the Alcove and also the "wishing well" in FH for your donations.  Please be generous!

 

Once again, Women’s Fellowship is collecting items to make bags to be given out to homeless individuals. Last year our church members took bags and handed them out when they came across someone in need. It was a successful ministry for us and certainly a necessary one as so many are without a home. With winter coming, we are again collecting items. Please take a sheet from the table in the alcove to see what items you can donate. 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. 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, may this Advent season fill us with a new sense of wonder at your incarnation into human form.  Help us to know that you know all we go through and walk with us though it all.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week November 23, 2021

  

 

Dear Folks,

 

May you have a blessed and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving.  I give thanks for you!

 

This coming Sunday, November 28, is the First Sunday in Advent.  The scripture is Luke 21:25-36.  The sermon is "Be Alert".  The service is in-person and will be live-streamed on Facebook.

  

There will be an in-person Congregation Meeting for all members of the Huntington Congregational Church UCC immediately following worship service on Sunday, December 5, 2021 for the purpose of presenting the proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year.

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is running low on food. Specifically needed items are:  shelf stable milk and powdered milk, pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit and applesauce, garbanzo and navy beans, canned tuna and chicken, oatmeal and other cereals, and pasta sauce.  There will be a box in the Alcove and also the "wishing well" in Fellowship Hall for your donations.  Please be generous!

 

Once again, Women’s Fellowship is collecting items to make bags to be given out to homeless individuals. Last year our church members took bags and handed them out when they came across someone in need. It was a successful ministry for us and certainly a necessary one as so many are without a home. With winter coming, we are again collecting items. Please take a sheet from the table in the alcove to see what items you can donate. 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. 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 Abundance, we thank you and praise you for all you are and all you have given and done for us.  May our thanks and praise go beyond mere worlds and translate into actions of generosity and kindness.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

This Week November 16, 2021

 Dear Folks, 

Enjoy the beautiful day!

 

This weekend is the Pumpkin & Holly Fair.  Come, bring all your family and friends!  Doors will open on Friday at 5:30 P.M. and close at 8 P.M.; Saturday, door will open at 9:30 A.M. and close at 2:30 P.M.  Let's start the holiday season out right!

 

This Sunday, November 21, is the Reign of Christ.  We will also be celebrating Thanksgiving.  The scripture is Isaiah 12:2-6, the sermon is "Give Thanks".  The service will be lived-streamed on Facebook.

 

Following service, there will be a meeting for all those who are interested in playing bells for Christmas.

 

Also after the service, the Deacons will be starting to decorate for the Advent/Christmas season.  Any help would be appreciated!

 

The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House is running low on food. Specifically needed items are:  shelf stable milk and powdered milk, pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit and applesauce, garbanzo and navy beans, canned tuna and chicken, oatmeal and other cereals, and pasta sauce.  There will be a box in the Alcove and also the "wishing well" in Fellowship Hall for your donations.  Please be generous!

 

Once again, Women’s Fellowship is collecting items to make bags to be given out to homeless individuals. Last year our church members took bags and handed them out when they came across someone in need. It was a successful ministry for us and certainly a necessary one as so many are without a home. With winter coming, we are again collecting items. Please take a sheet from the table in the alcove to see what items you can donate. 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. 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, as we enter the busy-ness of the holidays, help us to never forget what is at the heart of the season:  Divine Love.  Amen.

 

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille