This Week April 22, 2025
Dear Folks,
Christ is risen!
On April 26, we will be holding the Second Annual Shredding Event and Food Drive in the church parking lot from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Rain or shine. Please save your important papers and documents and bring them on that day. The cost will continue to be $10.00 per average box or bag. We cannot dispose of bags or boxes, so you must take them home. Also, no paper clips or metal items can be shredded. We are collecting non-perishable, non-expired food items for the Valley Food Back at Spooner House. A portion of the profits from this event will be given to Bridgeport Rescue Mission. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED!
This Sunday, April 27, is the Second Sunday of Easter. The scripture is John 20:19-31. The sermon is “Beyond Sight”. 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.
The 15th Annual Treasures, Talents, and tastes Auction will be held on Saturday, May 10th, 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. There will be various auction types: Live Auction, Silent Auction, and Bag Auction. There is a $10.00 per person registration fee. A portion of the registration fee will once again go to support Spooner House and each registrant will receive three tickets for use in the bag auction. Registration forms are on the Auction table in the alcove and on our website: www.huntingtonucc.org
Our Outdoor HCCUCC Clean-up Day is May 3, 9 A.M. to noon. Rain date, May 10.
Our annual CWS Blanket offering will be on May 11th. This offering provides blankets, tents, and emergency supplies in the wake of disaster. The funds also provide material assistance, education training and small enterprise loans as part of sustainable development programs. You may give in person or online via our website: www.huntingtonucc.org Please give generously and help those in need with a gift of hope.
We are starting early! Backpack are needed for Women’s Fellowship’s Back-to-School Drive for our Shelton schools.
VRRP is still active and investigating other avenues to bring the family to safety. Please watch for updates.
The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – There is a list of needed items in the Alcove. Please pick up a copy. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box is in need of constant restocking. Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Questions? See Holly or Gerry Fassbender.
Funds for Clean-up Buckets Urgently Needed. There are clean-ups happening still from flooding, tornados, and wildfires 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 God, may we continue to bask in the new light of the resurrection of Jesus. May we be renewed in our faith and in our commitment to you and your creation. Amen.
In Christ’s love,
Rev. Lucille
