Huntington Congregational Church

United Church of Christ

This Week May 13, 2025

Dear Folks,

 

Hope you are all well.

  

This Sunday, May 18, is the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The scripture is Revelation 21:1-6.  The sermon is “Recreation”.  We will be celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism. 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. 

 

Next week will be an Outdoor Worship.  We will gather in the parking lot near the kitchen door.  Please bring a chair and wear a funny T-shirt! In case of rain, we will be in the Sanctuary.  We will be observing Memorial Day, so please send me names of veterans who have gone on to eternity to share.

 

Community Tag Sale: Women’s Fellowship will again be holding our annual tag sale on June 7 (rain date June 14). You are welcome to have your own space or donate items to the church table. You may drop off items for the church table in Reuman House. Please consider us as you do any spring clean-out!

 

We would like to hear from graduates of high school, vocational school, and colleges (both under-graduate and graduate). Grads will be recognized at the service on June 15th. We will need the names for the Graduate Sunday bulletin and the summer issue of The Belfry. Please e-mail the office at hcc@snet.net or call 203.929.1223 ASAP if you are/or know of a graduate from our church. Also, HCCUCC is offering church members higher education scholarships for those who are continuing their education in the fall (not restricted to high school seniors). Please e-mail the church office for an application form to be sent to you. Completed applications are due into the office by Sunday, June 1st. Scholarships will be handed out on Graduate Sunday, June 15th.

 

Backpack are needed for Women’s Fellowship’s Back-to-School drive for our Shelton schools. Other wish list items: plastic water bottles, 3 subject notebooks, plastic two pocket folders, pencils.

 
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. Creator God, thank you for each morning to begin anew our lives.  Fill us with your Holy Spirit that we may make the most of it.  Amen.
 
In Christ’s love,
Rev. Lucille