This Week at HCC


Hingham
Congregational
Church

United Church of Christ

Weekly Newsletter

April 15, 2021

Please note:
If you need financial assistance, please contact Rev. Pete for confidential help at pastor@hccucc.com.
Hi all,
We are all missing each other and our community, and asking if you could send snap shots of yourselves, your family at play or on a walk, or you and your pet...
whatever we could use during the Sunday service to bring our community closer to mind. Just send your phone photos email to Brett Anderson, brettanderson1@aol.com  to be worked into the prelude or other parts of the service. Then keep an eye out for your friends during the service.
Thank you. We look forward to seeing you all!
Search Committee Survey
One of the first tasks to complete was to assemble a survey to the congregation with some targeted questions around what we collectively feel are important characteristics and values a candidate should possess as well as focus areas that would best service HCC.  
The link to the survey is below. The committee would greatly appreciate if you could spend 3-5 minutes to answer the 8 questions before our deadline of April 16th.
 

Best,
Justin Macklin - Search Committee Chair
Rosemary Arthur, Angela Scipione, Caitlin English, Alana Snyder, Justin Macklin, Reverend Peter Allen
South Shore Habitat for Humanity
Did you know….. That our church has had a long term covenant relationship with South Shore Habitat for Humanity? This means that we have supported them through prayer, fundraising and participating in building projects. Some of our church members have been part of SSHH builds and they remember the satisfaction of working alongside the new homeowner to create an affordable home and to be part of making positive change in our community.
 
At this time we are re-affirming our commitment to SSHH and we plan to be more active in supporting them and participating in future building projects.
 
South Shore Habitat has an impressive history. It is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and during it’s 35 year history has completed 55 homes in 17 communities located to the south of Boston.  They are continuing to have new projects. We will have more information on SSHH’s projects and how you can participate. In the meantime, we recommend: checking out the web site - https://sshabitat.org/
Please reach out to
Meredith Anderson if you have any questions.
New Dates for HCC Zoom Café 
First Tuesday of each month at 9:30am.

May 4, June 1

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 731 1464 2117 Passcode: huh390
Please join us for a time of fellowship and conversation!

The Fellowship Committee
Green Tip for the Week
STANDOUT FOR CLIMATE ACTION
Hingham Net Zero is sponsoring an article to be voted on at the upcoming May 8 Town Meeting in support of the town developing a CLIMATE ACTION PLAN. You will soon be seeing banners and lawn signs around town in support of the article, including at our
own HCC building. We encourage those HHC’ers who support this effort to participate in a “STANDOUT” on Saturday morning, May 1, from 10-noon. (Location TBD) Join other HCC’ers by signing up at the link below soon. (Other Standout dates are available if the May 1 date does not work for you.)
 
 
Additional information about Hingham Net Zero can be found at this link: https://www.hinghamnetzero.org
 
Also please let either Ed B (jeeko@comcast.net); or Lynn Anderson (lynncanderson78@gmail.com) know of your interest or with any questions.

USE WISELY...” HELP US CARE FOR OUR FRAGILE ENVIRONMENT BY REDUCING WASTE.
REDUCE - REFUSE - REUSE - - REPAIR - RECYCLE- ROT (COMPOST)
Hingham Unity Council
The Hingham Pride Project is pleased to announce that this year’s more inclusive Progress pride flag, designed by Daniel Quasar is ready to order! This flag features black and brown stripes to represent people of color and baby blue, pink, and white to include the transgender flag in its design.
To launch this year’s celebration, Progress flag orders accompanied by donations of $50 or more will receive a dozen mini-pride cupcakes baked by Victoria Donnelly, winner of Cupcake Wars. Otherwise, the flags are free, though donations are greatly appreciated. You can make donations and place orders for the Progress flags, Hingham Pride flags, vests, and magnets at hinghamprideproject.org.
Wishing a Happy April Birthday to our HCC family:

3 Emelyn Rowan
7 Caroline Gibson
8 Brett Hale
13 Tucker Rowley, Todd Smith
14 Heather Smith
15 Doug Fortin
17 Max Beal
19 Tom Rowan
21 Audrey Ludley, Eamon Pint
22 Sherry Schib
24 Rebecca Antoine, Timothy Redmond
27 Aila Litchfield, Barbara Gorczyca
28 Davin Thureson, Mats Thureson,
Raymond Childs, Lisa Brini
29 Camden McKenna
30 Daniel Clarke

Wishing a Happy April
Anniversary to:  
23 - Jerry & Beverly Randall - 66 years!
25 - Guillermo & Jody Trinchet - 23 years!