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Hingham Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Weekly Newsletter
May 19, 2022
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A Note from Rev. Pete
Sunday School Update
Guild Consignment Center
Green Tip
On Going at HCC-
Tuesday Night Bible Study
Wednesday Evening Prayer
Growing in Faith Together
Meditation Group
Choir Notes
This Week at HCC
Save the Date
Prayer List
Birthdays and Anniversaries
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Dear Friends,
I’ve been feeling somewhat hopeless and helpless about the mass shooting in Buffalo. I know that many of you have been feeling the same way. But we cannot stay in despair, so I’ve been thinking, What can we do? Given the current political climate, I don’t see many legislative changes the horizon (that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try). Most of us are not mental health professionals, so we aren’t prepared to help people who are troubled and potentially violent. But… Reflecting on this most recent racially-motivated massacre, All of us can work toward ending white supremacist attitudes within ourselves and others. Those of us who are in leadership positions of any kind can also work toward ending systemic racism in our businesses and other institutions. Let’s stay hopeful and give voice to our shared vision for a new world, a vision we have from the Risen One.
On Sunday, I’ll be sharing some thoughts from the preaching conference I am currently attending in Denver. Also, we’ll be baptizing Jen DiMarzio’s daughter, Millie!
See you then,
Pete
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
UPDATE:
Join us for church school fun as we explore the lessons of Jesus through crafts, games and music!
Mark your calender's!
June 12th: Children's Sunday and Commissioning of Sr. High Trippers to Corrymeela Community
Counselor in training program available for grades 6 and up.
Remember, friends are welcome to sign up with you.
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CHOIR NOTES
Regular in-person routines - Thursdays 7:30 PM rehearsal. and 9:00 am Sunday mornings.
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HCC and the UCC are also set up to help with the ongoing Ukrainian crisis. From the UCC, “Our Ukrainian neighbors need us now. Millions have been displaced, seeking shelter and necessities. Please take a moment now to help our partners in the region meet these needs with a gift to the UCC Ukraine Relief Fund” at
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CALL TO ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING |
To the Members of the Hingham Congregational Church:
In accordance with Article VI, section 1 of the Bylaws, the members of the Hingham Congregational Church are hereby notified that the
Annual Congregational Meeting of the Church will take place on
Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 11:00 am – in Hale Hall and on Zoom
Passcode: 311754 Meeting ID: 839 7903 9286
for the following purposes:
1. To approve minutes of:
March 6, 2022 Special Meeting;
2. To hear and vote on the annual reports of the Boards and Committees;
3. To receive reports from the Senior Pastor and Moderator regarding the status of the church;
4. To hear and vote on the slate of officers, Boards and Committees presented by the Nominating Committee and endorsed by the Executive Council, these to take effect at the conclusion of the Meeting;
5. To hear and vote on changes to the by-laws; and
6. To transact any other business that may properly come before the Meeting.
This is an important meeting and participation by all members of the Congregation is requested.
Karen von Loesecke, Church Clerk
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Hingham Unity Council
What does community mean to you? Belonging? Acceptance? Kindness? Love?Brooke Bartletta, a local photographer, has initiated a project called We Are Hingham, as a community builder. Residents of Hingham take self-portraits which will be on the website along with their descriptions of themselves and what community means to them. Check it out! Participate! The website is WeAreHingham.com.
In conjunction, the Hingham Unity Council will sponsor a community conversation on May 22 from 2-4 pm at the South Shore Conservatory. Go to Hinghamunity.org to register for this free event. |
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Hello HCC,
I am helping the church office spread the word thru social media (FB & Insta) about how active and special HCC is! Please email me your photos when you grab a good one (or even an ok one) so we can share the great activities with local folks! #hcc #hinghamcongregationalchurch
Thanks, Stephanie
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GREEN THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
CLOSING THE LOOP
Enclosed in the recent Hingham Electric Bill was a 2-page insert* with REUSE resources in the South Shore Area listed and described. Here are three businesses (2 in Hingham) where USED items are for sale. (NOTE #2.)
More resources will be shared in the coming weeks.
“USE WISELY...” HELP US CARE FOR OUR FRAGILE ENVIRONMENT BY REDUCING WASTE.
REDUCE - REFUSE - REUSE - - REPAIR - RECYCLE - ROT (COMPOST)
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Guild Consignment Center! |
Summer is coming!
Check out swimsuits, shorts, sandals, picnic baskets and fishing poles!
Attention Seniors!
Do you need coffee maker, dishes, curtains, blankets, etc for your dorm room? Check out what the Consignment Center has to offer.
Hurry over as our season closes soon!!!
Masks are optional.
Tuesday 10-7 Wednesday 10-1 Thursday 10-6
Saturday 10-1 Sales Only
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Tuesday Night Bible Study
7:30 pm
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Wednesday Evening Prayer
each week at 7:00 p.m.
an email with the link will be sent out on Wednesdays
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GIFT
Growing in Faith Together
Bible Study -
Thursdays at 9:00 am
To sign up please email
Rev. Pete at
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Please join us on Thursday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm on the third floor, for an introduction to meditation provided by Chris Larsen.<surgical411@aol.com>. Handicap accessible via the elevator from the church parking door.
Chris has found the benefits of meditation to be very helpful in developing mindfulness and becoming centered in life. It has also provided growth in his spirituality. Please join us for an hour and wipe out your cluttered mind and become one with us. You may park in the parking lot, go through the back door and take the elevator to the third floor.
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Hingham Congregational Church
UCC's Facebook Page is:
Web Site is:
Rev Dr Peter Allen's
Facebook Page is:
Pete's YouTube Channel is:
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THIS WEEK AT HCC
11:00 am - Annual Congregational Meeting
5:00 pm - Confirmation Class
24 - 7:30 pm - Tuesday Night Bible Study
25 - 7:00 pm - Wednesday Evening Prayer
7:30 pm - Board of Trustees
26 - 9:00 am - GIFT - Growing in Faith Together Bible Study
5:30 pm - Meditation
7:30 pm - Choir Rehearsal
29- 10:00 am - Sunday Worship,
5:00 pm - Senior High Youth Group
Save the Dates:
Sunday June 5th: Confirmation Sunday
Saturday June 25th: Sr. High Trip to Corrymeela Community
Vacation Bible School August 15 - 19.
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Copies of a draft of the Church Directory will be placed in the narthex. If you would like to make any changes to it, please email, churchoffice@hccucc.com.
Copies of the Annual Congregational Meeting report will be available in the black box outside the office on Saturday and in Hale Hall on Sunday.
Please send any articles you would like in the June issue of Horizons to churchoffice@hccucc.com by May 28th. Thank you!
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Please keep in
your prayers...
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- Tricia Smock
- Tracy Panuschka, whose father passed away recently.
- Friends of Mark & Sara Beck, Dawn & Ben James & their family who recently lost their 15-year-old daughter, Noelle
- The people of Ukraine
- Candy Heath
- Jeff Swain, recovering from surgery
- Mike, facing significant surgery and recovery, and his family; nephew of Eleanor & Jim Hughes
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Eddie Wadleigh, Rachel Scott’s brother
- Terri Fortin’s friend, Diane
- Allan Bacon, Carolyn Antoine’s brother
- Carol Lincoln, longtime school nurse
- Dan Halpenny and his family, friends of Jen DiMarzio
- Ginger Carpenter Haberle, friend of Kate Kallis
- Nancy Hansberry's sister, Sue
- John Kallis, Kate’s son, with health concerns
- Susan Sardina’s Afghan friends
- Nancie Mooney
- Bud and Connie Thompson
- Nick Nasson
- Peter Edson and his sister Dale
- Al Carpenter
- Ryan Lamonde, prayers for peace and courage
- Daryl Denelle, seeking ordination
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Wishing a Happy May Birthday
to our HCC family.
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1 Valentina Scappini
3 Wendy Wilson, Tracey Kelley,
4 Sara Warwick
5 Nicholas Pinto, Cullen Moriarty, Lynn Mayo
6 Paul Rasmussen, Trevor Hale
7 Nancy Ham, Carolyn Antoine
12 Logan King
15 Steph Schlosky
17 Steve Waynen
18 Rosemary Arthur, Barbara Wollan
19 Eric Peterson
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20 Dave Thorell
22 Reed Schilb, Jeff Swain
23 Spencer Havens
24 George MacKay, Elly Hughes,
Caroline Gillig
26 Sophie Nash,
Giorgio Scappini,
Sydney Boer
27 Nancy Hansberry
28 Lars Rasmussen, Addy Stupin
30 Kyle McCaig
31 Nancy Vialle
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Wishing a Happy May Anniversary to:
18 - Michael & Ruth Whitner 48 years
21 - Robert & Karen Hale 28 years
25 - Jeff & Susan Johnson 37 years
26 - Tracey & Peter Allen, and Jason & Rachel Scott
28 Bruce & Kristina Shorey
30 Ed & Janet Bartholomew 52 years
31 Paul & Janet Cappers 53 years
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