Sunday January 23, 2022 at 10 am

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Many ways to worship


Worship Service will premier at 10:00 am on HCC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvLqzvjbXllo7SErFpyLdg

 

10:00 am - Sermon on Pete's Facebook: 

 https://www.facebook.com/peter.allen.5070276


If you are not on Facebook, you may use this link:

https://www.facebook.com/peter.allen.5070276


You can also view the bulletin by going to hccucc.com - Worship and Music, Bulletins and Announcements.

Annual Finance Meeting

January 23

at 11:00 am  

via Zoom: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87560102421?pwd=SW8zSEFyNDNwVjdZUi9hWklwWGJTQT09  

Passcode: 12386

There are hard copies in the black box on the office porch

HELLO HCC KIDS!


11 am we will host a Sunday School Lesson and craft for all Sunday school children via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/83576100421?pwd=NW04c3FLblA4dStjWktKWCsrS3NKdz


Hope to see you there if they are able.

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Hingham Congregational Church,

United Church of Christ

Annual Finance Meeting Sunday

January 23, 2022

10 a.m.



Welcoming Covenant


In the name of God and Jesus Christ, the Hingham Congregational Church welcomes all who seek to know and worship God, and invites everyone to join in our mission through participation and leadership of the congregation.

As a community of faith, we take seriously the biblical call to love God and our neighbors as ourselves, and recognize that, although we are many members, we are one.

❖   We celebrate the uniqueness of everyone.

❖   We rejoice in our diversity of views and understandings of our shared faith.

❖   We affirm relationships based on love, commitment, and mutual respect.

❖   As is stated in our by-laws, we strive for righteousness, justice and peace.


It is with this spirit and the love of God that we openly welcome all persons, inclusive of every race, ethnicity, class, age, gender, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, and inclusive of any others, to journey with us as we move forward with the work of this church in the world.


Order of Worship



Prelude

Dolce e cantando

Dr. Eileen Hutchins, piano

R. Schumann

We encourage you to take this opportunity to be in quiet prayer and reflection.

Welcome and Announcements  -

Annual Finance Meeting January 23 at 11:00 am  via Zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87560102421?pwd=SW8zSEFyNDNwVjdZUi9hWklwWGJTQT09  

Passcode: 12386

Introit  


              

Gratitude

Music: "For the Beauty of the Earth" Hymn & "Rodeo"

from Aaron Copland

For all we sometimes take for granted:

the hours of the day, and the sun and the moon and the food we eat… we bow in Gratitude.

Opening Prayer (unison)

God of Light and Love, we open our hearts and minds to you this morning. Set us free to roll with the rhythms of your Spirit and to dance to the tune of the gospel. Enliven us, deepen us, and help us to keep moving toward the new realm that Jesus tough and lived... 

 

(silence)


*Lord’s Prayer       

Our Father* who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

*Please feel free to pray as you wish. We respect tradition — and we welcome images of the Divine that are diverse and inclusive.

Hymn

In Christ There Is No East or West

NCH #395

In Christ there is no East or West, in Christ no South or North;

But one community of love throughout the whole wide earth.


In Christ shall true hearts everywhere their high communion find;

God’s service is the golden chord close binding humankind.


In Christ is neither Jew nor Greek and neither slave nor free;

For men and women live in God, and all are kin to me.


In Christ now meet both East and West, in Christ meet South and North;

One joyous true community throughout the whole wide earth.

Special Program

Reverence to Nature

The Four Seasons, extract

Antonio Vivaldi

Realizing the magnitude of God through his creation,

we bow in reverence and gratitude to Nature’s commitment.

Every year after long Winter months, Nature brings us Spring,

trees looking bear in Winter will grow again, leaves, flowers and fruits.

Everyday while the whole Universe is spinning in intricate cycles,

we can wake up with the rising of the sun.

And every second while our own nature performs a myriad of tasks inside our bodies

like digesting a meal, we can relax and enjoy being alive.

Children’s Message

 Priscilla Anderson, Teacher

Sharing the Mission and Ministry of the Church

Musical Offeringa Snow White and the Evil Queen, let it be a dance!

Bob MacWilliams & Hymn

Snow-White and the Evil Queen embark on a new journey of self-fascination and

conflict between generations.

The Queen is fascinated by her image in the mirror and

Snow White is fascinated by her image on social media,

together they learn to put down their weapons of mass-distraction and

connect in real life.

Ministry of the Word

Scripture Reading:


1 Corinthians 12:12-31a


Rev. Dr. Katherine Kallis, liturgist

One Body with Many Members

For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.

Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot were to say, ‘Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body’, that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear were to say, ‘Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body’, that would not make it any less a part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many members, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I have no need of you’, nor again the head to the feet, ‘I have no need of you.’ On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and those members of the body that we think less honourable we clothe with greater honour, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; whereas our more respectable members do not need this. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honour to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together with it.

Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But strive for the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

Sermon:  Part of the Troupe aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaRev. Dr. Peter W. Allen


Prayers of the People aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaDaryl Denelle 

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaJoys & Concerns -- Pastoral Prayer -- Silent Prayer

Hymn

 Shadow and Substance

NCH #398

Shadow and substance, wonder and mystery,

spellbinding spinner of atoms and earth; Soul of the cosmos,

person and energy, source of our being: we sing of your worth.


We are your image, formed in community;

sisters and brothers of Adam and Eve. You gave us color,

custom and history; teach us to honor what others receive.


Naming the nameless Spirit of unity,

scanning the heavens for signs of your care; God of ages,

give us humility; guide us to mystical union in prayer.   

Benediction 

Postlude

I've Got Peace Like a River

(spiritual) Arr. Mark Hayes

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Please keep in your prayers... 


•  Tricia Smock

•  Friends and family of Lois Scipione, who died recently

•  Jennifer Cope, whose father died recently

•  Terri Fortin’s friend, Diane

•  Allan Bacon, Carolyn Antoine’s brother

•  Carol Lincoln, longtime school nurse

•  Chris Larsen, recovering from surgery

•  Jean Bozich, Jen DiMarzio's aunt

•  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

We would like to extend a very special thank you to CreationDance: Helena Froehlich Artistic Director, Jim Banta, Edward Keazirian, Lynn Menegon, Ellen Pigott, Ashley Reynolds, Musician, Bob MacWilliams for sharing their gifts of music and dance.


CreationDance is a sacred dance company, started in France 1999, continued in Princeton 2001 and currently in residence at First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton. Its Purpose and Joy is to create meaningful dances shared in services and performances.

Founder Helena Froehlich as choreographer, dancer, and teacher, has worked with several prestigious dance companies and schools in Europe and the US, including Centre National de Danse Contemporaine in France, Biberach Stadtstheater in Germany, and Princeton Ballet School in the US. Faculty member of the Boston Ballet School since 2005, Helena currently teaches Ballet, Modern Dance and Conditioning-Pilates for adults.   

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CALL TO ANNUAL FINANCE MEETING

To the Members of the Hingham Congregational Church:

In accordance with Article VI, section 2 of the Bylaws, the members of the Hingham Congregational Church are hereby notified that the Congregational Annual Finance Meeting of the Church will take place on


TODAY at 11:00 am via Zoom: (you will need the passcode) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87560102421?pwd=SW8zSEFyNDNwVjdZUi9hWklwWGJTQT09  Passcode: 123868


for the following purposes:

1. To review pledges received to date;

2. To receive reports of the Endowment & Memorial Fund Committee and all Boards and Committees having financial accountabilities;

3. To review the proposed budget for 2022; 

4. To preview proposed amendments and updates to the bylaws that will be formally presented to the congregation for vote at the May annual meeting; and 

5. To transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting.

This is an important meeting and attendance by all members of the Congregation is requested.

Meredith Anderson, HCC Clerk

THIS WEEK AT OUR CHURCH – JANUARY 23, 2022 

 TODAY

10:00 am Remote Sunday Worship

11:00 am Sunday School Lesson and Meet up via Zoom

11:00 am Annual Finance Meeting via Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87560102421?pwd=SW8zSEFyNDNwVjdZUi9hWklwWGJTQT09

Passcode: 123868

5:00 pm Confirmation Class


January 25 7:30 pm Tuesday Night Bible Study

January 26 7:00 pm Prayer Time with Pastor 

7:30 pm Board of Trustees

January 27. 9:00 am GIFT Growing in Faith Together Bible Study

January 30 10:00 am Sunday Worship

SUNDAY SCHOOL UPDATE -Hear ye, hear ye! Let’s share the good news about God’s love! Remote church school this Sunday will include a story of Jesus sharing the Good Word and how we do the same. Please come prepared for a craft with paper, scissors, glue stick, and crayons or markers. See you on Zoom!

Be well, Miss Jen


Sunday January 23, 2022 -

Sunday School Lesson and Craft at 11 am

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/83576100421?pwd=NW04c3FLblA4dStjWktKWCsrS3NKdz

ID#835-7610-0421 code: 467016


Jr. Choir in January -  Pause in Live Singing

It looks like the Jr. Choir will need to postpone our 2022 rehearsal startup until sometime in the (hopefully near) future. With HCC worship going on-line for the coming weeks, we will once again have an opportunity to sing along and record at home with the idea that we will create an audio/visual presentation of a song or two that would become part of our church family’s worship experience. Those of you already on the Jr. Choir e-mail list, be on the lookout for an e-mail that includes a song and directions for singing and recording at home. If you are not on the list but are interested in joining in our upcoming songs, please e-mail Mr. B. at jeeko@comcast.net. to be included

STEWARDSHIP CORNER:  Stewardship 2021 - Renewal!

If you have pledged in the past and just haven’t gotten around to it, there is still time to mail it in or do so at https://hccucc.com/pledge-card/. If you have not pledged in the past, we ask that you consider pledging what you can for 2022. We currently have 106 faith-based pledges and would love to reach our goal of 150 faith-based pledges this season. 

Thank you for your support of HCC and the good work we do within in. Feel free to reach out to our committee if you have any questions – The Stewardship Committee (Stacy & Matt Havens, Nancy Ham, John Pint, Deb Redmond, & Mat MacIver)

TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY -  7:30 pm,  via Zoom. For more information, please contact Terri Fortin, terrifortin@comcast.net New people are always welcome.


PRAYER TIME WITH PASTOR – Wednesdays at 7:00 pm 

A Zoom link will be sent out that day.  All are welcome!


GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER (GIFT) BIBLE STUDY – For more information please contact Rev. Pete at pastor@hccucc.com   

GUILD CONSIGNMENT CENTER UPDATE!   Due to the current surge of the omicron variant, the Consignment Center will not be opening until Tuesday, February 1. This decision was made as a safety measure. We look forward to seeing you all again next month. Sarah England https://guildconsignment.org

CHOIR NOTES - Because of the surge in breakthrough COVID cases our services will be fully remote for the next few weeks. We will have a choir gathering on ZOOM Thursdays, from 7:30 - 8:45 PM. Link, meeting ID, and Password below. 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://umassboston.zoom.us/j/96529951790

Meeting ID: 965 2995 1790

Passcode: Luv2Sing

For encouragement or more info, call David Giessow at 617-686-2581 or email 

David@figgypuddin.com

GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK:   

INTO THE RED - CLIMATE & THE FIGHT FOR OUR LIVES

The Boston Globe announced this morning that it is now putting, “A sharper focus on the issue of our time.” (Front page) The Globe now views, “this moment as historic, demanding intensive journalistic scrutiny.” A climate team is being created. Look for expanded climate coverage all in one place. Watch for upcoming Globe-sponsored discussions with leaders and key players in the climate fight. Get important stories of events by signing up at this link:

                   https://mailchi.mp/bostonglobe.com/climate-list

 “USE WISELY...”  HELP US CARE FOR OUR FRAGILE ENVIRONMENT BY REDUCING WASTE.

REDUCE -  REFUSE - REUSE - - REPAIR - RECYCLE - ROT (COMPOST)

Wishing a Happy January Birthday to our HCC family.

1    Lenore Rasmussen, 

      Karen von Loesecke

2    Mary Griffin

3    Shane Burns

4    Riley Austin

5    Devon Moriarty, 

      Hannah Nash

6    Candy Heath, 

      Andrew Ricciardelli, 

      Julia Scipione

8    Sage DiMarzio

9    Linda Lucas, 

      Catherine Sibley

10  Ellie Burr

11 Calvin Smock, 

     Gail Chafee


12 Chase McKenna, 

     Kyle Warwick

13 Jeff Pinarchick, 

     Reddie Warwick

14 Emily Dolphin, 

     Sanda McKenna

15 Madison Warwick,

     Lynne Powell-Pinto, 

     Zach Havens

16 Allen Pratt,  

     Victoria Miles

19 Ellen Minister

20 Karen Hale

21 Evelyn Hollander


22 Debbie Ratham,  

     Charles Good, 

     Mark Pryor

23 Kerrin Rowley, 

      Bode McGuirk

24 Clara Cosulich, 

      Griffin Burns

25 Jeff Johnson, 

     Ryan Kelly

26 John Pint, 

     Susan Vermilya, 

     Karen Peterson

27 Teddy Ricketts

29 Christine Connolly

30 Lindsay Warwick

31 Heather Collins, 

     Libby King

Hingham Congregational Church, UCC

366 Main St, Hingham MA 02043

781-749-1276 hccucc.com

Rev. Dr. Peter Allen, Senior Pastor 

  pastor@hccucc.com

David Giessow, Director of Music

  david@figgypuddin.com

Dr. Eileen Hutchins, Organist

  hutchins.kungie@verizon.net

Wil Exantus, Facilities Manager

  wexantus2002@yahoo.com

Brett Anderson, Director of Technology

  brettanderson1@aol.com

Nick Gorczyca & Meghan Sloan

  Camera Crew 

Susanne Mullin, Office Administrator

  churchoffice@hccucc.com

Todd Swavey, Tenor

  todd.swavey@gmail.com

Ed Bartholomew, Jr. Choir Director

  jeeko@comcast.net

Jen DiMarzio, Interim Director of  

  Christian Education

  jendimarzio@gmail.com

Priscilla Anderson, Teacher

 freedomhorsefarm57@yahoo.com

Rachel Scott, Nursery Caregiver

  sophiamother@gmail.com

Kim Carbonneau, Nursery Caregiver

   akcarb@comcast.net

Kristen Pulkkinen, Teacher

  kristennicole50@gmail.com