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Hingham Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Weekly Newsletter
September 29, 2022
Leslie Abernathy - Morning Sky
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Join us for church
Sunday School!
All are welcome!
The kids will begin this month’s unit focused on creation.
In additional we will be practicing the lighting of candles during church school so the
children will be well prepared when they want to do the candles during worship.
If you are not registered for Sunday School or your information has changed over the summer, please go to: https://hccucc.com/church-school-registration/
Senior High Youth Group
5 pm Sunday
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We need parent volunteers in our Church School! This year we are asking for a shepherd in each of our three classrooms. We ask that as a shepherd you commit to one month at a time, beginning on the second week of the month and ending with the conclusion of the third week. For example, if you sign-up for October you will join one of our teachers in their class on October 9th, 16th, 23rd. This will allow our volunteers to worship on the first Sunday of the month and participate in communion. As a Shepherd you are not responsible for lesson plans, curriculum or materials. You are an extra set of hands to help with classroom management and support.
If you are interested, please visit our sign-up genius to find a time slot that works for you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A5AC22A3FFCF8-church
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New Friends at HCC
If you are new to our church and would like to be recognized on our “New Friends” bulletin board in the narthex, please see Rev. Pete, Anne Fanton, or any other member of the Welcoming Team. You can identify us by the yellow lanyards worn with our nametag. We would love to take your picture!
Anne Fanton, abfanton@comcast.net
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FARM TO FOOD PANTRY OPPORTUNITY
A big thank you to Connie, Pat, and Elly for answering the call to cook potatoes on such short notice! We processed 100lbs of potatoes!
Next up: Kale Pesto.
When: Oct 1st 9:00am
Where: HCC kitchen
I know some can't make it until 9:30, and some might have to leave early. That's totally fine!
We welcome all who can make it for as little or s long as you can! We could use at least one food processor.
Kit Schlosky <knschlosky@gmail.com>
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Fall Evening Services
in the Sanctuary
Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 pm.
October 5, and October 12
HCC will hold Fall Evening Services from 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
There will be prayers, music, a homily and readings. All are welcome!
On these evenings there will not be Wednesday Evening Prayer and all meetings scheduled on these dates will start at 8:00 pm.
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Outreach Update!
Interfaith Social Services is back to running a Halloween Costume Drive! New costumes are requested – we will provide a bin in the back of Hale Hall – or by check earmarked ISS Halloween Costumes or online donation at https://hccucc.com/who-we-are/giving/ (under Special Offerings is the Halloween Costume Drive link). Final donations are due by October 7.
The Pine Street With precautions in place, the Pine Street Inn in Boston is looking for volunteers once a month (third Monday) October 17th to serve the guests on the women’s side along with donations of individually wrapped deserts. Please contact Ruth Whitner for details (phone/text: 339-613-7246 or email: rgilbertwhitner@verizon.net).
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at 7:00 pm
in the Library and on Zoom
Please contact
Terri Fortin
if you have any questions
terrifortin@comcast.net
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WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYER –
Will not be held on Wednesdays October 5 th & 12 th. We hope you will be able to join us in the sanctuary for
Fall Evening Services at 7:30 pm.
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MEDITATION GROUP
Will be meeting every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm on the third floor of the church.
Christopher Larsen <surgical411@aol.com>
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CHOIR NOTES:
Senior Choir Rehearsals are
Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:15 PM.
All are welcome!
Senior Choir Sings, Sundays -
9AM Rehearsal, 10AM Service.
David Geissow, Choir Director
david@figgypuddin.com
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JUNIOR CHOIR
After church from about 11:10 - 11:40. on the 3rd floor for some singing. Mrs. England and Mr. B will continue to lead this group. Please direct questions to or Ed B., jeeko@comcast.net any time.
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The Guild Consignment Center Is Open!
Note from the GUILD Consignment Center Staff:
Enormous thanks to the HCC congregation for the outpouring of donations on
September 11. Your generous gifts allowed us to open a new season with a distinctive array of quality merchandise to delight our regular customers and first-time shoppers alike. Your support continues to bring encouragement and provision to all.
Masks are optional.
Tuesday 10-7, Wednesday 10-1, Thursday 10-6
Saturday 10-1 Sales Only
for more information on consigning https://guildconsignment.org/
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“USE WISELY...” HELP US CARE FOR OUR FRAGILE ENVIRONMENT BY REDUCING WASTE.
REDUCE - REFUSE - REUSE - - REPAIR - RECYCLE - ROT (COMPOST)
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From the Office:
Please send any articles you would like in the October 1s tissue of Horizons to the office ASAP. churchoffice@hccucc.com
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- Please keep in your prayers:
- Tricia Smock
- All those in affected by the recent hurricanes
- Christine Brennan, Rachel Scott’s friend, battling cancer
- Roger and Nancy Hoit on the loss of their son-in-law
- Doug Ertman, Debbie Edmundson’s brother, will be participating in a clinical trial for his cancer,
which has returned.
- Caitlin English, facing surgery
- Andy Parmelee
- The People of Ukraine
- Candy Heath
- Barbara McGovern’s nephew Brendan, and his wife, Oksana, photo journalists living in Kyiv.
- Terri Fortin’s friend, Diane
- Allan Bacon, Carolyn Antoine’s brother
- Dan Halpenny and his family, friends of Jen DiMarzio
- Nancy Hansberry's sister, Sue
- John Kallis, Kate’s son, and his wife, Karen, both diagnosed with cancer
- Susan Sardina’s Afghan friends who are now in the US
- Nancie Mooney
- Bud and Connie Thompson
- Nick Nasson
- Peter Edson and his sister Dale
- Al and Linda Carpenter
- Ryan Lamonde, prayers for peace and courage
- Daryl Denelle, seeking ordination
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Wishing a Happy Sepember Birthday
to our HCC family.
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2 Matthew Wilson
4 Emma Peterson
5 Christopher Garland
8 Bruce Shorey
9 Phoenix Pint
10 Peri Butterworth, Amber Whitner
11 Margaret Sebestyen
12 Emma Burleigh
19 Kiernan Pinto, Jake Brini, Michael Brini,
Andrew Nilsen
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20 Graham Bates
21 Ellie Fortin
22 Lucy Nash
23 Kristina Pryor
24 Tom Ricciardelli
25 Frank Burr, Clair Trinchet
28 Brendan Kerr
30 Meredith Hollander, Emily von Loesecke
Amanda Cease
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Wishing a Happy September Anniversary to:
3 Dave & Diane Thureson
4 James & Laurel Cosman - 51 st anniversary
5 Lincoln & Debbie Rathnam
7 Mark Krumm & Kathy Beitler
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12 Dana & Amanda Cease
15 Clark & Nancy Vialle
18 Stoddard & Kerrin Rowley
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Lenore Rasmussen presents:
"Smart Materials: Considerations on Earth and in Space"
Thursday, September 29 at 7:00 in the Whiton Room -- In anticipation of deep space travel, new materials are being explored to assist and relieve humans in dangerous environments on Earth and in space, such as high radiation, extreme temperature, extreme pressure, and in environments with contagious agents that have no cure. Local Hingham resident and author Lenore Rasmussen will talk about her new book Smart Materials: Considerations on Earth and in Space, the exciting work she did with NASA in the field of smart materials, and her current work developing Tactile Fingertips™ for robots and Synthetic Muscle™. A smart material is a substance that responds to a stimulus, such as electricity, light, pressure, moisture, magnetism, or temperature.
This event will be held in person at the Hingham Library. To join us, please register online.
This is a potential asset to manned space travel through protective gear and human assist robots and for unmanned space exploration through deep space. Recently developed is the Tactile Fingertip™, an extremely sensitive yet robust soft sensor, that brings human-like tactile touch to robots. Human grasp is gentle yet firm at the same time, with near instant feedback. Tactile Fingertips are designed to replicate (and surpass!) human grasp. These sensors feel like human fingertips. Smart material technology will allow humans - on Earth and in space - "to boldly go where no one has gone before,” in areas of research and development, and aiding survival on Earth and in space, in ventures like the ISS National Laboratory, the planned Moon base, the anticipated Mars settlements, and beyond. Dr. Rasmussen will even bring a Tactile Fingertip and a protective cage that was used in the NASA-flown space experiment!
Lenore Rasmussen, PhD is the CTO and Founder of Ras Labs, Inc., which makes Tactile Fingertips™ and Synthetic Muscle™. She is also an adjunct professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Department.
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