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Worship Highlights

• Worship Leader: Laurie Galvin
• CEF Mission Moment with Jim Ianiri + Cathy Huycke

Church School Pajama Sunday | Feed my sheep

This Sunday, stay in your jammies, grab a lovey (a lamb if you have one!) and/or favorite blankie and head to church. Once dismissed from worship, we'll gather all together in room 1 and -if weather permits- we'll read outside in the sunshine and finish the end of the fishing story. Maybe even plant a seed or two. . .

We are still outside:

• Dress for the weather! Kids may need their coats over the jammies.
• If you want your child child sprayed for ticks, please do so before worship (it’s tough to do in a group, and families have different preferences for what to put on their children)
• Please reach out to jenny with any questions or concerns. 

Meal Packing with the Outreach Program | May 4, 12:00-2:00pm

All 20 volunteer spots with the Outreach Program to help pack nutritious meals for food pantries on the South Shore are full, but if you are interested in being placed on a waitlist, please email Alison Demong. This opportunity is funded through the generous bequest of June Breckenridge.

Living Hope Farms, a Jasmine Grace Ministry | Service opportunity

It’s a spring cleanup weekend in New Hampshire! Saturday May 4, 10:00am-4:00pm and Sunday, May 5, 10 :00am-3:00pm. Come for just one day or both. Bring the whole family! If you have questions or wish to carpool, contact Cathy Huycke by email or phone at 617-688-3997.

Habitat goes to Kauai, Hawaii

Are you interested in visiting Garden Island while helping those in need of housing on Kauai Hawaii? The past two years we have had a group travel to Kauai. The group came from multiple Churches and included a contingent from UCC Norwell. We are planning a trip this fall from 9/28/2024 to 10/6/2024. We will stay at Habitat provided housing. (shared rooms) It is a fun experience while also doing good. Connect with John Galvin at church or email him for details.

Presentation + Discussion with FHSS Executive Director Herb Newell

Join us on April 28 at 9:00am to hear from Herb Newell, Executive Director of Friends of the Homeless South Shore (FHSS), as he shares insights about:

• FHSS's mission to assist families transitioning from homelessness
• Current initiatives and focus areas
• Services provided and future plans

Herb will also deliver a Mission Moment during worship, highlighting FHSS's impact. As longtime supporters, we view FHSS as cherished friends and partners in extending Jesus’s love to our neighbors. Enjoy light refreshments as we gather.

You are invited: Candidating Sunday for Associate Pastor Peter

A Candidating Sunday will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, when Peter will preach at our 10:00am worship service, after which all church members in attendance will be invited to vote on his candidacy. We hope you will make every effort to join us on April 28 to share in this momentous decision for our church family.

Spring New Member Session

Please contact Denise Miller to participate or if you have questions.

Candid Silver Seal of Transparency

Have a moment to reflect? Searching for information on ongoing UCC Norwell activities? Wanting to connect over prayer? Look no further than this section! We keep ongoing opportunities linked below.

Open Arms, Open Hearts | The UCC Norwell Blog

Public Meditations, Praise, + Prayer Wall

Find all of our "save the date" events and more on our public activities and events calendar!

Activities + Events include:

• Choir rehearsals
• Handbell rehearsals
• Bible study (Sunday Zoom link, Wednesday Zoom link)
• Church School (Registration)
• "Not" Church School (Sunday)
• Youth Group (Registration)
• Confirmation (Calendar)
• The Memory Lane Singers (23/24 schedule)
• M+ O calendar events through June (Jan - June schedule)
• Vacation Bible Camp (Registration + Volunteer)
• ...and more!

Listed below find community events our congregation may take an interest in.

Side with Love is back

Upcoming opportunities for Plymouth County Suicide Prevention Coalition

QPR – Question Persuade Refer 

May 2, 2024, 6:00-7:30 PM, Hingham Public Library, Whiton Room

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.  Learn more about QPR.

Talk Saves Lives 

June 6, 2024, 6:00-7:30 PM, Hingham Public Library, Whiton Room

Talk Saves Lives is the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) standardized, 45–60-minute education program that provides participants with a clear understanding of this leading cause of death, including the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention, and what they can do in their communities to save lives. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe. Learn more about Talk Saves Lives.

Get involved and learn more from the SNEUCC.