This Week at HCC UCC October 21, 2021

This Week at HCC

Hingham Congregational Church

United Church of Christ

Weekly Newsletter

October 21, 2021

Photo of moon rising over Humarock by Kate Sheehan

A Note from Pete . . .

Dear Friends,

On Sunday, we will look at Mark’s familiar story of a healing — and a calling. On his travels, Jesus encounters many people in need, but few as memorable as Bartimaeus, the blind beggar who calls out to Jesus as the great healer-teacher passes by. Though the crowd tries to shush Bartimaeus, Jesus hears him, calls him forward, and heals him. I would like to look closely at the concept of blindness in the Gospel accounts, what our blind spots are, and what this story can do for us as we seek a way froward in a world that often holds us back from healing and growth.

Peace,

Pete

Christian Education update:

Our church school lesson this Sunday will have a focus on community. We will brainstorm some ways we can reach out in our community, drawing from our story of Jesus reaching out to Bartimaeus. We hope to see your children there!

It may be chilly enough for us to move into Hale Hall, but we will have the doors open for ventilation.

Blessings,

Miss Jen

JR. CHOIR Notes

JR. CHOIR SINGS THIS SUNDAY

Any singing children are invited to meet at 9:30 in the sanctuary to go through, “Magic Penny,” which we will sing in Sunday’s service. Come join us.

Service of Remembrance

The COVID 19 pandemic has upended our lives. We’ve lost so many and so much. The Hingham Hull Religious Leaders Association welcomes you to an interfaith service of remembrance on Sunday, October 24, at 2 p.m. The service will be held outside at Resurrection Parish, 1057 Main Street, in Hingham. Rev. Pete will be participating.

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

Email: sgeorgmini@yahoo.com.

Thanks, Stephanie

Chili and Brews, Sat, Oct 23 , 7 pm - Please sign up!

Meet Our Chili Chefs!!!

“Grinnin” Greg Stupin, MIke “The Chef” Jenkins, Nancy “Hot Stuff” Florey, Pete “ Preacher Man” Allen, Mark “Hull’s Finest” Beck, and “Kickin’ Kate” Kallis.

Tempt your taste buds with our fabulous Chili Dinner and vote for your favorite, (cornbread and dessert will be served as well).

All Chili Chefs will receive an award!

Bring the beer, wine or beverage of your choice. $5 per household at the door.

Hosted by Sid and Nancy Florey

122 Mt Blue Rd., Norwell

(just over the Norwell line, watch for the bright lights on the house).

Hope to see you there!

Join us Sunday

for a stewardship moment

by Matt Havens

Fall Family Fun Walk - Sunday, November 7th at 1:30 pm

Meet at the Lynch Field parking lot at Bare Cove Park

https://www.hingham-ma.gov/facilities/facility/details/bare-cove-park-12

Everyone who is interested in a stroll & some fellowship!

Families are encouraged to bring kids and dogs on a leash!

Kids are welcome to walk or ride scooters/bikes.

Let’s enjoy some of the last bits of nice weather together on a walk!

This is a great opportunity to reconnect with other families who you haven’t seen!

We will walk the main path through Bare Cove, and stop for some cider and donuts on the way back at the museum/beach area.

Please sign up at: https://hccucc.com/family-fun-walk/

Guild Consignment Center Update!

Looking forward to Halloween? The Consignment Center now has costumes in a variety of styles and sizes —and materials and accessories to make your own. Stop in and glean this week!

Thanks, Sarah

Masks will be required.

Tuesday 10-7 Wednesday 10-1 Thursday 10-6

Saturday 10-1 Sales Only

https://guildconsignment.org/

Ongoing at HCC

7:30 pm

For information anyone can contact either Terri Fortin at terrifortin@comcast.net

or 781 817-6650 Or Todd Anderson at toddkanderson78@gmail.com

Prayer Time with Pastor - Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

All are welcome to join via zoom

to share your prayers with others. Zoom links will be sent out on Wednesday afternoons.

GIFT

Growing in Faith Together

Bible Study -

Thursdays at 9:00 am

To sign up please email

Rev. Pete at

pastor@hccucc.com

Choir Notes

Senior Choir Rehearsals

Thursdays,from 7:30 – 9:15 PM in Hale Hall. Please join us!

For encouragement or more info, call David Giessow at 617-686-2581 or email David@figgypuddin.com

HCC Anti-Racism Group

HINGHAM

We respect WOMEN ❤ We value BLACK LIVES ❤ We stand with LGBTQ+ PERSONS ❤ We stand with IMMIGRANTS, with REFUGEES, withINDIGENOUS PEOPLES, with PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS and ABILITIES ❤ We stand with our ❤ C O M M U N I T Y ❤

hinghamunity.org has signs to down load and print.

Debbie Edmundson dedmundson@comcast.net

The Farm To Food Pantry program

In partnership with Holly Hill Farm in Cohasset and their Farm to Food Pantry food rescue program we will be preparing sauces, soups, casseroles, and pestos to share. We are looking for additional people to become certified food managers to help oversee events. The class is an online, video based format that is really interesting and easy to follow. Please contact Kit Schlosky at 781 915 7299 or knschlosky@gmail.com for more information.

Altar Flower Sign Up

Opportunity to help beautify our Sanctuary with flowers

Please consider choosing a Sunday to provide Altar Flowers in celebration or in memory of a loved one.

Here’s how it works:

-Sign up on line below or email the office at churchoffice@hccucc.com. Make sure to mention who you would like to remember or celebrate. The office will place a note in the Bulletin.

-Purchase or pick and arrange flowers – it’s up to you! If it’s a communion Sunday, two small arrangements are best, since they go on the side of each pulpit.

-Deliver the flowers to the church by 9:45 am on your Sunday, or if having them delivered, they should be sent to the church office by Friday between 9am and 3pm. 366 Main St., Hingham

-After worship, take your flowers home to enjoy!

To sign up on line; 1. pick a date 2.enter name, email address (and confirm email), phone number and who you are remembering or celebrating. (ie. In honor of our granddaughter Headily) If no one enter NA. https://hccucc.com/altar-flower-sign-up/

Green Tip for the Week

REUSE YOUR PAPER BAGS

A trip to Mount Trashmore at the Hingham Transfer station this morning to dispose of leaves and grass collected in lawn & leaf bags, reminded me that reusing such bags 2 or 3 times would be an easy way to be a little kinder to our environment. Much is written about paper bags vs. plastic bags. The manufacture of and even the recycling of paper bags - from what I have read - requires a higher concentration of toxic chemicals and energy. Paper bags may not be as reusable as plastic, but they often CAN be reused - at least for groceries and for leaves and grass - a few times before they are put out to pasture.

This BBC website will provide some food for thought about “single-use” paper and plastic bags vs bags made to be reused many times. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-47027792

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

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

Recycling an old crib

We have put the crib that was in the Sunday School Nursery, in the sunroom under the church office. . If anyone has any use for it, please let the office know. The sunroom is not locked if you would like to look at it. Could it be used to feed goats or sheep or a pony? Could it be used for litters of puppies or kittens? Could it be turned into a chair? Hingham Swap cannot take it.