Hingham Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Weekly Newsletter
September 23, 2021
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A Note from Pete
Sunday School Update
Blessing of the Animals
Consignment Center Update
Contact Information
Anti-Racism Group
Farm to Food Pantry
Green Tip of the Week
This Week at HCC
Prayer List
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Dear Friends,
We have a special treat coming up this Sunday: our Moderator, John Pint, will be preaching the sermon. As you may know, John is a man a deep faith, strong conviction, and great intelligence. During this time in between Associate Pastors, in order to stave off burnout, I am inviting a different member of our church to preach once about every six weeks. It will be good for us to hear a variety of voices as well. If you would like suggest someone you believe would be an excellent preacher, please let me know!
See you on Sunday,
Pete
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Sunday School Update
What do you hear on a mountain? The children will be talking about this at church school as we explore another of God’s creations: mountains! Mountains are holy places where we can feel connected to God.
Miss Priscilla, Miss Kristin, and I are looking forward to some songs, crafts, and stories with your children this Sunday. Kids of all ages welcome!
Kim and Rachel are at the ready to care for your wee ones younger than age 3.
Middle school youth group will kick off Sunday October 3 with a hike outside. Please contact me if interested!! Jendimarzio@gmail.com Parents of middle schoolers should expect an email from me with details. Happy Fall!
Miss Jen
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Meet our new teacher: Miss Kristin!
Hello HCC community! My name is Kristin Pulkkinen. I moved to the South Shore about three years ago with my eight year old daughter, Bella. In my spare time I enjoy gardening and cooking for my family. You can find me at local parks and beaches. I love animals and have recently added two very cute guinea pigs into my family! I'm so happy and excited to have Hingham Congregational Church as a part of my journey!
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Confirmation Orientation
If you have an 8th or 9th grader who is interested in confirmation, please stay after worship for 20-25 minutes for a basic orientation to the program. We will meet on the patio.
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Blessing of the Animals
September 26 at 2 pm
Please bring your pet(s) to the patio at HCC for a blessing on Sunday, September 26, at 2 p.m. You can also bring a photo of your pet. We will share a song and a brief liturgy and each pet will receive a blessing. This is a cherished tradition that we are bringing back after missing it last year. Please join us!
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Guild Consignment Center Update! |
The Consignment Center is kicking off their 65th Anniversary
season with Special Edition tote bags. Each tote features an
original handmade Log Cabin quilt square sewn for the annual HCC church fairs in the 1980s. Custom made by GCC volunteers; quantities limited. Visit soon!
Things are popping next door,
Sarah
Masks will be required.
Tuesday 10-7 Wednesday 10-1 Thursday 10-6
Saturday 10-1 Sales Only
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We will be starting the year via zoom. New people are encouraged and welcomed. For information anyone can contact either Terri Fortin at terrifortin@comcast.net
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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.
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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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Senior Choir Rehearsals
has started up on Thursdays,from 7:30 – 9:15 PM in Hale Hall. Please join us!
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Sips and Sweets! Saturday October 2 at 10:00 am |
All women of the church are invited for Coffee, Mimosas, Cookies and a Book Swap
Sat, Oct 2, from 10 am- Noon at the home of Mary Jenkins, 33 Mast Hill Rd, Hingham
Please come and renew old acquaintances and make new friends ;Newcomers are especially welcome! Bring a book to swap if you wish.
Hosted by Mary Jenkins, there is no charge for this event.
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Saturday, October 23 at 7 pm
Sid and Nancy Florey's house, $5 at the door, Bring Your Own Beverage.
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WORSHIP SERVICE -
Sunday, September 26, 2021
10:00 am - Sunday Worship Service, Sunday School, Fellowship, We strongly encourage everyone, vaccinated or unvaccinated, to wear a mask while in the sanctuary or Hale Fellowship Hall.
on Pete's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/peter.allen.5070276
You do not to be "on" facebook to watch the service.
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HCC Anti-Racism Group
Here’s a link to a YouTube video, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, by Emmanuel Acho. This is the introduction to his series of the same name. He answers a few questions posed by his white friends, people who, like me, are learning the depth of the unspoken racism in our country. Take a look and maybe check out his subsequent installments.
September events from the Hingham Unity Council
September 28. Book Discussion: The Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett. 7 - 8 pm on zoom.
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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. |
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FOOD WASTE SHORT CLIMATE-RELATED VIDEOS FOR KIDS
Blue Marble Kids videos were made especially for kids to learn about issues related to climate change. They were produced by a high school student from Maryland- and are very catchy. Six short videos focus on the topics of COMPOSTING, FOOD WASTE, and the importance of POLLINATION to our food supply. They are targeted to children but adults can also learn something as well. If you are parent, watch them with your child(ren). The following two videos focus on FOOD WASTE. Enjoy. And maybe learn something.
USE WISELY...” HELP US CARE FOR OUR FRAGILE ENVIRONMENT BY REDUCING WASTE.
REDUCE - REFUSE - REUSE - - REPAIR -
RECYCLE- ROT (COMPOST)
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Hingham Congregational Church UCC's Facebook Page is:
YouTube channel is:
Web Site is:
Rev Dr Peter Allen's
Facebook Page is:
You do not need to be a member of Facebook to watch it
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What's Happening This Week at HCC
September 26- 10:00 am - Worship, Sunday School, Fellowship Hour
11:00 am- Confirmation Orientation
2:00 pm Blessing of the Animals
Worship Service on Pete's Facebook Page is:
September 28 - 7:00 pm Tuesday Night Bible Study
September 29 - 7:00 pm Prayer Time with Pastor
September 30 - 9:00 am GIFT (Growing in Faith Together) Bible Study
7:30 pm - Choir Rehearsal
October 2 - 10:00 am Sips and Sweets
Save the Dates:
October 23 - 7:00 pm Chili & Brews
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A Celebration of Life for Harriet Caton
A celebration of life will be held on October 2, 2021 at 11 am at Old Ship Church for Harriet Hirons Caton. She died in July of 2020 at the age of 95 years. Harriet was an active member of HCC for 20 years. Her energy and outlook was the spark that got many projects completed during that time. Her family invites friends from her Hingham years to attend the service and reception afterwards at the Ames Chapel.
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A year ago, we lost a beautiful person. He was a loyal son and brother, loving husband, amazing dad and best friend. He left shattered hearts and a void so large, it was hard to see any light. Time has passed and we’ve learned the grieving doesn’t end, but learning to live with it starts. The outpouring of love and support from HCC has kept us afloat, and we are so grateful. “the pain of grief is just as much a part of life as the joy of love: It is, perhaps, the cost of commitment”.
We ask you keep Richard Beal in your thoughts and prayers today.
Erica Beal
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Please keep in
your prayers...
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- John Kallis, Kate’s son, with health concerns,
- Ed Bartholomew's sister in law, Jane
- Susan Sardina’s Afghan family/friends
- Priscilla Anderson, on the passing of her mother
- The people of Haiti,Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, Afghanistan, the returning solders and refugees.
- Stephanie Minister’s cousin, Doreen Kiley.
- Nancie Mooney
- Bud and Connie Thompson
- Friends of Mark Beck, Mike & Tamara Newberry, with health concerns,
- Nick Nasson, with health concerns
- Peter Edson’s sister, Dale, with health concerns
- Al Carpenter
- Ryan Lamonde, prayers for peace and courage
- People in abusive households
- Allan Bacon, Carolyn Antoine's brother
- Peter Edson
- Daryl Denelle, seeking ordination
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Wishing a Happy September Birthday to our HCC family:
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
Wishing a Happy September Anniversary to:
3 Dave & Diane Thureson
4 James & Laurel Cosman - 50th anniversary
5 Lincoln & Debbie Rathnam
7 Mark Krumm & Kathy Beitler
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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 vonLoesecke
Amanda Cease
12 Dana & Amanda Cease
15 Clark & Nancy Vialle
18 Stoddard & Kerrin Rowley
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