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Hingham Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Weekly Newsletter
June 16, 2022
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A Note from Rev. Pete
Summer Church School Update
Green Tip
On Going at HCC-
Tuesday Night Bible Study
Wednesday Evening Prayer
Growing in Faith Together
Meditation Group
Choir Notes
This Week at HCC
Save the Dates
Prayer List
Birthdays and Anniversaries
In Our Community
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Dear Friends,
On Sunday, we will remember and celebrate Juneteenth, the day that the last of the enslaved people heard that they were free after the end of the Civil War. Our theme will be freedom. What does it mean to be free — from slavery, prejudice, sin, addiction, or any of the many things that bind us? What does God have to do with freedom and what does our Christian faith teach us about that?
I look forward to celebrating and exploring with you on Sunday,
Pete
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Summer Sunday Schoolwill kick off this week.
For the summer we are excited to explore the Animals we see in our Bible Stories.
This week we are talking about the Dove. Each week we will learn about a new animal!
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VBS -
ADVENTURE ISLAND
Mark your calendars!
June 12th: Children's Sunday, Baptism of Dwayne and Domonick Bundy and Commissioning of Sr. High Trippers to Corrymeela Community.
Counselor in training program available for grades 6 and up.
Remember, friends are welcome to sign up with you. Share the flyer and spread the word! Great things are happening at HCC!
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Children's Sunday was a busy and beautiful day!
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Dwayne and Domonick, the children of Lisa and Ray Bundy, where baptized.
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BYLAWS / LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE TASK FORCE
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The Executive Council has appointed a task force to evaluate the current bylaws pertaining to the structure and composition of Boards and to consider whether updates to the bylaws are needed in light of current church governance trends within HCC and more widely. Things the task force are considering include board size, term length, extending service terms, and other matters relating to the church's leadership. Members of the task force include Reverend Pete, Moderator John Pint, Assistant Moderator Kathi Blair, Parliamentarian George McKay, Executive Council Member-at-Large BJ Gorczycka, and Deacon Grant Pattison. If you have thoughts or ideas to share about the direction of church governance, please contact one of the task force members.The task force is hoping to have specific proposals for the congregation by the fall, for presentation either at a special meeting of the church or at the annual January Finance meeting.
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CALL FOR SUMMER MUSIC VOLUNTEERS!
During July and August, we need YOU to provide music for worship services--this is your chance to perform that piano piece you've been practicing, sing the solo you have always wanted to hear in church, get your old band back together, or practice your Theremin, and make a joyful noise during the Sunday service!
For encouragement or more info, call David Giessow at 617-686-2581 or email [email protected]
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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
Thanks, Stephanie
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GREEN THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK -
5R’s of ZERO WASTE
Read below - sent out by the Cleaner Greener Hingham town committee:
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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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Tuesday Night Bible Study
7:30 pm
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Wednesday Evening Prayer
each week at 7:00 p.m.
an email with the link will be sent out on Wednesdays
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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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Please join us on Thursday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm on the third floor, for an introduction to meditation provided by Chris Larsen.<[email protected]>. Handicap accessible via the elevator from the church parking door.
Chris has found the benefits of meditation to be very helpful in developing mindfulness and becoming centered in life. It has also provided growth in his spirituality. Please join us for an hour and wipe out your cluttered mind and become one with us. You may park in the parking lot, go through the back door and take the elevator to the third floor.
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Hingham Congregational Church
UCC's Facebook Page is:
Web Site is:
Rev Dr Peter Allen's
Facebook Page is:
Pete's YouTube Channel is:
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THIS WEEK AT HCC
21 - 7:30 pm - Tuesday Night Bible Study
22 - 7:00 pm - Wednesday Evening Prayer
7:30 pm - Executive Council
23 - 9:00 am - GIFT - Growing in Faith Together Bible Study
5:30 pm - Meditation
7:30 pm - Choir Rehearsal
25 - Sr. High Trip to Corrmeela Community
26 - 10:00 am - Sunday worship
Save the Dates:
Vacation Bible School August 15 - 19.
September 18th: Homecoming Sunday
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There is a scam going around where people you know are asking you if you shop on Amazon. If you respond yes, you are asked to purchase something for them and they will pay you. DO NOT RESPOND.
KEYS: If you are no longer on a committee and do not need your church keys, please return them to the office. Thank you!
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Please keep in
your prayers...
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• Alana Snyder
• The People of Ukraine
• Candy Heath
• Barbara McGovern’s nephew Brendan, and his wife, Oksana, photo journalists living in Kyiv.
• Eddie Wadleigh, Rachel Scott’s brother
• Terri Fortin’s friend, Diane
• Allan Bacon, Carolyn Antoine’s brother
• 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
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Wishing a Happy June Birthday
to our HCC family.
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2 Laura Spaziani, Lucas Childs
3 Tommy Hale
4 Sara Warwick
6 Beatrix Boer, Millie Rogers
7 Rachel Scott, Jackson Walker
8 Stephanie Minister, Gary Gorczyea,
Addison Whitner
11 June Pratt,
15 Tracy Allen, Jaxson Thorell
16 Tim Nash
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17 Keith Garland
21 Arlene MacKay,
Adele Scoville, Trevor Bates
22 Linda Ricciardelli
23 Mark Ludley
24 Oisin Rowan
25 Giulianna Scappini
26 Guillermo Trinchet
27 Dave Thureson
29 Kathi Blair
30 Holly Johnson, Hannah Fortin
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Wishing a Happy June Anniversary to:
5 - Mark & Kristina Pryor
11 - David & Karen vonLoesecke
13 - Steve & Helga Garland
15 - Todd & Lynn Anderson,
17 - Matt & Stacy Havens
22 - Roger & Nancy Hoit
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25 - Laura & Frank Spaziani
27 - Phil & Debbie Edmundson - 41 years
Jeff & Heather Collins - 41 years
Tom & Meghan Rowan
28 - Lynne Powell Pinto & Donald Pinto
29 - Tim & Jody Nash
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