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We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for

By Andrew Geery Opening Words (Sept 15, 2019) The Christmas pageant I grew up watching wasn’t really a Christmas pageant.  Rather than Mary and Joseph talking as they made their way to Bethlehem or the angels shouting the good news to the shepherds, the performance was instead a recreation of famous paintings around the birth of Jesus. The lights go down, the…

Role of our Peace and Justice group

Posted June 2019 The Peace and Justice Steering Committee keeps our congregation aware of emerging and ongoing issues in our world, as well as opportunities for action. Some of the issues we have been bringing forward and groups we are working with are:•Support of immigrants targeted by ICE and the two immigrants in sanctuary at the UU of Northampton, andFirst Church in…

Our new settled pastor

After more than 18 months of searching and discernment, we called Pastor Don Morgan to become the settled pastor of Haydenville Congregational Church.  Almost 70 people enjoyed a potluck supper with Pastor Don Saturday June 8 and on Sunday, June 9 Don preached a rollicking sermon that opened with a call and response Gospel song. (The service was videotaped and can be viewed here.) …

Candidate for Settled Pastor Announced

Dear Beloved Community, The HCC Search Committee is grateful to report that we would like to welcome Reverend Donald Morgan to become our half-time settled pastor.  Don’s Candidating Sermon, followed by an all church meeting and vote, will be on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM.  Don is currently pastor of a UCC church in Red Oak Iowa. Here is what…