Much more than a building — it's a place of fellowship, solace & contemplation!
Easter, April 28, 2024 - Worship 10:00 AM (In person or via ZOOM)
Sermon: I am the Vine - Kathleen Reed, Pastor To join via ZOOM, please contact us at (617) 479-8778 or hncc@comcast.net |
Houghs Neck Congregational Church (UCC)
310 Manet Avenue Quincy, MA 02169 (617) 479-8778 Parking & Directions |
Are you searching for a spiritual home where all are welcome? Look no further. When our forefathers and mothers settled and formed a church in Houghs Neck 129 years ago, they did so to provide a Christian community that would affirm who they were, their histories, their families and their deep faith in a loving God and their unity in the spirit. It is this legacy that we continue to lift up.
We are an open Community of Faith serving the families and people of Houghs Neck, Quincy and surrounding communities. We seek to create a space for all believers who know their spiritual pilgrimage is one among many. We seek to honor each person’s walk with God and see others who seek the loving presence of God as brothers and sisters.
We are an open Community of Faith serving the families and people of Houghs Neck, Quincy and surrounding communities. We seek to create a space for all believers who know their spiritual pilgrimage is one among many. We seek to honor each person’s walk with God and see others who seek the loving presence of God as brothers and sisters.
Pastor’s Note
April 2024
Well, What Happened? On March 17th Did We Dive?
Oh, did we ever! Thirty strong in person with more on Zoom, we gathered for worship in the Alicia Corea Fellowship Hall. Led by our Music Minister Steve Reed we all took a musical plunge, wading in the waters of faith by singing three different songs all at the same time! Next, we dove into the depths of our hearts and lifted prayers of healing, hope, and joy to God. If this is your prayer, then this is our prayer! And that worked up an appetite, so we dove into half a dozen different breakfast casseroles to get fueled for an extra deep listening-dive into the story of Jesus’ transfiguration from the Gospel according to Mark, Chapter 9.
What did we hear God saying to Houghs Neck Congregational Church as we stand on the shore of our future? All our responses are posted in the Coffee Room—check them out! If I had to summarize, here are some important themes:
Be not afraid…listen to Jesus…on the way up: listen… on the way down: listen…
on the way all around even through confusion and fear: listen to Jesus …
listen and trust…Jesus makes the path for us to walk together...
be faithful…be changed…stay strong…listen to grow in understanding…
listen to learn…listen to discover our most faithful future…
listen to others like Jesus listened to Moses and Elijah…
gatherings small but mighty…trust God…trust the journey…
Having listened for God’s guidance in Scripture, what’s next? We continue to hold all we have begun to hear in our hearts and minds while we take two more listening-dives. The next dive involves listening for God in the voices of our congregation past and present. So get ready!
Sunday, April 28th 10 AM in a special worship service we listen to the voices of our church’s history! We’ll create a timeline the Spirit’s work from the birth of our church’s mission to now. Times of birth! Times change! Times of conflict! Times of celebration! What has shaped our past and how might that speak to our future?
COME! WE NEED THE EARS OF ALL OUR HEARTS!
Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
Pastor Kathleen Reed
April 2024
Well, What Happened? On March 17th Did We Dive?
Oh, did we ever! Thirty strong in person with more on Zoom, we gathered for worship in the Alicia Corea Fellowship Hall. Led by our Music Minister Steve Reed we all took a musical plunge, wading in the waters of faith by singing three different songs all at the same time! Next, we dove into the depths of our hearts and lifted prayers of healing, hope, and joy to God. If this is your prayer, then this is our prayer! And that worked up an appetite, so we dove into half a dozen different breakfast casseroles to get fueled for an extra deep listening-dive into the story of Jesus’ transfiguration from the Gospel according to Mark, Chapter 9.
What did we hear God saying to Houghs Neck Congregational Church as we stand on the shore of our future? All our responses are posted in the Coffee Room—check them out! If I had to summarize, here are some important themes:
Be not afraid…listen to Jesus…on the way up: listen… on the way down: listen…
on the way all around even through confusion and fear: listen to Jesus …
listen and trust…Jesus makes the path for us to walk together...
be faithful…be changed…stay strong…listen to grow in understanding…
listen to learn…listen to discover our most faithful future…
listen to others like Jesus listened to Moses and Elijah…
gatherings small but mighty…trust God…trust the journey…
Having listened for God’s guidance in Scripture, what’s next? We continue to hold all we have begun to hear in our hearts and minds while we take two more listening-dives. The next dive involves listening for God in the voices of our congregation past and present. So get ready!
Sunday, April 28th 10 AM in a special worship service we listen to the voices of our church’s history! We’ll create a timeline the Spirit’s work from the birth of our church’s mission to now. Times of birth! Times change! Times of conflict! Times of celebration! What has shaped our past and how might that speak to our future?
COME! WE NEED THE EARS OF ALL OUR HEARTS!
Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
Pastor Kathleen Reed
upcoming events in the life of our church
Both the Merriam-Webster and Oxford English Dictionaries define a choir as an organized company of singers. Neither state that you have to be able to read music, have perfect pitch or an amazing voice. The Houghs Neck Congregational Church choir welcomes anyone who loves to sing. Each Wednesday evening from September through May, our talented director Steve Reed works with us going over individual parts until we are comfortable with them then magically combines our voices and voila - we have a four-part anthem for our Sunday service!
So, if you love to sing, give us a try. We meet at the Church (310 Manet Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169) Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM then again at 9:30 AM Sunday mornings to prepare for the 10:00 AM Worship Service.
So, if you love to sing, give us a try. We meet at the Church (310 Manet Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169) Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM then again at 9:30 AM Sunday mornings to prepare for the 10:00 AM Worship Service.
Bible, Brews & Qs - April 31, 2024 9-10AM
Gather for a midweek pick me up. Bible for inspiration, Brewed coffee and the Questions we all wrestle with.
Reading prep: Mark, Chapter 10 To join via ZOOM, please contact us at (617) 479-8778 or hncc@comcast.net Houghs Neck Congregational Church (Coffee Room) 310 Manet Avenue Quincy, MA 02169 |
Houghs Neck 1890s
May 16, 2024
Sponsored by the Seaside Social Club of the Houghs Neck Congregational Church
Presented by Patti Williams
During the 1890s Houghs Neck continued to develop into a desirable seaside community. The Manet Land Associates developed hundreds of residential house lots and the Manet Street Railway brought a new way for people to get here. Illuminations and Shipbreaking continued. New hotels opened. The first Catholic church opened. In 1895 water pipes were installed and in 1899 electricity came to Houghs Neck.
May 16, 2024
Sponsored by the Seaside Social Club of the Houghs Neck Congregational Church
Presented by Patti Williams
During the 1890s Houghs Neck continued to develop into a desirable seaside community. The Manet Land Associates developed hundreds of residential house lots and the Manet Street Railway brought a new way for people to get here. Illuminations and Shipbreaking continued. New hotels opened. The first Catholic church opened. In 1895 water pipes were installed and in 1899 electricity came to Houghs Neck.
2024 Houghs Neck History Talk Series
Seaside Social Club – May 14
Tracing your Family Tree
Houghs Neck Congregational Church
310 Manet Ave., Quincy
The Seaside Social Club of the Houghs Neck Congregational Church will meet on May14, 2024. We are pleased to welcome Mike Brophy, of Brophy Genealogy and Heir Searching as our guest speaker at 7:00 for our program “Tracing Your Family Tree.” Michael Brophy is a nationally known, professional genealogical researcher, heir search specialist, and lecturer from the Boston area. Mike was featured on the TV series Who Do You Think You Are? and the Irish TV series Dead Money, a genealogy show about heir searchers. Mr. Brophy was hired to conduct research for Ancestry.com. and several historical authors. This lecture covers the basics of starting out in the search of one’s ancestry. Topics to be covered are first why do we study our ancestry and what makes it so compelling? Basic methodology will be explained along with the first steps to beginning research. Record sources such as vital records (birth, marriage, death) will be explored along with census, passenger lists, naturalizations, and cemeteries. Examples will be given with noteworthy and common people from various time periods and ethnic groups. Recent advances in the field such as DNA and the internet with popular websites will be discussed. This program is free and open to the public.
Club members will meet in the sanctuary at 6:15 for the installation of the officers for the coming year, followed by a brief business meeting.
HOUGHS NECK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
2024 ballot
Election Meeting April 28, 2024 following service
All Terms 6/1/2024 to 5/31/2027 except where noted
Office Nominee
Sunday School Superintendent on hold
Deacons: Ralph Jacobs
Vacant
Vacant term ending 5/31/25.
Deaconesses: Maureen Flores
Ruth Gamble
Vacant term ending 5/31/26
Board of Christian Education Gail Jacobs
Board of Trustees Tom Hawes
Joe Flores
Harry Olson
Board of Finance and Investment Gayle Mackay
Council Members at Large Joe Flores
Communication Committee Gayle Mackay
Vacant
Board of Mission Gayle Mackay
DELEGATES one year term through 5/31/2025
Southern New England Conference Maureen and Joseph Flores
Interfaith Social Services Ralph Jacobs
Vacancy
Submitted by Nominating Committee:
Gayle Mackay, Maureen Flores, Christine Keating
2024 ballot
Election Meeting April 28, 2024 following service
All Terms 6/1/2024 to 5/31/2027 except where noted
Office Nominee
Sunday School Superintendent on hold
Deacons: Ralph Jacobs
Vacant
Vacant term ending 5/31/25.
Deaconesses: Maureen Flores
Ruth Gamble
Vacant term ending 5/31/26
Board of Christian Education Gail Jacobs
Board of Trustees Tom Hawes
Joe Flores
Harry Olson
Board of Finance and Investment Gayle Mackay
Council Members at Large Joe Flores
Communication Committee Gayle Mackay
Vacant
Board of Mission Gayle Mackay
DELEGATES one year term through 5/31/2025
Southern New England Conference Maureen and Joseph Flores
Interfaith Social Services Ralph Jacobs
Vacancy
Submitted by Nominating Committee:
Gayle Mackay, Maureen Flores, Christine Keating