Much more than a building — it's a place of fellowship, solace & contemplation!
Easter, April 21, 2024 - Worship 10:00 AM (In person or via ZOOM)
Sermon: The Shepherd and the Turkey Hunter - 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 17, 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 1880s
April 18, 2024
Sponsored by the Seaside Social Club of the Houghs Neck Congregational Church
Presented by Patti Williams
In the 1880s Houghs Neck continued its development from farmland to seaside community. Farms are sold making room for residential housing (of all kinds) culminating in the late 1880s in Illuminations as cottagers dressed their houses in lanterns and bunting to see out the season. We see the first church and first fire station, the building of the Quincy Yacht Club’s clubhouse and hotels for visitors to the shore. Industrial uses of Nut Island continue with companies bringing large ships to be broken to recycle their iron, copper and other metals used in their construction and in some cases large parts of the ships such as a saloon cabin.
April 18, 2024
Sponsored by the Seaside Social Club of the Houghs Neck Congregational Church
Presented by Patti Williams
In the 1880s Houghs Neck continued its development from farmland to seaside community. Farms are sold making room for residential housing (of all kinds) culminating in the late 1880s in Illuminations as cottagers dressed their houses in lanterns and bunting to see out the season. We see the first church and first fire station, the building of the Quincy Yacht Club’s clubhouse and hotels for visitors to the shore. Industrial uses of Nut Island continue with companies bringing large ships to be broken to recycle their iron, copper and other metals used in their construction and in some cases large parts of the ships such as a saloon cabin.
2024 Houghs Neck History Talk Series
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