Much more than a building — it's a place of fellowship, solace & contemplation!
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October 1, 2023 Worship 10:00 AM (In person or via ZOOM)
Sermon: "The Good U-Turn" - Rev. Kathleen Reed To join via ZOOM, please contact us at (617) 479-8778 or hncc@comcast.net |
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Houghs Neck Congregational Church (UCC)
310 Manet Avenue Quincy, MA 02169 (617) 479-8778 Parking & Directions |
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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 October 2023
The Original Wireless, Noise-Cancelling Earbuds
Wireless earbuds—they are in ears everywhere! On the street, you call out a friendly greeting to your neighbor walking her dog, but she doesn’t respond. No worries, it’s not you. See those things in her ears? She’s plugged to her morning-meditation playlist. In your home—you yell to your partner to answer the doorbell because you’re in the shower, but can he hear you or the doorbell? No, because thanks to earbuds he’s on a stairway to heaven with Eric Clapton. Which that is all well and good! Extensive research has proven that listening to music can enhance mental acuity, boost your mood, and lower your blood pressure. The list of salutary benefits goes on and on. Noise-cancellation is one best features of the newest earbuds. Used judiciously—not while driving, please! —the ability to periodically mute the buzz-saw whine of urban life is a great blessing.
The Japanese company, Onkyo, is credited with the invention of wireless earbuds in the fall of 2015. Apple claims credit for perfecting the noise-cancellation feature in the fall of 2019. Interesting how Autumn seems to be season of innovation, isn’t it? But here’s a newsflash: wireless, noise-cancelling earbuds have been around for centuries. And by “earbuds” I mean ear buds, as in buddies, as in folks who come together to not only listen to music but to make it—in church choirs. Humans singing side-by-side the songs of praise for the wireless, no-strings-attached love of God has the power to cancel out the deafening noises of a world filled with fear. While making time for choir rehearsals may be pain at first, that time can become a balm for your soul in the middle of the week. With the vibrations from an organ, piano or decently amplified keyboard, choir practice becomes a full-body workout. Then, on Sunday, add a congregation full of hearts hungering for melodies to lift burdens and harmonies to dissolve divisions—all tuned into God’s grace. Amazing grace.
Autumn is the season for innovations. Become an Earbud. Join the choir!
Your Music Director will thank you!
Your Servant in Word and Song,
Pastor Kathleen
upcoming events in the life of our church
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Calling All Who Love to Sing! |
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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.
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Lobster / fish dinner
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HOUGHS NECK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Menu: Lobster or haddock, baked potato, corn on the cob, homemade bread, dessert and beverage.
Price: LOBSTER - $20 FISH - $15
(Children under 12 - $10)
PRE-ORDERS REQUIRED
Call or email Nancy or Ralph Jacobs
(617) 479-6411 (617) 750-0563
jacobs0511@gmail.com
ralphjacobs011@comcast.net
Pick-up times:
4:00-4:15 4:30-4:45 5:00-5:15 5:30-5:45 6:00-6:15 6:30-6:45
Menu: Lobster or haddock, baked potato, corn on the cob, homemade bread, dessert and beverage.
Price: LOBSTER - $20 FISH - $15
(Children under 12 - $10)
PRE-ORDERS REQUIRED
Call or email Nancy or Ralph Jacobs
(617) 479-6411 (617) 750-0563
jacobs0511@gmail.com
ralphjacobs011@comcast.net
Pick-up times:
4:00-4:15 4:30-4:45 5:00-5:15 5:30-5:45 6:00-6:15 6:30-6:45
PRe-order your christmas cards now!
Cards will be available at the Houghs Neck Congregational Church Fair,
310 Manet Avenue — Saturday, November 4, 2023 — 9:00AM-200PM.
Place your order at our website hncong.org or email us at hncc@comcast.net
310 Manet Avenue — Saturday, November 4, 2023 — 9:00AM-200PM.
Place your order at our website hncong.org or email us at hncc@comcast.net
Houghs Neck History Talk Series 2023-2024
Sponsored by the Seaside Social Club, Houghs Neck Congregational Church
Presenter: Patti Williams
Houghs Neck Congregational Church
310 Manet Avenue
Quincy, MA 02169
7:00 to 8:30
Sponsored by the Seaside Social Club, Houghs Neck Congregational Church
Presenter: Patti Williams
Houghs Neck Congregational Church
310 Manet Avenue
Quincy, MA 02169
7:00 to 8:30
Please join us for a new series of Houghs Neck History Talks. The 2022-23 talk series was arranged by subject, e.g. George Morton, Nut Island. The new 2023-24 talk series is arranged by time, e.g. Houghs Neck 1636-1849, Houghs Neck 1890s.
October 19, 2023 - 7:00
Houghs Neck 1636-1849
My research into Houghs Neck history began with two questions: 1. Who was Atherton Hough? And 2. Why was he granted land in Quincy? Learn the answers to these questions and more. What happened to the land after it left the Hough family? Who owned property there? Who lived there? What did they do with the land?
Each month’s raffle prize will be a pie made by Nancy Jacobs.
All programs are at the Houghs Neck Congregation Church, 310 Manet Ave in Houghs Neck. All programs are free and are open to the public.
October 19, 2023 - 7:00
Houghs Neck 1636-1849
My research into Houghs Neck history began with two questions: 1. Who was Atherton Hough? And 2. Why was he granted land in Quincy? Learn the answers to these questions and more. What happened to the land after it left the Hough family? Who owned property there? Who lived there? What did they do with the land?
Each month’s raffle prize will be a pie made by Nancy Jacobs.
All programs are at the Houghs Neck Congregation Church, 310 Manet Ave in Houghs Neck. All programs are free and are open to the public.
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Houghs Neck History Talk Series 2023-2024
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Historical Houghs Neck Christmas Show
December 10, 2023 - 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Seaside Social Club of the Houghs Neck Congregational Church
310 Manet Avenue
Our Houghs Neck historian, Patti Williams, discovered the program from a Christmas Show which took place in 1893. We are going to recreate that show, plus add in more Christmas content (not much in the original had a Christmas theme). Every song, reading and act will be content which would have been available in 1893! Also, we will have all the show participants in period costume (loosely interpreted).
We wanted to give you the opportunity to be part of this exciting recreation. If you would like to be part of the choir, sing a solo, play an instrument, sew costumes or help with publicity, please reach out to Gayle Mackay, g.mackay@northeastern.edu by October 15. If you have a particular song, reading or idea in mind, please let us know so we can be sure it is period appropriate and fits with the program. If you would like to participate but don’t have anything in mind, we can provide suggestions.
We would love to have you join in this community event which is sure to be lots of fun.
Please let us know by October 15 so we can finalize the program and planning. Let’s kick off the season with this jolly Christmas experience.
December 10, 2023 - 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Seaside Social Club of the Houghs Neck Congregational Church
310 Manet Avenue
Our Houghs Neck historian, Patti Williams, discovered the program from a Christmas Show which took place in 1893. We are going to recreate that show, plus add in more Christmas content (not much in the original had a Christmas theme). Every song, reading and act will be content which would have been available in 1893! Also, we will have all the show participants in period costume (loosely interpreted).
We wanted to give you the opportunity to be part of this exciting recreation. If you would like to be part of the choir, sing a solo, play an instrument, sew costumes or help with publicity, please reach out to Gayle Mackay, g.mackay@northeastern.edu by October 15. If you have a particular song, reading or idea in mind, please let us know so we can be sure it is period appropriate and fits with the program. If you would like to participate but don’t have anything in mind, we can provide suggestions.
We would love to have you join in this community event which is sure to be lots of fun.
Please let us know by October 15 so we can finalize the program and planning. Let’s kick off the season with this jolly Christmas experience.
Seaside Social Club
October 10, 2023
We are thrilled to welcome back our friend, the Reverend Shari Johnson, as our guest on October 10, 2023 at 7:00. Her programs are always crowd pleasers. Shari is a Reiki Master Teacher, a Psychic and a Medium. She is also the owner of Sacred Journeys. Shari will be explain how she works personally with spirit and will be doing a few mediumship demonstrations. She is always happy to answer any questions you have about the subject so feel free to bring questions about the topic which make you curious. The program is free and open to the public.
The club business meeting will be conducted at 6:30 and all members, and those women wishing to join, should plan to attend. Dues are just $20 for the year. The club membership is open to all women of the community.
October 10, 2023
We are thrilled to welcome back our friend, the Reverend Shari Johnson, as our guest on October 10, 2023 at 7:00. Her programs are always crowd pleasers. Shari is a Reiki Master Teacher, a Psychic and a Medium. She is also the owner of Sacred Journeys. Shari will be explain how she works personally with spirit and will be doing a few mediumship demonstrations. She is always happy to answer any questions you have about the subject so feel free to bring questions about the topic which make you curious. The program is free and open to the public.
The club business meeting will be conducted at 6:30 and all members, and those women wishing to join, should plan to attend. Dues are just $20 for the year. The club membership is open to all women of the community.
Seaside Christmas Fair – November 4
9:00 to 2:00
Please mark your calendar for our annual Christmas Fair to be held on November 4, 2023.
We will have something for everyone, beginning with our ever popular pies, breads and other sweet treats. The gift baskets will be ready, and beautiful resale items suitable for gift giving.
Don’t forget our crafts, Houghs Neck tee shirts and new this year, baseball caps.
We also have new Houghs Neck Christmas cards this year, so please order yours soon (separate notice included about these).
But what is best about the fair? Meeting with old friends and enjoying some lunch at our snack bar.
Want to help? Please let Gayle know or contact her at g.mackay@northeastern.edu. Also, make a note to bake, donate gift cards for the basket table, make some crafts, or donate new or nearly new items suitable for gift giving.
9:00 to 2:00
Please mark your calendar for our annual Christmas Fair to be held on November 4, 2023.
We will have something for everyone, beginning with our ever popular pies, breads and other sweet treats. The gift baskets will be ready, and beautiful resale items suitable for gift giving.
Don’t forget our crafts, Houghs Neck tee shirts and new this year, baseball caps.
We also have new Houghs Neck Christmas cards this year, so please order yours soon (separate notice included about these).
But what is best about the fair? Meeting with old friends and enjoying some lunch at our snack bar.
Want to help? Please let Gayle know or contact her at g.mackay@northeastern.edu. Also, make a note to bake, donate gift cards for the basket table, make some crafts, or donate new or nearly new items suitable for gift giving.
