In the Community
The Houghs Neck Congregational Church is an integral part of the community; and therefore, is involved in many of the community activities. Involvement includes having the Pastor give an invocation or benediction at an event such as the Good Neighbor Banquet or Annual Tree Lighting or participation in the Blessing of the Fleet.
At the Annual Chowdafest, members of the church’s mission committee sponsor a bake sale. The proceeds from the sale benefit an organization which supports children in some way. Past recipients of the bake sale monies have included the No Kid Hungry, Quincy Community Action Programs and Interfaith Social Services. For the past few years, the money has been donated to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Program which is part of the Quincy Public Schools. This program helps support the children in our schools who are homeless by providing athletic and field trip fees, school supplies, and even basic personal items such as clothing, soap and shampoo and much more. This year, 2018, our bake sale raised $967 for this program.
Following the Annual Tree lighting, the church has provided refreshments for all the attendees. The church adopted this social gathering following the closure of the local VFW which closed after decades.
The church opens their doors to the needs of the community. The hall is often used for large meetings by the Community Council. Troop 6 of the Boy Scouts of America and their cub packs have met here for over a half century. Various girl scout troops also use the meeting space. When needed, the Houghs Neck Garden Club has held their plant sale or other special events in the church hall.
Being a neighbor to the Atherton Hough School, we are pleased to open our facilities for their annual Polar Express viewing, Teacher Appreciation luncheon and any other event where the space is needed.
Many events are organized for the participation of the community, such as the Princess Tea, Lobster/Fish Dinner, Strawberry Festival, and Chili Cook-Off and occasionally even a Piratefest.
Whenever a need is identified, the church members are eager to share their talents, time and facilities. For instance, when the Community Council received a grant to build a new playground at Brill Field, members of the church supplied breakfast for all of the volunteer workers in addition to many volunteer hours.
Founded as a community church, we take that mission to heart.
At the Annual Chowdafest, members of the church’s mission committee sponsor a bake sale. The proceeds from the sale benefit an organization which supports children in some way. Past recipients of the bake sale monies have included the No Kid Hungry, Quincy Community Action Programs and Interfaith Social Services. For the past few years, the money has been donated to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Program which is part of the Quincy Public Schools. This program helps support the children in our schools who are homeless by providing athletic and field trip fees, school supplies, and even basic personal items such as clothing, soap and shampoo and much more. This year, 2018, our bake sale raised $967 for this program.
Following the Annual Tree lighting, the church has provided refreshments for all the attendees. The church adopted this social gathering following the closure of the local VFW which closed after decades.
The church opens their doors to the needs of the community. The hall is often used for large meetings by the Community Council. Troop 6 of the Boy Scouts of America and their cub packs have met here for over a half century. Various girl scout troops also use the meeting space. When needed, the Houghs Neck Garden Club has held their plant sale or other special events in the church hall.
Being a neighbor to the Atherton Hough School, we are pleased to open our facilities for their annual Polar Express viewing, Teacher Appreciation luncheon and any other event where the space is needed.
Many events are organized for the participation of the community, such as the Princess Tea, Lobster/Fish Dinner, Strawberry Festival, and Chili Cook-Off and occasionally even a Piratefest.
Whenever a need is identified, the church members are eager to share their talents, time and facilities. For instance, when the Community Council received a grant to build a new playground at Brill Field, members of the church supplied breakfast for all of the volunteer workers in addition to many volunteer hours.
Founded as a community church, we take that mission to heart.