Rocky Hill Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
805 Old Main St.,   Rocky Hill, CT 06067   (860) 529-4167
an Open and Affirming church

         

Welcome!

If you are new to this site or this church, we invite you to read about us on our "Welcome" page.


This space will be used to announce upcoming events, additions to the web site, and items of general interest to church members and friends. If you would like to add an announcement on this page, please send an email to webmaster@rhccucc.org.

September 1 - September newsletter posted.

August 26 – From the Search Committee: Congregational Letter and announcement flyer.

August 18 - Slide shows: Our worship services on August 8 and 15 were held in Chapin Hall, and featured Powerpoint slide show presentations to support the worship experience. Some of the slides in the August 15 presentation were also an integral part of Donna’s sermon. Those slide shows may be accessed with the following links:
August 8 August 15
If you are unable to view these slide shows, you may need to download and install the Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer (Windows XP & later), which is available for free from the Microsoft site. Mac users without PowerPoint software will need to find an alternate viewer.

August 4 - The staff at the CT Conference, UCC has invited us to pray for all those affected by the workplace violence in Manchester. Let us lift our hearts and voices to our God: After Violence, Prayer.

July 20 - Update of the impact of the oil spill in Biloxi: News video featuring interview with Shari Prestemon, Executive Director of Back Back Mission

June 30 - Summer newsletter posted.

June 24 - Update: Letter from Shari Prestemon about the oil spill in the Gulf Coast and its effect on Back Bay Mission.

June 20 - Music: Handbells, Choir, and Soloist: June 20 Morning Worship Service

June 13 - Announcement: Summer Fun for Children - program schedule and activities announced.

May 24 - Music: Orchestra and Choir: Pentecost Sunday Service - May 23, 2010

May 23 - June newsletter posted.

May 20 - Annual Reports for 2009-10 posted.

 April 29 - RHCC is now on Facebook. A new, convenient place to share your faith stories, church news and events.

April 28 - Book sale announced - June 12, 2010. Books and volunteers needed. Click here for details.

April 28 - May newsletter posted.

April 16 - To see the recently released UCC video “The Language of God”, click here visit the UCC web site.

April 7 - On Saturday April 17th at 7pm, the Music Committee is hosting a Cabaret featuring singer-songwriter Donna Martin. Donna will be performing excerpts from her 5 CD's. In addition to teaching at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, she has performed at various coffeehouses in the Greater Hartford area. Donna's website with excerpts from her music and her background can be found at www.donnamartin.com.

March 26 - April newsletter posted.

March 20 - Search Committee section of web site established.

March 14 - Budget Information (including slideshow):

March 4 - Easter Memorial Flower order form posted.

March 3 - Announcement: Youth Talent Show - Saturday, March 20, 6pm. Click for details.

February 25 - March newsletter and proposed 2010-11 budget information posted.

February 19 - Music: Dixieland Combo: Fat Sunday Service - February 14, 2010

February 17 - Lenten Program Series: Sunday Soup & Stories at RHCC, UCC - Click for a detailed listing of Lenten programs and topics, including info on a Labyrinth in Chapin Hall from March 1-3 (open to the public).

January 31 - "Scrip-Sure" update: This month, 17 individual orders were placed for a total of 96 cards from 29 different retailers. Total face amount was $5860, while the church profit was $275. Thank you! Cards will be available for pickup on February 7. The next ordering deadline is February 24.

January 27 - February newsletter posted, plus Lent and Easter Brochure for 2010.

December 30 - January newsletter posted.

December 23 - Music: A Candlelight Service of Nine Lessons and Carols - December 6, 2009

December 20 - Notice: Due to the weather-related cancelation of the Dec. 20th morning worship service, the Christmas Pageant has been rescheduled for January 10, 2010.

November 24 - Photos: ”Turkey and a Twenty” photos – Nov. 22, 2009.

November 24 - December newsletter posted.

November 14 - Check out the brochure of Advent and Christmas activities. Why not print one and share it with a friend!

November 13 - Photos: Country Fair photos – Oct. 24, 2009.

November 11 - Photos: Blessing of the Animals photos.

October 30 - Photos: Back Bay Mission photos from the recent trip of Donna Manocchio and James Day

October 28 - November newsletter posted.

October 18 - Video: Back Bay Mission – “Bringing Hope Home”.

October 13 - Recognition: Listing of local businesses that have donated goods and services to the 2009 church fair.

October 7 - Photos: Homecoming/Heritage Sunday photos

September 28 - October newsletter posted.

September 27 - Music: Church orchestra, Homecoming/Heritage Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009

September 19 - Concert Announcement: Hot Cat Jazz Band - Sunday, October 4, 6:00pm

September 18 - Announcement: Women’s Fellowship brochure for 2009.

August 31 - September newsletter posted.

August 26 - See where some of our cranes have gone! Some of our donated peace cranes are now “in residence” at Hartford Children’s Medical Center. Click on the image to see more of them adorning a place of healing.
August 20 - Announcement: Due to the heat wave, the morning worship service on Sunday, August 23, will be held in (air conditioned) Chapin Hall.

August 5 - Updated Notice from C.E. Board: Rally Sunday “Inside Out” Church Family Picnic

Where: In Chapin Hall and outside on the Lawn
When : September 13th
Time: 11:15 - 1:30
Wear your clothes " inside out " to church Sunday Sept. 13th
Games on the lawn
Bring a sandwhich. Chips, drinks, watermelon and dessert provided by the CE Board
June 25 - Summer newsletter posted.

June 18 - Summer Reading List: Summer is the time of rest and relaxation – and also a time for reading! The CT Conference has sent along a reading list to local churches in preparation for its annual meeting in October that will be an experience of a “Sacred Conversation on Race.”   Links: CT Conference New Item     Summer Reading List (pdf).

June 17 - Announcement: Summer Fun schedule, June-August 2009.

June 15 - Open and Affirming Statement added to the About Us page.

June 15 - Church Constitution updated to incorporate amendments approved at the annual meeting on June 14.

June 8 - Annual Reports for 2008-09 posted.

June 7 - News: Results of the vote to adopt the Open and Affirming Statement: 110 in favor, 23 opposed, 3 abstentions. Motion carried.

June 5 - Notice: June schedule for Sunday School

  • Sun, June 7: Children in chapel to practice for Children’s Sunday.
  • Sun, June 14: Children’s Sunday – Baccalaureatte Sunday – Teacher Recognition – Followed by a hot dog & cake reception for graduates.
  • Summer Fun schedule in your bulletin coming soon.

May 29 - June newsletter posted.

May 28 - Photos: Back Bay Mission photos from Donna Manocchio

May 14 - Site feature: A (Google) search capability for this site has been added. Use the text window in the upper right of the page heading. Note that this tool searches only for pages within the RHCC site.

May 8 - Photos: Walk Against Hunger, in support of Foodshare, May 3, 2009

May 4 - May newsletter posted.

April 20 - Missions overview page updated (plus photos of recent Immersion trip.)


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