The United Church of Hinesburg, with roots in the American Baptist, United Church of Christ and United Methodist churches, welcomes visitors and participants from all faith backgrounds into our community. You do not need to be an official member of the congregation to attend services or volunteer with our social service programs.
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November 2019 Events
Sunday, November 3rd - Sunday, November 17th ~ 5:00pm - 6:30pm ~ Middle School Youth Group fall session continues; The Middle School Youth Group is open to any and everyone grades 6-8. Along with the youth group curriculum, the middle schoolers will make dinner each night and then share the meal with the high school youth group from 6:00pm - 6:30pm. Meals will be gluten free with vegetarian options. If possible, bring $5 to help cover the cost each Sunday. Sunday, November 3rd - Sunday, November 10th ~ 6:00pm - 7:30pm ~ High School Youth Group fall session continues; The High School Youth Group is open to any and everyone grades 9-12. Along with our curriculum we will be responsible for cleanup after our shared dinner with the middle school group from 6:00pm - 6:30pm. If possible, bring $5 each session to help cover the costs. Wednesday, November 6th & Wednesday, November 20th ~ 12:30pm - 2pm ~ Our knitting/crocheting group will meet in the Parish Hall to work on our projects together and enjoy some fellowship time. Bring your project, new or old, or simply bring yourself. All are welcome - including beginners! Wednesday, November 6th ~ 6:30pm - 7:30pm ~ New at UCH! Our Wednesday Night Considering Faith Small Group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at Parkside Café (10244 Route 116). Come, grab a drink, and share life as we talk about our encounters with faith: good, bad and everything in-between. This month we’ll discuss our faith origin stories and what we think about them today. All are welcome! Saturday, November 9th ~ 7:30pm ~ Social Band Fall Concert,"Measure of the Stars: Songs of Dreams and Visions" in the church sanctuary. Advance tickets are $15 and can be purchased at https://socialband-fall19.eventbrite.com. Tickets are also available at the door for $18. Sunday, November 10th ~ 10:00am ~ Lay-led service Thursday, November 14th ~ 12:30pm - 6:00pm ~ Red Cross blood drive in the Parish Hall; To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter "UNITED". Sunday, November 17th ~ 11:15am ~ Practicing God Talk meets on the third Sunday of each month to look at contemporary issues and interesting ideas through the lens of faith. This month we will read the recent Christian Science Monitor cover story, “Refugees Poured into My State. Here’s How it Changed Me” by Cynthia Anderson. The article can be found here: https://bit.ly/322M64a, in hardcopy on the table at the back of the church, or in the church office. Join the discussion about bias, refugees and faith in the back classroom of the Parish Hall. All are welcome! Saturday, November 23rd ~ 9:00am - 1:00pm ~ Our annual Holiday Bazaar; Come and shop in our Grandmother's attic, the jewelry corner, and the arts & crafts center. Our homemade baked goods area includes a delicious array from our local cooks including baked beans, pies, homemade breads, pickles, cookies and fudge, as well as our traditional "brown bobbies" table. Lunch will be served 11am-1pm and features homemade soups and sandwiches. For your shopping convenience a local wreath maker will have a variety of Christmas wreaths for sale in our parking lot. Sunday, November 24th ~ 9:00am - 9:45am ~ We are bringing back AM Bible Study the last Sunday of each month before Sunday Worship services. Come for good coffee and conversation about the lectionary passage for the day. All are welcome! Monday, November 25th - Friday, November 29th ~ Church office closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. |
Phone
802-482-3352 Mailing address PO Box 39 Hinesburg, VT 05461 Physical address 10570 Route 116 Hinesburg, VT 05461 Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 12:00pm Click here for Sunday's Readings
Youth Program
Fall 2018 - Youth groups meet each Sunday October 14th - November 11th. The middle school meetings (grades 5-7) are from 5:00pm - 6:30pm and the high school meetings (grades 8-12) are 6:00pm - 7:30pm. An overlapping dinner from 6:00pm - 6:30pm is designed to gather everyone for fellowship. Sunday School
Sunday School is offered for children K-7 during the academic school year. Nursery care is provided for children from birth through pre-K during the Sunday service. We are a "Safe Church". |