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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February 2020 Events
Wednesday, February 5th & Wednesday, February 19th ~ 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, February 5th ~ 6:00-7:00pm ~ Our 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! Friday, February 7th ~ 6:00-8:00pm ~ Sunday School Game Night in the Parish Hall; We will share a dinner of quesadillas and fresh veggies and then play board games. Some games will be provided but, if you have a favorite game, please bring it to share. This is a friend-friendly event so feel free to bring others along. We hope to see you there! Sunday, February 9th - Sunday, March 22nd ~ 5:00pm-6:30pm ~ Middle School Youth Group meets, with a focus on the intersection of environmental stewardship and social justice. Dinner will be shared with the High School Youth Group from 6:00-6:30pm. If possible, please bring $5 to help cover the cost of the meal. *Please note that the meeting on Sunday, February 23rd will be a joint meeting for the two groups from 5:00-7:30pm. There is no meeting on Sunday, March 1st. Sunday, February 9th - Sunday, March 22nd ~ 6:00pm-7:30pm ~ High School Youth Group meets, with a focus on the intersection of environmental stewardship and social justice. Dinner will be shared with the Middle School Youth Group from 6:00-6:30pm. If possible, please bring $5 to help cover the cost of the meal. *Please note that the meeting on Sunday, February 23rd will be a joint meeting for the two groups from 5:00-7:30pm. There is no meeting on Sunday, March 1st. Sunday, February 16th ~ 11:15am-12:00pm ~ 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 a Sojourners article entitled “From Violence, Beauty: Transforming 'Something Created for Evil' Into Art” by Andrea Couture. The article can be found here: https://bit.ly/2O6RW0s, in hard copy on the table at the back of the sanctuary or in the church office. Join the discussion about the power of art to overcome violence. All are welcome! Sunday, February 23rd ~ 9:00-9:45am ~ AM Bible Study meets before the worship service; Come for good coffee and conversation about the lectionary passage for the day. All are welcome! Sunday, February 23rd ~ One Room Schoolhouse Sunday School preparing dry soup mix for the Little Free Pantry Friday, February 28th ~ 5:30-7:00pm ~ Celebrate Mardi Gras at the United Church with a Free Community Meal hosted by the Hinesburg Youth Project and featuring pancakes with decadent toppings, quiche and sausage. Donations are accepted but not expected and will benefit HYP's summer service trip to New Community Project's Sustainable Living Center in Harrisonburg, VA in June. If you would like to help with the meal or contribute food, please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4CAEAC23A57-mardi. |
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". |