I hope the new year finds you well rested and excited about the events planned for our youth. January finds us crafting new goals around which to guide our daily steps—perhaps it’s a new diet, budget, or a plan to blog regularly. The youth ministry at HCUCC wants to consider
By Pastor Nancy Ellet Allison, Ph.D. I loved my Friday night high school dances after the big football game. The dances were, of course, more fun if we won – but since that was a 50/50 proposition – we learned how to have fun even with a loss. That was back in the day when [...]
“C’mon, Papa, talk!” It was our granddaughter Caroline’s reaction to my momentary silence. We were sitting on the floor in front of the just completed crèche. For almost-four Caroline, mere observation and appreciation of the nativity scene was insufficient. A more active involvement
It’s that time again. Room in the Inn is a wonderful program, and Holy Covenant is blessed by participating in it each year. If you are unfamiliar with this ministry,
The Cherub Choir delighted our holiday worship services last year, and with anticipation we are expecting their annual migratory return. Our seasonal children’s choir is meeting each Sunday during
On October 29th, the HCUCC Youth Group made a trip out to Monroe to explore the corn maze at Aw Shucks Farm. And more events are on the horizon.
On a list of what is important in life, the picture that shows up on a computer’s desktop is about a gazillionith of the way down the list. Yet, for some deep and unfathomable reason, it has always been important to me. Avoiding extensive psychoanalysis on this,
State panel hears customers’ anger over utility’s request to raise rates 15% in N.C. By Bruce Henderson bhenderson@charlotteobserver.com Read article from Charlotte Observer followed by Nancy’s complete comments Posted: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011 The complete comments given by Pastor Nancy appear below following the newspaper article. An overflow crowd – irate at Duke Energy’s proposed [...]
We are delighted to welcome Steven Burleson onto our staff and into our membership. We will formally introduce Steven to the congregation on Sunday, October 9, as he helps lead in worship and joins the church alongside other new members.
Some sounds are awful, grating on the ear like fingernails dragged across a blackboard. And oddly, silence can also be awful. Sometimes the silence is truly awe-ful, our reaction to something so extraordinarily wonderful or horrific that it leaves us awed speechless. There are other times, however, when it is simply awful, testimony to the [...]
