WELCOME!
Whoever you are, and wherever you may be on your journey, you are welcome here.
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We're glad you landed here and we hope that it will be the start of a colorful relationship.
We hope that it will be a relationship that will begin with you getting to know us, and lead toward us getting to know you. At the Belchertown United Church of Christ (BUCC) we believe that the stuff of faith is found in community; folks working and laughing and crying and singing and worshiping together, making a difference in the world. If that's a good place to start, click the TICKET below and let the ride begin! |
CHURCH HAPPENINGS
Worship - Sundays at 9:30am
Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month.
We practice an open table. All are Welcome!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
REMINDER: Remember to bring your BUCC Passports to Christmas every Sunday and worship service during Advent.
REMINDER: Provide a child a gift – pull a card from the Christmas tree in the sanctuary to see what is requested and bring the gift by 12/15/2019.
NEEDED – Tom Banks has moved to 70 Ft. Pleasant Ave in Springfield. PVTA does not travel to Belchertown on the weekends. He is hoping someone would be willing to bring him to Church (even occasionally). His home phone is (413) 732-1356 or his cell (413) 835-5220. He would prefer to text if possible.
NEEDED – a countertop microwave oven – Please, if you have a “like new” microwave oven available for donation, it would be good to have in the parish house kitchen. What a nice Christmas gift! Thanks!
DATES AVAILABLE: Got inspiration? Is the Advent season scratching an itch? Then lead a Sunday worship service! Sundays in January are available. Please let a Deacon or Council member know when you are ready and if any guidance is needed.
ELEVATOR and IMPROVEMENTS to the Dining Room –Please make a special donation, earmarked “Elevator Fund”, to help BUCC finalize the elevator installation, install flooring and cabinet upgrades in the kitchen AND, if the funds are available, install a mini-split air conditioning system in the dining room. The elevator shaft has walls and is ready for the elevator installation Dec. 16-17. Both elevators will be out of commission for at least a week following installation until State Inspection is complete.
SEEKING DONATIONS – Emily Shattuck is running in the April 26, 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon to raise money for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Team for Cure. Please take a moment to visit her website https://endurance.themmrf.org/2020London/Emily4Dad2020 and help fight the battle to find a cure
Helping Hands Cupboard Food Distribution
Every Third Thursday of the month (4pm-7pm) - Join us downstairs in the Parish House for our monthly distribution, as we can always use an extra set of helping hands! For more details please contact Bob Stephens (bstephenshome@gmail.com or 860 558-6351).
Sunday Rides
If you would be able to provide a ride for people without vehicles on the occasional Sunday, or if you need a ride to church, please contact a Deacon (see below).
Deacons of the Month
Please feel free to contact the Deacons about membership, hospital or shut-in visitation or for other spiritual concerns. Deacons: Tom Shattuck (tshattuck@charter.net)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY!
DIRECTOR OR CO-DIRECTORS OF OUR HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY
This is a very rewarding volunteer position which serves an essential need in our community. For an opportunity to serve God, and help your neighbor. This would be a wonderful position for two to fill as a team, please contact bstephenshome@gmail.com or (413) 461-1321.
FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE:
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 9am-2pm, Tues through Fri
Belchertown United Church of Christ
18 Park St., P.O. Box 603, Belchertown, MA
Church office email: belchertownucc@yahoo.com
Website: www.belchertownucc.org “Friend” us on Facebook: Belchertown
