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As Unity Hill UCC seeks to serve God faithfully, we take seriously
the commission to reach out to those in need. With love and enthusiasm, we participate in a variety of special projects,
and we are proud to be a "tithing church," which gives over 10% of our annual budget to various missions and social agencies.
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Missions is now working on our 2nd of 4 programs which is part of Our Church’s Wider Mission yearly commitment. “
Strengthen Our Church” is exactly what the name implies. Your gift helps to build UCC’s future by funding
the God is Stillspeaking Ministry which spreads the message of God, helping new and renewing churches, youth and young adult
ministries, and lay and pastoral leadership. Your offerings are directed to your church’s conference, local church ministries
and the Stillspeaking Ministry which help us as a congregation in many ways. The collection will be taken on June 6th. Last year we collected about $500.00 and
we would like to make that goal and more if possible.
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so we have something to work on over the summer, there was a need for the Project Learn summer program which is part of the
Greater Bridgeport Council of Churches. This need is for simple supplies such as pencils, easers, crayons, scissors, paper
pads, colored paper, rulers, any items that can be used for children’s project. A school house box will be on the stage
for the items and we will collect things over the month of June, July and August. Just bring them in and put them into the
box. This could be a way of getting the younger “members” of our church to share part of their school supplies.
Your Missions Committee: Rose Vars, Chair; Marian Conklin; Marion Gaetano; Martha
Walker
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Mission Trips
Unity Hill has sent work teams to repair damage to homes from the 2005 hurricanes.
Golden Hill Community Suppers
In cooperation with area congregations and service groups, this project provides a nutritious
hot meal to Bridgeport area persons in need.
St. Luke's/St. Paul's Food Pantry
At Unity Hill UCC, the congregatio participates in an ongoing collection of nonperishable foods,
which are delivered to the food pantry to help feed the hungry.
Five for Five
Unity Hill UCC is proud to be a "Five for Five" church, as we support all five of the mission
offerings of the United Church of Christ:
- Neighbors In Need, which supports ministries of compassion and justice
throughout the USA
- One Great Hour of Sharing, which offers help to
refugees, victims of natural disasters, and worldwide emergencies.
- Strengthen the Church, which focuses on church vitality and new church
starts.
- Veterans of the Cross, which assists clergy who retired with inadequate
pensions.
- Our Church's Wider Mission, which supports the national UCC and its many
transformational ministries.
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