Category: From The Pastor HCE
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Call to Congregational Vote Following Homecoming Worship, we will have time for a short congregational meeting to discuss one item of business: restoring the sanctuary painting dedicated in the memory of Samuel and Rebecca J. Remaley. It’s 100 year old stretched canvas mural that will be totally restored, if the project moves forward. This includes…
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Weekly Update–May 19, 2023
Good morning friends and members of Emmanuel Church, It is a cloudy, yet beautiful day on God’s hill! We have some exciting things happening in church soon. This Sunday is the Baptism of Juniper Ivy Harmon, the grand-daughter of Phil and Karen Reiche. It’ll be great to worship with you. Come and welcome Little…
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Online Book Study–“Wednesdays in 2023” Unshakable Hope
Looking for something to blow away those midwinter blues? It’s too cold for a picnic, too dreary for the beach, too slippery to go out–but Christian Fellowship is warm. Starting on January 18 at 10 a.m., we will be having a semi-regular Zoom book study of Max Lucado’s “Unshakable Hope.” Things you do not need…
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August 17, 2022 Block Party
On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Emmanuel Church of the United Church of Christ, also known as Hills Church, will host a block party to “Meet Your Neighbors.” The party begins at 5 and lasts until 8 p.m. at the church, 3618 Hills Church Road, Murrysville. Food will be available for purchase (cash only) from Leena’s…
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Weekly Update July 8, 2022 — “Mucking a byre” (Cleaning a stable)
Friends and Members of Emmanuel Church, It’s a humid morning on God’s hill! We have a great line up of summer events for you and your families. This Sunday I will be preaching on 1 Peter Chapter 1 with a sermon title of “Mucking a byre” which is Scottish for “Cleaning a stable.” Tuesday morning at…
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You are invited to Easter Services
Schedule for Holy Week and Easter: –Maundy Thursday–6:30 p.m. Dinner and Communion –Good Friday. 7 p.m. Worship –Outdoor Easter Service: 6:30 a.m. –Easter Breakfast. 7 to 9:15 a.m. –Easter Worship with Holy Communion. 10:15 a.m.
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First Week of Lent 2022
Picture Credit: Pastor Joseph and Tim Florian, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, share a moment outside of church recently. Good morning Friends and Members of Emmanuel Church, It is a sunny Thursday up on God’s hill! Last night was a beautiful and meaningful Ash Wednesday service, which brought us to the threshold of Lent and our…
Emmanuel Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ 