Pastor John Robbins begins his ministry at HUMC on Sunday, July 1st.

The church family celebrated the ministry of Cindy and Ed Farrell-Starbuck this past Sunday, June 17th. A brunch followed the 9 am service. Choir Appreciation Sunday was also celebrated on this day.

Four generations of Jack’s family gathered at HUMC to celebrate his 90th birthday. The church rang with the voices of so many young children.

Immigration on the Cape and in our Nation: Forming a Faithful Response St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is currently showing the art exhibit “Building Bridges: Portraits of Immigrants and Refugees.” They are also hosting two panel discussions: “Immigrant Life on Cape Cod and the Islands” is a panel discussion held on Saturday, June 23 at 10:00 am and “Immigrants and Refugees: Important Aspects of the National Situation.” Held on Monday, June 25 at 3:00 pm.

Ed is a member of the Refugee Support Team of the Nauset Interfaith Association. Its mission is to support and advocate for newcomers to America: “We are called to assist our congregations in responding to the global refugee crisis. “

Every two months we serve “Faith House,” now known as Billy’s House, in Hyannis with a delivered, home cooked meal for 15 men.

The Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, known as “Mother Emanuel”, was founded in 1816 in Charleston, South Carolina. It is one of the oldest continuous black congregations in the United States. The history of Mother Emanuel is one of perseverance in the face of adversity and racial hostility. An earthquake demolished the building in 1886. Tragedy struck again on the evening of June 17, 2015, a young white man, Dylann Roof, walked into the church and sat down to join the weekly Wednesday Bible study/prayer group. Though a stranger, he was welcomed. After an hour with the group, he shot and killed nine people.