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We are excited to announce that this coming Pentecost Sunday, June 8, Rev. Melissa McQueen-Simmons will be preaching at Holy Covenant UCC!
Rev. Melissa is a creative, an empath, an author, mystic, and Iraqi veteran. She currently serves as Spiritual Director and virtual pastor of Wholy Ground Spiritual Center and is ordained in the United Church of Christ. A member of Holy Covenant, she also serves on our Racial Justice & Equity Ministry Team and is a trained facilitator for Our Whole Lives: Lifespan Sexuality Education.
Originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, Melissa is a first-generation college graduate who earned her Master of Divinity from Howard University School of Divinity. She is deeply committed to building healthy relationships with self, others, and the Divine — and brings a spirit of compassion and prophetic vision to all she does.
This Sunday, she’ll be sharing a powerful Pentecost message rooted in Spirit, justice, and hope for our time. You won’t want to miss this inspiring service!
Join us in-person or via livestream as we welcome Rev. Melissa McQueen-Simmons to the pulpit!
May 31, 2025
A peaceful demonstration calls for justice and liberation for the people of Palestine.
Dear Holy Covenant family,
When the world trembles — from political upheaval to personal grief — how do we hold fast to hope? How do we remain rooted in compassion when everything feels like it’s shifting beneath our feet?
In my latest blog post, When the Walls Shake: Faithful Resistance, I reflect on the story of Paul and Silas in prison — how even in chains, their faith stirred the very foundations. It’s a story of defiant praise, sacred disruption, and the kind of hope that sings even in the dark.
We, too, are called to be that kind of hope. Not the kind that denies struggle, but the kind that resists despair. The kind that claps with the beat of justice and shakes loose what keeps others bound.
I hope you’ll take a moment to read the full reflection — and share it if it resonates with you. Let’s be a people whose love shakes walls, not builds them.
Peace and Blessings,
Rev. Christopher Czarnecki
Senior Pastor, Holy Covenant UCC
Let’s lift up Pastor Chris’s voice — and continue living our bold faith, everywhere. 🕊️
Rev. Chris Czarnicki has launched a Substack blog — a digital space for spiritual reflection, justice-centered commentary, and pastoral presence. In just a week, he’s already shared three powerful posts, and in his latest, “When the Walls Shake: Faithful Resistance,” he reflects on Isaiah, Gaza, and the courage to respond with sacred compassion.
What is Substack?
It’s a platform where writers publish posts you can read online or receive directly in your inbox. You can subscribe for free, and there’s an option to leave comments and engage with the wider community.
We’re grateful that Pastor Chris is bringing his prophetic voice to this broader digital conversation — and we hope you’ll subscribe, read all three posts, and share them with those who long for faith-rooted insight.
As always, you can count on us to share each new blog entry right here in HCUCC Everywhere, alongside sermon highlights and Sunday worship resources.
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Let’s lift up Pastor Chris’s voice — and continue living our bold faith, everywhere. 🕊️
May 27, 2025
Sunday, June 29th marks more than just a page on the calendar — it marks a page turned in our church’s story. As Holy Covenant celebrates 25 years as an Open and Affirming congregation, we’re launching our brand-new website to reflect the bold love, prophetic witness, and radically inclusive spirit that defines who we are.
This new digital home — hosted on the United Church of Christ’s national platform — brings us closer to our denomination while showcasing the heart of Holy Covenant: worship that inspires, ministries that act, and a community that welcomes all, without exception.
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Holy Covenant is proud to support the Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ in this national day of giving for LGBTQ+ inclusion, justice, and love.
This campaign isn’t about raising the most money—it’s about raising the most hearts. That’s why every $10 donation plays a crucial role. Each individual gift helps the Coalition qualify for national prize funding that supports the growth of inclusive ministries across the country.
Read MoreMay 24, 2025
On Sunday, June 29th, Holy Covenant will joyfully celebrate the 25th anniversary of becoming an Open and Affirming (ONA) congregation — a bold milestone in our church’s ongoing witness to extravagant welcome, inclusion, and love.
Read MoreMay 24, 2025
UCC General Minister & President Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson addressed more than 100,000 participants at the 39th Deutscher Evangelischer Kirchentag (German Protestant Church Day) in Hannover, Germany earlier this month.
Read MoreMay 24, 2025
As another school year draws to a close, we want to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of all those graduating from high school, college, or advanced degree programs!
If someone in your family is graduating, please let us know so we can recognize them in an upcoming worship service and news post.
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This week, it feels once again that our nation stands at a moral crossroads. The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping budget reconciliation package that, if enacted, would inflict profound harm on the most vulnerable among us.
Read MoreMay 24, 2025
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