Worship this Sunday
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Join us this week for inspiring music and quality preaching.
Rev. Dana Allen Walsh preaching: "Courage for Community".
Music by Joyful Noyse
6:15 pm Join us @ the Well in Clark Hall this week!
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Church School
On October 7th, World Wide Communion Sunday
The children will share an agape meal as they finish exploring the story of Naomi & Ruth from the Old Testament.
October 14th, 21st and 28th we'll explore the stories of David: the Shepherd King. Come join the circle Sunday mornings in the Education Wing.
Reminder - Church School Registration forms are available outside the classroom. Parents are requested to fill out one per family.
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Junior Youth Organization
On October 7th, World Wide Communion Sunday ...
We'll plan to meet at church at 9:30am to
make final preparations for World Wide Communion Sunday and sandwich making for the Outdoor Church of Cambridge.
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Hancock Youth Group
No HYG this Sunday! (Columbus Day Weekend)
Upcoming:
October 14th: Discussion and Video.
October 20/21: Grotonwood Retreat!!! Come to our fall retreat to kick off the year.
Haven't registered yet? Click here to fill out your forms on -line
HYG Registration
Grotonwood Permission Form |
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The New Herald
 Click HERE to read the new Herald, volume 1, issue 1 (Autumn).
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Hancock Weekly and other Communications Deadlines
The deadline for submitting news for this e-mail newsletter each week is Tuesday at 3pm. Submissions should be sent to: office@hancockchurch.org
Kindly send text and images as separate attachments. Thank you!
Click Here for the Communication Deadlines resource sheet.
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From Tabernacle, New Jersey: Chicken Encounters, Adventures in Plumbing, and Spackle...lots of it! 
Our Adult Mission Trip has been blogging their journey! Follow accomplishments, adventures, and misadventures HERE.
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First Thursday Discussion Group-- Meets Tomorrow!
FIRST THURSDAY DISCUSSION GROUP meets the first Thursday of each month at 9:30 am in the Wilson room. This fall the group is led by Pastor Paul Shupe. The group will be discussing Falling Upward by Richard Rohr. Both women and men are invited to attend. Meeting dates are October 4, November 1 and December 6. " Rohr offers a gentle but firm reminder that although it's appropriate to start the spiritual journey by focusing on security and identity, but there comes a time when we must move beyond the protective fences and engage the world in which we live through the Spirit of God. Rohr uses the image of life's two halves." Contact: Lois Smith Martin smithmartin224@verizon.net, 781-270-0304.
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October Book Group: The Seasons and Cycles of Spiritual Life--Begins October 2nd in Pearson Room @ 7:15pm
There are seasons of our lives. We don't stay in one constant place. Instead, depending on our life's experiences, our relationship with God changes and evolves. And it's not usually in a linear fashion - there are cycles, where we learn the same lesson in new ways. An opportunity to talk about spiritual practices that help us to learn and grow in whatever season of our spiritual life we may find ourselves in, centered on readings from sections of Naked Spirituality by Brian McLaren - open to women and men. Two copies of the book will be available in the Potter Library. Book is available in paperback 9/25/12. Group led by Becca Lockwood, Seminarian For more information contact Daryl Battin - darylbattin@gmail.com or 781-789-3763 |
Hancock Poetry Group: Begins October 10th 7pm in the Wilson Room
Are you a poetry lover? Do you consider poetry an important part of your spiritual life? Or do you simply find that poetry often touches you in a spiritual way? We invite you to get in touch with your spiritual and creative side! The Hancock Poetry Group will meet the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm. The first monthly meeting is 10 October at 7pm in the Wilson Room. We'll be getting to know each other, and everyone is welcome to bring a poem that has touched you. We will read some poetry by Jessie Brown, who will be giving a reading at our November meeting. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact Kerra Fletcher at harold3513@hotmail.com or Amy Kelly at akelly99@gmail.com
Jessie Brown works as a poet-in-residence in schools, libraries, and community centers in the Boston area. Her poems have appeared in various journals, such as The Comstock Review, Peacework, and Soundings East, and translations in The American Poetry Review. She received her Master's degree from the Stanford Writing Program, where she studied with Denise Levertov, and won the American Academy of Poets prize. Her collection Lucky was the 2011 winner for the Anabioisis Press Chapbook Competition. Her second chapbook, What We Don't Know We Know, will be forthcoming from Finishing Line Press in 2013. A founding member of the Alewife Poets, she gives frequent performances and workshops both in collaboration and alone. She lives in Arlington, Massachusetts. |
Hancock Church Family Movie Night! An Evening of fellowship, food and film Saturday October 13th, 5:30pm
When: Saturday October 13th @ 5:30--movie starts at 6:30
Where: Clark Hall, Hancock Church, 1912 Mass. Ave
Movie: "The Muppets"
** Pizza and drinks will be served. **
Please bring a snack/appetizer, salad or dessert
to share.
RSVP by 10/11 to Sarah Kuli
781-674-2123 or sarahkuli@comcast.net |
Prudential Committee Indoor Work Day: Saturday October 13th, 9am-1pm
It's that time again -- the Prudential Committee will hold an INDOOR Work Day on Saturday, October 13, from 9 to 1, to tackle the projects that have piled up over the summer. We are still gathering the list of projects, so if you have observed anything to be added, please contact Carmen Kalsow (information below). No specific expertise is needed that day, just a willingness to join in and maybe to try new things (instruction provided). Please come work with us on Saturday the 13th. (If your fall is crazy busy already, we will hold another indoor Work Day in November, and an outdoor Work Day later in October -- more information to follow.) Call or email Carmen Kalsow with questions (<kalsow@rcn.com> or 781-258-9286).
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Bagels and Bible: Every Sunday beginning October 14th, 9-9:45am in the Wilson Room
Hancock is starting another Sunday morning discussion group called Bagels and Bible. This discussion-based group is designed for individual adults or families with high school aged children. Childcare is available for younger children. Drop in for a single session, a couple of meetings, or the entire six weeks. Join us in the Wilson Room at 9 m on Sunday mornings starting on October 14th for lively conversation and free bagels. Our first course will focus on the parables of Jesus. We'll explore the cultural context of first century Judea, trace connections between the Old and New Testaments, and examine the rich symbolism of Jesus' most instructive stories. We will provide the resources to start the conversation but we're most interested in hearing your personal interpretations. If you would like to learn more about Bagels and Bible, please contact Kerra Fletcher at harold3513@hotmail.com or Jason Troutman at j.e.troutman@hotmail.com.  |
Upcoming Memorial Services
The life of Marge Battin will be celebrated Sunday, 2pm October 14th, at Hancock Church in Lexington with a reception to follow in Clark Hall.
The life of Georgia Williams will be celebrated Thursday, October 25, at Carleton Willard Village in Bedford, with a reception to follow there. Dana will lead the service.
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When God's People Grieve--Four Wednesdays beginning October 17
"Abraham's wife Sarah died at Hebron, and Abraham went in to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her." Genesis 22:2
What do God's people do when their hearts are broken with grief?
Come join with others who are mourning losses, to explore this question that has perplexed faithful people from the beginning of time. Come to a safe space to quietly look at scripture, art and music, as ways to begin to heal our hearts. Facilitated by Joy Fallon, Congregational Care Coordinator
Wednesdays, October 17, 24, and November 7, 14, morning session 9:30 - 11 AM or evening session 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. This group will be offered twice on Wednesdays, so that it can be accessible to those who prefer daytime gatherings, and those who work during the day. (Note that the group does not meet on Oct 31st).
If possible, please plan to come to all four sessions, but drop-ins are also welcome.
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Newcomer Dinner and Joining Service--Coming this month!
Welcome to Hancock Dinner Sunday October 21st The Welcoming Committee invites everyone who would like to learn more about Hancock to come to a "Welcome to Hancock" Dinner Sunday October 21st at 5pm in the church Dining Room. This event is an opportunity to meet others in the church in an informal setting, learn more about church activities, its structure and mission, and what it means to be a member. You are welcome to attend if you are new to Hancock or have been at Hancock for many months and want to learn more about how this large active congregation operates. Rev. Paul Shupe will give a brief presentation about the church and you will have a chance to ask all your questions about Hancock. For more information or to RSVP, email Welcoming and Membership Committee Co-Chair Julia Potter at welcoming@HancockChurch.org Join Hancock Church on October 28th Hancock is planning to welcome new members into the church family on Sunday, October 28th, both in the morning service at 10 am and in the evening service @ The Well at 6:15pm. If you are interested in joining on the 28th, please contact the church office or email membership@HancockChurch.org. New members join the church by affirmation of faith or letter of transfer from their previous church.
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When in Our Music God is Glorified... Chancel Choir Seeking New Members for Fall 2012!!
 The Chancel Choir's "10 by '12" campaign is coming to a close! We have attracted 7 new members so far, but due to very busy travel schedules of many of our members this fall, we need even more! All voice parts are welcome. Haven't sung since high school? No problem! All you need is the desire to sing great music from around the world and across the ages. The choir is a great place for newcomers to get involved and get to know others in the church (especially at our semi-annual pub nights after rehearsal!) Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 7:30 in the choir room. For more information, please contact Mark Morgan, Director of Music at 781-862-4220 ext 212 or mark@hancockchurch.org. Or just come on by on Thursday night! |
Can You Help Us Make a Difference? Sock Drive to Benefit the Homeless. 
Hancock's Junior Youth Organization (JYO) and Christian Service Committee are working together to collect socks that will be distributed by our friends of Cambridge Outdoor Church and City Mission Society (via their partner, Pilgrim Church in Dorchester). Please bring in adult men's and women's clean white socks (size medium, large, or extra-large) to donation boxes located outside the church office, the Narthex and at coffee hour on Sunday. Donations will be collected between now and Nov 4th when the socks will be distributed to needy folks inCambridgeandDorchester.
Sometimes a little thing like clean white socks can make a big difference. Thank you in advance from JYO and CSC.
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Drivers Wanted 
Congregational Care knows of people who would like to come worship on Sunday mornings, but are unable to get here on their own. If you'd be willing to drive occasionally, you'd make a big difference. Not only will more people get to church; those of us at church will get to see friends we've been missing!
Call the church office or talk with Joy Fallon if you're interested.
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Progressive Dinner 
The Parish Life Committee will again sponsor a Progressive Dinner. This year, the Progressive Dinner will be held on Saturday January 26th, with a snow date of Saturday February 2nd. We are looking for people willing to volunteer their homes to host 6, 8, or 10 other church members. The guests will bring appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, and beverages to add to making the meal a success. The host chooses the menu and decides what the guests should bring. All the dinner parties gather together in one home for coffee, tea, and dessert at the end of the evening. Desserts will be provided by the Parish Life committee. Anyone who has participated before knows that this is a wonderful evening, and a fun way to meet and socialize .
We need hosts to make it happen! Contact Loretta Porter at 781-862-4408 if you are willing to volunteer your home to host a dinner.
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Good soil, good weather and good people. That winning combination at the Interfaith Garden is resulting in wonderful, nutritious produce being delivered to the Lexington Food Pantry.
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Volunteers Needed--Group and Individual Opportunities at Rosie's Place and in the Food Pantry.
Dining Room - We are in great need of help now (including this evening!) through mid September. This is a great time to volunteer or to bring a group of family or friends to see Rosie's Place and to help out. We especially need volunteers on weekends and have openings on weekdays for dinners (4pm to 7:30pm) and lunches (10:30am to 1:30pm).
Food Pantry - Volunteers escort shoppers in our food pantry giving out produce, restocking shelves and making up bags of groceries. Shifts available Monday through Friday from 4:30pm to 7pm. Volunteers must be 16 or older.
Contact Linda for more information: LAKilner@aol.com
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Lexington Food Pantry -October is cereal (no family size please).
If you donate food in October, please consider cereal. Donation baskets are in the narthex, as well as outside the office and dining room.Volunteers are needed for October 13 and November 10 to help distribute the food at the Pantry. The commitment is from 8:45 to about 11:30 am and the learning curve is short!. . For more information, contact Caroline Nijenberg 781 862-4465 or carolinen@rcn.com
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Wednesday, October 3:
1:15p Consort--Kathie Stuart
7p Carillon--Bell Room
Thursday, October 4:
9:30 First Thursdays Discussion Group--Wilson
6:30p Boy Scouts
No Chancel Choir Rehearsal Tonight!
Friday, October 5:
9:30 Morning Glories--Bell Room
Saturday, October 6:
8 AA Women's Step Study--Chapel
10 AA Meeting--Dining Room
2p Brass Group--Choir Room
Sunday, October 7:
World Communion Sunday
8:30 Pastor's Class--Pearson
9 Junior Handbells-Kathie Stuart (Marilyn Directing Bells)
9 Marting to Glory Bells--Bell Room
10 Morning Worship-World Communion Sunday-Sanctuary
10:20 Church School--Classrooms
10:20 Junior Youth Org.--In Worship
11 Fellowship--Dining Room
6:15p Worship @ the Well--Clark H.
Monday, October 8:
Columbus Day, Church Offices Closed
Schedule is subject to change. Please call the church offices if you have questions about any of the events we have listed here.
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