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Join us this week for inspiring music and quality preaching.
Rev.Dana Allen Walsh preaching
Did you miss last week's sermon? Catch it on-line here: The Deeper Mysteries, by Paul Shupe
6:15 pm Join us @ the Well in Clark Hall
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Building Committee Report
The Building Committee has been working throughout the fall to advance our Growing for Good building project. A progress report has been posted on our website, and can be read on-line or printed HERE. |
Programs for Children December 16th and 23rd - Class activities during the season of Advent will explore Luke's Christmas Story. Come Join the Circle! . Visit the Potter Library after worship to see the new holiday display and check out some of the great books to share during the season of Advent.
On December 16th the Church School Children will be hosting coffee hour.
A wonderful celebration of fellowship with Christmas cookies, punch and more! The kids will be decorating cookies and preparing the dining room during class time on the 16th and then will welcome members to fellowship hour. Sponsored by the Christian Education Committee and Parish Life.
The Last City Mission Sorting Day at the Christmas Shop in Winchester, is scheduled for Sunday, December 16, from 1-3pm for Hancock families. It's a great day of service, come help sort and box donations to be distributed to over 30 agencies that serve more than 1500 people in need. Email Pam if you would like to help: pam.cochrane@hancockchurch.org We had more than 20 Hancock volunteers, all ages, help each day last year!  | If you have questions our programming for children at Hancock, please contact Pam Cochrane: pam@hancockchurch.org
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Junior Youth Organization
Reminder: City Mission Society Sorting Days: Sun. Dec 16th, 1-3pm at the First Congregational Church in Winchester.
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ANOTHER WAY TO HELP!
JYO kids are invited by the Deacons to help as Greeters and Ushers. We hope all the JYO kids will take a turn in this role on Sunday mornings. It would be awesome to have two kids each week arrive at 9:45 to help.
Email Pam at pam.cochrane@hancockchurch.org to sign up for a Sunday.
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Hancock Youth Group
Hey HYG-er's--want to sing or play for Christmas Eve? We are looking for anyone who would like to sing s solo, duet, etc or play an instrument with our ensemble for the Christmas Eve 11:00 p.m. service. If interested, I need to know no later than THIS THURSDAY (Dec. 13th). Will work out a rehearsal time with anyone interested. Just e-mail Mark@hancockchurch.org. Thanks!
It's never a bad time to bring a friend to HYG. You can even help them register on-line:)
HYG Registration
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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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Ringing in the Season--Hancock Handbells offers two Holiday Concerts this week!
On Friday, December 14 from 10-11 am, The Morning Glory Ringers will present our third annual Weekday Holiday Concert, playing on 4 octaves of bells and chimes. This concert is designed for seniors, assisted living facilities, families with preschoolers and anyone else that prefers a weekday morning concert venue. Our 13th Annual Sunday Holiday Concert featuring all four of our bell choirs will be presented at 2:00-3:15 pm on Sunday, December 16 on 5 octaves of bells and 6 octaves of Malmark chimes.
For more information visit our website HERE.
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Expectations
I hate it when I don't meet someone's expectations... I'd like to think that most people hate living with the disappointment of others. It's a byproduct of the world we live in. A world in which expectations seemingly swirl all around us, waiting for their ultimate fulfillment or disappointment. Click HERE to read the rest of yesterday's devotional by Alex Will.The pastoral staff have been writing devotionals-- spiritual reflections for the season-- for all of Advent. Check our website for the daily post, or you can read them, share them, and respond to them on our facebook page. |
Hancock Christmas with the Jameson Singers--Saturday December 15th, 8pm
 Jameson Marvin, conductor, and Marilyn Becker, organist Saturday, December 15, 8PM
Free will donation $15 to support the Jameson Singers
The Jameson Singers, will offer a delightful Christmas-Holiday concert featuring familiar Christmas texts with settings by composers of the Renaissance, Recent, and Romantic, as well as new arrangements of familiar Christmas Carols. The repertoire is diverse and ranges in moods from joyous to contemplative, with varied compositions by Josquin to Harbison, Schütz to Mendelssohn, Palestrina to Holst, and most importantly the Congregational Singing of Christmas Carols with the Jameson Singers.
The Jameson Singers is the newest of the Boston-area choral ensembles, formed in the fall of 2010, by Jameson Marvin, Emeritus Director of Choral Activities at Harvard University and long-time member of Hancock Church, Lexington. This 50-voice choir is comprised of many of Dr. Marvin's former students as well as excellent singer/ musicians from the greater Boston area, including Hancock Church's own: Marilyn Becker and Ann Behravesh. Please see our website for additional information:
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Poinsettia deliveries this Sunday!
Starting this Sunday, helpers with the Hancock Congregational Care Team will again be delivering poinsettias to senior members at Hancock, and those with any special needs. Janet Woit is organizing deliveries for us, and contacting all volunteers this week. If you have any questions, you can call Janet at 781 861-6541 or email her at janetwoit@gmail.com. Thank you to all who participate in this wonderful tradition of sharing.  |
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January 26th Progressive Dinner: Make Reservations Now!
Once again, the Parish Life committee will be organizing the Annual Hancock Progressive Dinner. This year's dinner will take place on January 26th with a snow date of February 2nd. Members are assigned to one of several host houses, and all the dinner parties join together later in the evening for dessert and coffee. Sign up now to participate! Guests are asked by their hosts to bring an appetizer or side dish along with a beverage to share. The deadline to register for this year's Progressive Dinner will be Sunday, January 20th. Contact Loretta A. Porter at 781-862-4408 or by email: lorettaporter@comcast.net |
New to Hancock? Let us introduce ...
The Welcoming Committee invites all who would like to learn more about Hancock Church to come to a mini coffee hour Sunday, December 16th following worship in the Wilson Room. The Welcoming Committee and minister Paul Shupe will be available from 11 am to 11:45 to answer questions about the church and what it means to be a member of Hancock, and give tours of the building. This is an opportunity for casual conversation and a chance to learn about activities at Hancock you may be interested in as well. For more information, please contact Welcoming Committee co-chair Julia Potter at welcoming@hancockchurch.org
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Theology on Tap--Monday the 17th, Davis Square
Theology on Tap will meet Monday the 17th for our December gathering. This month we'll be discussing consumerism and its impact on this season and our lives. Any and all 21 - 40 year olds are invited to join us at 7:30 PM at Orleans in Somerville. Feel free to bring a friend! If you need directions or have any questions, feel free to contact Sarah Keeping (sarah.keeping@gmail.com ), Alex Shea Will (Alex@hancockchurch.org) , or Dana Allen Walsh (Dana@hancockchurch.org).
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Bagels and Bible every Sunday 9-9:45 am in the Wilson Room:
Join us in the Wilson Room at 9am as we continue our investigation of the parables. 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. 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.
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.  |
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A Note from the Treasurer
As we near the end of the year, we reflect on how grateful we are for the donations to Hancock Church this year. We are now weeks from closing the books on 2012, and we hope that everyone is able to complete the fulfillment of their pledges before the end of the month. If you've forgotten what you pledged or would like an up-to-date figure on what you've given so far, please contact Kim Gladstone, our financial administrator, at 781-862-4220 or financial.administrator@hancockchurch.org.
Life's circumstances sometimes change folks' ability to meet the pledge they made a year ago. If you are in this situation, we understand. Conversely, if you find yourself in a position to give a little extra, that would be most appreciated.
Your support is vital to the church and all the good work it does as so beautifully shown in the narrative budget, and we very much appreciate it.
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Thank you for Giving to Hancock
Stock Donations and Year-End Logistics: Thank you very much for contributing to Hancock Church via a stock donation. With year-end fast approaching, please note that stock contributions need to be transferred into Hancock's Fidelity account by Thursday December 20th in order for the trades to settle by year-end. Please keep that deadline in mind as you consider making a stock contribution during the month of December.
Kim Gladstone, Financial Administrator, can be reached at 781-862-4220 or at financial.administrator@hancockchurch.org should you have any questions. Thank you!
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Pledging: A commitment to doing God's work at Hancock
We are filled with hope and joy as the number of returned pledges increase to 212 units since last week. Each pledge is essential to our ministries of worship, education, mission, outreach and congregational care. Pledge dollars pay for the heat and lights we use, compensate our staff, and fund our contributions to all the outreach projects that means so much to us and to those we help. As of December 9th, we have received pledges totaling $659,560 dollars.Whatever the amount, a financial pledge becomes a part of your commitment to doing God's work at Hancock in the coming year. If you have a question about making a pledge, contact Kim Gladstone, Financial Administrator: 781-862-4220,financial.administrator@hancockchurch.org With hope,peace and joy, The Stewardship Task Force Robin DiGiammarino, Bess Deck, Louise Haldeman, Skip Irving, Manuel Navia, Julia Potter and Dean Rutila 
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City Mission Society: giving the gift of Time
The best gift you can give is the gift of your time. Give back to a child. City Mission Society needs volunteers to read to the students at Russell Elementary School either during lunch or after school. We are only asking for one hour of your time, once a week. Make it a group thing! Bring a partner or team down to the school. For more information e-mail or call Melanie Sonsteng at 617-742-6830 ext. 208, interncms@gmail.com. Russell Elementary School is located at 750 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125 -free parking at school -short walk from the red line JFK/UMass stop
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Lexington Food Pantry - December is stew, hash and chili month/January is spaghetti sauce month
If you donate food in December, please consider stew, hash and chili/in January spaghetti sauce. . Donation baskets are in the narthex, as well as outside the office and dining room.Volunteers are needed for January 12 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
As 2012 draws to a close, the Lexington Food Pantry would like to thank the following for volunteering to help distribute the food at the Pantry. We recognize that you have given some of your valuable time to help people in need. It was very much appreciated. Anne Buono, Ed Cox, Sue Foley, Courtney Jones, Suzanne O'Neil Jones, Maureen Grunst ,Maria Kieslich, Julie Pearson, Sandy Shaw, Kathy Stout, and Craig Zaehring
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Help Rachel prepare candles for Christmas Eve services!
Your help would be appreciated to get the candles ready which are used during worship on Christmas Eve. Please join me on Friday, December 14th after the handbell concerts in the conference room. Over a thousand small candles need to have drip protectors put on them. All are welcome! Get in the holiday spirit as we listen to Christmas carols while we work! 
Thanks,
Rachel Kowalik (Administrative Assistant):rachel@hancockchurch.org
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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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Wednesday, December 12th:
11:30 Memorial Garden Committee--Conference Room
1:15p Consort--Kathie Stuart
7p Poetry Group
Thursday, December 13th:
6:30p Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts
7:30p Chancel Choir--Choir Room
Friday, December 14th:
9:30 Morning Glories--Bell Room
10 Holiday Bell Program--Sanctuary
11 Helping Hands Candle Preparation--Conference Room
Saturday, December 15th:
8 AA Women's Step Study--Chapel
10 AA Meeting--Dining Room
2p Brass Group--Choir Room
8p Jim Marvin Concert--Sanctuary
Sunday, December 16th:
8:30 Pastor's Class--Pearson
9 Bagels and Bible--Wilson
10 Morning Worship, Advent Three, Bells--Sanctuary
10:20 Church School--Children's Chapel and Classrooms
10:20 Junior Youth Org.-Upper Room
11 Fellowship Hour--Dining Room
11:15 Choristers--Room 212
1p City Mission Sorting at the Christmas Shop--Winchester
3p Holiday Bell Concert--Sanctuary
5p Confirmation Class--Upper Room
6:15p Worship @ the Well--Clark H.
7p OWL--Kathie Stuart
7p Hancock Youth Group--Party! location tbd
Monday, December 17th:
9:30 Projects with Purpose--Conference
1:30p Skyloom--Kathie Stuart
7p Membership Committee Meeting--Wilson
Schedule is subject to change. Please call the church offices if you have questions about any of the events we have listed here. Link HERE to our calendar on-line!
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