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10am Service
Preaching this week: Courtney Jones
"God's Vision"
Guest music performed by Amanda Su on violin and Pamella Weeks on piano.
Watch past sermons:
Pam Cochrane preaches "Exceeding the Limits of Necessity" HERE.
Order a DVD of any of our services or handbell concerts by filling out the DVD request form HERE.
Worship @ the Well
 Worship @the Well has ended for the summer. Please join us in the fall. We'll meet again starting September 8th.
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Programs for Children: Adventures in Faith | |
During the summer months, June 23th-August 22nd, the Christian Education Committee will offer a multi-age class for children PreK - 5th Grade. The class will run during the usual church school time, 10:15 - 11:00am. Children are invited to begin in worship at 10:00am, then following the Gathering of Children will proceed to the Hands-On Activity Room in the Educational Wing.
Parents are asked to pick-up their children in the classroom following worship. Older youth are welcome as helpers. Adult volunteers interested in helping in the class can contact Pam Cochrane, Director of Christian Education.
 | Cards made by children in the Adventures in Faith Program. These cards with messages of love and care will be sent to "neighbors" (Luke 10:25-37).
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JUNIOR YOUTH ORGANIZATION
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No more meetings for the summer. Youth are welcome to help with Sunday Children's Activities.
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No more meetings for the summer.
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Wednesday July 17:
1:15 pm Consort 6:30 pm Hancock Grills at the Schlechts'! Thursday July 18: No events
Friday July 19: No events Saturday July 20: 8 am AA Women's Step Study in the Chapel 10 am AA meeting in Dining Room 3 pm Brass Group in Kathie Stuart 7:30 pm HEAT in Pearson Sunday July 21: 9 am Bagels and Bible in Pearson 10 am Morning Worship in the Sanctuary 10:20 am Children's Program in Education Wing 11 am Fellowship Hour in Dining Room Monday July 22: 1 pm Dana's Starbucks Hours 1:30 pm Skyloom in Kathie Stuart 7:30 pm Membership Growth in Pearson Tuesday July 23:
10 am Staff Meeting in Bell Room
11 am Staff Worship Planning in Bell Room
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Please click the link below to visit our calendar on-line.
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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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Updated Members Directories Available
Updated Directories as of July 15 are now available in the Pamphlet Holder outside the Dining Room. If you haven't picked one up in a while, now is your chance! If you notice any mistakes or omissions, please contact Jane Park at the Church Office, or email church.administrator@hancockchurch.org.
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Lexington Food Pantry: July is Chili Hash and Stew Month!
While any non perishable foods are welcomed, the Lexington Food Pantry could really use cans of chili, hash and stew this month. Donation containers are located all around the church. Hancock has a long history of supporting the Pantry with food donations, monetary assistance and the most important: volunteers.
If you would like to distribute food at the pantry, please contact Scott Griffith at isb.scooter@gmail.com or 509-710-5371.
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Dana Away Until July 21st
Dana is away visiting family until July 21st but is available via phone and email. Pam Cochrane, Alex Shea Will, and Courtney Jones will be providing pastoral coverage. It's best to call the church office (781.862.4220) and they will know how to best direct your call. You can call the church anytime Monday - Friday, 9 - 3 p.m.
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Hancock Delegates Attend Mass UCC Conference
On June 14th and 15th, the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ's 214th Annual Meeting was held in Sturbridge. Hancock representatives included Sue LaLone, Susan Navia, and Caroline and Wim Nijenberg. A highlight of the Conference was Friday evening when Christian Education Certification Graduates were recognized, including our own Sue LaLone. Read the rest of report on the conference and the Mass UCC resolution urging for divestment from fossil fuel companies. |
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Hancock Grills tonight at the Schlecht's House!
Come enjoy a fun night of bbq and fellowship at the Schlecht's!
197 Grant Street in Lexington
If you have any questions please contact the Church Office (781) 862-4220.
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Starbucks Office Hours with Dana:
Monday, July 22 from 1-3 pm
This summer Dana had been hosting a series of "office hours" at the
Starbucks in Lexington Center (1729 Mass Ave). Everyone and anyone is welcome so feel free to drop by and say "Hi" or stay for a longer chat. Let her treat you to an iced coffee! |
Lower Front Entrance Blocked
Please use the rear entrance
Temporary walls are up, blocking off the lower front entrance. All building access will have to be through the back door, or the handicapped side entrance. Also, don't be surprised by the large dumpster near the back door! It will only be there for the summer as the construction crew needs it close-by for heavy disposal.
On Sundays, the Sanctuary doors and the handicapped side entrance will be open for morning worship.
We will do our best to keep you updated through the Hancock Weekly and on our website: www.hancockchurch.org. Please look out for signs, as building access could change on a daily basis. If you have any concerns about building access during the week, please call the Church Offices at (781) 862-4220.
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Stay Connected to Hancock Through LexMedia Live Streaming
Are you traveling this summer? Spending time at your get-a-way place? But you would still like to see our church service? Well, you can anywhere in the entire world that has access to the internet.
Depending on where you are, figure out when it streams:
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)
Sunday, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 10:00 p.m.
Log onto LexMedia.org
Click "Watch us", then "live streaming", then LPTV
You'll see our service as it runs on LexMedia. Ed and Karen Dooks do it; in fact Ed likes to hook up his computer to his tv and watch us (see picture attached from his RV somewhere in the Wild West). Stay connected!
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More details on Hancock Grills on Wednesdays!
When? Every Wednesday, starting July 10 until August 28 from 6:30-8:30 pm Where? Hancock members' backyards or decks. In case of rain, these events will be cancelled. Next week on July 24, Hancock Grills will be at Deb Crooke's house. Why? For fun and fellowship! We want you to get out of your kitchens this summer and have fun eating, playing, and talking as we celebrate the warm, dry summer evenings in Lexington. How do I sign up to host? Sign up at Coffee Hour, contact the church office, or call Lisa Sandeen (781) 424-7937. We still need one or two more Host Families. Host Families will provide a grill, a backyard or deck, as well as beverages (ie, ice tea, lemonade, water). Parish Life will be happy to supply paper goods and condiments. Attending families bring their own meat, fish, or veggies to grill and a dessert or side dish to share! Lawn chairs or blankets are also recommended. Everyone is encouraged to RSVP the host family when possible. |
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Official UCC Statement on the George Zimmerman Trial
"Our foremost thoughts and prayers today are with members of Trayvon Martin's family, who have lost a beloved child to racially motivated gun violence and who now must bear the additional weight that the perpetrator of this crime will not be held accountable. May they be blessed with courage, endurance, and the assurance of God's continuing love and care.
"Now we must act -- as local congregations, as individuals, and as a denomination -- to engage fervently in our own sacred conversations on race and racism to expand solidarity with our sisters and brothers who, out of sheer necessity, must teach their children how to walk, how to talk, and how to behave so that they don't become targets of violence and racial hatred. Now is the time to act. We must challenge our lawmakers and court systems that continue to make racially-biased decisions."
Read the entire statement on the UCC site.
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Dot Silva passed away July 2nd, 2013. We hold Jim Silva in our prayers as he grieves the loss of his wife. A private funeral was held for her at Brooksby Village Monday, July 15th, 2013.
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Bagels and Bibles at 9 am every Sunday
 Join us as we continue our discussion of Old Testament history. Please visit our blog at BagelsAndBibles.wordpress.com or contact Kerra R. Fletcher at BagelsAndBibles@outlook.com if you have any questions. |
What's Up At Interfaith Garden?
Hancock works along with 12 other faith communities at a local garden growing produce that goes to the Lexington Food Pantry. There's more than just healthy food being nurtured! Camaraderie, fun chit chat and a sense of accomplishment flourishes as well.
On a recent Saturday we harvested 13 different varieties of produce, totaling over 40 pounds, and it was delivered to the pantry within an hour of picking. Come check us out! Invite a friend or family member. Hancock next sends volunteers 8 to 9:30am on the Saturdays of Jul 20th, 27th and Aug 17th. For more info or to sign up to volunteer,
contact Amy Swanson
amy.swanson@rcn.com
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