THIS SUNDAY 

This event only comes along every other year, so don't miss out! Support Hancock Youth Group's annual mission trip to Neon, KY by attending the auction after church (11:15am) in Clark Hall this Sunday, March 30th! 

Many Fantastic Items This Year!

There is something for everyone - young, old, and in between! 

1.  9am: Preview Begins - get a sneak peek at auction items before worship 
2. 11:15am: Silent Auction - gift certificates, yard work, and babysitting services, unique handmade items, and much more! 
3. Noon: Live Auction - Red Sox tickets, vacation homes, and fine wines!  
4. Lunch and Bake Sale 
5. Fine Wine Raffle 

On Sunday, March 30, Hancock will take the Lenten offering for One Great Hour of Sharing® (OGHS). OGHS is the Lenten Offering of the United Church of Christ that supports disaster, refugee, and development, often referred to as missions. An envelope for your gift will be enclosed in the bulletin. For more information, please visit the website. 

This year, as in the past, Harriet Chmela and Faith Fenske will walk the 20 miles on Good Friday, raising money for food cooperatives, day care centers, scholarships, and other needs of the children of poverty. Faith and Harriet will be happy to take pledges of support at coffee hour up to Good Friday. Go here for more details. 

SMALL GROUPS 

Why has the concept of God caused so much division and strife in our nation and in the world? A new book One God for Everyone claims that theological divisions and strife often result from the failure "to distinguish between human understandings of God..., and the actual reality of God..." read more here. 

Come to a brief presentation followed by lively discussions in the Pearson Room after church on April 6, from 11:30 to 12:30 pm. Everyone is welcome, whether you've read the book or not! 

EVENTS AT HANCOCK 

Visit interfaithgarden.org or contact Amy Swanson at amy.swanson@rcn.com, or Laurel Cooley at cooley.laurel1@gmail.com for more information 

On Sunday, April 6th at 11:30am in the Kathie Stuart Room, join the Panamá Mission Trip Group for a presentation on their experiences living in and working with the families of Tranquilla, Panamá.  

The group will be sharing stories and images of their time on their Smaller World trip with Sustainable Harvest International. From planting seeds to building relationships, this trip enriched the lives of all involved. Come hear how our lives were transformed by our time with our sisters and brothers in Panamá!

Indoor/Outdoor Work Day Saturday, April 12th from 9am-1pm. Join members from the Prudential Committee for a spring work day. No special skills required! Many hands make light work. Weather permitting we will have a few outdoor projects as well.  

Refreshments provided. Come for all or part of the day. Look for us in the Pearson Room. Contact Prudential Committee member Susan McClements with any questions: skmcclements@gmail.com or call (781) 676-1979.  

ANNOUNCEMENTS

This June our Choir will be singing a terrific piece for Cantata Sunday called The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass. Accompanying us will be the award winning bluegrass band Monroe Crossing. They are from Minnesota, and the piece was written for them and recorded by them. They will be with us for a Saturday evening concert, and then play with the choir on Sunday morning before heading to New York to play the piece at Carnegie Hall (for the second time!.

We need to provide 4 hotel rooms for them and their kids to stay in for two nights (home stays are not possible). If you have any connections to an area hotel or B & B that might be able to get us discounted rooms, please contact Mark Morgan at 781-862-4220 ext 212 or mark@hancockchurch.org. Thanks!

IN MEMORIUM