Maundy Thursday

Celebrate Jesus' Last Supper with his disciples.

April 18, 2014

A special service led by the confirmation class where we face the difficult story of Christ's death.

5:45am Easter Sunrise at the Old Belfry 

Gather outside for a simple service of singing, scripture, and sharing the names of loved ones who have died. 

9am & 11am Morning Worship

A traditional Easter Celebration through word and music. The Chancel Choir is joined by brass quartet and timpani for a

Please join us the following Sunday, April 27 at 6:15pm in Clark Hall, for Gospel Night @the Well!

Due to complicating factors related to Patriot's Day activities on Battle Green, the staff has decided to forgo evening Worship @the Well on Easter. Travel and parking on Massachusetts Avenue will be compromised on Sunday evening; in addition to Easter weekend marks the beginning of spring vacation week.    

SPOTLIGHT 

Rev. Dana Allen Walsh has been called as the next Senior Minister of South Church in Andover, MA. The official letters of Dana's Departure from Dana, Paul, and the moderators are available online. If you would like hardcopies mailed to you, please call Jane Park at the Church Office (781) 862-4220.

After Dana Allen Walsh departs for her new call on June 1st, we'll be entering an interim period of perhaps 9-15 months as we conduct a national search for our new Minister. Just to clear up any confusion, we've created a schedule of Interim Plans and Ministerial Duties. Please contact Paul or Dana (or anyone on staff) if you have any concerns, feedback, or insight. 

SMALL GROUPS AND FELLOWSHIP 

Stan Goldin will share his latest findings on questions previously owned by philosophy and thelology! Are the spiritual underpinnings of religious faith delusions created within the brain? Join us for some faith reinforcing, mind-expanding good news and spirited discussion! More details to come. 

Want to get a chance to meet some people and learn more about Hancock Church? The Welcoming Committee is hosting a dinner on Sunday, May 4 to give you a chance to meet some members and clergy and ask any questions that you have. The dinner is between 4:45-6:00 at Christine McEwan's house at 1436 Mass Ave in Lexington.  

If you are interested, please call the church office at 781-862-4220, contact Rev. Paul Shupe or Rev. Dana Allen-Walsh in the church office, or Welcoming Committee chair Al Bukys at membership@HancockChurch.org.

HELP WANTED 

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. 

Partnerships come in all shapes and sizes, including Interfaith Garden and LexFarm-early-season partners this year! Using a coordinated April-mid-May delivery schedule, LexFarm Manager Erinn Roberts will supply Interfaith gardeners with a steady flow of vegetable seedlings, ready to go into the ground. 

Next month, Hancock volunteers return to the garden on: Saturday, May 3 (8:30 to 10 am) and Tuesday, May 13 (4:30 to 6 pm). Located near Lexington Battle Green, Interfaith Garden welcomes volunteers of all ages and experience. Parking is available at First Parish Church.

To volunteer, contact Laurel Cooley (cooley.laurel1@gmail.com). Also visit interfaithgarden.org 

 for information or to follow garden progress.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIUM