Hancock United Church of Christ, Congregational
1912 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington MA 02421 | www.hancockchurch.org

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Hancock Grills Schedule

EDUCATION AND FELLOWSHIP

Watch Sermons Online

or Order DVD

To watch past sermons on our website, click here. You can also order a DVD of any of our services or handbells concerts by filling out a DVD REQUEST FORM (PDF). Enjoy watching!

Hancock Children and Youth Blog

Read the latest news about our Children and Youth programs on our BLOG.

Children's Program
Every Sunday at 10:20 a.m.

August 3, 10, 17, 24
Children will continue with their summer program:

Adventures in Faith

. Older youth are welcome as helpers.

Junior Youth Organization

Every Sunday at 10:20 a.m.

August 3
Sandwich making for the Outdoor Church, and all youth return to worship for communion.

August 10, 17, 24
JYO are welcome as helpers for the Chlidren's summer program:

Adventures in Faith.

Hancock Youth Group

Every Sunday at 7 p.m.

HYG is on hold for the summer. The Youth Programs listed below will start with an orientation and meet regularly in the fall.

Youth in grade 9 also have the option of taking

confirmation class at 5 pm on Sundays. For youth in grades 7-8, we also offer an

Our Whole Lives sexual health class which meets at 7 pm on Sundays.

Hancock Grills

For more details about the Hancock Grills, please go to our website.

July 30
Peggy and Bob Bicknell
32 Barberry Rd
Lexington

August 6
Lois and Scott Martin
6 Cormier Rd
Burlington

August 13
Doug and Jane Wilson
19 Hancock St
Lexington

August 20
Host Wanted!

Save the dates

July 26
Interfaith Garden

August 16
Interfaith Garden

August 23
Interfaith Garden

To see all weekly activities and locations, please view our online calendar.
(We recommend the "agenda" view.)

Worship @the Well has ended for the summer.

Please join us again in the fall on September 14th!

Notes/Reminders

Submit a piece for the Hancock Weekly
or Sunday Bulletin

The Hancock Weekly Deadline is the Tuesday prior at 3pm.

The Sunday Bulletin Deadline is Wednesday afternoon.

Please include: Title, Copy text, Contact information, Image as an attachment. Please send them to Jane Park at office@hancockchurch.org.

IN WORSHIP

Sunday morning worship | 10am

Adam Hearlson preaches on Jonah

Jonah 2

For worship this week we'll be joined once again by Andover Newton professor Adam Hearlson. For his sermon, his has chosen the famous figure of Jonah to share with us...Famously, when Jonah runs away from God's call to preach to Nineveh, he is swallowed by a "whale;" however, do you know what happens after he gets out...?

For information about summer worship, go to our website!

Read more on our website.

Special music by Jane Park (your jolly church administrator) on violin, Charles Lin on violin, and Marilyn Becker on piano.

Worship @the Well starts Sept 7th!

The Well begins this year on September 7th, 2014 with a "Blessing of the Animals" Service. Be sure to come for yourself and bring that special animal in your life for a blessing and a treat.

Sunday, August 10th
Back Pack Drive Kick-Off!

June Cooper, Executive Director of CIty Mission Society, will preach August 10th! Hancock's relationship with CMS has spanned over 140 years, and more recently has led to a partnership with the Russell Elementary School in Dorchester.

Recent activities with the Russell School include a sock drive, a recycling drive, and a back pack drive! This year's back pack drive will run from August 10 - September 21st. More information to come!

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Memorial Service for
Elisha Ann Inferrera
Saturday at 10 a.m.

Mother of Nicholas, Joseph, and Kimberly Inferrera. Daughter of Ann and Nariman Behravesh of Lexington. She was an elementary school teacher in the Worcester School District for fifteen years.

Visiting hours will be at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Road in Lexington, Friday, August 1, 5-8pm. A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 2 at Hancock at 10am. Following the service will be a collation at Ann and Nariman's home at 15 Patriot's Drive.

If you would like to help with food, please contact Cheryl Kraley, cheryl@kraley.com.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Parking will be available at First Parish at 7 Harrington Rd. Please reserve the Hancock parking lot for family members. Ushers will be in place to assist with directions.

Donations in Elisha's memory may be made to Rosie's Place, Boston, or to a special education or Special Olympics charity of your choosing. If you would like to express your condolences please write your notes to: Nariman and Ann Behravesh, 15 Patriot's Drive, Lexington, MA 02420.

FELLOWSHIP SPOTLIGHT

Hancock Grills Tonight!

Last year we took a little video of the Hancock Grills, we think you'll recognize a lot of smiling faces! CLICK HERE to watch.

Tonight's Hancock Grills will be at
Peggy and Bob Bicknell's house

32 Barberry Rd in Lexington
RSVP mabicknells@rcn.com

We're still looking for a host for August 20th! Next week's Hancock Grills will be hosted by Lois and Scott Martin at 6 Cormier Rd in Burlington. For a full list of Hancock Grills and more information CLICK HERE!

EDUCATION AND FELLOWSHIP

Starbucks Office Hours

Let's continue the Starbucks Office Hours this summer! Stop by to see Alex Will on Thursdays from 1-3pm at the Starbucks in Lexington Center. Sit for a chat, or just for a quick hello! He'd love to see you there!

Pastor's Class This Sunday
Sunday, 9am in Pearson

Back by popular demand, the weekly "Pastor's Class" will return for our summer theme. Working in tandem with Alex, Craig Zaehring has stepped up to lead the group in thoughtful conversation. The class will meet on Sundays at 9:00 AM in Pearson. This group will continue throughout the summer based on interest from the congregation.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer for the Interfaith Garden!

The Interfaith Garden is flourishing, and there's more and more to pick and deliver to the Lexington Food Pantry. Come check it out. Better yet, be part of the Hancock team that works alongside others from the community. It's fun, uplifting, and no prior experience is needed!

Hancock Volunteers are scheduled to work at the garden on:

Saturday, August 16, 8-9:30am
Saturday, August 23, 8-9:30am

And if these times don't work, there are many other times when extra help is needed. To sign up or get more info, contact Amy Swanon, swanamy5@gmail.com.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Courtney's Trip to the Holy Land

cancelled due to safety concerns

Dear friends,

This trip has been canceled due to the conflict in the region. I have been completely overwhelmed by the love and support you have shown, and I could not be more grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Because the trip has been canceled, I am canceling my fundraiser. Those of you who donated, you will be receiving a refund to your account within three business days. Please let me know if you have questions or concerns.

Lots of love, Courtney

If you donated to Courtney's fundraiser through Hancock, please call the church offices for any concerns.

IN MEMORIUM

We extend our sympathy to the friends and family of those who have passed away recently.

Elisha Ann Inferrera passed away last week. A memorial service will be held at Hancock Church this Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 10am.

Eleanor Redick Johnson passed away July 18, 2014 in Nashua, NH. A memorial service will be held at Hancock Church on October 12, 2014 at 2pm.

HANCOCK UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST | 1912 MASS AVE | LEXINGTON, MA 02421
(781) 862-4220 | hancockchurch.org