CELEBRATION SUNDAY

Nancy Rottman preaches  

Activities Fair at 11am

Come to our Welcome Back Worship Service at 10am! This is a celebration of open-heartedness and intergenerational faith. Rousing music with choir and special guests Bay State Brass Quintet. Children begin in worship with their families at 10am, after the "children's message" they proceed to the Education Wing for Chapel Time and activity centers. Childcare is provided from 9am-11am in the Infant Toddler Room with Eliza Duncan and teens helpers.

After morning worship , meet our vibrant congregation! Come to Clark hall to find out about Service Opportunities and Mission Trips, Adult Education, Programs for Children and Youth, Music and Arts, Environmental Stewardship, Holidays, Parish Life, and more!

Dear Hancock Friends,

Our building project, which has been slower than any of us would have liked, is nevertheless making real and visible progress. We are increasingly confident that by Christmas, all construction will be substantially completed. We all share in the frustration of not yet having access to all parts of the building. We ask for everyone's continuing patience over the next several months as the completion of this project nears.

This project has been carefully shepherded along by our Building Committee, and especially by Joan Rutila and Lisle Swanson, who have been in the building nearly every day. It is truly not possible for the congregation to express enough thanks to them for their efforts. The project is accomplishing everything that we agreed to do, and we remain within our budget.  

Now that renovations become visible, we are struck by the great contrast between the newly improved areas and those left untouched. This is inevitable, and can be addressed only with time and additional funds. Rather than focusing on what is undone, and wishing that it too could be improved, let us marvel at the huge improvements being made. Let us keep our eyes on the prize and give thanks that so much has been done, and to our hard working volunteers and staff, who have worked so steadfastly under trying circumstances. We all look forward to a day in the new year when we will rededicate to the glory of God our beloved and improved church home!

Paul Shupe, Senior Minister

Yvette Kirby, Moderator

Brian Keeping, Vice Moderator

EDUCATION AND FELLOWSHIP 

Pastor's Class continues on Sundays at 8:30am in the Pearson Room. Paul Shupe has returned to leading the class. Special thanks to Craig Zaehring and Adult Ed for leading the sessions over the summer!

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Last Saturday, 7 hardworking members from Redeemer, First Baptist, Lexington Methodist, Pilgrim, and Hancock harvested 218.5 lbs of produce! That's four carts!

Come join us! No experience needed. Hancock is scheduled to next work:

Sat, 9/16, 4:30-6pm

Sat, 9/27, 8-9:30am

Sat, 10/4, 8-9:30am

Sat, 10/18, 8:30-10am

Sat, 10/24, 8:30-10am

MUSIC

The Junior Handbell Choir is moving their rehearsals to Wednesdays starting September 24th, 5:30-6:30 PM.  

Junior Handbells, led by Associate Music Director Marilyn Becker, is open to children entering 3rd through 5th grade. No musical experience is necessary. READ MORE HERE.

We are going to fill the spots from Hancock first before we advertise outside of our church, so if you would like to reserve a spot for your child, or if you have questions, please email Marilyn at marilyn.becker@hancockchurch.org.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Alex is looking to put together a leadership team from the congregation. This group will be assisting Alex in planning, evaluating, and promoting The Well.  

All that's needed is a willing spirit and a love of worship! Alex will be providing tutorials for all team members! If you'd like to serve on this team or have any questions, please let Alex know. READ MORE HERE. 

IN MEMORIAM