Nancy Rotmman preaches  

Exodus 33:12-23

Listen to the River Rock Band's song of the week:  

"I Shall Not Be Moved."

 Join us before worship around 6PM for light refreshments, fellowship, and music from the band! 

STEWARDSHIP 2015  

Rejoice in God's Gifts by Giving & Growing in Community for 2015!

Sunday, Oct. 19, is the official kick-off of Hancock's 2015 stewardship campaign! We have selected the theme of Giving & Growing in Community to capture our hopes for this time of reflection, prayer and celebration of all that we have been given, and the joy we receive when we give back.

Please join us on Oct. 19 at morning and evening worship to learn about the goals of this year's campaign, what's different this year, and why. Look forward to more information over the next several weeks about how you can join generations of Hancock members and friends who have pledged their time, talents, and treasure to sustain the church home that now nurtures us.

EDUCATION AND FELLOWSHIP 

The next meeting of the First and Third Thursday Discussion Group will be October 16 at 10am in the Pearson room. The book we're discussing is God Is Not One:  The Eight Rival Religions That Run The World by Stephen Prothero. READ MORE HERE.  

Contact: Lois Smith Martin, smithmartin224@verizon.net or (781) 270-0304.

Beginning Wednesday Oct. 29, 7PM in Clark Hall

 

Talk & new series of workshops with Stan Goldin PhD., Harvard Medical School/Cognitive Rhythms Collaborative 

There is growing interest in appreciating and directly experiencing the benefits of regular meditation. The Christian contemplative tradition adds another dimension of benefit to those of secular mindfulness meditation-the chance to experience and deepen our relationship with a Divine Presence that we call God.  An introduction to the principles and concepts behind Centering Prayer, and hands-on experience of the method, are both part of this new fall series.

Hi Everybody! The Fall section of the Pastor's Class has begun and is in full swing! Paul will lead us every Sunday morning before church from 8:30-9:30am in the Pearson Room. Usually we have an extended discussion of the scripture section chosen for that Sunday's sermon, its historical and theological background, our own questions and modern understanding. All are welcome -- all sections are stand-aone events, so even if you missed one, you can jump in the next time! No homework, no tests, and no grades! We hope to see you next Sunday.

-The Adult Christian Education  Committee 

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

We are looking for volunteers to cater a meal at Rosie's Place in October and November! Volunteers will have the opportunity to go to Rosie's Place to prepare and serve a nutritious meal to approximately 150 women in need.  

If you are interested in volunteering, please email LaurenBShifflett@gmail.com. You will be asked to respond to an easy poll to help us select the dates we serve at Rosie's. 

MUSIC

 A Joyful Noyse

The Christmas Rose

Saturday, November 22, 7:30pm

Seasonal music for voices and instruments from medieval to contemporary, with a focus on floral imagery and legends.  The centerpiece of the concert will be Caldara's delightful Christmas cantata Amarilli vezzosa. Directed by Martins Aldins. READ MORE HERE. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Want to get a chance to meet some people and learn more about Hancock Church?  The Welcoming Committee is hosting a dinner on Sunday October 26th to give you a chance to meet some members and clergy and ask any questions that you have.  The dinner is between 4:45-6:15 at the Church, in the Kathie Stuart Room. If you are interested, please call the church office at 781-862-4220, contact Rev. Paul Shupe or Pam Cochrane in the church office, or Welcoming Committee chair Al Bukys at membership@HancockChurch.org.

Also, we'll be welcoming new members on November 9th, so now is great time to discover more about Hancock.

We are all delighted to see ThyssenKrupp (elevator installer) as they have begun installation this week. It should be about 6 weeks for the install.  After elevator inspections and completion of the stairs, the contractor will finish the front lobby and the front offices.  We hope to have most of our construction finished by the end of the year.  The kitchen is close to completion, and after a few more items are finished we can get the kitchen inspected by the building inspector, the fire department and the health department.  It looks really nice and is sure to be a welcomed site.  The bathrooms have been completed and are ready for use on both the 1st and 2nd floors as they were available this past weekend for a wedding. The dining room heat installation is in progress this week and should be completed soon. Thank you!