The Second Minister Search Committee needs your input! We've prepared a questionnaire, so that everyone in the congregation can participate: Click Here

We will also have paper copies of the survey in the Narthex or available by request. Please give us your answers by the end of November. Thank you for your input! If you have any questions, please contact Kristine Arena, arenakm@rcn.com or call the church office (781) 862-4220.

SUNDAY EVENTS

MUSIC AT HANCOCK 

Celestial Spaces

Labyrinth Choir

Saturday, November 15, 7:30 pm

Songs of the heavens, night and stars featuring pieces by Handel, Lauridsen, Esenvalds. Conducted by former Hancock Music Director Anita Kupriss. Tickets: $20 General/$15 Seniors & Students/Kids under 12 free. More information: labyrinthchoir.org or labyrinthchoir@gmail.com. 

 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.  

EDUCATION AND FELLOWSHIP 

Please join the Hancock Environmental Action Team after church on Sunday 16 November 2014 at 11:15am in the Kathie Stuart Room. Make sure you stop in Clark Hall to get a coffee, juice, and treat with the Stewardship Committee before attending the HEAT Program.    

We are all seeing storms get fiercer, droughts affecting our farms, and ice melting in the Arctic. We wonder how we are going to pay for all the damage from the storms and still make changes to our infrastructure if things keep getting worse. If you are as concerned as I, come hear what several members of our church have been doing to reduce their use of fossil fuels.

Tonight! Nov. 12, 7PM in the CE Commons 

 

New Location: Tonight's workshop will take place in the Children's Education Wing. Signs are posted with directions! 

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.

Bring your favorite games, bring your family, and bring your friends, because we are having another game night at Hancock! We welcome and encourage everyone to join us. The fun starts at 6 pm in the CE Commons (the open area in the Children's Education Wing).

Contact Scott Griffith at isb.scooter @ gmail.com for more information.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

HOLIDAY SHOP 

Are you looking for an opportunity to get involved at Hancock but perhaps can't make a long-term commitment at this time? Then consider volunteering to help with the annual Hancock Holiday Fair (formerly known as the Alternative Christmas Fair), which this year will be on Sunday, December 7th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Learn more about how this annual event comes together by volunteering to help staff a table, greet visitors, direct foot traffic, or help with setup and cleanup. For more information, contact CeCe Potter at 781-862-4765 or see her at the Christmas Cookie Sale table at coffee hour.

The Boy Scouts of Troop 119 will be taking orders for holiday wreaths during coffee hour on Sundays on November 9th, 16th and 23rd immediately following the morning service.

The wreaths are full, 20" to 22" in diameter, and are decorated with a red velvet bow. This is the Troop's only fundraiser of the year, providing funds to purchase equipment, help defray the cost of trips, and fund activities. The wreaths are $15 and may be picked up on Sunday, November 23th in classroom 205. Thank you for your support of Scouting!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The last harvest on Nov 1, brought our season total to a high of 2,015 pounds. Over a ton of fresh, nutritious produce was grown and donated to the Lexington Food Pantry this past season.  Hancock is a key supporter of the Interfaith Garden. Carolyn Wortman, head of the Pantry, wrote,   

"On behalf of clients and volunteers alike at the Food Pantry, I would like to thank Carla (head farmer) and all the seeders, weeders and harvesters for a spectacular season of growing. Your efforts are much appreciated. We are looking forward to the 2015 season."

IN MEMORIAM