The Chancel Choir and a period orchestra will be leading us in worship this Sunday along with Interim Associate Minister Alex Will, who will be preaching. The choir be singing beautiful and festive music by two baroque composers, Telemann and Zelenka, woven through our service. The prelude will start at 9:45 with the sprightly Concerto for Two Trumpets by Manfredini. A great worship experience to invite a friend or neighbor two! or 781-862-4220 ext 212

MUSIC AT HANCOCK 

Come sing the beautiful music of Christmas with choir this Christmas. There will be one rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 18th from 7:30-9:15 in the chapel. 

All singers middle school age and older are welcome to join us. The Choir will be singing the 8:00 p.m. service on Christmas Eve, with a rehearsal at 6:45. If interested, please contact Mark Morgan at mark@hancockchurch.org or 781-862-4220 ext 212

The Morning Glory Ringers features four octaves of handbells and six octaves of handchimes! This concert time was chosen specially to accommodate senior centers, residential communities, and families that prefer a weekday time. It will feature such well-loved songs as "Silver Bells" and "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire."

The Fourteenth Annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 21 at 2pm, features all four handbell choirs at Hancock Church. Ringers from our youngest elementary school choir to our adult advanced Carillon choir will perform on five octaves of handbells and six octaves of hand chimes. The program will include a mix of sacred, contemporary, and traditional repertoire. Both concerts are free and offer a magical experience to jump start your holiday season!

EDUCATION AND FELLOWSHIP 

Photo from last year's caroling party!

For many years, Hancock Members have prepared for Christmas by sharing the melodies of the traditional carols. Similar to last year, we have revised the schedule to make the event better for families with young children. 

Join us this Sunday, Dec.14th. We'll meet in the Dining Room at 3pm to divide into groups. Then we'll spread the joy of Christmas by visiting and singing carols at various retirement communities and members homes.

We'll meet back at Hancock at 5pm for pizza (and salad). This will end in time to attend the Evening Worship @the Well. 

If you'd like to attend, please RSVP to alex@hancockchurch.org.

Are you one of the many Hancock members caring for an aging parent, sibling or other loved one? Maybe you've done so in the past or you're thinking that you'll have to in the future? If so, we'd like to invite you to join others for a simple meal and important conversation. We'll gather this Sunday at 7:15 PM in Pearson after Evening Worship @the Well.

Whether you have advice to share or are looking for understanding ears, please consider joining us. There is much wisdom in the group! If the meeting time is difficult, we do have an email list that is often used for advice and the sharing of resources. Please let Alex (Alex@HancockChurch.org) know how we can best help you.

Where does the money to run the church come from and where does it go? How can we maintain our level of activity and engagement with the world without incurring deficits that could limit our future growth? Come and join a discussion about the sustainability of Hancock's financial future. Our financial team has been analyzing our past trends, clarifying our financial reporting system, and identifying ways in which the church can be put on a healthier financial footing for the future. Our treasurer, Tom Ransohoff, and Finance Committee chair, Amy Swanson, will lead the program. Please come to learn and participate in this "church economics 101" discussion.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE

Thank you to everyone who donated and dedicated a poinsettia this year!

As we approach Christmas, our sanctuary suddenly transforms into beautiful colors of red and green. However, this doesn't happen magically! We're looking for volunteers to help us set up the poinsettias on Saturday December 13th at 11:00 AM. I'll even bring some treats for your hard work! If you have any questions, or can attend, please let Alex (Alex@HancockChurch.org) know. There more hands we have, the quicker we can finish. Thank you!

Dear Bakers and Buyers,

We would like to celebrate a wonder: The final sum to be donated to The Women's Lunch Place for their birthday program is $1022! This includes donations, plates and bags pre-sold, sold at the Holiday Fair and sold at The Well. Thirty-six bakers volunteered, and obviously, many people bought cookies. The plates looked especially beautiful this year. So, a huge THANK YOU to all of you for baking and buying Christmas cookies!

Peace be with you, Linda, Amy, CeCe, Sally and Lisa

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Stock Donations and Year-End Logistics: Thank you very much for contributing to Hancock Church via a stock donation. With year-end fast approaching, please note that stock contributions should be transferred into Hancock's Fidelity account by Friday December 19th in order for the trades to settle by year-end. Please keep that deadline in mind as you consider making a stock contribution during the month of December.

Kim Gladstone, Financial Administrator, can be reached at 781-862-4220 or at financial.administrator@hancockchurch.org should you have any questions. Thank you!

For those of you who requested them, the booklets of annual giving envelopes for next year are now available for you to pick up in the Narthex. Look for your name on the spreadsheet, find the number associated with your name, and choose the booklet with that number on it. Please initial the spreadsheet so that I know you've picked up your booklet. Don't hesitate to contact me, Kim Gladstone, at 781-862-4220 or at financial.administrator@hancockchurch.org should you have any questions.  Thank you!