Hancock Weekly 
The Official Newsletter of Hancock Church
Worship With Us
Sunday, July 5, 2015

Morning Worship, 10am
Paul Shupe preaches on Mark 6:1-13. 
 
Evening Worship @the Well
Worship@the Well has ended for the summer and will resume September 20, 2015.
IN THIS ISSUE...
What's New? Hancock Grills starts next week, Letter of goodbye from Pam, Letter of hello from Paul.

Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, July 3 for Independence Day.

Next week's Hancock Weekly will be distributed on Thursday, July 9, instead of Wednesday.

If you are new to Hancock, please read our welcome message and general information HERE.

The Hancock Weekly is a newsletter distributed every Wednesday afternoon. The submission deadline is that same Wednesday at 9am. Read submission guidelines HERE.
Welcome Barbara Callaghan, our new second minister!

We are so excited to have Barbara Lea Callaghan join us as our second minister! We hope you have all received a letter in the mail. If not, please call the church office, and we will send you one.

 

Please CLICK HERE to read the letter and brochure online.
Hancock Grills start next week!

Hancock Grills

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next Wednesday, July 8th 

Carol and Al Bukys' house  

3 Kosciusko St in Woburn
RSVP: cfbukys@gmail.com

 

When? Every Wednesday, starting July 8 until August 19 from 6:30-8:30 pm. We're looking for a host for July 22nd! Let us know if you're interested!  

Why? For fun and fellowship! We want you to get out of your kitchens this summer and have fun eating, playing, and talking as we celebrate the warm, dry summer evenings in Lexington.

 

How do I sign up to host? Sign up at Coffee Hour, contact the church office, or call Lisa Sandeen (781) 424-7937. July 15th will be at the Arena's home at 153 Cedar St. We will keep the website updated as more people sign up. CLICK HERE for the website.

 

We invite you to host a bbq this summer. Host Families will provide a grill, a backyard or deck, paper goods and condiments, as well as beverages (ie, lemonade, water). Attending families bring their own meat, fish, or veggies to grill and a dessert or side dish to share! Lawn chairs or blankets are also recommended. Everyone is encouraged to RSVP the host family when possible.
Summer @Hancock!

 

Summer Music Needed! 

 

Instrumentalists and vocalists are still needed for most Sundays this summer. If you would like to provide music for worship service please contact Marilyn Becker at marilyn.becker@hancockchurch.org.      

 

Our Handbell Ringers have returned from the Bell Festival at UMass Amherst! Congratulate them on a great weekend of challenging music! 

 

Summer Plans for Youth and Children  

 

During the summer, Eliza Duncan with adult and youth volunteers will continue offering childcare for infant and toddlers along with activities for children through 3rd grade (older children are welcome as helpers.) Children are welcome and invited to stay in worship with their families and kids pew packs are available in the entry at the front of the sanctuary.

 

 

This summer we are seeking adults and families to be Family Hosts on Sunday morning.  

CLICK HERE for more information on being a Family Host. Please consider signing up for one Sunday, and help welcome children and families to summer worship at Hancock. Look for the sign-up sheet in the Commons, or email Sarah Felton, sarah@manasas.com; or Sarah Kuli, sarahkuli@comcast.net, Co-Chairs of the Christian Education Committee.   

 

Infant and Toddler Care: Childcare is provided for children ages 3 and younger in the Infant/Toddler Room with Eliza Duncan and teen helpers each Sunday beginning at 9am. Parents may pick up children after worship in the Infant/Toddler Room.

 

Summer Clean Up - Old Hymals 

 

All old Hymnals will be donated by July 13th. If you would like a Pilgrim Hymnal or Rejoice Hymnal for personal use or crafting, make sure to pick them up before then.

 

A note of goodbye from Pam

 

Dear Hancock Families and Friends,

 

It has been a joy and pleasure to serve Hancock as Director and Acting Minister of Faith Formation. We have shared many wonderful experiences and stories together. Thank you for the many letters, cards and drawings, and the beautiful woven wall hanging. Welcoming your children, watching them grow in their faith and practice as they have delighted in exploration has been a joy filled ministry. I have learned much from them and will carry with me their unwavering spirit and smiles.

 

In September, welcome David Clark as Student Minister of Faith Formation who will work with families and children, along with Andrew Harris who returns as Hancock's Student Minister of Youth. Together they will work with the Christian Education Committee and Youth Advisory Liaisons to facilitate Hancock's Children and Youth Programs.

 

Yours in Christ, 

 

Pam
Letter from Paul

 

Dear Hancock Friends,

 

It is a joy to be back among you after my recent sabbatical! I return rested and ready, full of hope and joy as a new chapter in the life of our church begins. Sabbatical leave is a wonderful thing, and I wish that everyone had opportunity to take one. Mine was filled with a little work as I remained active with the Search Committee until our call to Rev. Barbara Callaghan was accepted...READ MORE HERE. 

 

Please know that I am back, ready to help in whatever ways I can. Please feel free to call me, send me a text or an email, to invite me for coffee. I am more than ready to be active once more. Thanks for letting me go, and thanks for making me welcome upon my return!

 

God's Peace,

 

Paul
Submit photos for the new Photo Directory

There's Still Time to Be Included!

We received many great photos of Hancock families over the past few weeks, in fact a flurry just this week. Keep them coming! The deadline for submissions for the all-church photo directory is now Friday July 10. Do we have yours yet?

 

What do I need to do to be included in the directory?

1) Send in your current family information: name(s) including children's names, address, phone, and email address to directory@HancockChurch.org(781) 862-4220 OR call Jane Park in the church office at (781) 862-4220 to verify your listing.

 

2) Send us a current family photo that will fit into a square format (we will crop it). Either email it to directory@HancockChurch.org or drop it off in the church office and we will scan and return it to you.

 

For more information contact Jane Park, Office Administrator, or Julia Potter at Directory@HancockChurch.org. Thanks for your participation!  
Becca Lockwood Ordination, Aug 9th!
Congratulations to Becca Lockwood, former Hancock Seminarian! She has been called to be the next Associate Minister at St. Peter's in Carmel, Indiana! Her ordination will be August 3 at 3pm in Casco, ME.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME to the

Ordination of 
BECCA LOCKWOOD

at Casco Village Church United Church of Christ

August 9, 2015 at 3pm 
Casco Village Church 
942 Meadow Road 
Casco, ME 04015

Please RSVP with Sarah Burns at Sarah@HancockChurch.org 
 

 

Becca Lockwood Called to St. Peter's in Carmel, Indiana!

 

On July 14, Becca was formally called by St. Peter's in Carmel, Indiana to serve as their next settled Associate Minister! By the grace of God, Becca will not be the only former Hancock Seminarian serving at St. Peter's. Current Senior Pastor, Lori Bievenour, is also a former Hancock seminarian. Lori, then using her maiden name Godich, served Hancock a little over ten years ago before graduating from Boston University School of Theology in 2003. Isn't God's Grace amazing? Becca begins at St. Peter's on July 6, 2015. You can send Becca a note of congratulations at lockwoodhrl@gmail.com. 

 


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