Hancock Weekly 
The Official Newsletter of Hancock Church
Worship With Us
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Weekend of Labor Day

Morning Worship, 10am
Paul Shupe preaches sermon titled "For the Sake of Another."

Mark 7:24-37
 
Evening Worship @the Well
Worship@the Well will resume September 20, 2015 at 6:15 pm in Clark Hall.
IN THIS ISSUE...
What's New? Fall Worship, September Events, HYG First Meeting, Hancock Grills Thank Yous, and Workroom Items.

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.
Handbell Ministry

TONIGHT Pizza and Bell Cleaning Party!
Calling all bell ringers (past, present, and future), their families, and all friends of the HANDBELL MINISTRY! Our annual pizza dinner and bell cleaning party is TONIGHT from 6-8pm. Join us in the Bell Room for a light supper of pizza, salad, and watermelon after which we will disassemble the bells, wash, polish, and then reassemble them. This labor of love helps the bells both sound and look beautiful. All skill levels and ages are welcome. Come for a short time or the entire evening. This annual event is a wonderful opportunity to chat with old friends and meet new ones. RSVP to Cheryl Kraley at cheryl@kraley.com if you get a chance. Otherwise, just come! It's lots of fun!

Join a Handbell Group!
Join us at the Activity Fair on September 20th
after morning worship. Ringers there will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Anyone can ring bells just by knowing your right hand from your left, and counting to four! For more information, please email handbells@hancockchurch.org or speak with Marilyn Becker or Cheryl Kraley.

We have a Handbell Group for every level and age! READ MORE HERE.
Fall Worship!

September 13, Barbara Callaghan's First Sermon
For the first time, Barbara Callaghan will preach in morning worship as our new minister! Join us for morning worship at 10am, then stay for a welcoming coffee hour for both Barbara and her wife Kate Callaghan.

CALL FOR GOODIES TO WELCOME BARBARA AND KATE
We are looking for edible contributions to the Welcome Coffee Hour being held in Barbara & Kate's honor on Sept. 13th after the church service. If you are willing to provide coffee cake, cookies, cheese/crackers, or fruit (all ready to serve), please contact Chair of Parish Life Beth Schutt, beth.schutt@gmail.com or (781) 862-8109. We could also use volunteers for the set-up and clean-up. Thank you!

September 20, CELEBRATION SUNDAY!
Morning Worship at 10am. Come our welcome back worship service, a celebration of open-heartedness and intergenerational faith. Rousing music with the choir and special guests Bay Colony Brass! This will also be Mark Morgan's return from Sabbatical!

Activites Fair at 11am. Meet our vibrant congregation! Find out about Service Opportunities, Music Programs, Programs for Children, and much more.

Opening Night for Worship @the Well at 6:15pm in Clark Hall. This is our opening night for Worship @the Well! We share our joys and concerns, light candles of prayer, and share in communion. Refresh your spirit with the music of the River Rock Band!

September 27, Celebration of Student Ministers
and Congregational Care!
We will have a special morning worship to welcome Student Minister David C. Clark and City Mission Society's new Seminarian in the City Min. David D. Price! We will also celebrate the return of Student Minister Andrew Harris and newly appointed Congregational Care Coordinator Nancy Rottman!

October 4, Blessing of the Animals
Together, we will celebrate the importance of animals in our lives and give thanks for the wonder of God's creations. Come and bring your pet, stuffed animals, or picture of your pet to Evening Worship @the Well at 6:15pm in Clark Hall.
September Events
September 2, Handbell Pizza and Bells Polishing Party
Read more above.

September 4, Submissions Deadline for Celebration Sunday Brochure
For All Committees and Groups: Please submit your reflections and important dates by Sept. 4th. This will take the place of the Fall Herald and will be published online Sept. 9th. To read the Celebration Sunday Limited Mailer, please CLICK HERE.

September 13, HYG Parents Meeting and First Meeting
Read more below.

September 14, Deadline for HYG Registration and Grotonwood Permission Form
Read more below.

September 15, Volunteer for the Interfaith Garden 
Read more below.

September 26, Volunteer for the Interfaith Garden 
Read more below.

September 26, Senior Picnic
For the first time our Annual Senior Picnic will be in our own, fully-accessible Building! So join us on Sept. 26 from 11:30am-1:30pm, for food, fun, and fellowship! Deacons and others will be on-site to help with anyone who needs assistance. Please let us know if you need a ride or can offer a ride to others. RSVP or call the church office with any questions!

September 26-27, HYG Grotonwood Retreat
Read more below.
HYG First Meeting and Grotonwood Retreat!
 
All HYG (Hancock Youth Group) Parents and families are invited to the HYG Parents meeting on 
September 13th at 6:00pm in the Dining Room. The first HYG Meeting of the new year will follow immediately after at 7:00pm in the Upper Room. Feel free to bring your kids to the parents meeting to save yourselves a trip.

All HYG planning to attend the Grotonwood Retreat September 26th to 27th should fill out the registration form (CLICK HERE). Registrations are due by September 14th
 so please get them in as soon as possible!

Important Dates:  
Sunday, September 13
6:00pm Parents Meeting
7:00pm First HYG Meeting

Monday, September 14
Deadline to Register for Grotonwood
(Freshmen need to register for HYG)

Sat & Sun, September 26-27
Grotonwood Retreat

April 15-23
HYG Kentucky Mission Trip 
Come Join the Interfaith Garden!
 
About the Interfaith Garden 
Hancock helps maintain a garden growing produce for the Lexington Food Pantry. From March thru October we work along with members of other faith communities in a backyard garden in Lexington Center. We plant, weed, chat (a lot) and nurture this garden. On Saturdays we harvest and deliver that same morning to the Pantry. Our produce is added to donations from other giving gardens. Here is a thank you from the director of the Food Pantry.
 
Sign-up to Volunteer
Interested?  Bring your family, or a friend which makes for more fun!  These dates don't work? No problem, there are plenty of other times when extra hands are needed. To sign up or get more information contact Amy Swanson, amy.swanson.email@gmail.com. No experience needed! Hancock next sends volunteers to the Garden:
 
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 4:30 - 6pm
Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 - 9:30am
Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 - 9:30am
Saturday, Oct. 24, 8:30 - 10am
Saturday, Oct. 31, 8:30 - 10am

Learn more 
Read the latest Interfaith Garden Report from August 22nd! Many Hancock members volunteered that day, and the total yield was around 156 lbs! Please Click Here.
Thank you to everyone attended and hosted the Hancock Grills!
 
Thank You to everyone who attended and hosted the Hancock Grills over the summer. Our gracious hosts were: Carol and Al Bukys, Kristine Arena, Paul and MaryAnn Shupe, Lisa and Mark Sandeen, Nicole and Christopher Locher, Brad and Deborah Crooke, Melodee Wagen and David Kilroy, and Michele and David Cooke! Also, special thanks to Lisa Sandeen for organizing sign-ups and making sure we have a Hancock Grills every summer! We hope you attend next summer. To see more pictures from the Hancock Grills CLICK HERE. 
Bike and lunchboxes in the Work Room?
Currently there is a kid's bicycle and lunchboxes in the Workroom. Does anyone have any more information about where they were intended to go? Any information is helpful. If we don't hear from anyone, we'll find somewhere to donate them next week.
Thank you, Jane Park 


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