1368 U.S. Hwy 1, P.O. Box 443, Hancock, ME 04640
PH: 207-422-3100
Rev. Teresa (TJ) Mack
Calendar
Sunday Worship Services
Please join us in the Sanctuary for the service at 10 a.m., with Coffee Hour to follow in the Fellowship Hall
Click the Zoom link below to join us virtually. Meeting Passcode: 131738.
Board Meetings
All meetings are open to the congregation, both in person and on Zoom. If you would like the Zoom link to any or all the meetings, please email Vicky at hancockmaineucc@gmail.com and she'll send you the link.
Sunday School & Nursery (same times as above)
We have books, art supplies and activities located in the first pew of the Sanctuary to keep children occupied after the Children's Message each Sunday. Children are free to quietly move around the Sanctuary and use the supplies offered while they listen to the service.
Wednesday Shared Book Group
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All are welcome to join in a shared book group between the Point Chapel and Hancock UCC communities. We will meet at the Hancock church at 10:00 – 11:30 am on Wednesdays July 17, 24, and 31. Our book will be Refugia Faith, description below. It can be ordered on Amazon. Please send any questions to Alison Boden (aboden3321@gmail.com) or Mandy Schumaker (mandy@mandyschumaker.com).
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Refugia Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth explores how Christian spirituality and practice must adapt to prepare for life on a climate-altered planet.
Refugia (reh-FU-jee-ah) is a biological term describing places of shelter where life endures in times of crisis, such as a volcanic eruption, fire, or stressed climate. Ideally, these refugia endure, expand, and connect so that new life emerges.
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Debra Rienstra applies this concept to human culture and faith, asking, In this era of ecological devastation, how can Christians become people of refugia? How can we find and nurture these refugia, not only in the biomes of the earth, but in our human cultural systems and in our spiritual lives? How can we apply all our love and creativity to this task as never before?
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By weaving nature writing, personal narrative, and theological reflection, Rienstra grapples honestly with her own fears and longings and points toward a way forward--a way to transform Christian spirituality and practice, become a healer on a damaged earth, and inspire others to do the same.
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Choir Rehearsals - 9:15 a.m. Sunday before the Service.
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Outreach - Third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall or Zoom.
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Deacons - Second Friday of the month at 12 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall or Zoom.
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Council - Third Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall or Zoom.
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Passcode: 430477
Upcoming Events
Meditation Group
Friday, December 6th, 9 a.m.
Sanctuary
In the spirit of the sessions led by Angela Absher at the Hancock Point Chapel we will begin with a lightly guided non-denominational meditation followed by a few minutes of discussion and ending with another 20 minutes of meditation. The program will be led by novices Alison Boden and TJ Mack. Now and again we may have guest speakers. Our goal is friendship and happiness. No experience is necessary. We leave in silence. Do come
Wreaths Across America Convoy
Sunday December 8th at 8:15 a.m.
In front of the church
All are invited to gather on our church steps between 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. to wave the convoy onward.
Potluck Supper and Carol Sing
Sunday, December 15 at 5:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Bring a dish to share and friends and family to enjoy the meal and Caroling at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
Council Meeting
Tues. December 17th at 1:30 a.m.
Fellowship Hall and via Zoom
Regular monthly meeting.
Celebration of Life of Rev. David Stillman
Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Somesville Union Meeting House, UCC
A celebration of life will be held for Rev. David Stillman. Please wear bright colors. For those unable to attend, a live stream link will be provided on the church website: https://www.sumhucc.org/
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Pilgrim Lodge summer church camp scholarship fund at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pilgrim-lodge-scholarship-program
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
Outreach Committee Meeting
Thurs. October 10th at 4:15 p.m.
Fellowship Hall and via Zoom
Regular monthly meeting.
Deacons Meeting
Friday November 8th at 3 p.m.
Fellowship Hall and via Zoom
Regular monthly meeting.
Trustees Meeting
Fri. October 11th at 9:30 a.m.
Fellowship Hall and via Zoom
Regular Monthly Meeting