FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT. March 18, 2018, 10:00 a.m. Hancock United Church of Christ, Congregational 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA

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1 Photo by Michael Carnevale on unsplash.com FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT March 18, 2018, 10:00 a.m. Hancock United Church of Christ, Congregational 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA

2 MOMENT FOR REFLECTION GATHERING TOGETHER TO PRAISE GOD In our Lenten journey with Jesus toward the cross that awaits him in Jerusalem, he begins to teach his disciples pretty clearly that he knows that his death is coming. In denial, not wanting to think about this possibility, his disciples miss the Good News that awaits on the other side of death. And Jesus is pretty clear about his pending resurrection as well. This morning s story from the gospel of John gives us a single sentence in which is contained the whole of the Good News, from death to resurrection: Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. This morning we reflect on how our life together is both planted seed and rich harvest. PRELUDE.... Elegy...Riekstins Aija Reke, violin Laudate Dominum...W.A. Mozart Chancel Choir; Sierra Marcy, soprano; Aija Reke, violin HANCOCK PRAYS Praise the Lord, all nations; Praise Him, all people. For His has bestowed His mercy upon us, And the truth of the Lord endures forever. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and forever, and for generations of generations. Amen If you have come this morning with a joy or concern that you would like to have included in the morning prayers, please fill out a Hancock Prays card that you will find on the back of the pew in front of you. Read it carefully, remembering that our worship services are televised and live-streamed over the internet. Place the card in the offering plate as it passes by later in the service. The cards will be brought to the ministers for inclusion in this morning's prayer. CALL TO WORSHIP.... Andrew Harris One: Jesus said, Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains a single grain Many: Let us be seeds of sacrificial love and service. One:...but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Many: Let the fruits of your love multiply through us, O God. One: Our Life Together is the planting of the seeds of love. Many: May God make the harvest an abundant blessing for all! *OPENING HYMN.... Love Divine, All Loves Excelling.... #404 WORDS OF WELCOME MARCH CELEBRATIONS GATHERING SONG....Walk With Me... Walk with me, I will walk with you And build the land that God has planned Where love shines through CHILDREN S TIME... David C. Clark PreK-5 th graders will have classes in the Christian Education Wing and can be picked up there after the service. 6 th and 7 th graders will have JYO and 8 th and 9 th graders will have OWL in the Upper Room. MISSION MOMENT....Beth Kidd, A Place of Promise *Congregation standing some may wish to remain seated 2 3

3 GIVING THANKS TO GOD THE MORNING OFFERING.... Emelia Attridge OFFERTORY.... God So Loved the World....Bob Chilcott Chancel Choir; Sierra Marcy, soprano God so loved the world God so loved the world That he gave his only begotten Son That whoso believeth, believeth in him Should not perish, should not perish But have everlasting life *DOXOLOGY....#S-23 PRAYER OF DEDICATION Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host: Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen. LIFE TOGETHER STORIES FROM THE JOURNEY... Dan Belin CALL TO CONFESSION.... Spirit of the Living God... #281 numbers as we stand with sisters and brothers who know what we know: that your love is complete and all that we need. Forgive us, we pray, and strengthen us for the work before us... TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION WORDS OF ASSURANCE AND PARDON One: Friends, God s mercy and forgiveness are deeper and wider than our sin. Through the love of God, made known to us in Jesus Christ, we are made whole and new again. Many: We give thanks and praise to God for new life in Christ. We are forgiven. We are washed clean by the power of God s love which is for all! CONGREGATIONAL SONG OF THANKSGIVING....Amazing Grace Amazing grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found. Was blind, but now I see. Thru many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come Tis grace that brought me safe thus far And grace will lead me home. PASTORAL PRAYER.... Rev. Barbara Callaghan THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Jesus lived his life and gave it up in joyful service to others, O God, but too often we cannot be bothered to follow. We hem and haw, shift awkwardly from one foot to another, agree that something should be done, and then turn and walk back to our individual lives. Forgive us O God, and remind us of the strength we draw from life together, courage in *Congregation standing some may wish to remain seated 4 5

4 THE PSALM Psalm 139:1-6 All sing: Lord, you have searched ḿe and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. You search out my path and my ĺying down, and are acquainted with áll my ways. All sing: Search me, O God, and know my heart. Even before a word is ón my tongue, O Lord, you know ít completely. You hem me in, behind ánd before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonder ful for me; it is so high that I canńot attain it. All sing: Search me, O God, and know my heart. must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor. Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say Father, save me from this hour? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name. Then a voice came from heaven, I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again. The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, An angel has spoken to him. Jesus answered, This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. THE SERMON.... Seeds Planted, Seeds Produced.... Rev. Paul Shupe CLOSING HYMN.... O Master Let Me Walk With Thee... #465 BENEDICTION *PASSING THE PEACE POSTLUDE.... Adagio in C....W.A. Mozart THE GOOD NEWS IS PROCLAIMED THE GOSPEL READING.... John 12: Emelia Attridge Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, Sir, we wish to see Jesus. Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me *Congregation standing some may wish to remain seated 6 7

5 Easter Lily Order Form 2018 office use: Hancock United Church of Christ date 1912 Mass Ave Lexington MA initial (781) Every year the sanctuary is filled with beautiful lilies and other spring flowers in memory or honor of those loved by members of the congregation at Hancock. Dedicate lilies to a loved one in your family by submitting this form no later than Monday, March 19. Checks made out to Hancock Church (memo: lilies ) can be mailed, delivered to the church offices, or left in the collection basket. The suggested donation for each plant is $10. Name /Phone Number of Plants Suggested Donation Total Donation $10 per plant I am interested in making a delivery to another Hancock Member: The lilies will be delivered to church members who are in the hospital or must stay at home. Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering to make a delivery "If you check yes, someone will contact you to give you more details. If you have any questions, please contact Congregational Care Coordinator Emelia Attridge at emelia.attridge@hancockchurch.org or by calling the church office. yes Please write what you would like printed in the bulletin: These flowers are given by: These flowers are given in honor/memory of: no powerful documentaries. Announcements Today s Flower Offering The chancel flowers this Sunday given by Tom and Daryl Battin, in honor of March birthdays of our parents Marge and Dick Battin and Homer Jernigan. Music in Social Justice Movements Class On Sundays, March 11 and 18 from 11:15 a.m. 12:00 p.m. in the Kathie Stuart Room, we will be offering a class on Music in Social Justice Movements. Taught by Dr. Elke Jahns-Harms, the class will look at how music has shaped civil rights movements and helped to overcome brutal dictatorships. Each session will include presentations, discussions, music videos and excerpts from Elke Jahns-Harms holds a PhD in International Development and Master s degrees in Music and Public Affairs, and has worked on multiple continents on projects related to social and environmental justice and music education. She performs professionally on classical and Native American flutes and sings in a number of choruses. Seminar on Investing for Your Child or Grandchild's Education Mark your calendars! On Sunday, March 18, longtime Hancock member and Certified Financial Planner Mary Hastings will offer a free financial seminar entitled, "Investing for Your Child or Grandchild's Education." This will be held at 11:15 a.m. in the Pearson Room. She will also be holding a seminar on charitable giving on Sunday, April 29. Fellowship Café During Lent, to go along with our Lenten theme of Life Together, we are turning the Wilson Room into what we are affectionately calling The Fellowship Café. The Fellowship Café will be open Sundays from 8 a.m-12 p.m. and weekdays from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Come in and make yourself a cup of coffee with our new Keurig machine, have a seat in a comfy chair, enjoy conversation with a friend, or someone who you don t know well yet, or sit at the community table and get some work done. We hope to see you there! 8 9

6 Announcements Adult Christian Education Book Group on March 12 and 26 The Adult Christian Education Book Group is currently reading Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. This is the basis of the Hancock Lenten theme this year (which is also Life Together). Please join us for lively and thought-provoking discussions on Monday mornings, March 12 and March 26, at 10:00 a.m. in the Pearson Room. 150 Anniversary Updates: Video Project, Patriots' Day Parade & More! Over the next two months you may be asked to participate in the 150 Anniversary Video project. You may be asked before or after church or before or after a meeting. The questions are simple: your name, how long have you been at Hancock, what are you involved in, and what are your hopes and dreams for Hancock s future. If you would like to participate, contact Carol Bukys at cfbukys@gmail.com or (781) Mark your calendars for events this spring to celebrate Hancock s birthday: Patriots Day, Monday, April 16. Hancock Church will have a float in the afternoon parade! Design work is underway. The float will emphasize themes of worship, music, community, and outreach. We will want volunteers both for helping to build the float and marching in the parade. Stay tuned for sign-ups! Any questions, contact Sue Rockwell (srrockwell@juno.com). On Sunday, May 20, We will renew our covenant with each other as a church community on this 150 th anniversary of the adoption of a creed and covenant by the original 24 members. We re planning a solemn but festive day. Hancock s history has been updated for the first time in 50 years! The new publication is available now from the church office and in the narthex on Sundays. You may now also download a PDF copy directly from our website at hancockchurch.org. This is a year-long celebration, and there will be more events in the fall! There are a variety of ways to become involved. If you have questions, comments or ideas please talk to one of the co-chairs: Joan Rutila (rutila.joan@gmail.com), Candy McLaughlin (ckgmclaugh@gmail.com), or Susan Rockwell. Announcements Learn More About Place of Promise Today On Sunday, March 18 at 11:00 a.m. in the Dining Room, Beth Kidd, the founder of Place of Promise, a new mission partner of Hancock, will visit. She will tell how she came to start Place of Promise and answer questions about how its mission has evolved. It s a remarkable story, going back to the 70 s when Beth was a young nurse working at Boston City Hospital, living in Roxbury with her husband, and literally walking the streets at night tending to the alcoholics and drug addicts whom she d nursed during the day. After many years of this, some churches supported her in buying a house in Dorchester where these people, and others like them who had nowhere else to go, could live. When Dorchester became too troubled, Beth moved her work to Lowell Place of Promise now consists of four houses there. You ll find that Beth has a rare combination of a nurse s practicality understanding the kind of structure and services that people in recovery need and a missionary s heart knowing that the most important thing these folks need is the sense that God loves them. But how to nurture that sense in folks who have a long burden of shame from bad choices, who are used to ingesting a substance to erase the shame? It s not easy, yet Place of Promise often does it. Witness the parole officers at prisons and case workers at detox centers who call regularly to place people there. Come hear Beth s stories of delivering God s love. Join Hancock for the March for Our Lives Join Hancock at the March For Our Lives, Saturday March 24 th, 12:00-4:00 p.m. on the Boston Common. Similar marches are being held throughout the country on the same day for all who "oppose the senselessness of American gun violence." Barbara will be leading a group from Hancock. More details to come soon, but you can follow the link to register here: hancockchurch.org/end-gun-violence Lenten Labyrinth Meditation The labyrinth will be available for meditation and reflection in Clark Hall each Sunday in Lent. Please feel free to visit before or after worship. Information about the labyrinth will be provided for those who are interested

7 Announcements Announcements Spring Work Day at Hancock The Prudential Committee invites you to work day on Saturday, March 24 from 8 a.m.-noon to help get the church building ship shape for Holy Week! We ll set up for the Palm Sunday Breakfast, do a little spring cleaning, organize clutter, perform simple repairs, small painting projects, and collecting branches from the recent storms. No experience needed. Come to the bell room on the second floor to choose a project. We ll break mid-morning for a snack and a chance to socialize with fellow workers. A great opportunity to meet new people. Questions- cheryl@kraley.com. Celebrate 100 years of Balkan Independence with Violinist Aija Reke The Hancock Concert Series is pleased to present violinist Aija Reke and flautist Ilona Kudina, the Baltic Duo. They will be in concert here at Hancock on Sunday, April 8 th at 2:00 p.m. Baltic Duo brings impressive contemporary classical music repertoire for violin and flute from the three Baltic States - Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. The Baltic states are celebrating one hundred years of independence this year and Baltic Duo celebrates with a concert program that will introduce wide variety of contrasting musical styles, including dreamy and pastoral compositions by Zemzaris and Kõrvits, a minimalist piece by Valančiūtė, a new composition written at 2018 by Dombrovska which was specially composed for the Baltic Duo, a very modern sounding solo piece for flute and CD by Kupriss, melancholic Monologue by Porietis and an edgy, dissonant duo by Pavasars. As the only non Baltic piece, a classic by Rolla will resonate with the dreamy and versatile concert program to celebrate Baltic music in America. A $15 suggested donation at the door Hancock Vacation Bible School Registration OPEN! Dates: July 9-13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. daily Location: Hancock Church Cost: $80 ($200 maximum family cost) Registration is open for rising 2 nd -5 th graders to play, learn, and create with us at Hancock's VBS! We'll use our powers of exploration and imagination to bring the stories of our faith to life! Relational Meeting Campaign Our theme for Lent this year is Life Together, taken from Dietrich Bonhoeffer's classic book by the same name. Bonhoeffer opens with Psalms 133:1: "How good and pleasant it is when God s people live together in unity." Community, he writes, is not something to be taken for granted. In that frame of mind, we ask that you take some time this Lent to spend time together in one-on-one conversation, especially with folks you don't know well. We call these relational meetings because their purpose is to get to know one another each other s interests, motivations, and passions and not just to conduct business or chat about the latest news. So please reach out one or more times this Lent and ask someone you don t know well to have a cup of coffee with you. Take minutes to sit down, share your stories, and try to understand what makes the other person tick. Each of you should try to share and learn in equal measure. (If you d find it easier to have someone contact you, call or Barbara at barbara@hancockchurch.org and she will make sure you re contacted.) A few suggested guidelines to make these meetings easy and enjoyable: Find a comfortable place to talk. During Lent, we are turning the Wilson Room into a "Fellowship Cafe," where coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be available on Sundays for anyone wanting to have a comfortable place to have a conversation. Or meet at one of Lexington s innumerable coffee shops, or any other convenient place. Agree on a time limit, so it s easy to draw the conversation to a close. We suggest 45 minutes. Be prepared to share your story, just as you re asking the other person for theirs. Be mindful to keep the conversation balanced, with each of you talking and listening in equal measure. Above all, listen we have become all too adept at talking over one another, and not good at listening to one another. Here are some ideas for questions: Where did you grow up? Do you still have family there? Do you get back to visit? What about that place is instilled in you, and do you still carry with you? What is something about you that if people didn't know they really don't know you well? What are your passions in life? Where does that passion come from? Who influenced you? How did you wind up at Hancock? What led you here? What has kept you here? Please tell me about one of the biggest blessings in your life. Ask follow-up questions: Tell me more about this, what did you mean by that? Try to figure out what is most important to the person. You can prod, but don t pry, and be sure to respect each other s privacy and comfort level. At the end, chances are you ll discover an entirely new dimension to a fellow congregant, and have a new or deeper friend to say hello to on Sunday

8 Announcements Meet the Members of the Relational Meeting Campaign Dan Belin Greetings, Hancock! My family and I moved to Lexington about 5 years ago from Washington DC and joined Hancock a few years ago. As a fairly new person to Lexington and Hancock, I am helping with the relational campaign to get to know others in the congregation better and to grow our communal relationships. As I get to know others better and learn about their Hancock experiences, I hope to deepen my religious and spiritual experience. Ashley Davis Hello, Hancock! I am Ashley, and I live in Arlington with my kids, Nate and Charlotte. As a clinical social worker, I enjoy nurturing relationships, engaging in conversations, and promoting social justice. Those passions feel central to my involvement with the Relational Meeting campaign. I am eager to deepen our connections with each other and increase our sense of community at Hancock. Tim Hoffman Hello, I am Tim Hoffman and I have been attending Hancock Church along with my wife Anne for 25 years. As a participant in the Relational Meeting Campaign, I look forward to engaging in conversation to build relationships and gain understanding of the views and interests of others, and to help strengthen our church community. Wendy Myers Hello Hancock family! I m Wendy Myers and my husband Todd and I have been at Hancock for over a year now. The Relational Meeting Campaign is a great way for me to meet as many wonderful people in our community as I can without people thinking I m strange! It s a legitimate excuse to chat and have coffee! If we haven t met yet, don t be afraid to grab me at church, Pastor s class and/or book group and we can schedule a meeting! Announcements Andy McClaine Hello Hancock Church, My family and I have been members of Hancock Church for 39 years. I am an Mechanical Engineer and I volunteer with the Hancock Youth Group on their mission trips. I have a deep respect for the community of the Hancock Youth Group and would like to see that same camaraderie within our adult community. Relational Conversations seems like an effective tool to accomplish this goal. We can get to know each other better through relational conversations than we might if we only converse in coffee hour. I am looking forward to getting better acquainted with many more of my Hancock brothers and sisters and to build our community with this technique. Wendy Tanahashi-Works Hello Hancock Church community! My name is Wendy Tanahashi-Works and my husband David and I have been members of Hancock for 14 years (actually David much longer, he grew up attending this church). The Hancock community has been an integral part of our lives, as well as helped shape and support our four children. Hancock has provided me many with faith based opportunities to teach and participate in community outreach programs, for which I am very grateful. Moreover, I have encountered lifelong friendships while attending Hancock and for this reason feel it is important to have relational meetings, deepening my connections with members of this vibrant community. I am happy to meet with you over a coffee or tea in the Wilson room, preferably Saturdays and Sundays but could meet in the late afternoon during the work week as well. Please give me a call: Thanks! and look forward to knowing you! 14 15

9 Announcements Blitz Home Builders Volunteer Opportunity Blitz Home Builders is hosting their annual Build June 7-15, 2018 in Morris County, NJ. They will be building 3 new homes with the local Morris Habitat Affiliate. Volunteers 18 years and over (16 yrs with parental permission and activity restrictions) are welcome to participate in this event. No building experience necessary. All skills will be taught as needed. Cost of the event is an $85 nonrefundable registration fee, transportation to and at the event, hotel accommodations which will be approximately $80/night double room, and some dinners. The registration fee covers a Build t-shirt, daily continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks at the site, and the Annual Meeting Dinner one night. (They recommend budgeting $25-30/day for meals.) To register to be part of Team Hancock, go to BlitzHomeBuilders.org and click on Morris Build 2018, then send Cheryl an that you are attending. Registration deadline is March 27, For questions, contact Cheryl Kraley at cheryl@kraley.com or (781) Announcements Patriots' Day Handbell Concert On Monday, April 16, 2018, Hancock Church will present our annual Handbell Concert of Patriotic and American Music from 11:15-noon, timed to begin after the road race and before Paul Revere arrives at the Minute Man statue. The concert is family-friendly and includes music played on 5 octaves of handbells and handchimes, sure to please listeners of all ages. Selections include The Lion Sleeps Tonight," Twelfth Street Rag, spirituals, marches, and patriotic songs. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us for a fun time celebrating Patriot s Day and supporting one of our Christian Service organizations! Suggested donation is $3 per person to benefit the Russell School in Dorchester. Questions: or visit hancockchurch.org

10 Welcome to Hancock! The Week Ahead We are delighted that you chose to worship with us today and are strengthened by your participation in our service! We warmly invite you to coffee and refreshments immediately following worship. Coffee can be found through either of the doors next to the Chancel. If you d like to learn more about our church community and activities, please take the flier hanging in the pew. You may also fill out the Welcome slip in the pew holder, and hand it to one of the clergy or ushers today. We hope that you feel very much at home here and that you will make Hancock Church your church. If you have any questions, our Welcoming Committee would be happy to help: welcoming@hancockchurch.org. Child care is available each Sunday beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the nursery and toddler room. All children and youth are invited to worship with their families, to come forward for the Children s Gathering, and then recess to the Church School for K-5. Older children are invited to stay in worship or help with younger youth. Large print bulletins, hearing assist aids, and an elevator are available at Hancock Church. Please ask an usher for assistance. All services are recorded and cablecast locally by LexMedia Cable TV (RCN 3, Comcast 8 and Verizon 35) Sunday 10 AM and 7 PM, Tuesdays 10 PM. For more information, please visit the Hancock website at *** Service DVDs Available Just fill out the orange form just outside the television studio on the lower level. The cost is $10.00 which can be paid upon ordering or upon pickup at the church. All proceeds go to support the television ministry. Hancock Church Sermon in HD Online at Watch Service Live Online at from 10am-11am Sunday, March 18 8:30am Music Rehearsals 9:00am Coffee Fellowship 9:00am Labyrinth Walking 9:00am Bible Study with the Preacher 9:00am Marting to Glory 9:40am Joys and Concerns 10:00am Morning Worship: Stewardship Sunday 10:15am OWL (8 th and 9 th Grade) 10:15am Church School 10:15am JYO (6 th and 7 th Grade) 11:00am Choristers 11:00am Fellowship Hour 11:00am Financial Seminar with Mary Hastings 11:00am JYO Choir 11:00am Labyrinth Walking 11:00am Place of Promise Presentation 11:15am Music in Social Justice Movements 3:30pm Well Music Rehearsal 5:00pm The Well 7:00pm HYG in Upper Room Monday, March 19 No Hancock Nursery School 1:30pm Skyloom Tuesday, March 20 8:30am Hancock Weekly Submission Deadline 10:00am Staff Meeting 11:00am Staff Worship Planning 7:00pm Congregational Care Meeting Wednesday, March 21 1:15pm Consort 7:00pm Carillon Rehearsal Thursday, March 22 6:30pm Boy Scout Troop 119 7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday, March 23 9:30am Morning Glory Ringers Saturday, March 24 Prudential Work Day 10:00am AA Meeting in Dining Room 11:20am Study Group 12:00pm March for Our Lives 2:00pm Memorial Service for Michele Cooke 3:00pm Plaster Posaunes Brass Group 3:00pm Memorial Reception for Michele Cooke Sunday, March 25 8:30am Music Rehearsals 9:00am Coffee Fellowship 9:00am Bible Study with the Preacher 9:00am Marting to Glory 9:40am Joys and Concerns 10:00am Morning Worship: Palm Sunday 10:15am OWL (8 th and 9 th Grade) 10:15am Church School 10:15am JYO (6 th and 7 th Grade) 11:00am Choristers 11:00am JYO Choir 11:00am Palm Sunday Brunch 3:30pm Well Music Rehearsal 5:00pm The Well 7:00pm HYG in Upper Room 18 19

11 Hancock Covenant of Welcome We welcome all who seek to know God. We believe that, although we are many members, we are one body in Christ. We have been called as well as challenged by God to respect and reconcile our differences. We recognize and love each individual as a child of God. We welcome, respect, support, and lovingly encourage people of every race, ethnicity, creed, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, and physical and mental ability to join us on our journey of faith. The faith journey indeed calls Hancock Members not to be silent in the face of prejudice, injustice, and exclusion, but to express our faith, in word and deed, for justice and inclusiveness for all humanity. As Paul wrote in Galatians, In Christ there is no longer Jew or Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for all are one... Paul Shupe, Senior Minister paul.shupe@hancockchurch.org Barbara Callaghan, Minister barbara.callaghan@hancockchurch.org Andrew Harris, Student Minister andrew.harris@hancockchurch.org David Clark, Student Minister david.clark@hancockchurch.org Mark Morgan, Director of Music mark.morgan@hancockchurch.org Marilyn Becker Associate Director of Music marilyn.becker@hancockchurch.org Emelia Attridge Congregational Care Coordinator emelia.attridge@hancockchurch.org Church Office Phone: (781) Hancock Community Prayer: (781) Church Office Hours: M-Th 9:00-3:00, F 9:00-2:00 For Emergency Pastoral Support: Paul: (781) Barbara: (336) For bulletin announcements, corrections, or suggestions, office@hancockchurch.org To conserve trees and your pledge dollars, consider sharing your bulletin. Please recycle.