The Newells: A Hancock Family
Written, researched, and submitted by Hancock Assistant Historian, Bruce Stone The story of the Newell family, which covers the later decades of the 19th century and most of the 20th, began with Arthur Newell and Mary Greeley. Arthur Webster Newell was born on January 30, 1854 and grew up in Chelsea MA. Because his parents...
We build what is good and lasting.
I just returned from the closing ceremony of The Fuller Legacy Build here in Atlantic City where I had time to reflect on all that has happened this week. This was a truly inspiring experience. The fellowship amongst our team was something to treasure. Working with our house captains, Tim and Charlie, two genuine, caring,...
2013 Boston Pride Parade and Interfaith Coallition
Join Hancock in demonstrating our spirit of acceptance! 36th Annual Pride Interfaith Service Saturday June 8th, 2013, 10am Old South Church Copley Square, 645 Boylston Street, Boston In 1977, LGBTQ people of faith realized that something important was missing from the Boston Pride Festival. While the community gathered to celebrate its social and political accomplishments,...
Hancock’s Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort recognized as Outstanding by the Fuller Center!
In May of 2013, Hancock sent 11 hard-working adults to regions of New Jersey most devastated by Hurricane Sandy the previous fall. For a full week they hung sheet rock, painted, and installed flooring. They found that through this work, their friendships with one another were strengthened, their commitment to social justice was renewed, and...
New England Light Opera presents: the Great American Songbook
Mark Morgan and Patrice Williamson to sing the Great American Songbook in Clark Hall! Baby, It’s Cold Outside, I Got Rhythm, Blue Moon, Get Happy–all these and many more standards will be performed here in Clark Hall on Saturday, May 11th at 7:30 p.m. as part of New England Light Opera’s Great American Songbook Cabaret....
Youth Sermons from our Youth Group Seniors
Hancock Church Youth Sunday Sermon - Russell Gens April 21, 2013 http://youtu.be/qIl4lIz-1Us Shared Perspectives What is perspective? Messrs Meriam and Webster define it as “the capacity to view things in their true relations or relative importance.” Sounds pretty important. I think we could all benefit from some true relations and relative importance. Unfortunately, speaking...
A Message Home, with Love, from Neon
After a great day of rest and relaxation, the kids are gearing up for another day of hard labor in Neon:) The weather at 9am: Clear and 66 degrees with a high of about 80. UV index 8 (!) wear sunscreen, kids! We look forward to more updates about their work and experiences. ...
Bay Colony Brass at Hancock Church, May 4th 7:30pm
Founded in 2000, the eighteen piece Bay Colony Brass performs a broad range of repertoire spanning five centuries of brass and orchestral music. The upcoming concert on May 4th at 7:30pm in the sanctuary will feature works of Prokiefiev, Rimsky-Korsakov and Ives. Performing will be Hancock’s Robert John, a member of the group’s trumpet...
Gun Rights, April 19th Rally on the Battlegreen, and LICA’s Response
Update as of April 17th: Concerned for public safety in the wake of the horrifying events at the Boston Marathon, the Board of Selectmen of Lexington have imposed a moratorium on all public rallies on the Green between now and May 1. The Gun Rights Across America rally planned for this Friday, April 19, will...
Update from HYG in Kentucky
Hancock Seminarian and trip leader Becca Lockwood reported to the church offices today. All HYG-ers and adult chaperones are healthy and tired after two days of physical labor in hot, sunny Kentucky! The bus trip went smoothly–20 hours never seemed so short! The group watched movies, and the adults slept while the kids played music–saving...
Two Study Group offerings this Eastertide with Hancock Seminarians
Contemplative Practice within our Christian Tradition Becca Lockwood, Hancock Seminarian This study group will meet Tuesday Evenings at 7:00pm starting April 23rd–Will meet 4/23 in the Wilson Room, and 4/30, 5/2, 5/9, and 5/16 in the Pearson Room Join others as we focus on contemplative practices within our Christian tradition. We will explore the meanings...
Report from the Interfaith Garden, April 6th 2013
From Hancock Gardener Amy Swanson: Report from the Interfaith Garden April 6th 2013 Volunteers from Church of our Redeemer, Hancock and Lexington Methodist Weather: Sunny in the mid-40s but with the wind, it was definitely multiple- layers-and-hat kind of weather Last week was all about getting the winter detritus out of the garden and...
Women of the Greatest Generation
Join us on Wednesday, April 10 at 1:30 as we discuss Women of the Greatest Generation, Stories of Faith, Hope, Love and Courage. This two volume anthology was created by Rev. Dr. Fran Bogle and Hancock’s own Rev. Nancy Reed. Fran and and Nancy will share their process and they collected stories about the...
A Joyful Noyse presents: Tenorlied–Songs of Love and Spring from 16th century Germany
May will come with flowers: Songs of Love and Spring from 16th century Germany Hancock Church, Saturday April 27th, 7:30pm During the 16th century a distinctive art song form, the tenorlied, gained prominence and popularity in Germany. The tenorlied was a delightful mixture of styles and elements, combining the German heritage of folk song,...
Patriot’s Day Handbell Concert: Monday, April 15th, 11:15am
The Handbell Program at Hancock Church presents their 11th Annual Patriot’s Day Handbell Concert of American Music in the sanctuary at 1912 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA (the stone church across from the Battle Green) on Monday April 15 at 11:15- 12noon. The music is rung on English handbells in a program that is light-hearted and...
Rock, Paper, Scissors: 2013 Women’s Retreat
The 7th Annual Women’s Retreat Friday, May 3rd – Saturday, May 4th 2013 Essex Conference & Retreat Center in Essex, MA All women, all ages, are invited to an overnight retreat at the Essex Conference & Retreat Center. This natural oasis is nestled in the shade of the north shore and offers structured and...
Holy Week at Hancock
The heart of Christian faith is experienced in compressed fashion during the seasons of Lent and Easter. During Lent we remember the life and teachings of Jesus, and Easter is the culmination of God’s work in and through his death and resurrection. And all comes together in Holy Week, the eight days between Palm Sunday...
The First Day of Spring means… Gardening!
Interfaith Garden ready to open for 4th Season! Want to be part of this rewarding project? The Interfaith Garden is set to open in the next week, starting with clearing the debris of winter and prepping the soil so fresh produce can be grown and donated to the Lexington Food Pantry. Last year 1,637 pounds...
The Passion: A Dramatic Re-telling, Sunday March 24th, 4:00pm
Ancient, Contemporary, and Timeless: The Passion in Word and Music March 24th, 4:00pm Hancock Church, Lexington MA On Palm Sunday (March 24th) at 4:00 p .m. we will present a dramatic re-telling of the Passion story through music, scripture, and poetry. The Chancel Choir will join forces with a full orchestra, professional soloists, and a...
Scout Sunday at Hancock March 10th & National Boy Scouts Policy
Wear your Scouting uniforms to church this Sunday! Scout Sunday is meant to mark the founding of the Scouts in the United States and to celebrate the relationship of Scouting and religious organizations. . Scouts go to their places of worship in uniform and help with the service. In the United States, Scouting has been...