Our vision statement - We strive to be a church that welcomes all and empowers all in Christ to share their God given talents.
This Week….
Outdoor worship services continue this Sunday, August 9 at 9:30 am beside Riley Hall. HOWEVER, we strongly encourage anyone who is elderly or has a preexisting condition to decide...
Virtual Services are available to all
During this hiatus from holding church services in the church building, The Reverend Doctor John Terry will be conducting virtual services. We encourage you to visit our YouTube channel (search for...
New to our church?
If you would like to find out more about our church, read our latest Spire newsletter and listen to our worship services on YouTube. You can also find out more...
FCC Silver Street Thrift Shop
The FCC Silver Street Thrift Shop is closed in accordance with CoViD19 protocols. When the state tells us it's safe, we will resume operations on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10...
Upcoming Events
9:30 am, August 9 - Worship in person or on-line! On this tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. John Terry has prepared a message entitled Word for the Weary, using I Kings 19:4-12 as the scripture for the message. The sermon is available on our website. Anyone with concerns about the pandemic is invited to email Reverend Terry at johnterry@fcchanover.org.
Latest News
OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICES: Come to our outdoor worship service this Sunday, August 9. Safety protocols will be practiced, such as wearing face masks, and hand sanitizer will be available. Please bring your own chair. We will continue to record worship each week to be available on our website. The virtual coffee hour for the summer will be at 11:30.
THRIFT SHOP YARD SALE: A yard sale is planned for Saturday, August 22 from 10:00 to 2:00. Drop-offs will be accepted at Riley Hall on the three days prior, August 19 & 20 from 10:00 to 2:00, and Friday, August 21 from 12:00-4:00. Measures will be taken to ensure that all guidelines are followed so shoppers and yard sale personnel may be safe from spreading or catching the Covid virus. Hand sanitizer, gloves, masks, and social distancing will be required. The parking lot will be mapped in such a way to maintain the social distancing between customers.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE THROUGH AUGUST 23: The Social Matters Committee would encourage you to support the fundraising program of School on Wheels (SOWMA). 24,000 children that will start school this Fall are homeless. Regardless of where students will study this fall - school or home - they will need supplies. Choose from a variety of donations at https://sowma.bluschoolsupplies.com/. After you Add to Cart, please Add a Note before you hit Check Out that the donation is from the UCC Hanover. If you are interested in stuffing backpacks for the kids at the SOWMA office, contact Ken Cheo at kcheo@oursalescoach.com or 508-735-5399.
CHURCH FAIR: This year we are going to try a virtual sale. We have already received some monetary contributions towards the fair in lieu of time and efforts. Please use the Give tab on our website home page or email Linda Gilardi at Garygila@icloud.com if interested in making a monetary contribution.
JOYS and CONCERNS: Please email the church office with your life changes so that we can lift you up in prayer.
BIBLE STUDY meets via ZOOM on Monday night. Log in to https://zoom.us/j/93375349480pwd=OWlkcjRmV2llaEt0M202RUhKRTA4UT09Meeting ID: 933 7534 9480; Password: 006430
WEDNESDAY HOUR OF FELLOWSHIP meets at 2:00 pm. Go to https://zoom.us/j/5848654652pwd=WHlDSnlhWkIwc2FGS0c3VWgwNmMzZz09; Meeting ID: 584 865 4652; Password: 531416.
The church is now on YouTube where the weekly worship services are posted. Click here to go to the church YouTube channel.