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….
Upcoming Services--Come experience worship on the Third Sunday after Pentecost! Rev. Peter Johnston will lead the service. His sermon will be based on Matthew 9:35-10:8, when Jesus sends his disciples...
Virtual Services are available to all
The Rev. Peter Johnston will conduct indoor services in the church sanctuary. We encourage you to visit our YouTube channel (search for "first church hanover ma") to view the current...
We’d Love to Have You Visit!
The First Congregational Church of Hanover has been at the heart of Hanover for nearly 300 years. We welcome everyone from surrounding communities and encourage all to become as involved...
FCC Silver Street Thrift Shop
Winter Wonders! The FCC Silver Street Thrift Shop is a great place to find that special item to make someone happy, and to socialize while browsing. The Thrift Shop is...
Upcoming Events
9:30 am, June 14, 2026 - Worship in person or on-line! Come worship on the Third Sunday after Pentecost! Senior Pastor Rev. Peter Johnston will lead the service. His sermon will be based on Matthew 9:35-10:8, in which the names of the disciples are listed as Jesus sends them out to proclaim the good news that the kingdom of heaven has come near.
Latest News
COME WORSHIP WITH US!: Join us for in-person church service in the sanctuary at 9:30 AM.
Bible Study 7pm to 8:30pm on Mondays by Zoom
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Meeting ID: 788 2411 9005
Password: 086411
Upcoming Events:
- Pan-Mass Bike Ride to Benefit Dana Faber: John Matson will be riding in his 18th Pan-Mass Challenge on Aug 1 and 2. This 168 mile bike ride is the largest fundraiser for Dana Farber Cancer Institute and this year aims to raise $79. One hundred percent of rider raised funds goes directly to Dana Farber to continue their work on improving treatments, extending life and in some cases, curing cancer. If you would like to donate, go to: donate.pmc.org/jm0043 or mail a check made out to "Pan Mass Challenge" to John Matson, 4 Topping Ave, Rockland, MA 02370
- Vacation Bible Camp August 17-20: The CE Committee is excited to take children on our Mission Deep Sea during our Vacation Bible Camp. The fun 4-day program will be held August 17 -20 from 9 AM - 12PM. Children ages 4-10 from our church family and from surrounding communities are invited to attend. We're sure to have a blast with Bible stories, music, games, activities, crafts, and of course, snacks.
- Volunteers are needed to provide a meal for the MainSpring homeless shelter in Brockton for June - sign-up sheet is in the vestry beside the flower sign-up. Remember: “And if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.” – Isaiah 58:10
Nursery: We offer babysitting services as way to show visiting families we are a welcoming and supportive church for all ages of children. If you can help meet this goal by being an "on call" babysitter, please sign up in the vestry and Janet Cook will contact you.
Donate Your Scrap Metal!: If you have metal items you no longer want, please donate them to the Thrift Shop in Riley Hall. Items include anything iron, brass, copper, steel, pewter, aluminum, white iron, silver plated objects, and so forth. Old jewelry is also welcome!
Support Shriners and Heifer by Donating Recyclables: Bag your soda cans and bottles and then put them in the corner of Riley Hall in the cardboard box with the big cow! We remove the tabs from the cans. The tabs are sent to the local Masons who turn the scrap metal into cash for the Shriners’ health projects. Funds from redeeming the cans are sent to Heifer Project to assist those in need throughout the world.
JOYS and CONCERNS: Please email the church office with your life changes so that we can lift you up in prayer.
The church is now on YouTube where the weekly worship services are posted. Click here to go to the church YouTube channel.
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