February 9 services are canceled

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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--CHURCH IS CANCELED FOR FEBRUARY 9! The Reverend Peter Johnston invites you to worship with us.  Worship services are held in the sanctuary at 9:30 am. The service is...
  • 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
    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 clean, well-organized,...


Upcoming Events 

9:30 am, February 9, 2025 - Worship in person or on-line! Come worship on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany! Senior Pastor Rev. Peter Johnston's sermon will be based on the scripture reading from Luke 5:1-11,  the call to Simon, James and John to follow Jesus. During the service there will be a Blessing of the Prayer Shawls.

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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

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78824119005?pwd=cmh0V2grcU5ycEJadjRjUVY1SlNvUT09

Meeting ID: 788 2411 9005

Password: 086411

 

2025 Confirmation Class Dates Announced:  Beginning in February, we will be holding confirmation classes for our youth, following the church worship service. Please mark your calendars: Sunday, February 9, Sunday, March 9, Sunday, April 13, and Sunday, May 18. Confirmation Sunday will be on Pentecost, June 15. Information will be sent out to families at the beginning of February. Please contact Rev. Peter for more information.

Super Bowl Lasagna:  We’re Doing it Again!!  Join us in “Lasagna-Making Fellowship” on Saturday morning, February 8 from 9-11 in Riley Hall. We’ll take orders Sunday 1/12 & 1/19 for cheese lasagnas.  The price is $30.  Pick up on Saturday, February 8 between 11-12 at Riley Hall or on Sunday, February 9 after worship.

Relief for Those Displaced by California Wildfires:  Donate to the UCC's California Wildfires 2025 Appeal (https://support.ucc.org/california-wildfires-2025?inf_). Or, you can mail a check payable to the United Church of Christ, PO Box 71957, Cleveland, OH 44194. Please be sure to note "California Wildfires 2025" in the memo section of your check. 

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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