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 the Third Sunday in Lent! The Rev. Peter Johnston will preach a sermon entitled God Calls, “Come to the Water!” based on the scripture reading taken from...
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, March 23, 2025 - Worship in person or on-line! Come worship on the Third Sunday in Lent! Rev. Peter Johnston's sermon is entitled God Call, "Come to the Water", based on the scripture reading from Isaiah 55:1-9. There will be a Mission Moment, featuring Kerry Griffin, Education Coordinator at Carolina Hill Shelter.
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
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78824119005?pwd=cmh0V2grcU5ycEJadjRjUVY1SlNvUT09
Meeting ID: 788 2411 9005
Password: 086411
2025 Confirmation Class Dates: We are holding confirmation classes for our youth, following the church worship service. Please mark your calendars: 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.
Outreach & Service Guest Speaker March 23: This Sunday we are pleased to have Kerry Griffin, Education Coordinator at Carolina Hill Shelter in Marshfield, speak to us during our Mission Moment. Carolina Hill helps break the cycle of repeated loss of secure housing experienced by many families.
Bring Joy to the Altar with Easter Flowers: You may donate lilies to decorate our altar on Easter Sunday, April 20. Members of the Flower Committee will be in the Vestry during coffee hour on March 30 and April 6 accepting orders. The deadline for ordering is Sunday, April 7. The price is $15 each.
CWS Hygiene Kits Provide Hope and Dignity: Donations of CWS Hygiene Kits will be gladly accepted March 30-April 30th in the church narthex or at the church office. The items requested are very specific and should be placed in a zip locked bag. Please do not include any extra items!
List of Items: Washcloth; Toothbrush (in original packing); Fingernail or toenail clipper (packaging removed); Bath-size bar of soap (in original packaging); Travel-size deodorant (3.4 oz. or less, non-aerosol); Travel-size lotion (3.4 oz. or less, fragrance-free, NEW only); Travel-size shampoo (3.4 oz. or less, NEW only); Travel-size toothpaste (3.4 oz. or less, expiration date of 1 year); Sturdy wide-tooth comb (6” minimum, packaging removed)
Yard Sale April 5, 9-2: We need donations! Drop off at Riley Hall Wednesday & Saturday 10-2 and Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-2:30. If you need items picked up, contact Adrianne adrraf@verizon.net or 617-281-1207.
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.
[/span6]