Week of December 1, 2024 - Advent Begins

Communion Sunday: We will be celebrating Communion in our 10 am Sunday worship service this week. If you livestream with us, you should have a cracker or a piece of bread and a small cup (sip) of juice or other drink available if you would like to join us in this celebration.

Mission Committee Update: We've received the latest newsletter from the Healing Ministries of Rise Again Outreach. Their latest report shows what a remarkable and important ministry they have established and how privileged we are to support them. Click here to read their latest quarterly newsletter.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING and caroling in front of the Hanover Center Church.  Join friends and neighbors on Saturday, December 14 at 5:00 pm for carols, readings, hot chocolate, cookies and the lighting of the Christmas tree.  Free, donations gratefully accepted. First Congregational Church of Hanover Center 6 Parade Ground Road.

Note:  We are especially looking for several folks to sign up to to be “monitors” while the sanctuary will be open for the community/public to come in to view the crèches. Contact Laurie Wadsworth for more informatioon and to sign up!

Joyful Bells Bell Choir: Sunday, December 8, the Joyful Bells Bell Choir will be joining us for a special concert at 1pm. They’ll also be giving us a little preview of the concert in the Sunday worship service that morning as well. Mark your calendars!

Bible Discussions:   Our Sunday morning  Bible discussion will not meet this Sunday, December 1.  We'll conclude our discussion of Hebrews the following Sunday morning, December 8, at 9 am in Trumbull Hall (Etna).
Join us Wednesday mornings at 10 am in Trumbull Hall, join Pastor Chris for deep and lively discussions sparked by the previous Sunday's sermon.
No previous Bible study experience required! Interesting and stimulating conversation is guaranteed. Both discussion series include coffee and time slot-appropriate snacks.  We look forward to seeing you at either or both!