Rev. Teresa (TJ) Mack

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for March 1, 2026 Christ is the world's Light, Christ and none other; / born in our darkness, he became our brother. / Christ is the world's peace, Christ and none other; / no one can serve God and despise another. / Christ is the world's life, Christ and none other; / sold once for silver, murdered here, our brother / Give God the glory, God and none other; / give God the glory, Spirit, three in one.   Choir rehearsals are on Sunday mornings at 9

View today's sermon on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETwGIB_D_qU . There's no written sermon for today's service.

UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HANCOCK We respect tradition — and we welcome inclusive language about people and expansive language about God.   Please pray using words most meaningful to you. Open and Affirming of ALL God’s Children February 22 , 2026 at 10:00 a.m. – First Sunday of Lent MESOM Sunday – Guest Preacher – Ann E. Boudreaux The first pew in front of the pulpit has books and quiet activities for people of all ages. Please find something that suits you, take it to

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for February 22, 2026 Jesus, tempted in the desert, lonely, hungry, filled with dread: “Use your power,” the tempter tells him; “Turn these barren rocks to bread!” “Not alone by bread,” he answers, “Can the human heart be filled. Only by the Word that calls us is our deepest hunger stilled!”   Choir will start rehearsals Sunday, February 22, at 9:10 am. All are welcome.   Pastor TJ will be on vacation and  working from Wisconsin until the 25th. On

View today's sermon on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL8cqq3sw0w . There's no written sermon for today's service.

UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HANCOCK We respect tradition — and we welcome inclusive language about people and expansive language about God.   Please pray using words most meaningful to you. Open and Affirming of ALL God’s Children   February 15 , 2026 at 10:00 a.m. – Six th Sunday after the Epiphany Guest Preacher – Sarina Brooks Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83936359115?pwd=1aQdppqVbvKTZKBi9DQWXgaNVVbhtZ.1 Meeting ID: 839 3635 9115    Passcode: 776780   The

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for February 15, 2026 Though what I dream and what I do   in my weak days are always two,   help me, oppressed by things undone,   O thou whose deeds and dreams were one! Pastor TJ will be on vacation and  working from Wisconsin from Feb. 9th - 25th. February 15th we will welcome Sarina Brooks  back to our pulpit. And on MESOM Sunday, Feb. 22nd , Ann Boudreaux , a Member-in-Discernment in our Sunrise Association will be our guest preacher, with T

View today's sermon on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6RdlryrTf8 . Isaiah 58:1-12 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, adapted 58  Shout out; do not hold back!  Lift up your voice like a trumpet!Announce to my people their rebellion, to the house of Jacob their sins. 2  Yet day after day they seek me and delight to know my ways,as if they were a nation that practiced righteousness and did not forsake the ordinance of their God; they ask of me r

UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HANCOCK We respect tradition — and we welcome inclusive language about people and expansive language about God.   Please pray using words most meaningful to you. Open and Affirming of ALL God’s Children Racial Justice Sunday February 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. – Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83936359115?pwd=1aQdppqVbvKTZKBi9DQWXgaNVVbhtZ.1 Meeting ID: 839 3635 9115       Passcode: 776780   The first pew

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for February 8, 2026   As a fire is meant for burning with a bright and warming flame, so the church is meant for mission, giving glory to God’s name. Not to preach our creeds or customs, but to build a bridge of care, we join hands across the nations, finding neighbours everywhere.   Pastor TJ will be on vacation and  working from Wisconsin from February 9th - 25th, 2026. February 15th we will welcome Sarina Brooks  back to our pulpit. And on ME

View today's sermon on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arum_3xqX7Q . Micah 6:1-8 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 6  Hear what the Lord says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. 2  Hear, you mountains, the case of the Lord, and you enduring foundations of the earth, for the Lord has a case against his people,    and he will contend with Israel. 3  “O my people, what have I done to you? In what have I

UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HANCOCK We respect tradition — and we welcome inclusive language about people and expansive language about God.   Please pray using words most meaningful to you. Open and Affirming of ALL God’s Children   February 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. – Communion Sunday Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83936359115?pwd=1aQdppqVbvKTZKBi9DQWXgaNVVbhtZ.1 Meeting ID: 839 3635 9115       Passcode: 776780   The first pew in front of the pulpit has books and

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for February 1, 2026   What does the Lord require for praise and offering? What sacrifice, desire or tribute did you bring? Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God.   Sunday we will share Holy Communion .  For those who will receive the sacraments at home, please prepare a piece of bread or a cracker, and a cup of juice or wine and join us at the table. Also, we will be receiving non-perishable food items, toiletries, and pet food for the

View today's sermon on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0ZnTy6VBl4 . Matthew 4:12-23         New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 12  Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee.  13  He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali,  14  so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 15  “Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali,    on the road

UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HANCOCK We respect tradition — and we welcome inclusive language about people and expansive language about God.   Please pray using words most meaningful to you. Open and Affirming of ALL God’s Children Installation of Lay Leaders January 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.  Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83936359115?pwd=1aQdppqVbvKTZKBi9DQWXgaNVVbhtZ.1 Meeting ID: 839 3635 9115       Passcode: 776780   The first pew in front of the pulpit has b

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for January 25, 2026   “So My Word returns not fruitless; does not from its labors cease Till it has achieved My purpose in a world of joy and peace.” God is love! How close the prophet to that vital gospel word! In Isaiah’s inspiration it is Jesus we have heard! Join us for our annual Installation of Officers and Committee Members  at our   10:00 Worship Service on Sunday, January 25th.   The Meditation Group will meet Friday mornings, at 9:00 a

View today's sermon on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO46WW_7EhY . Isaiah 49:1-7 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (with revised pronouns) 49 Listen to me, O coastlands; pay attention, you peoples from far away!The Lord called me before I was born; while I was in my mother’s womb I was named. 2  The Lord made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of their hand I was hidden; The Lord made me a polished arrow; in their quiver I was hidden

UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HANCOCK We respect tradition — and we welcome inclusive language about people and expansive language about God.   Please pray using words most meaningful to you. Open and Affirming of ALL God’s Children Medieval lamb of God with halo and cross, Croatia.   January 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.  Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83936359115?pwd=1aQdppqVbvKTZKBi9DQWXgaNVVbhtZ.1 Meeting ID: 839 3635 9115       Passcode: 776780   The first pew in

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for January 18, 2026   You raise me up so I can stand on mountains You raise me up to walk on stormy seas I am strong when I am on your shoulders You raise me up to more than I can be The Meditation Group  will meet Friday morning, January 16th at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Reach out to Pastor TJ or Alison Boden with any questions. ( aboden3321@gmail.com , 609-865-3236) Liturgist & Refreshment Sign-Up Sheet:   What to expect to do if you sign

View today's sermon on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdZsXnBvlhU . Isaiah 42:1-9  New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition The Servant, a Light to the Nations 42 Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights;I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2  He will not cry out or lift up his voice or make it heard in the street; 3  a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will