Rev. Teresa (TJ) Mack

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

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   January 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. – Baptism of Christ 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

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for January 11, 2026 Cleansing water once at Jordan closed around the one foretold, opened to reveal the glory ever new and ever old. The Choir  is on hiatus until Lent. The Meditation Group  will meet Friday morning, January 9th at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Reach out to Alison Boden with any questions. ( aboden3321@gmail.com , 609-865-3236) The Homework Club meets on Thursdays. The bus will drop the students off at the church about 3:00 pm

View today's sermon on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMP9wwJA4kA . Good Morning, and once again, welcome to worship. I am very grateful to TJ and the Deacons and staff here at Hancock.  It has been a while since I’ve been to worship here, and it feels good to be back.  My name is Jeff Jeude, my wife and I live in Corea, and we are now members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ellsworth.  I first met TJ when I was serving Prospect Harbor United Met

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  Epiphany Sunday - January 4, 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

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for January 4, 2026 We who walk in darkness deep, now see the light of morning. The mighty God, the Prince of Peace, a child to us is born.  Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away our sin . Behold the Lamb of God,  the life and light of men . The Choir  is on hiatus until Lent. The Meditation Group  will meet Friday morning, January 2nd at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Reach out to Alison Boden with any questions. ( aboden3321@gmail.com , 609-86

View today's sermon on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksIxl0Gb7UI There's no written sermon for today's service available.

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  December 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. First Sunday After Christmas   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 boo

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for December 28, 2025 All my heart this night rejoices, As I hear, Far and near, Sweetest angel voices; "Christ is born," their choirs are singing, Till the air Ev'rywhere Now with joy is ringing. There will be  NO Meditation Group this Friday,  December 26th. Pastor TJ will be on vacation in Wisconsin from December 25 - January 8, 2026. December 28th the laity of our congregation will lead the worship service. Jeff Jeude will lead our worship ser

View today's sermon on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwgPspVEDQM . Matthew 1:18-25 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 18  Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be pregnant from the Holy Spirit.  19  Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to divorce her quietly.  20  Bu

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 Christmas Eve - December 24, 2025 - Lessons and Carols This service will be in-person   and on Zoom at 7:00 p.m. (Recorded for Facebook and YouTube) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83936359115?pwd=1aQdppqVbvKTZKBi9DQWXgaNVVbhtZ.1 Meet

View today's sermon on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NLgiR6nrJs . Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 1  Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth 2  before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might, and come to save us! 3  Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved. 4  O Lord God of hosts, how long will you be angry w

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 December 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. - LOVE - Fourth Sunday of Advent 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

Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for December 21, 2025 Brightly does your manger shine; / Glorious is its light divine. Let not sin o’er cloud this light; / Ever be our faith thus bright. Choir rehearsals are at 9:10 on Sunday mornings. All are welcome!   December 21st, we will be receiving the Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross Offering . This is an annual UCC offering that expresses our thanks to retired and active UCC pastors and lay church workers and their families

View today's sermon on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwfQgGD4IVA . Isaiah 35:1-10 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 35  The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad;     the desert shall rejoice and blossom;like the crocus  2  it shall blossom abundantly     and rejoice with joy and shouting. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,     the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord,     the majesty of our God.  3