1368 U.S. Hwy 1, P.O. Box 443, Hancock, ME 04640
PH: 207-422-3100
Rev. Teresa (TJ) Mack
Calendar
Sunday Worship Services
Please join us in the Sanctuary for the service at 10 a.m., with Coffee Hour to follow in the Fellowship Hall
Click the Zoom link below to join us virtually. Meeting Passcode: 131738.
Board Meetings
All meetings are open to the congregation, both in person and on Zoom. If you would like the Zoom link to any or all the meetings, please email Vicky at hancockmaineucc@gmail.com and she'll send you the link.
Sunday School & Nursery (same times as above)
We have books, art supplies and activities located in the first pew of the Sanctuary to keep children occupied after the Children's Message each Sunday. Children are free to quietly move around the Sanctuary and use the supplies offered while they listen to the service.
Wednesday Shared Book Group
All are welcome to join in a shared book group between the Point Chapel and Hancock UCC communities. We will meet at the Hancock church at 10:00 – 11:30 am on Wednesdays July 17, 24, and 31. Our book will be Refugia Faith, description below. It can be ordered on Amazon. Please send any questions to Alison Boden (aboden3321@gmail.com) or Mandy Schumaker (mandy@mandyschumaker.com).
Refugia Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth explores how Christian spirituality and practice must adapt to prepare for life on a climate-altered planet.
Refugia (reh-FU-jee-ah) is a biological term describing places of shelter where life endures in times of crisis, such as a volcanic eruption, fire, or stressed climate. Ideally, these refugia endure, expand, and connect so that new life emerges.
Debra Rienstra applies this concept to human culture and faith, asking, In this era of ecological devastation, how can Christians become people of refugia? How can we find and nurture these refugia, not only in the biomes of the earth, but in our human cultural systems and in our spiritual lives? How can we apply all our love and creativity to this task as never before?
By weaving nature writing, personal narrative, and theological reflection, Rienstra grapples honestly with her own fears and longings and points toward a way forward--a way to transform Christian spirituality and practice, become a healer on a damaged earth, and inspire others to do the same.
Choir Rehearsals - 9:15 a.m. Sunday before the Service.
Outreach - Third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall or Zoom.
Deacons - Second Friday of the month at 12 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall or Zoom.
Council - Third Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall or Zoom.
Passcode: 430477
Upcoming Events
Meditation Group
Friday, July 18th, 9 a.m.
Hancock Point Chapel
In the spirit of the sessions led by Angela Absher at the Hancock Point Chapel we will begin with a lightly guided non-denominational meditation followed by a few minutes of discussion and ending with another 20 minutes of meditation. The program will be led by novices Alison Boden and TJ Mack. Now and again we may have guest speakers. Our goal is friendship and happiness. No experience is necessary. We leave in silence. Do come
Schoodic Food Pantry - Stock the Shelves
Sat. July 19th, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gouldsboro Rec Center
Outdoor Service
Sunday, July 20th at 7 a.m.
Tidal Falls Preserve, Tidal Falls Rd., Hancock, ME
Short outdoor services will begin in June and go throughout the summer. Join us at the Tidal Falls Reserve (Tidal Falls Rd, Hancock, ME) at 7 a.m. rain or shine!
Monteux Musica School Benefit Concert
Thurs. July 24th at 3 p.m.
Sanctuary
The Union Congregational Church of Hancock, UCC, will host a concert by the students of the Monteux School and Music Festival for the benefit of the scholarship fund of the School—Thursday, July 24 at 3pm. Donations encouraged.
First Congregational Church of Ellsworth Public Dinner
Sat. July 26th at 5-630 p.m. (Baked Haddock)
First Congregational Church of Ellsworth, 2 Church St., Ellsworth, ME
Date: 4th Saturday - March through October
Cost: $12 per person OR $25 per family (2 adults, 2 children)
Meals include: Meat (or Fish in July), 2 veggies, salad, rolls, beverage,
AND homemade pies.
The Church has handicapped accommodations.
July 26 – Baked Haddock
August 23 – Pot Roast
September 27 – Roast Pork
October 25 – Roast Turkey
Church Fair and Yard Sale
Sat. August 2nd
Union Congregational Church and parsonage yard (across the street)
Our Annual Church Fair and Yard Sale. Rain or Shine!
Acadia Women's Club Pie Sale
Sat. Aug. 2nd, 8 a.m.
Winter Harbor Provisions
Aug. 2 and Aug. 30th. The Acadia Community Women's Club is holding its first of three summer fundraisers on July 5th at Winter Harbor Provisions. All of the proceeds go toward the yearly scholarships that are awarded by the club. Pies, cakes and hopefully my pita bread will be available.
Special Congressional Meeting
Sun. Aug. 3rd, after service
Sanctuary
CALL TO CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: The Union Congregational Church of Hancock, United Church of Christ will conduct a special congregational meeting on Sunday, August 3, following worship for the following purposes:
1.) To consider a motion for the Trustees to employ Contractors for two jobs.
a.) New Metal Roof on the Parsonage.
b.) Painting the Sanctuary Ceiling.
2.) The plan is to launch a fund drive in September to cover the cost (approx. $20,000)
3.) Any other business to come before the congregation.
Vicky J. Espling, Clerk July 11, 2025
Maine Conference Annual Meeting
October 17 & 18th
TBA
Council Meeting
Fri. June 20th at 11 a.m.
Fellowship Hall and via Zoom
Regular monthly meeting.
Outreach Committee Meeting
Thurs. March 20th at 4:15 p.m.
Fellowship Hall and via Zoom
Regular monthly meeting.
Christian Ed
Fri. May 23rd, 3 p.m.
Fellowship Hall and via Zoom
Regular monthly meeting.