Hancock UCC Weekly Messenger for October 11, 2026

Come on in where the table is spread / And the feast of the Lord is going on

Joy is here where the table is spread / And the feast of the Lord is going on

Love is here where the table is spread / And the feast of the Lord is going on

The Choir practices Sunday morning at 9:10 am.  All are welcome!

This 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 monetary donations or non-perishable food items, toiletries, & pet food for Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.

Wednesdays,  from 10 am-12 noon –

knitting group at the Hancock Community Center  –

for the Hancock Grammar School mitten tree project.

ANNUAL REPORTS ARE DUE IN THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 21st!!

Please and Thank You.

October Birthdays              

12: Brandon Perry-Hudson          13: Liz Bunker            14: Peggy Karns

18: TJ Mack     19: Bonnie Ross        20: Ruth Dietze          24: Susan Davies

29: Ron McGlinchey

Our meetings are open to all. You are welcome to attend in the Fellowship Hall or by Zoom. Ask Vicky for the Zoom link, if you need it.

Trustees will meet on Wednesday, October 14th at 11 am (on Zoom only)

Outreach will meet on Thursday, October 15th at 4:30 pm

Council will meet on Friday, October 16th at 11 am

Please keep the following people in your prayers this week:

Prayers for all God’s creation, that peace may prevail here and around the world. Our prayers remain with Aaron & Ashley, Lincoln & Debbie, Alex & Savannah, Andrew & Tamara, Tyler Crabtree and all of their families. We pray for all those who live and work at Golden Acres. Prayers for Peter; Roberta and her family; Karen B.; for Renata recovering from anaplasmosis; and for Bobby. We pray for Betty Johnston; Sonny & Gerry; Scott; Dean; David; Don; Dexter B.; Cynthia W.; Judith C.; Debbie; Kirk; Patrice’s step-sister Patricia; Sally’s friend Darren; Vicky’s friend Amanda; Herbie Lounder; Sandy Phippen; David Mack; Sue Davies; and Sue Davenport. Prayers for all in Hospice Care and for all caregivers. Prayers for all that are unsafe, unhoused, hungry & in need of care & compassion. Prayers for individuals and families affected by mental illness and addictions. Prayers for those who are experiencing family conflict; and prayers for all that is in your heart…

                    Pics from the Blessing of the Farmhouse - Annual Meeting 2026

A few pictures from our Annual Blessing of the Animals

SUNRISE ASSOCIATION Fall Meeting

Saturday, October 24 – 9 AM to Noon

at the United Christian Church UCC

18 Searsmont Road Lincolnville

A public Roast Turkey Supper will be held at the First Congregational Church, UCC

2 Church Street, Ellsworth on Saturday, October 24th from 5-6:30 pm. The menu will consist of Roast turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, rolls, glazed carrots, green beans, salad, homemade pies, and beverages (coffee, tea, lemonade) $12 per person $25 per family (2 adults, 2 children)