PictureEaster Sunrise Service a the Hanover Center Congregational Church

 Worship Services

We are one congregation with two historic buildings.

Regular Sunday morning worship is at 10 AM Sept-June at the Etna First Baptist church and July-August at the Hanover Center Congregational  Church.
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Christian yoga on Wednesday 7 PM in Trumbull hall
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Rally day lunch.
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An AMAZING variety of pies ready for eating after the band concert!
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Upper Valley Community Band gave a rousing concert on a beautiful July summer evening.
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Kids games at the 2018 HANOVER CENTER OLD TIMERS FAIR. Click on photo for more pics!
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Lt. Carl Tischbein swears in his sister Erika to the U.S. Navy at her commissioning ceremony in June at Trumbull Hall.
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Etna Ladies Aid has fun working at the fall rummage sale.
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Innocent Mpoki at his Middlebury College graduation with his former host family, Marjorie & Katie
* The Yoke, our quarterly newsletter, for Fall 2018 is available by clicking on the button above.
Weekly announcements and upcoming events:​​  ​​​
  • CHICKEN PIE SUPPER is  this Saturday, Oct 27. Seatings at 5, 6 and 7:00 PM. Prices: $12 for age 13-adult; $10 for ages 6-12; free for age 5 and under. Make your reservations soon with Elaine Hawthorne 643-2988 or  at hawk8@myfairpoint.net 
  • OCTOBER OUTREACH collection for the Haven: cereal and peanut butter. Boxes will be in the entryway and Trumbull Hall for your donations throughout the month.
  • Thanks for 10/14 by 90 year old missionary “Mama Tam,” founder of “Showers of Grace Ministry,” which reaches small churches in remote rural China. More info at:    www.showersofgrace.org
  • Gratitude for a delightful and inspiring talk by Dennis and Paula Lostrum medical ministry for  International Health Partners helping children and mothers in Tanzania. More info: www.ihptz.org
  • February Dominican Republic mission with Pastor Mike is getting organized!  For more info contact Pastor Mike.
  • Adult Bible study  meets Tuesdays @ 7-8 PM in Trumbull Hall. This fall we are studying the Gospel of Luke.
  • Adult choir practices Thursdays at 7-8 PM at the Etna church. Contact Pastor Mike for more details.
  • CHRISTIAN YOGA  meets in Trumbull Hall on Wednesdays, through December 19th from 7:00-8:00 PM (no classes  10/31, 11/21, 11/28).  Open to all. Yoga mat required. Cost is $8/class. For more info e-mail instructor, Jenny Voelker at mjtbvoelker4@icloud.com
  • ZUMBA CLASSES  are a fun way to get healthy-- drop in on Mondays from 5:45 to 6:45 PM in Trumbull Hall. Suggested donation: $8/class. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your water bottle.  More info, contact  instructor, Rhonda Fenton, at 643-5623 or rmfenton0116@gmail.com.
  • Questions for the church secretary? 
    ​E-mail Carol Edwards at:  etna.hanovercenter.church@gmail.com
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Pastor Mike's contact info (phone/e-mail) is in the "Contact us" page above and in the weekly bulletins.​

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Beautiful cookies by Susan Ryder raise funds for the mission work.
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Alexandra Corwin at the Fair craft tent
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Deacons John LaHaye and Ken Pelton share communion.

Pastor Mike's Weekly Sermons

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Get to know Gini Hawes--click on the photo for a nice interview!
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Christian yoga fall session started Sept. 12 Click on photo for more info.
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Volunteers for our Summer Lunch Ministry prepare lunch bags for our local kids.
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Some 1,500 pounds of clothing were donated by our church and others in the Upper Valley.
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A special children's moment with Heidi Hoskin
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A great turnout for the July 2018 Summer Band Concert on Etna Green
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Norma and Heidi prepare homemade snacks for our Summer Lunch Ministry.
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A successful fair book sale to help maintain our beautiful sanctuary