Weekly Morning Worship online:
We are changing the format! Pastor Spinney will host a live Bible reading/prayer conversation via ZOOM on Wednesdays at 11 AM and Sundays at 10 AM. See instructions below:
Wednesday services with Pastor Roger-
Wednesdays starting Apr 1, 2020 11:00 --every week on Wed, until May 13, 2020
Instructions to join the Zoom Meeting:
On a computer or ipad:
Double click: https://dartmouth.zoom.us/j/403954657
Input this Meeting ID: 403 954 657
If you are joining by smartphone:
Dial: +16465588656,,403954657# US (New York)
If you are joining by a phone:
Dial: 1 646 558 8656 US (New York) and input the meeting number when prompted ID: 403 954 657 followed by #
Sunday Worship services with Pastor Roger
Time: Apr 5, 2020 10:00 AM and every week on Sun, until May 17, 2020, 7 occurrence(s)
From a computer or Ipad:
Double click on the link: https://dartmouth.zoom.us/j/850056699
Input meeting ID: 850 056 699
On a smart phone:
+16465588656, input: 850056699# US (New York)
On a phone:
Dial +1 646 558 8656
When prompted input the meeting ID: 850 056 699 followed by #
NOTE: If you have problems joining the ZOOM meetings or have never used ZOOM and would like some help in accessing, please call Doug Irwin beforehand (603-643-7684) and he will help guide you through the steps.
We have a recordings of our simple weekly online worship services by an audio file below (the green buttons). It has been wonderful to hear the voices of our church family as they join in the conversations and prayers. If you can't join in live on the phone, you can still listen to the on-line services led by Pastor Spinney by clicking on the buttons below.
We are changing the format! Pastor Spinney will host a live Bible reading/prayer conversation via ZOOM on Wednesdays at 11 AM and Sundays at 10 AM. See instructions below:
Wednesday services with Pastor Roger-
Wednesdays starting Apr 1, 2020 11:00 --every week on Wed, until May 13, 2020
Instructions to join the Zoom Meeting:
On a computer or ipad:
Double click: https://dartmouth.zoom.us/j/403954657
Input this Meeting ID: 403 954 657
If you are joining by smartphone:
Dial: +16465588656,,403954657# US (New York)
If you are joining by a phone:
Dial: 1 646 558 8656 US (New York) and input the meeting number when prompted ID: 403 954 657 followed by #
Sunday Worship services with Pastor Roger
Time: Apr 5, 2020 10:00 AM and every week on Sun, until May 17, 2020, 7 occurrence(s)
From a computer or Ipad:
Double click on the link: https://dartmouth.zoom.us/j/850056699
Input meeting ID: 850 056 699
On a smart phone:
+16465588656, input: 850056699# US (New York)
On a phone:
Dial +1 646 558 8656
When prompted input the meeting ID: 850 056 699 followed by #
NOTE: If you have problems joining the ZOOM meetings or have never used ZOOM and would like some help in accessing, please call Doug Irwin beforehand (603-643-7684) and he will help guide you through the steps.
We have a recordings of our simple weekly online worship services by an audio file below (the green buttons). It has been wonderful to hear the voices of our church family as they join in the conversations and prayers. If you can't join in live on the phone, you can still listen to the on-line services led by Pastor Spinney by clicking on the buttons below.
A LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Church Family and Friends,
The situation of the world and our nation has changed due to COVID-19. We have been asked to not gather with groups of more than 10 by the President of the United States. The viral pandemic is a dangerous situation and we do not know how long it will last.
The Interchurch Council last night decided to cancel ALL church activities until they meet again on April 1 to reassess what is happening with the virus and our neighbors. Until that time I will attempt to provide daily devotions beginning Thursday the 19th. We will alternate each day between print, which will come through our weekly church announcement list, and audio which will be found on the church website.
For many years I served on the American Baptist Indian Caucus and heard many stories which I have carried with me. Below I share with you in this time of crisis, fear, and anger the story of a Cherokee youth’s rite of passage.
His father takes the lad into the forest…blindfolded…and leaves him…alone. He is required to sit on a stump the whole night…and not take off his blindfold until a ray of sun shines through it. He is all by himself. He cannot cry out to anyone for help.
Once he survives the night, he is a MAN. He cannot tell the other boys of the experience. Each must come into his manhood on his own. The boy is terrified… he hears all kinds of noises…. He imagines beasts all around him. The wind blows, his stump is shaking, but he sits stoically, never removing the blindfold.
Finally after a horrific night, the sun emerges and he removes his blindfold. It is then he sees his father sitting on a stump next to him. He had been watching over his child the whole night.
We are never alone. Even when we do not know it, we have church family, friends, and a God who loves us sitting on the stump beside us.
God Bless all!
Roger
March 17, 2020
Dear Church Family and Friends,
The situation of the world and our nation has changed due to COVID-19. We have been asked to not gather with groups of more than 10 by the President of the United States. The viral pandemic is a dangerous situation and we do not know how long it will last.
The Interchurch Council last night decided to cancel ALL church activities until they meet again on April 1 to reassess what is happening with the virus and our neighbors. Until that time I will attempt to provide daily devotions beginning Thursday the 19th. We will alternate each day between print, which will come through our weekly church announcement list, and audio which will be found on the church website.
For many years I served on the American Baptist Indian Caucus and heard many stories which I have carried with me. Below I share with you in this time of crisis, fear, and anger the story of a Cherokee youth’s rite of passage.
His father takes the lad into the forest…blindfolded…and leaves him…alone. He is required to sit on a stump the whole night…and not take off his blindfold until a ray of sun shines through it. He is all by himself. He cannot cry out to anyone for help.
Once he survives the night, he is a MAN. He cannot tell the other boys of the experience. Each must come into his manhood on his own. The boy is terrified… he hears all kinds of noises…. He imagines beasts all around him. The wind blows, his stump is shaking, but he sits stoically, never removing the blindfold.
Finally after a horrific night, the sun emerges and he removes his blindfold. It is then he sees his father sitting on a stump next to him. He had been watching over his child the whole night.
We are never alone. Even when we do not know it, we have church family, friends, and a God who loves us sitting on the stump beside us.
God Bless all!
Roger
March 17, 2020
Easter Sunrise Service at Hanover Center Congregational Church
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WORSHIP SERVICES CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Note that our regular Sunday morning worship is 10-11 AM. From September to June, services are held at the Etna Baptist church. During July and August, services are held at the Hanover Center Congregational church on the Hanover Center green. |
Listen to weekly sermons:
Lots of yummy pancakes, games and prestzel-making at the Shrove TUesday dinner!
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Christine Hoskin leads the adult choir--click on photo to hear them sing.
Pastor Spinney with homemade pretzel!
Helping out at the Second Ham and Bean Community supper.
The Etna Gospel Group sings to the folks at Genesis Health Care facility
Children decorate Thanksgiving baskets for local community members in need of cheer.
Rachel sings an original song at the 2019 Talent show..
Mill Band has fun at the 2019 Talent Show
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Weekly announcements and upcoming events: *Sewing crafters can help make protective fabric masks for DHMC and community members! We will collect them in a plastic bin in the Etna church entry to deliver TO DHMC. Instructions can be found (follow exactly using new cotton fabric) in the button on the right. And you can find a helpful video on the link below: https://www.deaconess.com/How-to-make-a-Face-Mask?fbclid=IwAR1H25JhviFlqeBjj-LEwCUCGNf-PbJcst4fHxcnXOThUqoTk6CVQ8cuyRM * With the COVID 19 virus emergency, we are making changes to our church activities: *REGULAR WORSHIP AND ALL CHURCH ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS ARE CANCELED THROUGH APRIL 1ST. The Interchurch Council and Pastor Spinney will re-evaluate the situation on April 1st whether further action is needed. We will try to post the audio file of the service on the website above with sermons. Any further changes will be posted by email and this website. All activities and events are cancelled/postponed at this time: * TALENT SHOW IS POSTPONED. We'll keep you posted when we can fix a future date. *Julian Wu APRIL 4 CONCERT POSTPONED *ADULT CHOIR REHEARSALS canceled though April 1 * MISSION PRESENTATION BY SALVATION ARMY POSTPONED * ADULT BIBLE STUDY is focused on a special book: "Practicing Our Faith". While the in person group discussions are cancelled you can still read along with the group on chapters for what it means to have faith in society today. LENT devotionals and calendars are available at back of sanctuary including a set of daily reflections with readings by Henry Nouwen. * We thank God, the trustees, and the installers for the provision of a new heating plant in the Etna church! Sunday’s service was once again warm and comfortable! If you would like to pray for our members in need, sign up to receive our weekly prayer email below. Prayer requests or questions for the church secretary? E-mail the church at: etna.hanovercenter.church@gmail.com Pastor’s schedule: Pastor Roger Spinney is working remotely but available by phone/text/email: Interim Pastor Roger Spinney: email: rspin6477@aol.com or text or phone: 508-944-4536. The parsonage landline is: 603-277-2131 and the church office/ answering machine is 603-643-2618. 
The 2019 Mission team sings at worship in the Dominican Republic.
A successful fair book sale to help maintain our beautiful sanctuary
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Adult Lenten Bible study meets Sat. @ 9 AM to discuss "Practicing Our Faith" see annoucements for more info
Ian and Doug Henry in the TALENT SHOW!!!! Coming soon March 28th! click on the photo for video highlights of last year's show.
Pastor Roger Spinney leads a children's moment
Volunteers for our Summer Lunch Ministry prepare 44 daily lunches for local kids.
Some 1,500 pounds of clothing were donated by our church and others in the Upper Valley.
Pastor and Sharon Spinney with Heidi at the community supper.
Etna Ladies Aid has fun working at the fall rummage sale.
Alexandra Corwin at the Fair craft tent
Deacons John LaHaye and Ken Pelton share communion.
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