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Christmas & New Year's:

Welcome to 2021!  Our new Pastor, Chris Green, will be preaching for us starting Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.  We have guest preachers until then.  

NOTE:  Info on how to join ZOOM is in the weekly emails. You can send a request to be added to the church email list at: etna.hanovercenter.church@gmail.com 
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In person services outside at Etna Oct. 2020
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IMPORTANT NEWS ON OUR WORSHIP:  For safety reasons, our services are being presented via Zoom only for the foreseeable future.
Check the weekly church email and/or check this website often for updates.

With the continued challenges to gathering in person presented by the pandemic, we will will conduct our worship services via the church Zoom account, which includes toll-free dialing for those who wish to access the services via telephone. Zoom access instructions are included in the church weekly emails.  You can email the church or call, text, or email Pastor Roger if you need Zoom access information or need any help or advice on logging in.  We welcome all members, regular attenders, and friends from near and far join us for our services!
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NOTE: YOU MAY NEED THE PASSWORD IN ADDITION TO THE LINK or toll-free number!  ​

SUNDAY Morning Worship online via ZOOM @ 10 AM
We are meeting, praying and worshiping together via ZOOM on Sundays at 10 AM. Sign up for zoom links and instructions by sending an email request to our church secretary:  etna.hanovercenter.church@gmail.com    
​You can find the bulletin for our Sunday Jan 24, 2021 service 2021-01-24_bulletin.pdfhere.


PLEASE WELCOME PASTOR CHRIS GREEN his first worship service was  Sunday Jan. 24--see recording below.
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Chris, Rebecca and the boys arrived from the Netherlands and are settling in the parsonage and life in the upper valley.

You can find out more about the Greens with our zoom "meet and greet" in the button below.


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We have recordings of our most recent weekly ZOOM online Sunday worship services by an audio or video file below (the green buttons).  It has been wonderful and fun to see and hear the voices of our church family as they join in the conversations and prayers. Click on the buttons below for the video recordings of the service:  ​  



Links to Zoom Worship videos:
Jan. 24 2021 Pr. Chris Green 1st worship service
Jan. 17 Worship Eric Wadsworth
Chris Green Meet & Greet
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The Four Pastors sing "Blessed be the Tie that Binds" in Roger's final service--click on photo for video!
Please sign up for weekly emails to get updates on our worship schedule and the Zoom service password!
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THANKSGIVING BAGS FOR COMMUNITY FOLKS:
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Christine Hoskin leads the adult choir--click on photo to hear them sing.
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Pastor Spinney with homemade pretzels!
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Helping out at the Second Ham and Bean Community supper.
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The Etna Gospel Group sings to the folks at Genesis Health Care facility.
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Children decorate Thanksgiving baskets for local community members in need of cheer.
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Rachel sings an original song at the 2019 Talent show..
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Mill Band has fun at the 2019 Talent Show
More TALENT SHOW Pics!!!
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    Weekly announcements          and upcoming events:​​

*Our new pastor in the New Year:  In a joint meeting of the Etna Baptist Church and the Hanover Center Church, we unanimously voted to call Chris Green as our new pastor. Chris and his family  moved into the parsonage in Etna on Dec 30 to quarantine.  CHris' first service will be Sunday Jan 24. We thank God for guiding Chris and our churches together.

*Choir Rehearsals:  Choir rehearsals are starting again at 7 p.m. Thursday via Zoom. Christine Hoskin will be sending out the Zoom link, recordings of music, and instructions to choir members for their participation. If anyone would like to join the choir, please contact Christine (christine@schoolhousefarm.net). All are welcome.

*Missions Committee: Our church currently supports nine ministries who visited with us virtually during Sunday services in November and December to update us on their outreach. Eric Wadsworth noted you can designate donations for these missions in your church donation. See the missions page for more details.

 Prayer Requests: 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 at gmail.com ​
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Interim Pastor Roger Spinney:  e-mail:  rspin6477  at 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.  
HANOVER CENTER FAIR PHOTOS!
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The 2019 Mission team sings at worship in the Dominican Republic.
2019 Mission video
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A successful fair book sale to help maintain our beautiful sanctuary
Tanner and Laura's baptisms!
Mask instructions
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Adult "kids" spread Joy to the World on Christmas eve-click on photo for song video
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Ian and Doug Henry in the TALENT SHOW!!!! click on the photo for video highlights of last year's show.
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Pastor Roger Spinney leads a children's moment.
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Volunteers for our Summer Lunch Ministry prepare 44 daily lunches for 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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Pastor and Sharon Spinney with Heidi at the community supper.
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Etna Ladies Aid has fun working at the fall rummage sale.
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Alexandra Corwin at the Fair craft tent
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Deacons John LaHaye and Ken Pelton share communion.
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Pastor Roger Spinney preaches outside at our hybrid live/Zoom worship Oct. 11, 2020
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