Weekly Morning Worship and Prayer online:
We are still meeting, praying and worshiping together! Pastor Spinney will host a live Bible reading/prayer worship service via ZOOM on Sundays at 10 AM and Wednesdays at 9 AM. See instructions below:
Sunday Worship services with Pastor Roger 10 AM
Time: Every week on Sunday for the foreseeable future. Instructions on how to connect to our ZOOM services have been emailed to the congregation--you can sign up for emails by sending an email to the church secretary: etna.hanovercenter.church@gmail.com (note in-person outside option for September Sunday services)
You can find the bulletin for the Sunday service Sept 20 here
If you are not receiving emails from the church to get the information on the ZOOM services, please email the church ASAP: etna.hanovercenter.church at gmail.com
Wednesday morning “coffee and donuts” with the pastor (9 AM)
(BYO coffee and/or a donut, etc.) via ZOOM. The ZOOM instructions with links and password are sent in the weekly church email. An informal prayer and conversation with Pastor Roger.
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:
We are still meeting, praying and worshiping together! Pastor Spinney will host a live Bible reading/prayer worship service via ZOOM on Sundays at 10 AM and Wednesdays at 9 AM. See instructions below:
Sunday Worship services with Pastor Roger 10 AM
Time: Every week on Sunday for the foreseeable future. Instructions on how to connect to our ZOOM services have been emailed to the congregation--you can sign up for emails by sending an email to the church secretary: etna.hanovercenter.church@gmail.com (note in-person outside option for September Sunday services)
You can find the bulletin for the Sunday service Sept 20 here
If you are not receiving emails from the church to get the information on the ZOOM services, please email the church ASAP: etna.hanovercenter.church at gmail.com
Wednesday morning “coffee and donuts” with the pastor (9 AM)
(BYO coffee and/or a donut, etc.) via ZOOM. The ZOOM instructions with links and password are sent in the weekly church email. An informal prayer and conversation with Pastor Roger.
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:
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON OUR WORSHIP
The Inter-church Council and Pastor Spinney have been stuccesfully conductiing a hybrid service including an option for in-person outside worship at the same time as the regular ZOOM service as long as weather permits through end-September at the Etna church lawn--rain or shine.
The safety protocol requires:
--folks bring their own chairs and umbrellas.--or stay in car.
--social distancing (6 foot minimum between families) and masks are required.
--no access to indoor Etna facilities (in case of rain stay in cars or under umbrellas)
There will be a combination of live and recorded music for both the in-person and zoom attendees.
We will will continue with our normal access to the ZOOM worship services with the church zoom account which includes toll free dialing. Instructions were sent in a letter posted June 18 and are sent regularly by the church weekly emails.
NOTE: YOU MAY NEED THE PASSWORD IN ADDITION TO THE LINK or toll-free number! Note: you don't need a computer to join zoom by phone! Email or call the church or Pastor Roger if you need access info for the ZOOM!
The Inter-church Council and Pastor Spinney have been stuccesfully conductiing a hybrid service including an option for in-person outside worship at the same time as the regular ZOOM service as long as weather permits through end-September at the Etna church lawn--rain or shine.
The safety protocol requires:
--folks bring their own chairs and umbrellas.--or stay in car.
--social distancing (6 foot minimum between families) and masks are required.
--no access to indoor Etna facilities (in case of rain stay in cars or under umbrellas)
There will be a combination of live and recorded music for both the in-person and zoom attendees.
We will will continue with our normal access to the ZOOM worship services with the church zoom account which includes toll free dialing. Instructions were sent in a letter posted June 18 and are sent regularly by the church weekly emails.
NOTE: YOU MAY NEED THE PASSWORD IN ADDITION TO THE LINK or toll-free number! Note: you don't need a computer to join zoom by phone! Email or call the church or Pastor Roger if you need access info for the ZOOM!
Get to know..Myrtle Rich--click on the photo for an interesting interview!
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Please sign up for weekly emails to get updates on our worship schedule and the zoom service password!
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Lots of memories of our past church activities--we'll be back when it's safe!
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: **VIRTUAL BIBLE STUDY will start in early October on Saturday mornings at 9AM by zoom. The bulletins have more info. Let Pastor Roger know about your ideas for a new topic. *Choir Rehearsals: Choir rehearsals will begin again on Thursday, September 24th, 7-8 pm 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: We currently support nine ministries and are working on scheduling very brief virtual visits by video or Zoom with some of these ministries during Sunday services in October--Missions Month. On 4 October, is an impressive video from Cru Military. Thanks for exceptionally generous support for the water filtration project in the Dominican Republic. Suggestions for ministries to support are always welcome. HANOVER CENTER WOMEN"S FELLOWSHIP: ****Chicken Pie Supper - we are planning to hold the annual Chicken Pie Supper as a take-out event on Saturday, October 31st. If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Elaine Hawthorne (hawk8@myfairpoint.net). *****Food Pantry Donations - continuing its long-term role as a source of funds to support families in need in our community, the Women’s Fellowship has donated a total of $1,900 to local food pantries in the past several weeks. Contributions have been to the Lyme Food Pantry, the Lebanon Senior Center Meals on Wheels, and the Haven. The Fellowship is pleased to continue the church’s mission work and community outreach in this way. *****Inclusiveness Goals - the group is considering changing its name to be gender-neutral and more inviting and inclusive. ALL are welcome to participate in this organization - from Hanover Center and from Etna/both men and women. The efforts primarily fundraising events to support the physical upkeep of the church, the electricity, and to families in need in our community. Contact Christine Hoskin with any questions or to be added to the email distribution for notification of events (christine@schoolhousefarm.net) *The Search Committee has been busy interviewing candidates and trying to discern God's will for our church. Please continue to pray for the committee. * Wednesday mornings prayer and conversation--bring your own coffee and donuts for a online chat with Pastor Roger. The weekly email has the zoom info. * We have added a new chapter in our "Get to know" web page on Myrtle Rich--thanks to Ralph Puckett for a great interview. Myrtle has surgery and is rehad--keep her in your prayers. * Our zoom worship is now using a new church zoom account and meeting number--and has a toll free option for the folks who dial in on their phones. The link was sent on the weekly email. Please note there may be a password required (included in the weekly email and ICC letter from June 20). 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 Pastor’s schedule: Pastor Roger Spinney is generally working in Etna four days a week--Thursday through Sunday at noon. He is available by phone/text/email: Interim Pastor Roger Spinney: email: 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. 
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!!!! 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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