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As we prepare for Earth Day, Caring for Creation leader Peter Boogaart examines the relationship between creation care and discipleship. Read the article here: https://blog.reformedjournal.com/2023/04/13/creation-care-is-not-a/
Assuming that we break this pattern of weekend storms, Building and Grounds will be holding a yard and garden cleanup on April 15, from 8:30a-12:00p. This will involve cutting off the ornamental grasses we have, perennial stems, raking leaves, and pruning broken branches off of the trees and shrubs. This year we will also be […]
Palm Sunday, April 2, 11:00 a.m. Worship: “Worship for the Way of the Cross” A dramatic weaving together of scripture, music, dance and song to draw us into the gospel narrative from the triumphal entry of Palm Sunday to the passion of Jesus. Songs and Prayers from Taize – a CUSP event, April 3, 6:45 […]
Beginning this Thursday! Small Group Experience for Lent: Bless the Lent We Actually Have Thursday in March – 1pm or 7pm – March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 You are invited to join for a group gathering, led by Pastors Jill and Gordon, reading, reflecting, and engaging with insights from author Kate Bowler using the […]
Last week was the 2nd annual National Day of Remembrance for Japanese Americans. In recognition, Hope Church member Dave Myers wrote this piece titled Let it Not Happen Again, telling the story of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community. Read it here.
Hi Hope Church Friends! Unfortunately, due to impending inclement weather, ALL Wednesday activities have been cancelled. This includes Bible Study, Ash Wednesday Dinner, and the Ash Wednesday service. The church office will close at noon. Please watch for word about office hours for Thursday. Pastors Gordon and Jill will be offering the imposition of Ashes […]
Ash Wednesday Supper and Worship Wednesday, February 22 – 6:00 pm Supper and 7:00 pm Worship Service To begin the season of Lent, Hope Church is grateful to join with Maple Avenue Ministries, Holland UCC, and BLVD for an Ash Wednesday shared meal and worship. 6:00pm Supper – please sign up at tinyurl.com/AshWednesdaySupper 7:00pm Worship […]
From the Justice and Reconciliation Ministry of Hope Church Black History Month ~ February 2023 – explore these resources for learning, celebration and action: National and State sites: https://blackhistorymonth.gov/ https://www.michigan.org/blackhistory PBS programming: https://tinyurl.com/PBSBlackHistoryMonth https://tinyurl.com/PBSBlockParty Reformed Church in America Anti-Racism resources: https://www.rca.org/about/dismantling-racism/
A Letter from the Pastors Re: Change in Plans for Christmas Eve Services due to Blizzard Dear Hope Church Friends, It is difficult to be writing this letter to you all on Christmas Eve morning. Our traditions of gathering together for services on Christmas Eve are deeply beloved by all of us. However, the blizzard […]
After a challenging start of the Covid pandemic, we have been fortunate to return to near normal during Sunday service, and other activities at Hope Church. This has been accomplished due a lower number of local new Covid cases, less severe Covid variants, vaccinations, mask wearing, the HVAC systems are bringing in outside air and […]