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If you or a group you belong to have “adopted” a section of the church gardens, please clean up your plot for fall. City curbside pick-up (of leaves only) will be from October 5 to November 9. Please bring your own clippers, rakes, etc. If you love to rake leaves, please feel free to share […]
On Sunday, October 13, at 9:40 a.m., a New Member Class will begin for people who are exploring possible membership at Hope Church. The class will meet on three Sunday mornings, October 13, 20, and 27, at 9:40 a.m. in the Hope Church Library. A meal and a meeting with the Board of Elders for […]
The Community Ministry reminds you that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In your thoughts, prayers and actions: Mourn those who have died because of domestic violence Celebrate those who have survived Connect those who need help Support those who work to end violence Purple ribbons will be distributed on Sunday, October 6 for […]
There are many ways to get involved with the Children’s Ministry at Hope Church. It is an amazing experience to watch children grow in faith, to be challenged by inquiring and curious minds, and to notice your own faith grow as a result. You can become involved as a Children in Worship leader, church school […]
The Youth Ministry looks forward to an exciting year filled with activities that will nurture faith, build character, create community, and engage our youth in service. Sunday, September 29 was the first Tri-Youth gathering of the program year. Hope Church youth joined the youth from First Presbyterian and Grace Episcopal at Moran Park for an […]
Service projects are planned for October where both Fish Club and High Hopes will make enough food to feed 400 people at the Community Kitchen. Fish Club will meet Sunday, October 6 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Hope Church kitchen. High Hopes will join with the Tri-Youth on Sunday, October 13 from 6:30-8:00 […]
At Hope Church, we make connections all the time. We strive to do the right thing and make the world a better place. Thankfully, we do not work alone. God is always already present, offering us a hand. As the saying goes, charity starts at home; and this year Hope Church has truly been blessed. […]
All Adult Education Classes are held on Sundays, 9:40–10:40 a.m. unless otherwise noted. October 6: Healing Service in the sanctuary at 10:00 a.m. October 13: Wes Granberg-Michaelson’s Unexpected Destinations (Meeting in Commons I) Wes Granberg-Michaelson’s choice to attend Hope College rather than Wheaton has taken him to some “unexpected destinations,” and he’ll share some of […]
In this issue: Fall Series: Adult Bible Study Making Room for All 2013 Stewardship Update Congregational Care Ministry Highlight A note from our seminary interns and much more! Current newsletters are available on the Happening page. All past newsletters (starting in 2013) are archived on the Archives page.
The Young Adult Ministry Task Force is hosting several events this year and invites all 20somethings who have a connection to Hope Church or want to find a connection here to attend. Please join us for our first meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at Hope Church. We will join in conversation with […]