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Over the past several years in the ministry of Hope Church, four areas of focus on issues of justice have emerged as an urgent and abundant calling for our congregation, four “touchstones”: LGBTQIA+ inclusion; racial justice; care for creation; and accessibility. Each of these touchstones has a long history in the ministry of Hope Church, […]
Although the end of summer may feel as though it is the end of your garden, it is actually one of the best seasons for your pollinator plants. As flowers go to seed, they provide food for birds and small animals in the fall and winter. Many seeds need a cold season for blooms in […]
The Refresh: Hygiene and Hope program is asking for Hope Church’s assistance with their hot meal distribution. Created jointly by Community Action House’s Outreach Team and First United Methodist Church, Refresh is a safe and welcoming space for our un-housed neighbors, providing access to showers and meals and connection to knowledge and skill-building resources for […]
Just over three years ago, a church ministry group discussed the rise of Christian nationalism, and wondered how we could equip ourselves and others to counter the misrepresentation in our community by bearing witness to the call of Micah 6:8. We hoped to convey the message, “Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly” in a […]
Over Bruce’s decade-plus on the Hope Church staff, he filled a number of roles. Bruce moved through support to the kitchen, office, and facilities. The role moved from part-time (in theory) into a full-time role with custodial duties for the past several years. From setting up rooms, to ringing the bell, to making coffee, to […]
Creation Care’s Summer Book Read discussions are planned for June 16, July 21, and August 18. Don’t worry! Even if you haven’t yet read Nature’s Best Hope by Douglas W. Tallamy, you can still come and start to learn how to create space for pollinators in your yard—and catch up on the reading later. Harle […]
Sunday, May 24, is Pentecost Sunday, when we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit, given to Christ’s disciples after he ascended to heaven. It is the same Spirit who calls us and equips us to be followers of Christ, and we remember those meaningful moments in our life of faith when we respond to […]
Each year the United Nations hosts a “Conference of the Parties” (COP) where nations of the world gather to agree on steps to take to address climate change. COP30 was held in Brazil in 2025, and Colin Hoogerwerf went as part of the Christian Climate Observers Program (CCOP). In his presentation to Adult Education on […]
As part of our Earth Day Sunday this week, April 26, we will celebrate and commission our solar panel installation. We’ll do that in worship and with a reception at Pizza Sunday in the Commons. We’re grateful for the Creation Care task force that worked to explore and propose this project; the enthusiastic reception of […]
Beginning March 29, Hope Church provides several opportunities for praise, meditation, worship, and fellowship to enrich your experience of Holy Week. Palm Sunday sanctuary worship at 11 a.m. begins with fanfare and praise and then moves into “Worship for the Way of the Cross,” a dramatic reading with congregational and choral singing. It is a […]