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Transforming Communities: An Introduction to Community Development January 28, 6 to 9 p.m. at Hope Church How can communities transform themselves? What kinds of relationships make neighborhoods strong? When is help helpful? When do our best intentions become counterproductive? How can we learn about each others’ assets? What is the path to community empowerment? Jay VanGroningen, […]
January 27, 4 p.m. at Hope Church “The Line” is a new documentary that asks viewers to reconsider many of their stereotypes about people who live in poverty. From Emmy Award-winning producer Linda Midgett, “The Line” breaks new ground on chronicling the new face of poverty in America. Sojourners CEO Jim Wallis says, “More and more of our friends […]
We are looking for a name for our church newsletter and want your ideas! Submit your name ideas by printing and filling out the submission form, then drop it off at the church office, or email name ideas to agriffore@hopechurchrca.org. Submission forms will also be available at the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Area and […]
The January newsletter is now available online! Highlights Include: Season of Reconciliation Information Elders & Deacons Update The Road Less Traveled, a new Hope College Initiative Kid’s Hope USA, National Mentoring Month Proposed Mission Statement Revision Download it here. Current newsletters will be available on the Happening page. All future newsletters will be archived on […]
All are welcome to participate in Snowflake Project Sunday, December 30th 10:00 am Hope Church Commons Members of the Sandy Hook Elementary Parent-Teacher Association and the Connecticut Parent-Teacher-Student Association are requesting homemade snowflakes to bring well wishes and hope to those directly impacted by the second-deadliest school shooting in U.S. history. The snowflakes will be […]
All are invited to attend these Worship Services on Sunday, December 23 and Christmas Eve Sunday, December 23 8:30am – Early Worship 9:40am – Adult Education, Church School, Chancel Choir 11:00am – Worship Beyond Belief, Gordon Wiersma 11:15am – Children in Worship No Advent Activities Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve 5:30pm – Family Service Carols, […]
All are welcome to these Advent Activities on Sunday, December 16: 8:30am Early Worship 9:40am Church School Adult Education – Linda Graham, Hope College professor of dance, presents, “Advent Themes in Dance” 11:00am Worship – “Beyond Fear? Joy” Jill Russell, preaching 11:15am Children in Worship 12:15pm Pizza Sunday 1:15pm Caroling – Enjoy pizza after worship […]
All high-schoolers are invited to attend the annual High Hopes Progressive Dinner Sunday, December 16 6:00pm – 8:00pm We will meet at the church and head to our first destination from there. Come dressed to walk in the neighborhood, and don’t forget to bring a white elephant gift!
All are welcome to these evening Advent activities on Sunday, December 9: Advent Organ Recital 4:15pm in the Hope Church Sanctuary Come hear Hope Church Organist, Rhonda Edgington, play a recital of Advent and Christmas music The 2399 pipes (42 ranks) of the Reuter organ will sing the works of composers, J.S. Bach, Messiaen, and […]
Hope Church Mugs are now available for purchase at the Alternative Gift Market table in the Gathering Area. Show your support for Hope Church Hold Hope Church in your prayers over morning coffee/tea, or on your commute Excellent holiday gifts Many uses beyond hot drinks – desk caddy, candy dispenser, sugar packet dispenser, Children-in-Worship offering […]