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Hope Church’s Thanksgiving offering is designated for Reformed Church World Service and its work in Pakistan, where millions of people continue to work to overcome damage done by this summer’s historic flooding. Church World Service, partner in the work, warned on October 20 that “The floods that hit Pakistan in recent months seemed poised to […]
If you’re planning to attend the discussion “to explore the cultural and religious roots of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, groups that are making a difference, and possible actions to bring about resolution of key issues,” be aware that the correct location is the large meeting room downstairs at Herrick Public Library, Holland. If you plan […]
Annual A.J. Muste Lecture ”“ Islam and the Practice of Non-Violence by Adam Ericksen, education director of the Raven Foundation, will be on Monday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Graves Hall at Hope College. The Raven Foundation has a mission to “make religion reasonable, violence unthinkable, and peace a possibility.” The lecture series began […]
For current information about worship at Hope Church, see the Hope Church website. Looking ahead to Advent, we’re looking for four participants, middle school age to adult, to participate in liturgical dance, coordinated and led by Linda Graham. The rehearsal commitment will be on Tuesday evenings, 6:30 ”“ 8:00 p.m. from Nov. 16 ”“ Dec. 21. Worship […]
Monday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m.: Annual A. J. Muste Lecture:“Islam and the Practice of Non-violence,” by Adam Ericksen, education director of the Raven Foundation, which has a mission to “make religion reasonable, violence unthinkable, and peace a possibility.” The series began in 1985 to commemorate the life and work of A. J. Muste, a Hope College alumnus […]
Ottawa County Community Action Agency and the Lakeshore NonProfit Alliance is sponsoring a no-charge presentation on The Suburbanization of Poverty: The Impact on the Social Safety Net in West Michigan. The event will be from 10 a.m. until noon on October 21 at the Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven. Elizabeth Kneebone, […]
Lakeshore Habitat Ministry is sponsoring a family event next Thursday, October 21, at 7 pm at DeVos Fieldhouse of Hope College to raise funds to support Habitat families. The Harlem Ambassadors all-star team will challenge the Habitat team composed of Hope and Calvin alumni basketball players. Tickets available at the ReStore or through the Ticket Office […]
A freelance writer for the Grand Rapids Press is doing a story on the Readys (Holland is Ready and Hope is Ready) and they want a photo to run with the story. Holland is Ready organizer, Jen Adams, is gathering as many people as possible for the photo. A photographer will be in Centennial Park […]
Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP): Community Dinner on Friday, November 5, from 7 ”“ 10 p.m. Cost is $30 per person. There will be food, socializing, and hearing what LAUP is doing these days. Call 392-5058 or laup@sbcglobal.net if you would like to attend.
Hope Church is hosting a facilitated discussion tomorrow night, October 11, beginning at 7 p.m. in Commons 1. The discussion is a follow-up to the presentation made by Tom and Sharon Arendshorst on September 30 at First United Methodist Church, organized by the Peace with Justice group at FUMC and in honor of area peacemaker […]