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Laurie Baron and I have been facilitating a writing group at Harbor House for the last couple years (even for a time over Zoom during the pandemic!), and we’d like to introduce a new voice to Poetry Corner – one of the women we’ve been writing with during June – Cyd Slone. Cyd has a […]
Please join us for an important Congregational meeting on Sunday, July 25 at 11:30am. This will be a hybrid meeting that allows for both in-person and Zoom attendance. The consistory is ready to act on the agreement to donate Hope Church property for the Housing Initiative to be developed and managed by Dwelling Place in […]
The Consistory appointed Coronavirus Task Force met on Tuesday, June 22, to review the current data on vaccination rates as well as the infection, hospitalization, death rates nationally, in Michigan, and in Ottawa County. The good news is that vaccination rates are strong for key demographics in Ottawa County (and we believe even stronger for […]
The Creation Care Ministry is highlighting these opportunities: Our own David Chase is participating in a demonstration of the ability of amateur radio operators to provide emergency communications when all other systems fail. Dave will be demonstrating a solar powered system. You can find David at the northeastern end of Zeeland’s Huizenga Park from 2:00 […]
Education https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/juneteenth-the-history-behind-the-holiday The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth – Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture Interactive Tour of the Slavery and Freedom exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Freedom is in the Claiming – New York Times Interactive Songs from our hymnal for Juneteenth June 19, 2021 […]
Rode and her husband Endrias are from the Ethiopian Lutheran Church, and joined us at Hope Church in 2016 while Rode attended Western Seminary. Since that time, Hope Church has continued to provide support through our Community Partners Budget as Rode has continued her studies; they seek to return to Ethiopia to provide holistic support […]
We of Hope Church are a Bread for the World covenant church. Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice, moved by God’s grace in Jesus Christ, urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad. Our faithful advocacy makes a difference. In support of Bread for the World we can pray for families struggling […]
Our Creation Care Ministry is hosting a Hike! Location: Saugatuck Dunes State Park Date: Saturday June 19th Time: 10:00 am Meet: Felt Mansion parking lot Bring: Water, lunch and bug/tick spray Contact Person: Jean denHerder 616-566-4004
Dear Hope Church Friends, We trust that the video shared last week from Hope Church leadership was welcome news! Along with you, we are looking forward to the resumption of in-person worship, as well as a move toward reopening the building during the week. Thank you again for your support and patience during the past […]
By Bruce Ten Haken, Creation Care Ministry member I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Kristen Hintz, the Coordinator of Interpretive & Information Services at Hemlock Crossing, part of the Ottawa County Parks system. Kristen’s title is another way of saying she makes visits to Ottawa County Parks educational and fun! Kristen graduated from the […]