We see the light at the end of the tunnel–or at least at one turn in the tunnel! The first-phase construction is nearing its conclusion, which means that the new youth room, new nursery, and renovated Commons 1 and 2 will be available for use. We’re looking for volunteers to Prime walls in the nursery […]
A new edition of the Living Hope Construction Update is available now, and there are several ways you can read it: online, on your computer, from a copy you print, or from a copy you pick up at the Welcome Center. As part of their communications during the project, Elzinga & Volkers, our construction management partners, provide […]
Many Hope Church members and friends were present to celebrate the launch of our construction project on June 12. Dan Joldersma assembled this video for anyone who missed the occasion, using his own photography and additions from Greg Olgers. Thanks to both of them for documenting this celebration!
Be aware that the overall Living Hope construction schedule calls for the parking lot and entry canopy work to be done in July. Thus far, we have permission to park in the City Hall lot on Sundays that month; we’ll seek further alternate parking, and arrange a path especially for those with mobility challenges. Please […]
Please join us to celebrate the beginning of construction that will provide facilities that are more welcoming, flexible, accessible, and sustainable! We’ll have refreshments, reflections and a musical commemoration, and the opportunity to make your mark on our new construction. Mark your calendar for 11:15 a.m. this Sunday, June 12; we’ll gather on 11th Street […]
Thanks so much to all our volunteers who did a hot and dusty chore carting out debris from the Commons demolition work!
As the construction moves forward, we’re getting more clear on the schedule for various parts of the project, which means we know when we can use volunteers to help out with various aspects. We have these opportunities upcoming: Cart debris (removed carpet, ceiling tiles, etc.) from the Commons to the parking lot dumpster the weeks […]
As part of their communications during the Living Hope project, Elzinga & Volkers, our construction management partners, will provide a monthly newsletter to keep everyone–whether near or far–informed about progress. The first edition is available now, and there are several ways you can read it: online, on your computer, from a copy you print, or […]
Dear Hope Church member or friend, In the last few weeks, the Living Hope project has reached a significant milestone. We began in 2011 identifying ways in which our buildings could better support our ministries: more flexibility, more accessibility, more welcome, and more sustainability. We’ve completed Schematic Design (creative thinking about […]