Isaac and Esther ran around the paths by the spring. Jan and Barb sat on a bench talking. Kevin, Kyle, Kelly, and Kory used their geo-caching app to find the treasure spot. Andrew helped Von “climb” a tree. Peter and Judith identified toad lily, marsh marigold, bellwort, and spring beauty blossoms as we wandered the […]
The forty-sixth Holland/Zeeland CROP walk will be held at Centennial Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025, between 1 and 3 p.m. We encourage you to participate in this annual effort to raise awareness of and alleviate hunger in our community and around the world. Church World Service has sponsored these walks nationally for 55 years, […]
At the first Creation Care outing of the 2025 season on Sunday, May 4, we will walk the trails at Outdoor Discovery Center south of Holland. You can meet at Hope Church at 1 p.m. to carpool, or you can meet us at the Center at 1:30 p.m. The address is 4214 56th Street, Holland. […]
We are trying something new! Several people have shown interest in meeting regularly to work on crafts together and enjoy conversation and mutual support. We hope to meet twice a month, alternating between Friday evenings and Thursday afternoons. We’ll meet in the Youth Room at Hope Church on these dates: Friday, May 2, 6:30 p.m. […]
After seven months, Hope Church celebrates the return of the newly renovated organ. It looks shiny and new and beautiful! It will debut at All Saints Day worship at 11 a.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2024. The restoration has been a fascinating process, shepherded by a talented and committed team. We are grateful for: the […]
by David Hawley-Lowry Men’s [Prayer] Breakfast was started in 1962; it has met every Wednesday at 6:15 a.m. ever since. The only days we do not meet are when Christmas and New Years fall on Wednesday. We still have two charter members in the group. People have come and gone, but a good core group […]
On Sunday, July 7, Hope Church welcomed a delegation from the Al Amana Centre in Oman to morning worship and fellowship time. Justin Meyers (supported partly by one of our RCA mission shares) and long-time colleague and friend Mohammed Ali Al Shuaili operate the center, which focuses on bringing people of various faiths together to […]
Pizza Sundays happen once a month at Hope Church, typically the last Sunday of each month. They are a great time for fellowship after the morning service. Note that occasionally the date must change because of holidays! The weekly emails confirm the plan for each week. Plan to join us for pizza and fellowship. All are […]
January 1, 2024. During this winter season, you may have noticed that there is an increase in the number of people getting COVID , along with other respiratory illnesses. During our Sunday church services, you are encouraged (not required) to wear a face mask as this can help protect you and others in a large […]
Hope Church Readers 2023-2024 Booklist Hope Church Readers gather on the third Wednesday of each month from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. New members and one-time visitors are always welcome. Commons 1 is the usual location, but during our kitchen remodel (September through November), the location may change. Watch for updates or check with the Hope […]