Ash Wednesday, February 14 6:00 p.m. Dinner* 7:00 p.m. Worship Worship in the sanctuary will include scripture, music, prayer and meditation. The imposition of ashes is an ancient symbol that calls us into this season. *Sign up in the gathering area to help with set up and clean up! Set up starts at 4 p.m. […]
The Congregational Care Ministry operates within the circle of loving care and support that Hope Church members give to one another. We are the team that coordinates and offers congregational care in a variety of ways. We provide the organizational umbrella over funeral lunches, Christmas caroling (poinsettias and cards), baptismal banners, and the knitting ministry. […]
It is that time in our church year calendar to celebrate Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday. This is traditionally a time of last chance merrymaking before the disciplines of Lent. The last few years we have had a lot of fun enjoying a pancake dinner with the opportunity to top your pancakes with all the trimmings. On […]
Sundays, 9:40-10:40 am February 4: Summary of the topics of the Season of Reconciliation February 11 and 18: Dealing Faithfully With Dementia The thought of having to deal with dementia bewilders and frightens many of us. Dementia challenges our usual ways of thinking about how God relates to us and how we relate to God, […]
We will be graced with an embarrassment of musical riches in February at Hope Church, so no need to despair over the weather – we can self-medicate with music! On Sunday, Feb 4 at 3pm in the sanctuary, Rhonda will be joining with local musicians and adjunct members of the Hope College music faculty, to […]
Catch up on the latest Hope Church News! In this issue: Two Musical Events in February at Hope Church Ash Wednesday Service & Wednesday Evening Lent Series Mardi Gras Celebration/Shrove Tuesday Feb. 13 A Chance to Lament – Sunday, March 4, 3 p.m. March, April & May Greeters
Who: For the LGBTQ Community, allies, and all! What: A festival! With live music, great food, sponsors, vendors, lots of great people and lots of fun. When: Saturday June 23, 2018 starting at noon Where: Holland’s Centennial Park and The Park Theater Why: To celebrate PRIDE here on the Lakeshore! How can I get more […]
Discover stability and freedom in yoga! The Congregational Care and Health Ministry has invited Kim Mulder, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200), to lead a 7-week yoga series. In this class series we will explore the foundational principles of alignment that provide support in each pose while opening the heart, mind and body. Kim is trained in […]
The 2018 Telephone Directory will be available in January. You can pick up a copy in the gathering area or in the Hope Church office.
Next Know Your Neighbor Event: “None of The Above”, January 23rd 7:00pm -8:30pm, Herrick District Library. This second event in the Know Your Neighbors Series will bring together people to share their world view and perspective who do not claim a faith tradition. They may call themselves “spiritual but not religious” or “secular humanist” or […]