How should a biblical narrative, prophecy, poetry – or Paul (shudder!) be read aloud? Find out in this one-week class for those who do and for those who would like to participate in Sunday worship. Richard Perez, Assistant Professor of Theater at Hope College, will offer gently constructive input to our reading. ~Worship Ministry
Daylight savings ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 4. Remember to turn your clocks back an hour!
Sundays, 9:40 am – 10:40 am November 4, 11, & 18: Chant – An Old Song for a New World Cassie Nelson-Rogalski will present a brief history of plainchant, when/where it started, and an overview of its development. She will explain how chanting is done. Then she will focus more specifically on chanting the Psalms […]
“Nothing in all of creation tastes sweeter than apple pie.” – Genesis 51 I am convinced that this verse would have totally been in the Hebrew Bible had the writer of Genesis lived in Michigan instead of the ancient middle east. In fact, in my “new earth” at the end of the eschaton, there will […]
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Did you know you can find up to date event information about Hope Church events and community events on our website? Hover over “Events” at the top of the page, and then click “Church Events” or “Community Events.” On these pages, you will find a listing of upcoming events. If you click on the title […]
A healing prayer service will take place on Sunday, October 28, during the 11:00 am Worship Service. The liturgy at the 11am service will focus on the need for healing from God in our lives, in the lives of those we love, and in our world. During the service, there will be the opportunity for […]
A brief note regarding the annual Hope Church stewardship campaign. As we approach the start of the annual stewardship campaign, the Stewardship & Finance Ministry would like to make you aware of these upcoming milestone dates. October: Mailing of the 2019 annual budget draft and pledge forms to Hope Church households Sunday, November 11, 2018: […]
This task needs to be completed soon! If you or a group you belong to have “adopted” a section of the church gardens, we need you to clean up your plot for fall. City curbside pick-up (of leaves only) will be from September 29 through November 18. Please bring your own clippers, rakes, etc. If […]
Fall Celebration Saturday October 20th- 4 to 5:30 PM WSN 10th Street Garden Pumpkin Patch to pick a pumpkin to carve/decorate, cider and donuts and games. A great time to gather as neighbors and celebrate Fall. ~Lisa Kasten, Neighborhood Connector