September 12: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Outdoor Discovery Center led family friendly kayak expedition of Macatawa River starting from Window on the Waterfront park; kayaks are provided. These fun, family-friendly kayak paddle trips will have the group finding local wildlife, floodplain plant species, and learning about what makes our watershed unique. You will also […]
It’s been six years since the last Hope Church photo directory, which means we are definitely due for an update! Photos for our new 2015 Photo Directory will be taken September 21-26. There are portrait sessions available for you to sign up for between 2:00-8:30 on September 21-25, and between 9:00-4:30 on September 26. Here’s […]
You may make an appointment by calling the Red Cross or by signing up in the gathering area. Walk-ins are welcome as always. Beside blood donors we are in need of volunteers to operate the drive. Help is needed in the following areas: 2 persons on Saturday, August 15 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm to […]
The focus of Caring for Creation is simply that: Caring for Creation. Caring is both an action and a description. We hope you both act in a way that causes creation to flourish as well possess concern for the earth and its innumerable interrelated processes. For example, you might choose to recycle food containers or […]
“The glory of God is the human person fully alive!” –Irenaeus Part of being fully alive is being attentive to how we honor and love God with mind, soul and body. Go and Glow was launched by the Health Ministry in June to encourage us to get moving together this summer. Have you set and […]
The morning is cool and the neighborhood is calm as I approach the three sets of doors on 11th Street that are effectively the front entrance to Hope Church. One of them creaks open with the click of the lock, and with a small rush still air meets fresh air. My nose and skin notice […]
Sign up to be a part of the 2015 Hope Church Photo Directory! Photos for our new 2015 Photo Directory will be taken September 21-26 at Hope Church. There are portrait sessions available for you to sign up for between 2:00-8:30 on September 21-25, and between 9:00-4:30 on September 26. Sign up for photo sessions will officially begin Sunday, August 16 and can be done in-person (Sundays after worship and […]
The Caring for Creation Ministry tour of Eighth Day Farm from on Saturday, August 15 has been CANCELLED.
The sanctuary will be open for personal prayer and meditation on Wednesdays between 8:00-9:00 AM, starting in July.
Come to affirm and celebrate the ordination of Andrew Spidahl to Minister of Word and Sacrament at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 2 at Hope Church. Light reception to follow.