NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO CHILDREN IN WORSHIP ON OCTOBER 5 EXCEPT FOR THE PRESCHOOL WORSHIP CENTER. The children are encouraged to remain in worship for World Communion Sunday. CHILDREN IN WORSHIP When the children and their leaders leave the sanctuary their worship continues. They go to their worship centers and greet each other as […]
High Hopes – Sunday, October 5 6:30-8:30 PM Polish your bowling shoes and get your bowling ball out of storage (we know you own both these items), we are going bowling on Sunday night! Meet at the church at 6:30 PM and we will be back by 8:30 PM. Cost is $5 per person, which […]
Wednesdays in October beginning October 1 ~ 6:45-8:30pm – dessert provided There will be two options to participate in: • A New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions that are Transforming the Faith by Brian McLaren: A Book Study with Pastors Gordon Wiersma and Jill Russell. In this book, McLaren explores what a Christian faith unafraid […]
October 5-19 – Outreach and Hospitality Ministry: Disabilities Awareness October 5 – Harold S. Gazan: Past Director of Child & Family Services, Michigan Department of Social Services An historical overview of the Care of Developmentally Disabled and Mentally Ill persons in the United States and more particularly in Michigan, will be presented. October 12 – James K. Haveman: […]
On Sunday, September 28, at 9:40 a.m., a New Member Class will begin for people who are exploring possible membership at Hope Church. The class will meet on three Sunday mornings,September 28, October 5 and 12 at 9:40 a.m. in the Garden Lounge. A meal and a meeting with the Board of Elders for those […]
Caring for Creation – An Astronomy Event Saturday, September 27, 6:00 p.m. Meet at Hope Church at 6:00 PM. Bring a Lunch Bag Dinner, a flashlight, and binoculars if available. We’ll make a Star Wheel and at 8:00 p.m. our group will be co-partnering with The Shoreline Astronomical Association at Hemlock Crossing to discover and rediscover the night sky with binoculars and […]
September’s harvest reminds us of the importance and beauty of good food. As we celebrate that goodness, we also celebrate the efforts of those who seek food justice in our community and in the world. Adult Ed at Hope Church is hosting a two-week spotlight on food–the issues, the growers, the theology. This coming Sunday, Sept. […]
This Thursday, September 18, there will be a shared meal and time of fellowship and prayer at Hope Church from 7:00-9:00 PM for college students and younger adults. This will be in partnership with Grace Episcopal Church. We welcome all to attend!
We revealed the proposed renovation floor plans and scope of work at the congregational meeting on August 24, but consistory has moved the vote for those plans to a separate congregational meeting to be held on Sunday, September 21st. Consistory has heard your helpful feedback that you would like an opportunity to see the plans […]
The Hope Church Fall schedule begins Sunday, September 7. After the 11 a.m. service (note change from summer time), we will gather for our annual Kick Off Church Picnic in the courtyard and 11th street lawn. Watch for details in the September newsletter and upcoming bulletins.