6:00 p.m. Simple Meal for all ages 7:00 p.m. Worship Service 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 of reflection. Nursery care will be provided. Click to download Lent 2014 Brochure (PDF)
The theme “From Darkness to (In)Sight” is taken from the texts we will be hearing from the lectionary throughout the Season of Lent. As Jesus encounters people throughout the gospel in a variety of settings, he helps each one find their way from their spiritual darkness to deeper insight. The Lent series this year will […]
Tuesday, March 4 6-7:30 p.m. Hope Church Commons Mardi Gras is an exciting celebration in many parts of the world. This is traditionally a time of last chance merrymaking before the disciplines of Lent. This year we are going to spend an evening together for a time of celebration ourselves. Everyone (of all ages) is […]
Thursdays, February 27 – March 27 6 – 7:15 p.m. Room 106 This NEW Beginning Yoga Class is designed to give you techniques to build strength, flexibility, and encourage relaxation. This 5-week series is perfect for people new to the practice of yoga as well as for the more seasoned students who want to review […]
Seminary intern, Paige Convis, wants to start an ongoing small group and is wondering who is interested in embarking on such a journey! This small group will be a space of community, study, rest and support. So who is in? Come to a short meeting after 11:00 a.m. worship on March 2nd in the library […]
Hope Church Organist, Rhonda Edgington, is gathering a group of Hope Church folks to attend the upcoming Festival of Faith and Writing at Calvin College, April 10-12. Featured speakers include James McBride (April 10) and Anne Lamott (April 11). If you’d like to attend the Festival with other Hope Church members and friends (at a […]
All ministry meetings have been cancelled for today, Feb. 17, due to inclement weather. Outreach & Hospitality Fellowship Christian Education Congregational Care
A congregational meeting will take place during Pizza Sunday on February 23 at 12:15 p.m. in the Commons. This is a follow-up discussion on the financial and facilities master plan. Please plan to attend!
“Loyalty and Loss” Book Discussion Sundays, February 23 & March 2 9:40 am | Commons Lynn Japinga will lead a discussion of her book, Loyalty and Loss: The Reformed Church in America, 1945-1994. Advance reading is encouraged but not required. Bring your questions about the contents of the book and the process of writing. We […]
Hope Church Readers will meet on Wednesday, February 19th at 1:00 p.m. in Commons 1. A fascinating account of The Girls of Atomic City by Denise Kiernan will be discussed, led by Deborah Schakel. Visitors are welcome, along with new members.