Caring for Creation presents Low Carbon Diet A 30 Day Program to Lose 5000 Pounds Sundays, October 20–November 10 9:40 a.m. Room 106 Climate change was barely on anyone’s radar screen twenty years ago. By 2006 it was a scientifically established phenomenon and worldwide discussion. Today the discussion has moved from response to survival. There’s […]
Justice For Some or Justice For All? A Community Conversation on Race Part 3 will take place on Tuesday, October 22nd 6-7:15 p.m. at Imagine Fellowship (167 W 20th Street, Holland). Topics of Discussion include: Is the Government shutdown really about Obamacare? Understanding Dutch culture. Racism in the Church – Why is Diversity so Hard?
The congregation is invited to a presentation given by Karen and Larry Mulder entitled, “What We Learned about Care Giving in the House of the Dying.” Karen and Larry will reflect on what they learned in the House of the Dying during their time spent in Haiti. They had seen and experienced many things, but […]
On Sunday, October 20, Fish Club will visit the corn maze at Crane Orchards in Fennville. Meet at the church at 3pm and bring $5. We’ll return around 5:30pm.
Embrace the Mystery Saturday November 2 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. East Congregational Church 1005 Giddings Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Rachelle Oppenhuizen will facilitate the main section as we Enter The Circle and explore how we might engage with mandalas as a powerful tool for personal/spiritual growth. Participants will also have the opportunity to walk a labyrinth […]
Hope Church Readers will meet on Wednesday, October 16, at 1 p.m. in Commons II. The book for discussion will be James Brownson’s, Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church’s Debate on Same-Sex Relationships. Come prepared for a lively discussion led by Barbara Osborn.
October 13: Wes Granberg-Michaelson’s “Unexpected Destinations” Wes Granberg-Michaelson’s choice to attend Hope College rather than Wheaton has taken him to some “unexpected destinations,” and he’ll share some of his reflections from his ministry within the denomination and around the world.
The next Coffee Time will be held at Resthaven Maple Woods on Tuesday, October 15 at 10:30 a.m. Mark your calendar, and come for an hour of fellowship with Hope Church pastors and members of the Congregational Care ministry. All are welcome!
Brim Bunch’s Annual Harvest Dinner Thursday, October 17 6 p.m. Hope Church Commons Speakers, Michelle Ready and Julie Gillespie, will present on the project, “Doing More. Together.” This project is a partnership of Ottawa Area Intermediate Schools, both faith-based and public, that are collaborating with individuals, families, businesses and communities to introduce projects to make […]
Caring for Creation is planning one final group outing on Sunday, October 13. Come explore four parks/open areas near the Grand River: Riverside Park, Robinson Forest, Johnson Street Forest, and Connor Bayou. We hope to enjoy the beautiful colors of the fall leaves! Meet at Hope Church at 2 p.m. and dress for the weather […]