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.
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 […]
On Sunday, October 13, 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, October 13, 20, and 27, at 9:40 a.m. in the Hope Church Library. A meal and a meeting with the Board of Elders for […]
The Community Ministry reminds you that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In your thoughts, prayers and actions: Mourn those who have died because of domestic violence Celebrate those who have survived Connect those who need help Support those who work to end violence Purple ribbons will be distributed on Sunday, October 6 for […]
The Youth Ministry looks forward to an exciting year filled with activities that will nurture faith, build character, create community, and engage our youth in service. Sunday, September 29 was the first Tri-Youth gathering of the program year. Hope Church youth joined the youth from First Presbyterian and Grace Episcopal at Moran Park for an […]