The 2020 Thanksgiving Offering is designated for support of the “I AM Academy”, a new racial justice initiative in our community that has recently received the endorsement of the Holland/Zeeland Community with a grant for seed money. The I AM Academy is the vision of Henry & Lindsay Cherry, an African-American couple who are leaders […]
Wednesday evenings in October – Zoom discussion of “How to Be an Anti-Racist” by Ibram X. Kendi – 6:45PM-8:00PM: In the midst of urgent calls for racial justice in our community and nation, as individuals and a faith community we are seeking paths of learning and advocacy, repentance and restoration, in order to be active participants […]
Join us this fall for a book study on Dr. Jennifer Harvey’s Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America. Our discussions about the book will take place on five consecutive Monday nights, beginning Monday, September 14 and ending Monday, October 12. Each Monday, we will gather online using Zoom from 8pm to 9pm to talk […]
Let’s put our bodies, minds, and spirits into action by participating in the Affordable Housing Awareness Walk! Our neighbors at First United Methodist Church have developed this experience in collaboration with Hope Church. All are encouraged to use this opportunity to learn and reflect toward advocacy for affordable housing in our community as an expression […]
By the Reconciliation Ministry Striving toward the goal of racial equity and evolution towards anti-racism, we at Hope Church seek education, information, and inspiration by asking “What do you recommend?” Our faith group of readers, learners, and activists turned to the Reconciliation Ministry with the task of curating a list of contemporary books, podcasts, and […]
A sustainably managed lawn is pet and people friendly Our own Lisa Denison loves all things natural, which led her to launch a consulting service in sustainable practices. She’s also a big fan of local businesses. You can learn more at www.flowercoach.com. Here she interviews Steve Veldheer of Good Sweet Earth, an organic yard care […]
Join us for a series called “What Do I Do Next? Ally to Accomplice” on Thursday nights starting this Thursday, July 23 from 7 pm – 9 pm! The series will continue July 30, August 6, and August 13. Click here for the Zoom link for each Thursday: tinyurl.com/allytoaccomplice. The recordings will also be posted […]
Keep saving those pens, markers, and mechanical pencils. We’re still collecting corks too. There will be recycling receptacles in the vestibule quarterly. You can drop off these recycling items on the first week of these months: August 3-6 November 2-5 February 1-4 May 3-6 The vestibule will be open those weeks Monday – Thursday 9am […]
By Bruce Ten Haken, Creation Care Ministry memberCreation Care Ministry is planning a Low Carbon Sunday for April 19. We’re giving advance notice so we as a congregation can plan ways individually and collectively to reduce our carbon footprint. Whether we ride our bikes, walk, or carpool, every effort will contribute to reducing the carbon […]
By Bruce TenHaken, Creation Care Ministry Member Creation Care Ministry would like the Hope Church congregation aware of area winter outdoor activities. Get outside and celebrate God’s creation! Opportunities to hike, cross-country ski, snow shoe and fat-tire bike ride are ready and waiting for you and your family. Check out the areas below for specific […]