It was with sadness that the Consistory learned that our sister congregation, Crossroad Chapel, was closing her doors in June. We have always felt a kinship with Crossroad Chapel and have shared in ministry in a variety of ways over the years; from exchanges of Church School teachers to more recent collaborations to celebrate La […]

In Harmony, a choir of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and straight singers, was to participate in worship on September 29. This has been postponed and a later date is being negotiated. The group’s goal is to present music that enriches lives and affirms equality for all people while crating change by celebrating diversity through music […]

There will be a meeting for parents of Fish Clubbers this Sunday, September 22 from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in Room 106. Please plan to attend!

Holland Hospital is sponsoring a flu shot clinic on Monday, September 30 from 5-7 pm in the Hope Church Commons. Cost is $27 for a flu shot, $65 for a pneumonia shot. Please bring your Medicare or Medicaid card.

Caring for Creation’s next County Parks Challenge outing will take place on Sunday, September 22. Please meet at church at 2 pm to carpool to Rosy Mound Natural Area and walk the .7 mile trail to Lake Michigan, where we will enjoy the beach, and then walk back. Please bring your favorite beach activity (Frisbee, kite, […]

On Sunday, September 22, a Room for All film crew will be at Hope Church to shoot part of a video focusing on baptism in the RCA and the importance of the baptismal vows. Paul Genzink and Joel Tanis, in consultation with a Room for All Committee, have written the script for this video, and […]

Dwelling and Playing in the Word Wednesdays in October: 9, 16, 23, and 30 5:45-7:30 p.m. Sign-up in the Gathering Area. Childcare can be provided if necessary; please note if this is needed when signing-up. Scripture is both deep and wide. We often dip from it here and there, but perhaps more rarely have the […]

THIS EVENT IS BEING RESCHEDULED FOR A DIFFERENT DATE. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS. Compassionate Connection presents Voluntary Simplicity a discussion course from the Northwest Earth Institute The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. –Hans Hoffman Tired of the rush? More not doing the trick? Maybe […]

Hope Church Readers will begin the new season with Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard. The story of the  assassination of President Garfield, this work explores a little known period in the history of our country. The discussion will be led by Ruth Donaldson. Join us on Wednesday, September 18, at 1:00 p.m. in […]

Diners Club A new sign-up is occurring for participation in Diners Club! For those of you who are unfamiliar with Diners Club, it is a casual way to get acquainted with members and friends of Hope Church, whether you are new or have been attending for a long time. Groups of eight meet for a […]