Saturday, August 3 9:30am – 3:00pm Hope Church The day will provide nourishment for body and soul by means of periods for silence and reflection along with an introduction to basic resources and materials for engagement with the exploration of mandalas. It will be presented by Loretta Smith, Jackie Knoll, and Rachelle Oppenhuizen. Light refreshments […]

Saturday, July 20 Meet at Hope Church at 10:30 AM Eastmanville Farm/Bayou This park has a 1930’s barn, hiking trails and signs interpreting the history as the county “poor farm.” Afterwards we will stop at Eastmanville Bayou for a picnic lunch. There are also hiking trails and a boat launch at the bayou. Please call […]

Attention all Holland Residents: The City of Holland Human Relations Commission has called an emergency meeting in response to a series of attacks against the properties of African-American residents. Please attend this important meeting! Thursday, July 18th 5:30 pm Council Chambers of Holland City Hall – 270 S River Ave.

Friday, July 19 10 am Kirk Park Beach Zone: Park staff will have a tent canopy set up on the beach with a variety of activities (adults must supervise their children). There is no program fee, but a parking fee applies. Cancelled if rain or high winds. This is an Ottawa County Parks event. Join […]

Summer Adult Education Offering Sunday, July 14 11:15 a.m. Commons I General Synod is an annual meeting of representatives from congregations of the Reformed Church in America to make decisions that affect the entire denomination. The 207th General Synod met this year at Central College in Pella, Iowa, from June 20 through 25. Among those […]

Saturday, July 13 9:00 – 10:30pm Hemlock Crossing Star Gazing: Program and sky viewing will be conducted by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association, for adults and older children. Telescopes will be provided, or bring your own. Dress to be outside, and bring binoculars and a chair. Cancelled if raining or overcast. This is an Ottawa […]

Download the Hope Church July Calendar and Lectionary Printed copies are available at each of the sanctuary entrances as well as at the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Area. Please check the online calendar and Hope Church Facebook page for updates and schedule changes.

WHO? Fish Club and High Hopes and Friends WHAT? Geo-Caching and Ice Cream WHERE? Start and finish at Hope Church WHEN? Sunday, July 21, 2-4 pm Bring your GPS (or smart phone) and meet our Tri-Youth friends from Grace Episcopal and First Presbyterian for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and orienteering. We’ll do a treasure […]

Saturday, July 6 2:00 p.m. Hemlock Crossing-Nature Education Center Hummingbirds: Learn about these tiny birds and how you could attract them to your backyard. A hike will follow, weather permitting. This is an Ottawa County Parks event. Join Caring for Creation for other scheduled July outings. Learn more about the County Parks Challenge.

July Outings How are you doing on the County Parks Challenge? Here is a list of some organized outings for July if you prefer being part of a group. Remember to take pictures and post them at the Caring for Creation display by Commons I! Ottawa County Park events: Hummingbirds Saturday, July 6, 2pm, Hemlock […]