Home Energy Retrofit Program The Holland Community Energy Plan is considering a pilot program which would perform deep energy retrofits on 90 city homes. You are invited to express your interest in potentially being included in the project. Dave DeBlock and Peter Boogaart will be in the Gathering Area on February 10 and February 17 […]

  Parents’ Night Out Fish Club Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Thursday, February 14 5:30 – 8:30pm Bring your little ones, any age, to church and we will entertain them with games, stories, and snacks while you have a special night out together. Donations will be accepted.

It is warm hearts, warm boots and warm home time again! Caring for Creation and Health Ministries are supporting this invitation to walk and/or support the Walk for Warmth to  help area families who have received a utility shut-off notice. Funding for Community Action Agency, the sponsor for this event, is the lowest currently that […]

West Michigan Environmental Action Council and Grand Valley State University are presenting the Second Annual Women & Environment Symposium Friday, February 15 GVSU L.V. Eberhard Center Downtown Grand Rapids Register Online The Women & Environment Symposium will explore the intersection between women’s issues and environmental concerns, examining topics such as environmental impacts on women’s and […]

Job and the Life of Faith Sundays, 9:40am Room 106 Presenter: The Rev. Dr. Carol M. Bechtel, Professor of Old Testament at Western Theological Seminary Believers often look to the Bible’s book of Job when they’re wrestling with the question: “Why do bad things happen to good people?” The character Job, after all, is very […]

NEW Self Defense and Karate Class for Adults The class will meet on Fridays at 5:30pm, starting February 8 Participants need to be over 16 years of age Class size is 20 persons maximum Sign up by contacting the church office, (616) 392-7947 Cost: Donations of food or clothing for Community Action House will be […]

Becoming Aware of… Presented by the Health Ministry Sundays, 9:40am Commons To “become aware” means to know, to be informed of, to be alert, to be on guard against. “Becoming Aware” chases ignorance and illusion, creates effort and action, and boosts hope and togetherness. The first three sessions of this series throw the big spotlight […]

Hope Church News February 2013 Highlights Include: Season of Lent Adult Education Series Information Message from the Worship, Prayer and Spirituality Ministry Washington School Neighbors Update Fish Club Valentine’s Day Fundraiser, “Parents’ Night Out” Download it here Current newsletters will be available on the Happening page. All future newsletters will be archived on the Archives […]

Restorative Circles Overview Thursday, January 24 6:30pm – 8:30pm Western Theological Seminary This overview of restorative circles will provide either a standalone introduction to Restorative Circles or serve as preparation for facilitator training. It is not too late to register! Register online or call the church office at (616) 392-7947.

The Season of Reconciliation Adult Education Series begins this Sunday, January 13 All classes meet at 9:40am in the Hope Church Commons This week’s topic: “An Interactive Introduction to ‘What is Reconciliation?’” The Reconciliation Ministry will lead us in discussion and reflection on reconciliation as individuals and as a community. Future Dates and Topics: January […]