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By Jocelyn Van Heest, Children’s Ministry Director Family Time Together Play Group at Hope Church is an opportunity for parents and children to meet together, doing a variety of activities and, more importantly, getting to know other young families. Over the years, when there has been a group of families with children between infancy and […]
Our annual congregational meeting will take place on Sunday, January 26, from 12:15 to 2:00 p.m. in the Commons. We will begin with a shared meal and conversation around tables, with a soup lunch provided by Consistory. The meeting will include a presentation and vote on the 2020 budget, a dialogue about the three-pastor model, […]
Sunday, December 29 Christmas SundayNo Early WorshipNo Church School or Adult Education11:00 a.m. Christmas Season Worship Service.11:15 a.m. Children in Worship (Pre-K through first grade) Sunday, January 5 Epiphany9:40 a.m. Adult Education, Church School, and Youth Classes11:00 a.m. Epiphany Worship Service11:15 a.m. Combined Children in Worship12:15 p.m. Epiphany Celebration during Fellowship Time The Christmas Season […]
“God is with us.” Matthew 1:23 Sunday, December 22 8:30 a.m. Early Worship No Church School or Adult Education 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Children in Worship – costumes will be available for pageant 12:15 p.m. Jubilate Choir Rehearsal TUESDAY, December 24 – Christmas Eve 5:00 p.m. Costumes available for pageant 5:30 p.m. Family Service […]
“Come to Zion with singing.” Isaiah 35:10 Sunday, December 15 8:30 a.m. Early Worship 9:40 a.m. Adult Education 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Children in Worship 12:15 p.m. Pizza Sunday 1:00 p.m. Congregational Caroling In Adult Education, Dr. Jim Brownson will lead this first of two Advent and Christmas Bible studies on the lectionary readings […]
“You know what time it is.” Romans 13:11 Sunday, December 1 8:30 a.m. Early Worship 9:40 a.m. Adult Education, Church School 11:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Children in Worship 4:15 p.m. Jubilate Choir Rehearsal 4:30 p.m. Bus pick-up at Freedom Village 4:35 p.m. Bus pick-up at Warm Friend 5:00 p.m. Advent Crafts, Youth Activity, Advent […]
How do we live faithfully as Christians in what is often now termed a “post-Christian” culture? That’s a challenge many theologians are addressing, and many Hope Church folks have expressed an interest in engaging. An important aspect of this challenge is how Christians can interact with other religions. A number of recent initiatives in our […]
The Adult Education group plans and coordinates educational opportunities for adults using as much as possible the talents and resources of the congregation. Such opportunities are intended for spiritual formation through biblical study and critical examination of cultural, social and moral issues from a Christian perspective. Here’s what’s planned for this fall, all in Commons […]
Pick up a brochure in the Gathering Area or go to HopeChurchRCA.org to learn more about ways to engage this fall. Worship Early Worship begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel. This service offers informal and interactive worship, and encourages people of all ages to participate through music, story, art, drama, and the celebration of […]
Diners Club is a wonderful opportunity for fun and fellowship with members and friends of Hope Church. The next dinner dates will be: October 25 or 26, 2019. Sign up in the Gathering Area! Deadline for sign up is October 6.