Attention Graduates!

Attention Graduates! Please email office@hopechurchrca.org with details of graduation from high school, college, or graduate school. If you know your future plans, please include those. We will recognize our graduates at a later date in a Sunday worship bulletin.

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And Finally: May 2018

I’d like to share with you how enjoyable it has been for me to be a part of a creative process. As many of you are aware, a recent part of my Doctor of Ministry project has been the presentation of a Children in Worship story that I wrote (CIW is a major part of […]

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GSC Names Eddy Alemán as RCA General Secretary Candidate

The Reformed Church General Synod Council has named its candidate for general secretary of the denomination, Eddy Alemán. To read more, click here. We are delighted that Rev. Alemán will also be preaching this summer at Hope Church on Sunday, August 19.

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Summer 2018 Preaching Schedule

For the past eight summers, the consistory approved an adjusted summer preaching schedule that would provide our pastors some increased workload flexibility for the summer. Adjusting the schedule gave our pastors the time and space for reading, planning for the coming program year, professional exploration and growth as well as accommodating the impact on pastors’ […]

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Adult Education: May 2018

Sundays, 9:40-10:40 am May 6, & 13: For God So Loved the World This class is guided by the belief that the natural world and spiritual experience are intimately related. The sessions will explore our history and connections to the natural world, express some spiritual reflections and suggest practical implications. May 6: Nature in Our […]

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Children’s Ministry: May 2018

Prayer PALS: Prayers Always Lovingly Said On Sunday, May 6, we will celebrate the Children’s Sabbath, a day when we as a congregation promise to nurture and pray in support of the children of Hope Church as well as those children with special concerns around the world. We want to celebrate all children on this […]

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Second Wildflower Walk: May 6

2nd Wildflower Walk, Sunday, May 6 – The spring progression of wildflower blooming has begun.  The Creation Care Ministry has scheduled an additional outing to Aman Park where the additional flowers will be on display.  Directions to Aman Park are from I-196, take M-45 west about 6 miles.  The park is on the north side of M-45, or Lake Michigan Dr.  Sign […]

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From Outreach to Embracing: A Biblical Model for Equitable Allies – May 19

We live in divided times. Often the very means we employ to bridge the chasm between peoples and places becomes a wedge that widens the gap. Some christian outreach practices and program are guilty of such actions.  Unfortunately, outreach ministries often perpetuate systems of social apartheid that maintain separation between practitioners and the very individuals they intend to […]

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Bread for the World’s 2018 Offering of Letters: May 27

We of Hope Church are a Bread for the World covenant church.  Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice, moved by God’s grace in Jesus Christ, urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad.  Our faithful advocacy makes a difference. Last year, we held off dramatic cuts to domestic […]

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Don’t Let Mother Nature Keep You from Think Hope

In spite of yesterday’s ice and snow, you can still join the fun and fellowship of Think Hope! The deadlines for both reserving tickets and contributing auction items have both been extended to 5 p.m.on Tuesday. Saturday, April 21, is the big night, starting at 5 p.m. with appetizers, auction items, and fellowship; a grilled chicken dinner […]

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