Over the past several years in the ministry of Hope Church, four areas of focus on issues of justice have emerged as an urgent and abundant calling for our congregation, four “touchstones”: LGBTQIA+ inclusion; racial justice; care for creation; and accessibility. Each of these touchstones has a long history in the ministry of Hope Church, […]
Beginning March 29, Hope Church provides several opportunities for praise, meditation, worship, and fellowship to enrich your experience of Holy Week. Palm Sunday sanctuary worship at 11 a.m. begins with fanfare and praise and then moves into “Worship for the Way of the Cross,” a dramatic reading with congregational and choral singing. It is a […]
Our Lenten series, “A Season of Song and Prayer,” will take place on three Tuesday evenings, March 3, 10, and 17. You are invited to gather for snacks and conversation each evening at 6:45 p.m. before the program, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the chapel. This year we will sing songs of faith, from […]
“May the god of hope fill you with all joy and peace.” – Romans 15:13 Advent Devotional: All Creation Waits This devotional for children and adults explores the idea that animals from foxes to deer wait for the hope of spring and new life just as God promised the coming of Jesus Christ. Available in […]
Hope Church has kicked off another program year of activities for adults, youth and children to help us learn, grow in faith, and engage well with our community. Among this wide range of offerings, we hope that everyone can find a way to participate. The Children’s Ministry offers Nursery care, Bible Story time, and Children […]
If you’ll be out of town this Sunday, and will miss the reception after church and opportunity to meet Rev. Jackson Nickolay, this interview is for you! And if you’ll be there, this may provide some conversation starters as you welcome our Associate Pastor for Faith Formation. What has been your experience at Hope Church […]
Isaac and Esther ran around the paths by the spring. Jan and Barb sat on a bench talking. Kevin, Kyle, Kelly, and Kory used their geo-caching app to find the treasure spot. Andrew helped Von “climb” a tree. Peter and Judith identified toad lily, marsh marigold, bellwort, and spring beauty blossoms as we wandered the […]
At the first Creation Care outing of the 2025 season on Sunday, May 4, we will walk the trails at Outdoor Discovery Center south of Holland. You can meet at Hope Church at 1 p.m. to carpool, or you can meet us at the Center at 1:30 p.m. The address is 4214 56th Street, Holland. […]
We are trying something new! Several people have shown interest in meeting regularly to work on crafts together and enjoy conversation and mutual support. We hope to meet twice a month, alternating between Friday evenings and Thursday afternoons. We’ll meet in the Youth Room at Hope Church on these dates: Friday, May 2, 6:30 p.m. […]
by David Hawley-Lowry Men’s [Prayer] Breakfast was started in 1962; it has met every Wednesday at 6:15 a.m. ever since. The only days we do not meet are when Christmas and New Years fall on Wednesday. We still have two charter members in the group. People have come and gone, but a good core group […]