A few words from Pastor Gretchen about this Sunday’s service ~ Twice a year our services incorporate healing prayers as part of our worship. We recognize that all of us come to worship with layers of experiences that shape us – some of those remain painful and in need of healing whether physical, emotional or […]
With the arrival of September, we also celebrate the return of the Chapel Service! I’m very much looking forward to this service’s return into our regular rhythm as well as the chance to engage this service through the Vital Worship Grant we received to continue to explore ways to engage embodied worship practices within our chapel services. Here’s some details concerning […]
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 […]
Each year Hope Church offers two opportunities to celebrate the birth of Christ together: a wonderful tradition of family worship and a beautiful candlelight service. If you don’t like staying up late and (or!) love watching children dressed up as shepherds, wise men, and angels participate in a Nativity Pageant, then the 5:30 p.m. family […]
“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 will gather on Wednesday, November 26, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel for a service of Thanksgiving and Communion. With scripture, song, poetry, and prayer, we will speak to God the gratitude that fills our hearts, and by celebrating Communion together we will affirm what ties us together as the body of Christ […]
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 […]
After seven months, Hope Church celebrates the return of the newly renovated organ. It looks shiny and new and beautiful! It will debut at All Saints Day worship at 11 a.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2024. The restoration has been a fascinating process, shepherded by a talented and committed team. We are grateful for: the […]
Ash Wednesday Supper and Worship Wednesday, February 22 – 6:00 pm Supper and 7:00 pm Worship Service To begin the season of Lent, Hope Church is grateful to join with Maple Avenue Ministries, Holland UCC, and BLVD for an Ash Wednesday shared meal and worship. 6:00pm Supper – please sign up at tinyurl.com/AshWednesdaySupper 7:00pm Worship […]