Iowa Conference Offers Campership Scholarships The Iowa Conference of the United Church of Christ recognizes the importance of experiencing God in many ways and in many places. One of these opportunities is through attending Church Camp. The Iowa Conference also recognizes that there are many barriers that may limit an individual’s ability to attend Church […]
Day Light Savings Time Set to Begin It is that time of the year to “spring forward” and move to Day Light Savings Time. Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday, March 13.
Family Promise of Linn County Set to Move into New Facilities Recently KCRG TV9 featured a story about Family Promise of Linn County as they are set to move into their new facility in the very near future. (https://www.kcrg.com/2022/02/16/shelter-homeless-families-with-kids-will-soon-open-linn-county) Family Promise is leading a collaborative effort to bring our community together to help homeless families […]
Welcoming Rev. Fred Darboone, Transitional Specialist Beginning March 1 the Rev. Fred Darbonne (who lives in the Des Moines area) will be Hope UCC’s Transition Specialist and will be with us through August. During this time, he will lead us through a strategic ministry plan guided by three questions: (1) Who are we? (Our history […]
Cards and Confections: Valentine Sale Thank you for your support of our Valentine Sale: Cards and Confections the last two weeks. The proceeds of the sale, $475.25, will go to Last Hope Animal Rescue as voted on by our children and youth.