Posts from January 2017

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Lenten Devotional

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Lenten Devotional Available for Purchase “This book offers a series of Lenten lessons for diving deeper into the Christian life, written by caring friends. By the end of it, you might desire to be baptized for the first time or to have your baptism renewed at your church. Or you might simply read and be […]

Come and Join Us!

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Tomorrow, January 15, at Hope United Church of Christ, 150 9th Avenue, Hiawatha, we will be remembering and renewing our vows of discipleship. Come and be a part of the morning that includes music, prayer, story and fellowship. We would love to have you join us.

Feast of Epiphany – January 6

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Epiphany (ee-piff-any), or Three Kings’ Day, is a Christian feast that celebrates the revelation of God in Jesus of Nazareth. In Western Christianity, the feast commemorates principally (but not solely) the visit of the Magi to the Christ child, and thus Jesus’ physical manifestation to the Gentiles. The traditional date for the feast is January 6. Here at Hope United Church […]