As news of the attack in Manchester, England, continues to be released, may we pause and offer prayers for comfort to those who now mourn the loss of loved ones and prayers for peace was violence continues to unfold in places near and far. May the words attributed to St. Francis be a model for […]
Today, May 22, Hope United Church of Christ is celebrating its one-year anniversary of becoming an official Open and Affirming church of the United Church of Christ! On Sunday, May 22, 2016, the congregation of Hope UCC overwhelmingly voted to become a church that practices radical hospitality, welcoming all people to worship and fellowship together, […]
Little Lending Library Is Up and Ready to Serve Our Neighborhood What began with some pieces of wood, sand paper, nails, and some paint is now a wonderful addition to our neighborhood. Our Little Lending Library is now up and ready to offer our neighbors a chance to bring and borrow books. Located on the […]
Our Sunday School Program Closes-out 2016-2017 with Celebration on Sunday, May 21 Join us for our final class session for our 2016-2017 Sunday School Program on Sunday, May 21, at 9:00 a.m. Games and crafts and stories will all be a part of this fun-filled morning. Thank you to our Christian Education Coordinator, Laura Ogreen, […]
Choir to Perform ~ Sunday, May 21 Hope United Church of Christ’s Choir will be performing two songs this coming Sunday, May 21: Follow Me to Jordan and You Raise Me Up. Mitch Bloomquist will be featured as soloist. Thank you to all who have participated in the choir this past program year. Thank you […]
In the Christian tradition, the celebration of Pentecost Sunday happens 50 days after Easter. It is a day set aside to remember and recall the coming of God’s Spirit to the early followers of Jesus. For some, it represents the birth of the church, a coming together of community for mission, fellowship and ministry. On […]
Strengthen the Church: A Five for Five Offering of the United Church of Christ On Sunday, June 4, we will recall the story of the Holy Spirit coming in a different way to the earliest of Jesus’ followers. It is celebrated as Pentecost and for many it is the birth of the early church. In […]
Women’s Fellowship will meet on Tuesday, May 9, at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. This meeting is open to all women of Hope UCC. Come and join in.
Lunch Bunch Outing Scheduled for Thursday, May 25 It is never too late to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and so we are going to enjoy the delights of La Cantina Bar and Grill, 3217 7th Avenue, Marion, on Thursday, May 25, at 11:30 a.m. Sign-up sheet is available on the bulletin board in the main […]
Hope UCC Night at the Cedar Rapids Kernels We are going to enjoy a night of baseball at Veteran’s Stadium as the Cedar Rapids Kernels take on the Quad City River Bandits at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks will follow the game. Tickets are $11.00 each. Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the main entryway […]