Posts from April 2018

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Family Brunch – May 20, 2018

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Family Brunch and End-of-Year celebration ~ May 20, 2018 Please RSVP to Laura Ogreen by email (lauraogreen@yahoo.com) by Saturday, May 5, at 1:00 p.m. Be sure to let me know if you will be joining us-and how many in your family will attend. Thank You. Please note the date change as our Sunday School Family Brunch has been now scheduled […]

Welcoming Sunday – April 29

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Our Confirmation Class of 2018 was welcomed more fully into the life of the church last Sunday, April 29. Students had been meetings regularly since late August 2017 for class and had worked to complete service and worship events. This year’s class includes: Melia Bohn, daughter of Jennifer and Leon Bohn Tristan Bohn, son of […]

Thank You, Regan Bloomquist!

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Happy Administrative Assistant’s Day to the best office staff person at Hope United Church of Christ!   Regan lends her gifts and skills to Hope UCC, to our ministries and our missions in a variety of ways. She is attentive to detail, has organization skills, and is timely in getting done all that is asked […]

Spring Boutique – May 5 – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Spring Boutique Saturday, May 5 ~ 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mark your calendars now for May 5th, the date of Hope UCC’s Spring Boutique. There is a rumor that there will be even more flavors of pie! PLUS, geraniums and pansy baskets, baked goods (remember the cinnamon rolls??) and crafts. We will have a […]

Earth Day Is Celebrated by Hope UCC Sunday School Students

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Our students learned about creation, painted flower pots to take home, cleaned up our church property by picking up sticks and litter as they celebrated Earth Day this morning as part of our Sunday School program. Thank you to our Christian Education team and the Missions Committee for their work putting this special event together. […]

Earth Day 2018

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

It is a beautiful day in the Cedar Rapids area to celebrate Earth Day 2018. Come to Hope United Church of Christ, 150 9th Avenue, Hiawatha, at 9:00 a.m. for our Sunday School program where our children will be participating in all sorts of activities related to caring for the earth. At 10:00 a.m. our […]

Thank You Sunday School Teachers and Volunteers

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

I want to extend added appreciation and many thanks to our dedicated teachers and our great volunteers. The time and talents of our teachers is something to be proud of and I am truly grateful they share these with our children and youth. I am very happy to work with them each week, and feel our HOPE […]

Sunday School Year End Celebration and Family Brunch

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Family Brunch and End-of-Year celebration ~ May 20, 2018 Please RSVP to Laura Ogreen by email (lauraogreen@yahoo.com ) by Saturday, May 5, at 1:00 p.m. Be sure to let me know if you will be joining us-and how many in your family will attend. Thank You. Please note the date change as our Sunday School Family Brunch has […]

Welcoming Sunday ~ April 29

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Welcoming Sunday: Confirmation Class of 2018 Our Confirmation Class of 2018 will be welcomed more fully into the life of the church on Sunday, April 29. Students have been meetings regularly since late August 2017 for class and have worked to complete service and worship events. This year’s class includes: Melia Bohn, Tristan Bohn, Zoey […]

Earth Day 2018

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

On Sunday, April 22, Hope United Church of Christ will be celebrating God’s creation. Our Sunday School Students will have the opportunity to take a walk around our property (weather permitting) to pick up trash and debris, will learn about God’s creation through story and crafts, and so much more. During our time of worship, […]