Through your generous Christmas in July donations, we were able to spread holiday cheer to two local families with HACAP’s Adopt-a-Family Holiday Assistance program. We gave a Hot Wheels track, Avengers toy, clothes, ratchet and socket set, shoes, heated blanked, pajamas, and a sauce pan to a family with a dad, mom, and 6-year old son. We were also able to give a Barbie and accessories, a Wii-U game, Legos, art […]
Come celebrate Christmas Eve at Hope United Church of Christ with a traditional candlelight service that begins at 6:00 p.m. With carols and songs that are sure to bring back memories of Christmas’ past along with stories of the Christian faith, we will recall and remember the birth of Jesus. Also featured during our worship […]
This Sunday, December 23, we will celebrate the 4th Sunday of Advent by having our worship service feature special music by several individuals and our Hope UCC Choir. Under the direction of Andrew Buck, and accompanied by Mandy Denny, our choir will be performing two pieces: Glory to the Lamb and Gesu Bambino, which will […]
Be the Change Do you hear the clinking in the offering plate on Sunday mornings? That is the sound of our Mission Committee in action. All loose change goes to this committee for ongoing projects that Hope United Church of Christ contributes to ministries beyond our walls. Coins that are donated to the offering go directly to […]
Holiday Basket Auction Raises Funds for Youth Scholarships “Another success!” These were the words shared by Melena Urbanowski, who oversaw this year’s Holiday Basket Auction. We had nine baskets and raised $455 for the youth scholarship fund, which helps to assist our children and youth going to camp and other UCC events. Here are the […]
Sunday, December 16, will be an exciting day at Hope United Church of Christ, 150 9th Avenue, Hiawatha, IA, as our children and youth present their annual Christmas program, beginning at 10:30 a.m. This year’s program, Bethlehem Road, features four narrators who encounter three unlikely characters – a sheep, a donkey and a camel, who […]
Hope United Church of Christ Hosts Annual Holiday Piano Recital While Pastor Fritz Melberg was here, he entered into a covenant with Amanda Denny who needed a place to have piano lessons. Over the years, Hope UCC has served as that place where students have learned the joys and challenges of playing piano. On Friday, […]
Due to the lack of registrations, our Advent VBS will not take place this Saturday, December 8. Watch for other events happening in the future.
In his Christmas Message, United Church of Christ General Minister and President the Rev. John C. Dorhauer urges the wider church to use the power of love to overcome the divisions that exist in our world. “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace and glad tidings to all.” So said the […]