Posts from September 2019

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Hope UCC’s Renovation and Expansion Project Continues

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

In early July, we began our renovation and expansion project, Building Hope for Tomorrow, that is taking place in the original building that was constructed in the mid-1960’s. Since the project began we have: expanded our kitchen created two new, fully handicap accessible bathrooms renovated two classrooms spaces with new flooring and paint expanded our […]

Hope UCC to Host Gatherings for Conversation and Fellowship

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

House Churches: Gathering for Conversation and Fellowship The Council is striving to make short and long term goals and plans for Hope United Church of Christ and every member and guest’s input is vital to this process. Therefore, the Council has authorized the Parish Relations Committee to plan, organize and implement a series of House […]

Sunday, September 29 – Join Us!

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

As September comes to a close, there is much to celebrate at Hope United Church of Christ as we gather together on Sunday, September 29, at 10:00 a.m.   It has been a busy week as our expansion and renovation project continues to unfold: painting has taken place in the new handicap accessible bathrooms, the […]

Coats For Kids Collection Site

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Coats For Kids Collection Site As part of a school project, Anna Neumann has set up a Coats For Kids collection box in our main entry way. This project asks for new or gently used coats for kids of all ages and sizes. Items can be placed in the collection box through mid-October. For more […]

Sunday, September 22 – The Story of Noah

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Raindrops will be falling on our heads during our Sunday School program on September 22 when the children and youth discover The Story of Noah. Our classroom is decked out with raindrops and umbrellas to set the mood for the retelling of this story. Teachers, Denise and Cathy, will help the children and youth have […]

Kick-off Sunday Success

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Our Kick-off Sunday for the 2019 – 2020 Sunday School program year was a big success! Nearly 20 children enjoyed stories, games, activities, witnessing the baptisms of Marcus and Miles Barnes, and so much more. There is plenty of opportunities still to come for your child to join us and be a part of this […]

9/11 Event Remembered

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Anniversary of 9/11 Event Today, Americans will commemorate the 18th anniversary of one of the most tragic days in modern US history. In addition to cutting short the lives of 2,977 innocent people, the tragedy also set in motion events that would change the course of life both in the US and worldwide. Let us […]

Our Global Mission

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Hope UCC’s  Global Mission – Student Sponsorship Hope UCC sponsors an international student as part of our global mission.  This year our student is Santhosh Y, a 15 year old boy from Southern India. Santhosh is at the Family Village Farm, a UCC mission to help orphans or children whose parents cannot support them.  Santhosh […]

World Communion Sunday – October 6

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Celebration of World Communion Sunday ~ October 6 World Communion Sunday offers congregations a distinctive opportunity to experience the Sacrament of Communion in the context of the global community of faith. The first Sunday of October has become a time when Christians, in every culture, break bread and pour the cup to remember and affirm […]