Lunch Bunch Sets Dates for Fellowship in December and January Because of the man activities during the month of November here at Hope UCC and the late date of Thanksgiving, there will not be a Lunch Bunch outing in November. We will gather on Thursday, December 12, for a holiday outing at Edith Lucielle’s Bait […]
Hope United Church of Christ Will Host 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. Currently […]
December 1 – Sunday, December 22 Advent is a season observed in many Western Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas. The term is a version of the Latin word meaning “coming”. Latin adventus is the translation of the Greek word parousia, commonly used to refer to the second coming of Christ. […]
~ Happy Thanksgiving from your Hope UCC Staff ~ Ellen Bloomquist, Regan Bloomquist, Andrew Buck, Mindy Hatcher, Cindi Ohrt, Troy Schuler, Deb Strunk and Pastor Mary Beth
Poinsettia Order for Christmas Eve To provide a festive atmosphere for our worship service on Christmas Eve, one can order a poinsettia in honor or in memory of someone as we decorate our sanctuary space. Each plant is $10. To place an order by Sunday, December 15, contact Nancy Lehman at mlehman24@aol.com or 393-9231.
Children and Youth Offerings Make a Difference for a Family This Holiday Season Children and youth at Hope United Church of Christ has had a tradition of taking the financial gifts given throughout the year and each November going shopping at Wal-Mart to help a family during the holiday season. This year the family consists […]
December Mission: Santa for Seniors Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus … and we have the privilege of being “Santa” for a senior this holiday season! Home Instead, a source of in home elderly care services with caregivers who provide assistance with Alzheimer’s and dementia care and other home care needs, has provided us with 20 ornaments listing items that some of seniors want and […]
Grief and the Holidays: Services to Tend to Your Heart The holidays can be a difficult time when there has been a loss in one’s life. Whether this grief comes from the death of a dear one, a move from one’s home to another setting, or if a transition to a new job has happened […]
Notice of Annual Meeting – Sunday, December 1 Hope United Church of Christ will host its annual meeting on Sunday, December 1, immediately following worship. Items on the agenda include, but are not limited to: election of persons to be part of our leadership teams, approval of 2020 budget, updates about our renovation and expansion […]
Renovation and Expansion Project 2019 After four months of diligent work by the general contractor, Kleinman Construction, their many subcontractors, and our architect firm, Sauter, Baty and Bloomquist, our renovation and expansion project is nearly complete. There are a few minor items to be finished, and of course, there will be things that we will […]