Posts from January 2022

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Sunday School Offers Learning, Fun and Snacks

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Today we had a wonderful group of children and youth gather at Hope United Church of Christ for worship and Sunday School. They read the story about Paul and Silas, having been put in prison for encouraging people to follow Jesus’ way of loving God and one another.   As part of their time together, […]

Sunday School and Confirmation Classes

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Sunday School and Confirmation Classes Continue to Explore Topics and Stories of Our Faith Our Sunday School program provides an opportunity for children and youth, preschool – eighth grade, the chance to discover the stories of our faith and to explore these a variety of activities. After having after learned about the stories of Jesus’ birth, […]

Special Offering for Funding Future Leaders – Iowa Conference of the United Church of Christ

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Funding Future Leaders – A Special Offering for the Iowa Conference Training ordained clergy is an expensive proposition, leaving many pastors and seminary students/Members in Discernment deep in debt. You can help reduce the financial burden through scholarships. A special offering supported by the Iowa Conference of the United Church of Christ will be taken […]

COVID-19 Protocols

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

COVID-19 Protocols Continue as Omicron Variant Causes Surge in Positivity Rates The most recent 14-day positivity rate for Linn County was reported at 34.6% due to the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Thus a reminder for all persons that our protocols currently in place include: If you do not feel well, please stay home […]

Hope UCC Welcomes New Staff Member – Lora Wakefield

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Welcome Lora Wakefield, Our Office Staff Person Lora Wakefield is no stranger to Hope United Church of Christ. She has walked her granddaughters, Kate and Jacey Walker, during Vacation Bible School and Christmas programs and worshiped with us from time-to-time. She has been serving as our custodial person since November 2020. Now, Lora is taking […]

When the Weather Outside Is Frightful

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

When the Weather Outside Is Frightful As the weather has turned colder, it is the season to be caution about driving on ice and snow or to be careful as you walk in the parking lot or on the sidewalk.  Always consider your own personal safety whenever you make your way to Hope UCC during […]