Brave Space: An Opportunity to Speak about Race Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. CT from July 7 – July 21 All people in the Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Conferences are invited to join Rev. Diane Schmitz for conversation. Rev. Diane is an ordained UCC minister and her work focuses on racial equity work with predominantly […]
Knitting Group ~ Thursday, July 16 ~ 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Let us join together for conversation and to see how our projects are going as we meet outdoors, under the shade tree, here at Hope United Church of Christ. Bring your lawn chair, a cold beverage, and your handiwork and come together for an […]
Projects You Can Do That Can Make a Difference This Week Mission and ministry opportunities are happening right now even if we are not meeting in our building. Here’s how we can still be proactive in making a difference in our community: Our next Family Promise Week will be from Sunday, August 2 – Sunday, […]
Faith in Politics with Senator Elizabeth Warren Recently two national staff members of the United Church of Christ, The Rev. Traci Blackmon, Associate General Minister, Justice and Local Church Ministries, and The Rev. Dr. Chris Davies, Faith Education, Innovation and Formation Team Leader, spoke with Senator Elizabeth Warren on the topic Faith in Politics. You […]
It is the 4th of July holiday weekend: picnics, boating, camping, fireworks, family and friends. In the midst of it all, I invite you to pause and join us at Hope United Church of Christ for worship via Facebook Live tomorrow, Sunday, July 5, at 10:00 a.m. Our biblical tale will feature the story involving […]
Associate Conference Minister, The Rev. Jonna Jensen, to Serve in Maine Conference “A lot of ways to say good-bye in Norwegian include “thank you”. Thank you, dear saints of the Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Conferences. Thank you for all you have taught me. Thank you for your steadfast prayers. Thank you for hundreds of sacred stories. Thank you for the […]
Parking Lot Worship – Sunday, June 28 The overcast skies were perfect. The gentle breeze was delightful (expect when it was blowing Pastor Mary Beth’s papers around). The sound system worked well. 24 adults and four youth gathered. People waved, greeting one another. Families and friends. Cars parked six feet apart. Prayers were shared. Julie […]
Knitting Group ~ Thursday, July 9 ~ 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Let us join together for conversation and to see how our projects are going as we meet outdoors, under the shade tree, here at Hope United Church of Christ. Bring your lawn chair, a cold beverage, and your handiwork and come together for an […]
Knitting Group ~ Thursday, July 2 ~ 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Let us join together for conversation and to see how our projects are going as we meet outdoors, under the shade tree, here at Hope United Church of Christ. Bring your lawn chair, a cold beverage, and your handiwork and come together for an […]
History of Independence Day The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and […]