April Celebrates Creation

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

April Celebrates Creation – Earth Day, April 22 There are many ways to celebrate God’s creation this month. Here are a few from the United Church of Christ: Help our denomination plant 50,000 trees! Have a tree planted for $1 in a National Park or support one of our Global Mission Partners in planting trees. Options […]

Make a Difference Now

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Mission 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: Send a card to someone you miss. Pray for the leaders of […]

Fellowship Group – Knitting Group – April 2

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Knitting Group ~ Thursday, April 2 ~ 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Let us join together for conversation and to see how our projects are going via a GoToMeeting on Thursday, April 2. Here is the link if you wish to join the fun:   Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/234189573 […]

Making a Difference This Week

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

Mission 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: Pray for teachers and students as they have been separated for several […]

Continued Support for Hope UCC

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR HOPE UCC Our church continues to need your support as we work, as best we can, to be in mission and ministry even at this time. If you have your financial gifts automatically shared with Hope UCC, thank you! If you do not, please consider it and contact Deb Strunk, 319-270-8341, to find out […]

Make a Difference

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

    MISSIONS PROJECTS YOU CAN DO THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOW 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: While at the store, remember to pick up a few items for […]

Holy Week Worship Events

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP Palm Sunday is April 5. Although we will not be worshiping together in our sanctuary space, that does not mean we cannot have a parade. There will be a limited number of palm branches available at the church on Friday, April 3, from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. if you would like to […]

Lunch Bunch – Friday, March 27

by Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein

LUNCH BUNCH HAPPENING FRIDAY 3/27 AT 11:30 AM You read the headline correctly. Pastor Mary Beth is hosting a Lunch Bunch gathering on Friday, March 27, at 11:30 a.m. Just grab your lunch and join her at the GoToMeeting link and we can have lunch together, catch up on news, and have conversation. This format will […]