Updates Regarding Protocols for Worship As the Council has done throughout these last nearly 16 months, they had conversation at their June 23 meeting about the best practices and protocols for worship in order to keep all who attend worship and use our building as safe as possible. With continued low positivity rates in Linn […]
Thank You to The Rev. John Howerton, Guest Preacher On Sunday, July 4, we will welcome The Rev. John Howerton as our guest worship leader and preacher. John is a retired United Methodist pastor, who served churches at Lafayette-Salem UMC and Palo UMC. John and his wife, Melinda, have been worshiping at Hope UCC since […]
Welcoming New Members on Sunday, June 27 On Sunday, June 27, we will welcome two individuals who have found Hope United Church of Christ to be the place that they wish to call their faith community. We are grateful that these individuals have come to join this community as we continue our journey of discipleship […]
Juneteenth – June 19th – Freedom Day Juneteenth (a combination of June and nineteenth)– also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day– is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it is now celebrated annually on June 19 throughout the United States, with increasing official recognition. It is commemorated on the […]
Strengthen the Church Offering As of June 6, 23 giving units have contributed $720 toward our Strengthen the Church offering. That is a definite improvement in the gifts given last year when we were not meeting in person. Thanks so much for your generosity. ~ Jane Buck for the Stewardship Committee
The Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ Announces that June 27 is National Open and Affirming Sunday. Always celebrated on the fourth Sunday of June, the Coalition created ONA Sunday as an opportunity for congregations to renew their commitment to support LGBTQIA+ neighbors and their families. Hope United Church of […]
Honoring Our 2021 Graduates Tristan Bohn Tristan is the son of Jennifer and Leon Bohn. His grandmother is Vicki Brendes and his great grandmother is Betty Venis. Leon writes: Tristan would surely cite a number of achievements and events when recounting the things that meant the most to him during his high school career. He […]
Hope UCC Clergy Celebrating Ordination Anniversaries The month of June holds anniversary of ordination dates for two clergy members of Hope United Church of Christ. They are: The Reverend Mark Buck June 2, 1974 47 years The Reverend Dr. Glenn Hunt June 7, 1970 51 years Please extend your wishes to these […]
Vacation Bible School To Mars and Beyond: Explore Where God’s Power Can Take You July 12 – 15 ~ 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Hope United Church of Christ Hope United Church of Christ and Lovely Lane United Methodist Church are partnering together to host Vacation Bible School (VBS) here at our church. To Mars and […]
Hiawatha Community Blood Drive Is a Huge Success Hope UCC hosted a Hiawatha Community Blood Drive on Thursday, May 20. Megan Dee, Impact Life Donor Relations Consultant said of the event that it was “an EXCELLENT Day!” 20 total individuals registered: 18 whole blood, with just 1 deferral = 17 units 1 double red cell […]