Hope United Church of Christ hosted a Messy Pentecost event this evening for five children and youth. We read the sacred stories about Jesus’ ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit. There were activities, games and crafts centering on the Spirit as flame, as wind and as a dove. We finished our time together […]
Our outdoor space received an update recently as the overgrown bushes between the air condition units and the office entryway were removed and new shrubs and plantings were put in their place. This beautification project was made possible because a member of the congregation donated their stimulus check for this update to our outdoor space. Our […]
Seeking Youth Group Leaders Do you have a passion for youth? Do you like organizing social events that youth would participate in? Do you have skills to plan some local mission opportunities for youth? If so, Hope United Church of Christ is seeking you as we desire to create a place and space for our […]
Pastor Mary Beth’s Office Hours Monday – Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Drop in at any time for support, prayer, connection, to say “hello!” Pastor Mary Beth strives to be in the office at the church during the above stated days and times. Since emergencies do happen, please call 393-2400 to make sure that […]
Chime Choir to Preform in Worship on Sunday, May 16 The Hope United Church of Christ Chime Choir is preforming Steal Away, an African American spiritual (arranged by Bill Ingram), as our Gathering Music this morning. Members of the choir include: Julie Anderson, Ellen Bloomquist, Cathy Boeset, Cathy Evers, Dan Evers, Melinda Howerton, Cindi Ohrt, Stephanie […]
Save the Date – Vacation Bible School To Mars and Beyond: Explore Where God’s Power Can Take You July 12 – 15 ~ 5:30 – 7:30 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 […]
Strengthen the Church Offering – Sunday, May 23 The United Church of Christ collects the Strengthen The Church offering on Pentecost Sunday each year. On this year’s calendar that’s May 23. Pentecost is referred to as the birthday of the church and thus it is an appropriate time to accept an offering to Strengthen the […]
Interested in Joining Hope United Church of Christ? Are you interested in putting down some spiritual roots at Hope United Church of Christ? Are you considering becoming a member of the church? The next New Members Outing will be held on Monday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. at Hope UCC, with a lite dinner served. […]
Quilting Group Begins Meeting Again After more than a year of taking time off because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hope UCC Quilting group will begin meeting again starting Monday, May 3, at 9:00 a.m. This group will meet in fellowship hall to work on small lap quilts that are donated to several local agencies. […]
Prayer Shawl Ministry You may have noticed an addition to the Narthex, near the front door of the church. Hope UCC’s knitters have begun a Prayer Shawl Ministry. We’re grateful to the Rev. Dr. Glenn Hunt for his woodworking expertise in making a beautiful stand to hold the prayer shawls. If you find yourself in […]