Knitting Group ~ Tuesday, April 6 ~ 6:30 p.m. Bring your projects to this evening event that offers fellowship and camaraderie. The group meets in the entryway with COVID 19 protocols in place and followed. Whether you are proficient at your craft or wishing to learn, all are welcome to this group.    Knitting Group […]

Angel Partners: Enhancing Our Relationships at Hope United Church of Christ A new program is starting at Hope UCC that will, hopefully, enhance the sense of “community” within our congregation.  It is called, “Angel Partners” and everyone in the congregation (members and friends) will have a council person assigned to them to keep in touch.  […]

Messy Easter Has Hope UCC Youth Learning about Holy Week The classrooms, fellowship hall and sanctuary spaces were filled with the sounds of adults and youth as Hope UCC hosted our first Messy Easter event on Thursday, March 25. 13 youth and six adults gathered (with proper protocols being followed) to learn about our faith […]

Want to Chime In? An Invitation to Join Hope UCC Chime Choir Chime Choir to resume!  Since COVID will prevent singing for the present time, there is interest in having the Chime Choir provide special music for worship.  Eight experienced and committed ringers are needed.  The plan is to have rehearsals before or after worship […]

Hope Happenings Congratulations to Roger Hatcher, husband of our organist, Mindy, who recently reached the prestigious recognition of 6th level Black Belt. Cards celebrating this achievement can be sent to him at 998 Eastview Avenue, Marion, 52302. Aaron Butikofer, son of Charlotte and Eric, grandson of Cindi Ohrt, was featured in an article in The […]

Knitting Group ~ Thursday, March 4 ~ 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Let us join together for conversation and to see how our projects are going as we meet here at Hope United Church of Christ. The Council has authorized small groups (10 persons or less) to be in the church building, with appropriate COVID 19 […]

Day Light Savings Time Set to Begin It is that time of the year to “spring forward” and move to Day Light Savings Time. Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday, March 13.

United Church of Christ Sees Record Giving to the Christmas Fund Despite the drastic changes to congregational life over the past year, UCC members and churches contributed $1.8 million to the 2020 Christmas Fund offering—the highest total giving in the more than 100-year history of the Fund. The United Church Board for Ministerial Support is […]

This correspondence was  sent by our national staff regarding our upcoming One Great Hour of Sharing Offering, which will be dedicated on Sunday, March 14.   Greetings, As the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) suggested offering Sunday (March 14) approaches, many of the materials found in the 2021 Planning and Resource Guide have been formatted to […]