Thank You to Our Office Administrator ~ Regan Bloomquist We are grateful for the gifts, skills and talents of Regan Bloomquist, as she serves as our Office Administrator. Her duties include, but are not limited to: formatting and copying the bulletin each week, formatting and sending our weekly Mid-week news publication; formatting and distributing our […]
March Madness: For the Assist is a Slam Dunk for Outreach to Hiawatha Elementary The Missions Committee would like to thank you for donating 30 pairs of sweatpants, 83 pairs of socks and 76 briefs to the health office at Hiawatha Elementary. These will be very helpful as students sometimes need changes of these items […]
Join us for a ROAD TRIP to Milwaukee! See the UCC at work! The 32nd General Synod of the United Church of Christ will meet in Milwaukee, WI from June 21 through June 25. Visitors are welcome to register for part of the event or the entire event. There will be a worship service on […]
Congregational Meeting – Renovation Update After a recommendation from the Building and Renovation Team, the Council has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, May 5, immediately following worship in order to take a vote on a revised plan for the renovation project. Please plan to come and hear about our continued plan to renovate and […]
Easter Egg Hunt ~ Saturday, April 20 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Activities, face painting, snack, and of course … hunting eggs will all be a […]
On Easter Sunday, April 21, we gather from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. to enjoy breakfast together, which is being organized by our Worship and Music Committee. A free-will offering will take place that will benefit Our Church’s Wider Mission (OCWM). We will then celebrate with one service at 9:00 a.m., which will feature special music […]
This year, we will celebrate Maundy Thursday, April 18. We commemorate the night that Jesus shared a meal with his followers and friends. We will meet in Fellowship Hall at 5:30 p.m. for a potluck meal. Bring your favorite main dish, salad, vegetable, or dessert to share with those who gather. Rolls and drinks will […]
On Palm Sunday, April 14, we will create a noisy parade with palms, instruments and “hosannas.” Gather outside our sanctuary at 10:20 a.m. to begin our parade outdoors and then bring it into the sanctuary space. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. and will feature special music by our choir, under the direction of Andrew Buck, and […]
Family Bowling Event – Sunday, April 14 Our newly reorganized Gatherings Team is hosting a Family Bowing Event on Sunday, April 14, at 2:30 p.m. at Cedar Rapids Bowling Center, 265 Blairs Ferry Road NE. Cost is $3.50/game and shoes will cost $2.00/pair. Everyone is welcome! A sign-up sheet is located in the main entryway.
Spring Boutique Saturday, April 27 ~ 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mark your calendars now for Saturday, April 27, the date of Hope UCC’s Spring Boutique. Pies, geraniums and pansy baskets, baked goods (remember the cinnamon rolls??) and crafts. The time is 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. What can you donate and what will you […]