Sunday, May 20 Our Sunday School students, parents and teachers celebrated the end to our program year with pancakes, family activities, singing, and more. Thank you to our Christian Education Coordinator, Laura Ogreen, and her dedicated group of Sunday School teachers and volunteers: Regan Bloomquist Kayla Buck Jane Buck Amy Evans Zayna Evans Zoey Evans […]
Hope United Church of Christ is committed to welcoming and affirming all people. In 2016, Hope UCC voted overwhelming to become an official Open and Affirming Church of the United Church of Christ. If you are searching for a faith community that strives to practice extravagant hospitality, to welcome all of God’s people no matter […]
PENTECOST SUNDAY – MAY 20 In the Christian tradition, the celebration of Pentecost Sunday happens 50 days after Easter. It is a day set aside to remember and recall the coming of God’s Spirit to the early followers of Jesus. For some, it represents the birth of the church, a coming together of community for mission, fellowship and ministry. Everyone […]
OPERATION: BACKPACK UPDATE FROM THE MISSIONS COMMITTEE Operation Backpack is the HACAP program that sends single-serve food for kids to take home in their backpacks over the weekend. They focus on non-perishable child-friendly food that kids can prepare on their own. Just a few ideas: – Applesauce or fruit cups – Individual boxes of cereal – Mac and cheese bowls […]
On Sunday, May 13, our Sunday school students and teachers welcomed two very special guests to Hope UCC. Amanda and Noble from Last Hope Animal Rescue came to visit, and to receive a donation from our Sunday School program in the amount of $356.00. The money donated was raised during our Annual Valentine’s Sale. All the kids were very […]
As part of your plans for Sunday, May 13, come and join us at Hope United Church of Christ, 150 9th Avenue, Hiawatha, IA. Our Sunday School students will meet at 9:00 a.m. and learn about the story of the early church when the Holy Spirit came in a new and different way to the […]
Hope United Church of Christ will have special music featuring our choir and one of our youth, Sam Bloomquist. Come and join us for worship and enjoy the gifts of these musicians. Sunday, May 13, at 10:30 a.m.
This week is set aside to honor and appreciate teachers. A shout-out goes to our Sunday School staff for their passion, dedication, and care that supports the learning and discovery of our faith stories for another generation. Thank you to our Christian Education Coordinator, Laura Ogreen, and her dedicated group of Sunday School teachers and […]
Thank you to Courtney Maloney, camp counselor from Pilgrim Heights, who joined us this morning as we celebrated Camp Sunday. Crafts, games, songs, and Smores were just some of the fun things that happened today. Thank you to the other volunteers who helped to make this special morning possible. In 2017, Hope United Church […]
Strengthen the Church: A Five for Five Offering of the United Church of Christ On Sunday, May 20, we will be taking this annual offering of the United Church of Christ. Special offering envelopes will be available or you may simply mark your check with the wording, Strengthen the Church, in the memo. In the […]