December Mission: Santa for Seniors Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus … and we have the privilege of being “Santa” for a senior this holiday season! Home Instead, a source of in home elderly care services with caregivers who provide assistance with Alzheimer’s and dementia care and other home care needs, has provided us […]

New Members Welcomed to Hope United Church of Christ On Sunday, November 26, Hope United Church of Christ welcomed three new members to our faith community. They are:  Casey Suzanne Guet resides at 2406 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, with her wife, Rebecca Colleen Hinds. Casey and Rebecca moved to the Cedar Rapids area in […]

Transgender Day of Remembrance Monday, November 20, is designated as Transgender Day of Remembrance, which is a date set aside to honor transgender people around the world and to mourn those who have been lost to anti-transgender violence. We are all children of God, worthy of love and respect, deserving of the same justice. Transgender […]

Veterans Day – Saturday, November 11 Thanks to all military who strive to keep us safe and our rights protected. ●Veterans Day began as Armistice Day for the end of World War I. End of WW I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. ●Originally, business was suspended for […]

Thanks to all who helped with and supported our Fall Beef Dinner.  We served approximately 175 guests that evening.  Big thanks to Andrew and Kayla Buck for their leadership in overseeing this event, Cathy Boeset for serving as head chef, Mark Buck for picking up the beef, Dan & Cathy Evers for their help with […]

Tailgate Party before the Iowa – Ohio State Football Game Pastor Mary Beth is hosting an indoor tailgating party this Friday, November 3, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Chrome Horse, 1140 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids, as the Iowa – Ohio State football teams will play each other on Saturday. Come wearing your […]

Despite the less than ideal weather for our annual Trunk-or-Treat event, there was a lot to celebrate as we had our largest group of decorated vehicles ever!  Thank you to everyone who braved the cold and damp weather to make our Trunk-or-Treat event possible.    

Yes, it is cold. Yes, it is windy. Yes, it is late October in Iowa. And yes, it is time for the annual Trunk or Treat event at Hope United Church of Christ!   Located at 150 9th Avenue, Hiawatha, we will be hosting our Trunk or Treat event tonight, October 27, from 6:00 – […]

Time Change Is Coming ~ Sunday, November 5 Do not forget to set your clocks back one hour before going to be on Saturday, November 4, as Daylight Saving Times ends.