Confirmation Class 2017 – 2018 Six students, two mentors, and six Silent Prayer Partners are involved in our 2017 – 2018 Confirmation program here at Hope UCC that began on Sunday, August 27. September classes featured topics that included Bible Basics and Hebrew Stories, while classes in October will feature the topics of Jesus’ life and […]
The Reverend Brigit Stevens Called as Iowa Conference Minister On Saturday, October 7, at the Iowa Conference Meeting, the voting delegates of the Iowa Conference extended the call to The Reverend Brigit Stevens to be the Iowa Conference Minister by a vote of 95 – yes and 9 – no. After the Nebraska Conference and […]
October Mission Focus – Funding Future Leadership During this month, the Mission Committee invites the congregation to focus on the costs of seminary education, which a one of the steps toward ordained ministry in the United Church of Christ. Stop by our bulletin board, which will be featuring information about the six UCC seminaries as […]
Popcorn Sunday ~ October 15 Following worship on Sunday, October 15, our Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will be selling their delicious offerings of popcorn for sale in the Conference Room. From cheese to caramel to chocolate to kettle corn options there is something for everyone. Come support our local scouts and enjoy some great […]
Free the Butterflies Promotion Is Underway! Painting our sanctuary space, main entryway and hallway and adding new carpeting to those areas as well is Phase One and Phase Two of our renovation and building project. The cost of these two phases is estimated to be $40,000. We are looking to raise $20,000 within the next […]
Pick a Peck: School Supplies Drive a Success The “Top 7 Most Wanted” school supplies have been delivered to Harrison Elementary and Hiawatha Elementary. The schools greatly appreciated the supplies to help get the 2017-2018 school year off to a fantastic start. Here’s a list of the supplies collected in our bushel baskets: Glue sticks- 114 Folders- 97 […]
Celebration of World Communion Sunday ~ October 1 World Communion Sunday offers congregations a distinctive opportunity to experience the Sacrament of Communion in the context of the global community of faith. The first Sunday of October has become a time when Christians, in every culture, break bread and pour the cup to remember and affirm […]
Neighbors in Need offering The United Church of Christ (UCC) Neighbors in Need offering will be collected at Hope on October 8th this year. This offering supports the UCC’s ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries to fund a wide […]
Confirmation Class 2017 – 2018 Six students, two mentors, and six Silent Prayer Partners are involved in our 2017 – 2018 Confirmation program here at Hope UCC that began on Sunday, August 27. September classes featured topics that included Bible Basics and Hebrew Stories, while classes in October will feature the topics of Jesus’ life […]
We are offering a Bible Basics class tomorrow, Sunday, September 17, for our first – sixth grade students. Class begins at 9:00 a.m. The story of Moses, Pharaoh, and the parting of the Red Sea will be our featured Bible story of the morning during worship. Our Hope UCC Choir will be singing the […]