The Mission Committee of Hope United Church of Christ contacted Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP), a local nonprofit organization dedicated to improving human life in the six Iowa counties that they serve, to discover the most requested/needed items that the individuals/families request. During the month of May, we will be collecting specific items for the […]
Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday Offerings Support Green Square Meals Thank you to those who attended our Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday worship services and generously gave through their offering that raised nearly $285.00 for Green Square Meals.
We are waiting to have you as our guests this Saturday, April 29, at our annual Spring Boutique at Hope United Church of Christ, 150 9th Avenue, Hiawatha, IA, 8;00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We have hundreds of melt-in-your-mouth homemade pies, freshly baked cinnamon rolls, wonderful handmade projects, beautiful potted flowers, hanging baskets, and perennials, […]
Sunday, April 30, Hope UCC will host our annual Camp Sunday as part of our Sunday School program. This year, Seth Engelman, Program Manager from Pilgrim Heights Camp and Retreat Center will be joining us for the morning. He will meet with our Sunday School students throughout the morning and then offer greetings to the […]
Thank you to our office staff person, Regan Bloomquist, for her gifts and skills, time and talent, dedication and passion given to Hope United Church of Christ. We are grateful for all that you do!
Easter Egg Hunt ~ Saturday, April 15 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Balloon art, crafts, button making, photo booth, face painting, snacks, and of course … hunting eggs will all be a part of the morning activities at our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt is designed for children up to age ten, along with their […]
Lunch Bunch ~ April Outing is a Taste of Summer We are going to try out the new place in town – Bandanas BBQ, located at 3707 1st Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids. We will meet at the restaurant at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 20. A sign-up sheet is available in the main entryway or […]
Holy Week: A Journey from Palm Sunday to Easter Beginning with the excitement of Palm Sunday through the shadow of Good Friday and on to the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, Hope United Church of Christ will mark the events of Holy Week with a wide range of services. On Palm Sunday, April 9, we will […]
On Palm Sunday, April 9, 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 a number of pieces of special music, both choral and instrumental. […]
Women’s Fellowship will meet on Monday, April 3, at 4:30 p.m. All women of Hope United Church of Christ are invited to come and participate.