Thank You, Regan Bloomquist! Regan Bloomquist has been a part of our congregation since her birth and she chose to become a part of our staff team more than eight years ago. Since September 2013, Regan has answered the phone, formatted and printed bulletins, served as editor of our mid-week news and newsletter publications, and […]
Today we had a wonderful group of children and youth gather at Hope United Church of Christ for worship and Sunday School. They read the story about Paul and Silas, having been put in prison for encouraging people to follow Jesus’ way of loving God and one another. As part of their time together, […]
Investment Opportunity for Members of Hope United Church of Christ ~ Cindi Ohrt, Treasurer I know members of Hope are acquainted with Cornerstone Investments as we have borrowed money from them as well as investments. Cornerstone is where our Legacy Funds are invested. Our Legacy Fund CD matures in February. As treasurer I checked local […]
Sunday School and Confirmation Classes Continue to Explore Topics and Stories of Our Faith Our Sunday School program provides an opportunity for children and youth, preschool – eighth grade, the chance to discover the stories of our faith and to explore these a variety of activities. After having after learned about the stories of Jesus’ birth, […]
2021 Christmas Fund offering The Stewardship Committee thanks all who contributed to the 2021 Christmas Fund offering. Gifts to this offering totaled $1423, which is very close to last year’s gifts of $1440. Our Financial Secretary reports that gifts are still coming in so this total will change. Gifts to the Christmas Fund help many […]
Funding Future Leaders – A Special Offering for the Iowa Conference Training ordained clergy is an expensive proposition, leaving many pastors and seminary students/Members in Discernment deep in debt. You can help reduce the financial burden through scholarships. A special offering supported by the Iowa Conference of the United Church of Christ will be taken […]
COVID-19 Protocols Continue as Omicron Variant Causes Surge in Positivity Rates The most recent 14-day positivity rate for Linn County was reported at 34.6% due to the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Thus a reminder for all persons that our protocols currently in place include: If you do not feel well, please stay home […]
Welcome Lora Wakefield, Our Office Staff Person Lora Wakefield is no stranger to Hope United Church of Christ. She has walked her granddaughters, Kate and Jacey Walker, during Vacation Bible School and Christmas programs and worshiped with us from time-to-time. She has been serving as our custodial person since November 2020. Now, Lora is taking […]
When the Weather Outside Is Frightful As the weather has turned colder, it is the season to be caution about driving on ice and snow or to be careful as you walk in the parking lot or on the sidewalk. Always consider your own personal safety whenever you make your way to Hope UCC during […]
Updates Regarding Protocols for Worship As the Council has done throughout these last nearly 16 months, they had conversation at their June 23 meeting about the best practices and protocols for worship in order to keep all who attend worship and use our building as safe as possible. With continued low positivity rates in Linn […]