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Faith in Action Sunday – Pictures

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These are pictures from our Faith in Action Sunday held July 30th at Hope United Church of Christ. About 50 individuals worked together to do the following projects: • Making a meal for the guests of Willis Dady Shelter • Finishing quilts for Camp Courageous • Cutting pieces out of denim to make shoes • […]

Sunday School – Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament)

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Currently our Sunday School students are learning the stories of our faith that are from the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).  Recently students learned about the story of Joseph and his amazing coat of many colors. Pictured here are the students from our preschool class as they work on their project related to this story.

The Transcendence and Imminence of God in Church Architecture

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By: Mitch Bloomquist I was just out of high school, when I traveled with my college choir to Europe for a tour of some of the world’s most impressive churches. I was anxious because it would be my first trip out of the country, I would be traveling with people I barely new, and I […]

Holy Week

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As the season of Lent continues to unfold, we will approach the final days known to Christians as Holy Week.  Beginning with Palm Sunday, March 20, we recall the story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem.  As the authors’ remember this event, Jesus comes into the city in a most humble way – riding on a […]

Christmas in July 2015

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With the steamy temperatures everyone is looking for ways to think cool.  The Missions Committee has a way for all of us to feel cool and to help others.  It is time for our annual Christmas in July helping needy families. Each November HACAP assists low income families that can’t afford Christmas.  Hope UCC has partnered with HACAP […]

Summer Worship Will Feature Special Music and More

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Even with vacation plans, time away at the lake, or just trying to enjoy the lazy days of summer, you will not want to miss the many great opportunities to be a part of the worship experiences planned for the upcoming summer months at Hope United Church of Christ. Here is just a small sampling […]

An Old Story Becomes New: Our Journey to Bethlehem

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The word “Advent” stems from the Latin word meaning “coming” and is a period of time observed in faith traditions as a time before the remembrance of the birth of the Christ child.  The season of Advent, the start of the church’s liturgical year, has been traditionally set aside as a time for reflection and […]

Hope Choir – Mini-Cantata Open to All

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The choir is planning a “mini” cantata to be performed during worship on 12/21. We’d like to invite you to sing along with us! All are welcome to join in this musical celebration of Christmas. The rehearsals schedule is below. We only ask that you make “most of” the rehearsals. We understand that there will […]

Friendship Committee Announces Upcoming Outing

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When: Sunday, October 12, at 2:00 p.m. What: A Mighty Fortress Is Our Business Where: The Old Creamery Theater Company, Amana IA Ticket Price: $24.00 (if a group of 15 or more sign up to go, otherwise the price is $28.00) Deadline: Sign-up by September 27 A Mighty Fortress Is Our Business is a comedy about “The […]