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	<title>Hope United Church of Christ</title>
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	<description>No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, it's worth the journey to Hope.</description>
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		<title>LGBT Virginians Lose Protection Against Discrimination</title>
		<link>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/03/08/lgbt-virginians-lose-protection-against-discrimination/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/03/08/lgbt-virginians-lose-protection-against-discrimination/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:25:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While D.C. began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples last week, and Congress is looking at allowing gay people to serve openly in the military by repealing Don&#8217;t Ask Don&#8217;t Tell, Virginia&#8217;s legislature killed a bill restoring protection against discrimination for LGBT, and Virginia&#8217;s Attorney General told public colleges and universities they have to remove [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Protected: March 2010 Lay Leader List</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:03:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Hope On the Edge: Hope for MS</title>
		<link>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/03/01/hope-on-the-edge-hope-for-ms/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:10:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At our next Hope on the Edge presentation on March 7th at 9:00 come hear Sarah Crisman speak about her experiences working with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and learn how you can help. There is hope on the edge of MS. ]]></description>
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		<title>Help Spread the Word April 16th</title>
		<link>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/27/help-spread-the-word-april-16th/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/27/help-spread-the-word-april-16th/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:59:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The United Church of Christ will launch its next &#8220;God is Still Speaking&#8221;commercial on April 16, utilizing the church&#8217;s best broadcasting arsenal: its own members.
&#8220;We&#8217;re asking people to set aside the morning of  - Friday,  April 16 - for unparalleled texting, Twittering, Facebooking and emailing&#8221; of the new &#8220;God is Still Speaking&#8221; commercial, says Rev. Felix Carrion, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bring Cleaning Supplies to Church the First Sunday</title>
		<link>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/25/bring-cleaning-supplies-to-church-this-sunday/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/25/bring-cleaning-supplies-to-church-this-sunday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:09:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We collect household and personal cleaning products the first Sunday of each month for Koinonia. Not only does it help families in need in our immediate area, but these supplies are not included in federal or state programs. Examples of  household cleaning items that are needed are:

Dishwashing soap
Windex
Floor cleaner
Clothing detergent
Bleach

Or personal cleaning products such [...]]]></description>
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		<title>This Week&#8217;s Hope - February 28, 2010 - Think about your faith: Is your God a god of violence?</title>
		<link>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/25/this-weeks-hope-february-28-2010-think-about-your-faith-is-your-god-a-god-of-violence-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/25/this-weeks-hope-february-28-2010-think-about-your-faith-is-your-god-a-god-of-violence-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
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What&#8217;s Happening at Hope

Last Sunday our children said goodbye to “Alleluia”.  We won&#8217;t be saying &#8220;Alleluia&#8221; again until Easter.  Listen to the Children’s Message.
Think About Your Faith: Is our God a god of violence?




Upcoming Events


This Sunday, February 28, 2010
9:00 a.m. Adult Education [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Think About Your Faith: Is Our God a god of Violence? - Join us Sunday at 9:00 a.m.</title>
		<link>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/24/think-about-your-faith-is-our-god-a-god-of-violence-join-us-sunday-at-900-am/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/24/think-about-your-faith-is-our-god-a-god-of-violence-join-us-sunday-at-900-am/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:03:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have never been able to join us for a Sunday morning adult education discussion, this Sunday, February 28th,  is the day to start as we ponder questions central to our understanding of God and God&#8217;s purpose for us in the world. Join us for a lively discussion at 9 a.m. as we explore [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Camp Hope Goes to Outer Space - July 12-16</title>
		<link>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/24/camp-hope-goes-to-outer-space-july-12-16/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/24/camp-hope-goes-to-outer-space-july-12-16/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Camp Hope will be held July 12-16 this summer and our theme will be "Hope Blasts off into Outer Space!!" If you would like to be a group leader, an area leader (music, crafts, games, etc.), a decorator, or otherwise give of your time and energy to Camp Hope this year, we would love to see you at our opening planning meeting, Sunday, March 7th at 12:30PM. ]]></description>
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		<title>This Week&#8217;s Hope - February 21, 2010 - Congregational Meeting and Potluck Luncheon</title>
		<link>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/17/this-weeks-hope-february-21-2010-congregational-meeting-and-potluck-luncheon/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/17/this-weeks-hope-february-21-2010-congregational-meeting-and-potluck-luncheon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:28:27 +0000</pubDate>
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What&#8217;s Happening at Hope
Congregational Meeting Celebration and Pot-Luck Luncheon this Sunday




Upcoming Events


This Sunday, February 21, 2010
9:00 a.m. Adult Education - Discussion on Progressive Christianity
9:30 a.m. Special service of Holy Communion for those who are intellectually disabled and their friends and family
9:45 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does Your Faith Make You Think?</title>
		<link>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/16/does-your-faith-make-you-think-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/16/does-your-faith-make-you-think-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:22:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us for a discussion about Evil&#8230;
At Hope UCC we don&#8217;t ask you to leave your mind at the door. As Progressive Christians we proclaim a faith that requires you to think, to engage, and to wrestle with ideas about God, Jesus, scripture and church dogma. On Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.  we will explore what [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Congregational Meeting and Potluck this Sunday, February 21</title>
		<link>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/16/congregational-meeting-and-potluck-this-sunday-february-21/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/16/congregational-meeting-and-potluck-this-sunday-february-21/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:40:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[This coming Sunday morning, February 21, beginning in worship at 10:30 a.m., we will have our annual celebration and meeting of our congregation.  This important day has been postponed for snow - and now we&#8217;re counting on this Sunday!  We hope we can count on you as well.
Following worship, we will enjoy a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>This Week&#8217;s Hope - February 14, 2010 - Start Your Valentine&#8217;s Day at Hope</title>
		<link>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/16/this-weeks-hope-february-14-2010-start-your-valentines-day-at-hope/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hopeucc.org/2010/02/16/this-weeks-hope-february-14-2010-start-your-valentines-day-at-hope/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:21:09 +0000</pubDate>
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What&#8217;s Happening at Hope




Upcoming Events


This Sunday, February, 2010
9:00 a.m. Adult Education - Hope on the Edge: Justice for Children
9:45 a.m. Choir warm-up
10:30 a.m. Worship &#38; Holy Communion
10:45 a.m. Sunday School for children

This Week

Monday, Feb 15 7:30 Pastoral Search Committee
Tuesday, Feb [...]]]></description>
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