Were Responsible For Our Neighbors: Two Churches Team Up For 46
Dwelling Place, a nonprofit housing developer, is working with two churches in Holland, Hope Church and First United Methodist Church, to build a 46-unit affordable housing development.
HOLLAND, MI Two churches have teamed up with nonprofit housing provider Dwelling Place to build at 46-unit apartment development, with 11 units reserved for people with disabilities, in downtown Holland.
The development, whose units would be reserved for low- to moderate-income residents, would be built on property owned by Hope Church and First United Methodist Church near the corner of 10th Street and Pine Avenue.
Officials say the housing is needed as rental rates and home prices continue to climb.
For many working-class families, housing is getting harder and harder to find, said Jeremy DeRoo, CEO of Dwelling Place, which is based in Grand Rapids. There is an increased number of people who are looking to move to West Michigan, and places like Holland are attracting people, and prices continue to increase.
Ottawa County is one of the fastest growing counties in Michigan, expanding 12.3% between 2010 and 2020. Business growth in the community, including a $1.7 billion expansion by battery maker LG Energy Solution thats expected to create 1,200 jobs by 2025, has highlighted the need for more housing, officials say.
The idea for the development was born out of conversations between the two churches.
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Holland Organizations Partner To Provide Showers Mail Community Support And Services For Individuals Without Access To Safe Stable Housing Launched February 2019
First United Methodist Church of Holland and Community Action House are pleased to announce a new program providing free showers, mail service, and drop-in center to provide relief for individuals experiencing homelessness. On Tuesday mornings, showers and services will be offered at First United Methodist Church, located on 10th St between Pine and River in Holland, MI.
“Knowing how important shower access is to human dignity, it seemed important and an issue of faith and justice to make a way to safely offer our showers to people in our area who are experiencing homelessness, said LuAnne Stanley Hook, Director of Community Involvement for First United Methodist Church of Holland. We are beyond thrilled to be able to offer this to our community.”
The program aims to be a safe place for respite and provide hot showers where all are welcome. Again and again, the individuals were connecting with share the value and difficulty of maintaining hygiene, said Angela Maxwell, Homeless Outreach Specialist for Community Action House. The need for showers exists. Were looking forward to building trust in this service for those that will most benefit from it. The reality is that no one wants to feel badly about their appearance or condition, and through this program, that reality can begin to change for the better.
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Interested volunteers, please contact LuAnne Stanley Hook at [email protected] or 616-396-5205, ext. 108.
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Welcome To Holland’s Church
We at Holland’s Church invite you to worship with us! No matter where you are at on lifes journey, you are welcome here!
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We believe that God loves all of creation, and through Jesus Christ we are brought into fellowship with God. We are a family, proclaiming the love and grace of God, as found in God’s Word. All are welcome at Holland’s – those who believe as well as those who are seeking.
At each service we gather for meaningful worship to study Gods word. We reach out with the heart of ministry to care for our neighbors in the name of Christ here and around the world. We have fun and fellowship in a variety of activities ranging from dinners to sporting events. As we work and worship together we find that our faith grows as we enjoy friends old and new.
You will discover many exciting opportunities at Holland’s Church. Our website is just the introduction to the spirit of our church. We want you to feel at home and comfortable here. We are pleased to welcome you as part of a growing and diverse Christian community.
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First United Methodist Church Celebrates 150 Years
Name of church: First United Methodist Church of Holland.
Year built: Established in 1861 current building built in 1981
Faith : United Methodist
Number of church members: 700
Pastor: Reverend J. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald
Pastors thoughts about church/members/faith:
In 2011, we are celebrating 150 years of ministry in Holland. We were the first English-speaking congregation here and we praise God for the opportunity to bring our witness to this community as the people called Methodist.
The purpose of First United Methodist Church of Holland is to help all people become ardent followers of Jesus Christ. To do so, we gather for worship, for study and prayer, and for service to our community and the world. We are an intergenerational congregation seeking to live out United Methodist faith and practice with open hearts, open minds, and open doors.
Volunteer work done by church: We provide a ministry called Justice for Our Neighbors which offers legal services, hospitality and advocacy to immigrants in our community. We are leaders and volunteers at P.E.T., Holland. This factory produces Personal Energy Transportation vehicles for children with mobility challenges around the world. We host a weekly low cost meal for senior citizens. The church also sponsors a styrofoam recycling program, and members volunteer with Kids Hope, Habitat for Humanity, Community Meals, and the CROP Hunger Walk.
Service times: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sundays 9:40 a.m. Sunday school
Address: 57 W 10th St.