175th Anniversary Events


  • friday, november 3 @ 7 PM

    Come join us and discover some hidden facts about Overisel. No pressure - just fun and laughter and maybe even gain some knowledge. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Please register so we can plan accordingly. 


  • SAturday, November 11, 3-5 PM

    The community is invited to Overisel Reformed for an Open House with informational displays about the history of the Village of Overisel. 

  • saturday, november 11, 6:30 PM

    All are invited to join us for a program led by Dr. Robert Swierenga. 

    Dr. Robert Swierenga came to the Van Raalte Institute at Hope College as the A.C. Van Raalte Research Professor in June 1996. He was also an adjunct professor in the Hope College Department of History. His role, and that of the institute, is to keep alive Dutch Reformed history and heritage, as well as the history of the college and community in which we are placed. The institute is preserving the collective cultural memory of a rich immigrant community.

  • sunday, november 12, 9:30 AM

    You are invited to join us for as we worship and thank our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

  • sunday, november 12, 5:00 pm

    The community is invited to join their voices in singing and praise for a Community Hymn Sing.


    Praise the LORD. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! Psalm 147:1


    I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. 

    Psalm 104:33