Events

Hope Kids Summer Camp
Jul
22
to Jul 26

Hope Kids Summer Camp

Hope Kids will host our second ever Hope Kids Camp at our church on July 22, 24, and 26 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The camp is open to all kids entering Kindergarten through 5th Grade in the 2024-25 school year.

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Summer Internship
Apr
21

Summer Internship

Hope Community Church is offering a summer internship program for individuals 16 and older (15 with a work permit). This program is designed to help build the church and gain a meaningful understanding of serving in ministry.

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K-5th + Parents Open Gym Night
Apr
12

K-5th + Parents Open Gym Night

Join other Hope K-5th kids and their parents from 6-8 PM at church for a fun open gym time of various sports (floor hockey, volleyball games like Nuke 'Em/beach ball volleyball, pickleball, etc). There will also be crafts and other games available for kids and parents to enjoy together. This is not a drop off event, so parents, plan to stay, play, and hang out with your kid(s). Snacks and water will be provided.

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Easter Sunday Welcome Team
Mar
31

Easter Sunday Welcome Team

We are looking for smiling faces to greet our guests on Easter. This is a great family serve opportunity and you can sign up to volunteer at one of the four Easter services. Contact Barb with questions!

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Mental Health Seminar
Mar
7

Mental Health Seminar

Hear from mental health professionals on how to support kids and students struggling with mental health. We'll explore signs that indicate when additional help is needed and share tools to help parents support their children. We hope this seminar will help you as you navigate how to come alongside your kids and provide you with additional resources.

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High School Pickleball Night
Mar
1

High School Pickleball Night

A night of pickleball exclusively for high school students. Our resident pickleball pro, Bryan Chung, will provide instruction for anyone who has never played. We will have 3 courts of pickleball for players of all levels of experience. Food and drinks will be provided following the games.

Anyone under the age of 18 will need to have a waiver signed by a legal guardian. We will email you a waiver after you register.

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New to Hope Dinner
Feb
27

New to Hope Dinner

If you are new to Hope within the last few months, join us for an evening to hear about the history of the church, connect with the pastors, and to get to know others who are new to Hope. You are welcome to come by yourself or bring the whole family! Let us know you're coming by registering ahead of time.

Contact Barb with questions or Register Below!

Date: Tuesday, February 27th
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: Hope Community Church 

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Crafting Community
Feb
24
to Feb 25

Crafting Community

Two opportunities in February!

1. Papercrafting Master Class on Saturday February 24, 6.30-8.30pm (RSVP Required)

2. Sunday February 25, 12.30-2.30pm.  Join the knitters in making scarves/hats for PADS or bring your own project.

Both meetings will occur in the Volunteer Lounge at Hope 

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Senior Connect Board Games & Pot Luck Lunch
Feb
22

Senior Connect Board Games & Pot Luck Lunch

Join us for the next Senior Connect for board games & pot luck lunch.  We'll meet on Thursday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Volunteer Lounge at Hope. Bring along a game to play and even teach others to play. I'll make a pot of coffee & we'll end with a Potluck lunch. Bring a dish to share. Contact Barb with questions!

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K-5th + Parents Open Gym Night
Feb
16

K-5th + Parents Open Gym Night

Join other Hope K-5th kids and their parents on Friday, Feb. 16 from 6 to 8 PM at church for a fun open gym time of various sports. There will also be crafts and other games available for kids and parents to enjoy. This is not a drop off event, so parents, plan to stay and play!

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Hope in Recovery
Jan
27

Hope in Recovery

All of us have hurts and disappointments that we must overcome, and sometimes—being human—we don’t cope in healthy ways. When we try to face the world alone, it can lead to destructive behaviors and patterns that hurt us and those around us. But you are not alone, and we can face these things together in community…

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Nov
5

Crafting Community Meetup

Join others who enjoy crafting in the Volunteer Lounge (the northwest corner on the first floor) to sew, knit, make cards, etc. Instructions will be provided but please bring supplies. Feel free to bring your lunch and enjoy eating with others before crafting.

Contact Claudine with questions!

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New To Hope Dinner
Oct
24

New To Hope Dinner

If you are new to Hope within the last few months, join us for an evening to hear about the history of the church, connect with the pastors, and to get to know others who are new to Hope. You are welcome to come by yourself or bring the whole family! Let us know you're coming by registering ahead of time.

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Solid Rock Carpenters: BIG BUILD
Sep
9
to Sep 16

Solid Rock Carpenters: BIG BUILD

Solid Rock Carpenters has another BIG BUILD just around the corner and would be grateful for your participation if you are available to serve! We hope you'll join us in North Chicago Sept 9 and/or Sept 16.

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Educators’ Night
Aug
27

Educators’ Night

Begin your school year with a unique opportunity to worship and pray for our students, colleagues, and community with other educators, administrators, and school staff members! Doors open at 4:45pm.

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Exodus Welcome Pack Collection
Aug
27
to Sep 3

Exodus Welcome Pack Collection

Exodus World Service, our partner organization serving refugees, is expecting many refugee arrivals in September, and they need our help! Please consider contributing to a Welcome to America Pack that will provide essentials for a refugee family's new home. Use this registry link, and you can have items shipped directly to the church, or drop them in person on Sunday, August 27 or September 3

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Summer Baptism
Aug
20

Summer Baptism

Sign up below if you would like to learn more about being baptized on Sunday, August 20. One of our staff will follow up. Baptisms will take place during church at the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. service. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Gina. This will be the first baptisms in our church building!

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Senior Connect
Aug
19

Senior Connect

Senior Connect: “Finishing well, Where is God calling you to next?"- a morning of interactive teaching led by Steve Lake & Toni Cimaroli

Saturday, August 19 from 9:30am-12:30pm at Hope starting with a yogurt & coffee bar and ending with a Potluck lunch. Bring a dish to share!

If your last name begins with:
A- F: Salad (lettuce, fruit, potato, cole slaw…..)
G-L: Sliced lunch meat (turkey, ham, salami…..)
M-S: Sliced cheese (american, cheddar, swiss….)
T-Z:  Dessert (cookies, brownies….)

Please register so that we can plan for seating.
Any questions? Contact Barb deWaard

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Senior Concert Gathering - Wheeling
Aug
17

Senior Concert Gathering - Wheeling

Join other Hope seniors this summer to gather at local free concerts. Just bring your chair, an appetizer to share, and your own drinks. Look for the green and blue balloons to mark our space. Contact Barb to get signed up on the Hope seniors distribution list.

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Hope Kids Camp
Jul
24
to Jul 28

Hope Kids Camp

Save the Date: Hope Kids Camp this Summer!

This summer, Hope Kids will host their first Kids Camp!

Where: At the church
When: July 24, 26, and 28, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

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