Coming Up at Hope
C24/7 Backpack Drive
Help students start the school year with confidence by donating a backpack for a child served by C24/7!
All-Church Picnic!
Join us for the All-Church Picnic! A fun day with food, games, and time to relax and connect with our church family. Bring a blanket, a friend, and come ready to hang out!
Baptism
If you’ve chosen to follow Jesus but haven’t been baptized yet, we’d love to help you take that next step
Senior Connect
Join us for board games and a pizza pot luck lunch at our next Senior Connect on Friday, August 14 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
College Connect
College-aged students, connect over pizza, pickle ball, and board games after the 12 p.m. service on Sunday, August 16.
College Beach Night
Join other college-age students for a fun evening at the beach! Bring a volleyball for the sand courts, spikeball, a towel, blanket, etc. Beach access and parking are free after 7 p.m.
Family Promise
Help serve families experiencing homelessness during the week of July 12–19.
College Connect
Join other college-aged students for lunch, games, and a chance to hang out and connect
Culver's Dinner Night!
Looking to meet others that attend Hope Community Church who live near you? This is the opportunity for you to do just that!
We are partnering with 6 Culver’s locations in our area to have dinner together on Wednesday, June 10, 5:30–7p.m.
No RSVP needed. Just come on out!
Crafting Community
Join together with other Hope crafters to make Mother's Day decorations for the church.
Planting Day
Join us as we add beauty to our landscape by planting flowers and caring for our flower beds!
Saturday, May 30 from 9-11 a.m.
C24/7 Fun Friday
Serve alongside others from Hope as we host a fun afternoon for kids in the C24/7 after-school program, with crafts, games, and a meal.
Crafting Community
Join together with other Hope crafters to make Mother's Day decorations for the church.
Baptism Sunday
If you're interested in getting baptized at one of our services on April 19, fill out a simple form and one of our staff will follow up. If you've made a decision to follow Jesus but have never been baptized, please prayerfully consider getting baptized this summer.
Women's Gathering
Join us for a Women’s Gathering on Saturday, April 18, 9–11 a.m., as we share a meal and intentional conversation together. This is a meaningful opportunity for the women of Hope to deepen community, build relationships, and be encouraged.
Spring Community Groups
Community Groups are designed to help you find meaningful relationships, grow spiritually, and live out your faith together.
Crafting Community: Make Easter Decor
Join together with other Hope crafters to learn and make birds out of paper that will be used for Easter Decorations. Supplies will be provided.
2026 Summer Internship Applications
We’re offering a summer internship program for individuals ages 16 to 20 who call Hope their home church. This program is designed to help build the church and gain a meaningful understanding of serving in ministry.
Easter Choir
Join the Easter Choir and sing during two of our Easter services! Sign up by March 13.
Sunday Morning Prayer Group
This group gathers the first and third Sunday mornings in room 221, 8:30–8:55 a.m., to seek God's direction and blessing on our church. You can pray out loud or silently to yourself during a time of guided prayer by the group leader. All are welcome!
C24/7 Fun Friday
Serve alongside others from Hope as we host a fun afternoon for kids in the C24/7 after-school program, with crafts, games, and a meal.
Church Update Meeting
Due to illness, we had to reschedule the Church Update Meeting from Feb. 12 to Feb. 19. Join us on Zoom to hear updates on the church, current projects, and things to look forward to! This meeting is for everyone who considers Hope their home church.
Family Open Gym
Hope kids (age 2–5th grade) and their parents are invited to a fun open gym night at church! Snacks and water will be provided. A great opportunity for kids to connect and for parents to get to know one another.
Salvation Army/Chicago Wolves Blanket Making
Come together to make blankets for people who are homeless in Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 14, 5–6:45 p.m. All ages welcome. You'll also have the opportunity to stay and enjoy the 7 p.m. Chicago Wolves game for free! Learn more and sign up HERE.
20s & 30s Super Bowl Party
Super Bowl watch party with our 20s & 30s crew! Bring a favorite dish to share, wear your team colors (or just come for the commercials), and enjoy a relaxed night of food, football, and community.
Parenting Study
Are you looking for practical, faith-based guidance on parenting? Come study Parenting by Andy and Sandra Stanley with other parents at Hope. The group meets weekly for 8 weeks on Tuesday evenings, 6:30–8 p.m., starting on Tuesday, January 27.
Marriage Group
A Better Us is a video-based curriculum helping couples strengthen their marriage by focusing on commitment, communication, conflict, and connection through weekly teaching, group discussion, and simple at-home devotionals.
New to Hope Gathering
If you’re new to Hope within the last several months, join us after the service you attend for a short gathering with others who are also new to Hope. Hear about the history of the church while taking a tour of the buildings and connecting with others who call Hope home. You’re welcome to come by yourself or bring the whole family!
Alpha
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith, where people come and discuss life’s big questions in a friendly, open and informal environment. We hope these sessions give you a chance to explore faith, ask questions, and share your point of view. If you are exploring faith or have questions, this is the place for you!
Community Groups
Community Groups will run for eight weeks beginning the week of January 19. Register by January 11.
20s & 30s Christmas Party
All 20s and 30s are invited to a Christmas Potluck & White Elephant Gift Exchange! Bring a dish to share and a gift for some fun swapping. Feel free to invite friends. RSVP HERE.
Senior Connect
Join us for the next Senior Connect on Tuesday, December 16, 10 am–12:30 pm. We'll meet in the Volunteer Lounge at Hope.
Middle School Basketball Night
Middle School boys and girls are invited to a night of basketball at Hope. We’ll take the first 10-15 minutes for students to meet each other. Then we’ll spend the rest of the time warming up, running drills, and playing some organized games led by adult volunteers. Students of all skills levels invited! Register HERE.
Christmas Kids & Students Choir
We're forming a special kids and students choir (2nd–12th grade) to sing in each of our Christmas services. If you love to sing or just want to be part of something fun, we’d love for you to join us! Find more info and sign up HERE by Dec. 7.