Coming Up at Hope
Christmas Giving Tree
Take a tag from our Giving Tree to provide a Christmas gift for one of our partners: Exodus, C24/7, and Journeys (PADS). Bring your gift to church on Dec. 14 or 21, unwrapped and with the tag attached.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crafting Community
Come together with other crafters at Hope to make Christmas decor for our church or bring your own project to work on this Sunday, December 7 from 12-2p.m. We'll meet in the Volunteer Lounge. All ages welcome; grades 5 and below with an accompanying adult.
Christmas Decorating
Volunteer with others who are excited about decorating the church for Christmas. All are welcome, no matter the skill level. This is a great way to meet people at church! Please RSVP and select one or more of the time slots available.
Friendsgiving
Our 20s & 30s group is hosting Friendsgiving, open to all 20s & 30s, on November 22, 5–7 p.m. Please fill out THIS FORM to let us know you’re coming.
Crafting Community
Come together with other crafters from Hope to make Christmas decor for the church on Sunday, November 16, 12–2 p.m. We'll meet in the Volunteer Lounge. All supplies will be provided. Dress for a mess!
Please RSVP
Veterans Exiting Homelessness Collection
When a veteran leaves a shelter or transitional housing and moves to a permanent residence, they often do not have the basic items needed to set up their new home. Find out how you can help HERE.
Holiday Grief Support
Whether it’s been weeks or years, the holiday season can be especially difficult for those who've suffered the loss of a loved one. We're offering a grief support workshop on Saturday, November 15, 9–11 a.m. in the Volunteer Lounge at the church. Register HERE. Contact Jason with questions.
New to Hope Gathering
If you’re new to Hope within the past few months, we’d love to meet you! Join us after the service you attend for a short gathering with others who are also new to Hope. You’ll hear about the history of our church, take a tour of the buildings, and have a chance to connect with others who call Hope home. You’re welcome to come on your own or bring the whole family!
Emergency Food Drive
With the disruption in food assistance, many of the families that C24/7 serves are facing a food crisis this month. We’re helping them collect the following items (drop off at church Nov. 9 & 16). See HERE for a list of items needed.
Senior Connect
Join other seniors from Hope for a serving project, trivia, and potluck lunch! Learn more and sign up HERE.
Crafting Community
Come together with other crafters and choose an activity: learn to knit or crochet, or bring your own fiber craft project to work on. Or join a papercraft party as they make Christmas decor for Hope. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Fall Bash
Join us for fall treats! Kids are welcome to wear church-appropriate costumes and enjoy fun fall activities and treats. Students can join in the fun too—costumes encouraged!
Church After-Party & Bears Game
Come for church, stay for the party! After the 12 p.m. service, bring family and friends and enjoy some food, fun, and football. We’ll have the Bears game on the big screen (in live playback), plus a nacho bar and pizza. We can't wait to hang out and enjoy community together!
Senior Connect at Chicago Botanic Garden
Come and connect with other seniors from Hope at the Chicago Botanic Garden on Tuesday, September 30. We’ll meet inside the main entrance at 10:30 a.m., stroll the gardens until about 12:30 p.m., and then enjoy lunch together at the Garden View Café or picnic area.
Community Groups Launch
*Most Community Groups are currently full, but if you would like to be part of a group, please complete the registration, and we will do our best to find you a spot.
Baptism Sunday
If you're interested in getting baptized at one of our services on September 7, 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.
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!
College/Young Adults Worship Night
Come hang out, worship, and spend time with God and each other.
Middle and High School Beach Night
Join us for an Beach Night full of games, worship, and unforgettable fun with friends!
Hope Seniors: Anyone Invited to Join the Summer Concert Outing
Join us for a fun summer evening at the Mount Prospect Park District Summer Concert Series on June 26 at 7 p.m. at Lions Park (411 S. Maple Street, Mt. Prospect). Featuring "Dancing Queen" An ABBA Salute. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, your favorite beverage, and an appetizer or dessert to share. Look for the balloons to find our group! Our Hope Seniors are hosting this outing and all ages are welcome to attend.
College Bible Study
If you are a college student, join us for a summer bible study! We will meet on Fridays, starting June 20, and discuss the Sunday messages in more detail. Snacks will be provided! Note: no meeting on July 4.
College Connect Sunday
Are you college-aged and looking to connect with other college-aged people? Then this is the event for you! After the 11am service, we will enjoy a free lunch, play some games & meet new people your age here at Hope Community Church.
Invite your college-aged friends to join in on the fun. Sign up so we can plan for lunch. Contact Barb with questions!
New To Hope Lunch
If you are new to Hope within the last few months, join us for lunch to hear about the history of the church, connect with the pastors, take a tour of the buildings and get to know others who are new to Hope!
Planting Day
It's time to add some more color to our landscaping around the church! Please join us on Saturday, May 24 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. to help plant flowers and care for our flower beds. Coffee & donuts provided. If you can help, please sign up here. Contact Jason with questions!
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 7 specific Culver’s locations in our area to have dinner together on Thursday, May 22 from 5:30-7pm.
Crafting Community Sunday
Come together with other crafters here at Hope Community Church in the Volunteer Lounge to make paper butterflies for our Easter services. Instructions and supplies provided. K-8th grade kids are welcome with accompanying parent.
High School Game Night
Join us for game night, dreamt up and planned by our high schoolers! We'll have Nine-Square, Switch games on the big screen, board games, snacks, and more!
Hope Community Church Summer 2025 Internship
Hope Community Church is 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. All applications are due April 13th.
Baptism Signup April 2025
Sign up here if you would like to be baptized on Sunday, April 13. Baptisms will take place during church at the 9 or 11 a.m. service.
Crafting Community Sunday
Come together with other crafters here at Hope Community Church in the Volunteer Lounge to make paper butterflies for our Easter services. Instructions and supplies provided. K-8th grade kids are welcome with accompanying parent.