Events

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!

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 15 from 5:30-7pm.

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.

Crafting Community Sunday
Beat the winter blues with some crafty fun! 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. Please RSVP so that we make sure we have supplies ready for all.

Senior Connect Game Day & Sandwich Pot Luck
Join us for the next Senior Connect for Game Day & pot luck Taco Bar lunch. We'll meet on Thursday, January 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Volunteer Lounge at Hope.

Blanket Making for Homeless/Chicago Wolves Game
Great family-friendly serving opportunity for all ages! We’ll gather together at Allstate Arena to make blankets (simple cut & tie) for people experiencing homelessness in Chicago. All supplies provided. The Salvation Army will then deliver the blankets to people in need.
Immediately after making blankets, volunteers can attend the 7 p.m. Chicago Wolves game for FREE (pending ticket availability).
REGISTER HERE. Registration is required by 2/18

New To Hope Dinner
** THIS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 2/19 DUE TO WEATHER
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 with this form.

Crafting Community Sunday!
Beat the winter blues with some crafty fun! 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.
Please RSVP so that we make sure we have supplies ready for all!

20's-30's Super Bowl Party
Are you in your 20's-30's and looking for a place to connect with others your age? Then this Super Bowl Party is for you!

Exodus Grocery Care Packs
Purchase and deliver a care pack of culturally appropriate foods that offer a comforting taste of home to a refugee family.
Collect a range of produce, meats, and staple foods and deliver them within a week of the refugee family’s arrival. Sign up below and an Exodus representative will contact you shortly to answer any questions and equip you to take next steps.
Thank you for making a difference in the life of a refugee family!

Senior Connect Game Day & Pot Luck Taco Bar Lunch
Join us for the next Senior Connect for Game Day & pot luck lunch! We'll meet on Wednesday, February 26 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Volunteer Lounge at Hope.

K-5th + Parents Open Gym Night- January 19
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!

Christmas Decor Clean Up
We are so grateful for all of our amazing volunteers who helped the church look warm and festive for the Christmas season! Now, we need your help to get everything cleaned up and put away the week of January 7. Please sign up for a time slot that's convenient for you, we could use your help! Contact Barb deWaard with questions at bdewaard@hopecommunity.net.

Serve for Christmas Eve Services
Help to create a welcoming environment for our guests during the Christmas Eve services. Whether you are new to serving here at Hope or would like to try something new, this is a great opportunity for you.

20's-30's Potluck Dinner & White Elephant Exchange
Are you in your 20-30's and looking for a place to connect with other 20-30's? Then please join us on Saturday, December 21 from 4:30-6:30pm at Hope Community Church.

Christmas Giving Tree
This Christmas season, we have an opportunity to support refugee families by purchasing items for a Welcome Pack to help provide basic items for their first home.

Holiday Grief Support
The Thanksgiving and Christmas season can be especially difficult for those who have lost someone. This 1-day (2 hour) event offers coping tools and support from a Christian perspective for anyone grieving the death of a loved one.

Senior Connect Christmas Serve, White Elephant Exchange & Potluck
Are you a senior-not high school-who is looking for community with others in your stage of life? If so, join us for some fun and laughs.

Christmas Kids Choir: 2nd - 5th Grade
Hope is putting together a small choir of kids to sing at each of our Christmas Eve services. Our hope is to give anyone who wants to sing an opportunity at least one of our services (and possibly multiple).

Christmas Decor Set up
It's that time of year! Christmas is just around the corner and it's time to start decorating the church for our guests the week of December 2.

Veterans Collection
Help Veterans existing homelessness by providing the essentials they will need as they move into an apartment or home.

20's-30's Friendsgiving Potluck & Game Night
Are you in your 20-30's and looking for a place to connect with other 20-30's? Then this Friendsgiving Potluck Dinner & Game night is for you!

Crafting Community - Getting ready for Christmas
We'll be working on Christmas decorations. Everyone is invited to join, bring a pair of scissors and, if they have one, a hot glue gun.

Senior Connect Game Day & Lunch
Are you a senior-not high school-who is looking for community with others in your stage of life? If so, join us for a morning of games & pizza lunch. Bring along your favorite game to play &/or teach & enjoy some laughs with other Hope seniors.

Navigating Aging and Caregiving Discussion
Are you seeking information on how to navigate aging for yourself or a family member? Or would a senior you know benefit from additional support? Join us as we talk through options to help seniors stay healthy and safe while relieving caregiving pressures from family members.

Hope Kids Park Playdate!
Join other Hope families immediately following the 11 AM service on Sunday, June 9 for a park playdate nearby at Flick Park (3600 Glenview Road). We'll be meeting at the main playground near the front entrance to Flick. This is a great opportunity for your kids to meet other kids and for families to get to know each other better as we enjoy fun, food (sandwiches from Jersey Mike's), and community together. To help us plan for ordering Lunch, please register here. We hope to see you there!
Senior Connect Serve & Potluck Lunch
Are you a senior-not high school-who is looking for community with others in your stage of life? If so, join us as we serve our Anti-Trafficking partner and pack the supplies our church donated the past few weeks. Friday, September 27 from 10am-12:30pm at Hope Community Church.

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 with this form.

Crafting Community Workshops
Come together with other crafters here at Hope Community Church to deepen in community, learn a new skill and/or sharpen one you already have. Choose between a Card Making Workshop or make a Flying Squirrel Plushie.

20's-30's Connect
Are you in your 20's or 30's and looking to connect with others here at Hope? Then this is the event for you. After the 11am service we will enjoy a late lunch, play some games & have some fun together. Invite your friends to join us! Please sign up with this form so we can plan for lunch. Please contact Barb with questions!