Peace With Justice Sunday is a day when The United Methodist Church celebrates and supports the work of building beloved community. Beginning June 2, Community of Hope will have a two-month celebration of Peace With Justice. A giant calendar will be on the wall between the Sanctuary and Wesley Hall. We think we could fill...
We’re hosting a toilet paper drive to benefit both Covenant Partners and Christian Ministries. Bring large packages of toilet paper to the bins in the Narthex by Sunday, June 2, 2024. All of the toilet paper will be divided between Covenant Partners and Christian Ministries. Thank you!
On May 19, during the Coffee Hour after church, we will have a VBS Call Out in Wesley Hall. This will be an informal meeting to discuss how we at Community of Hope would like VBS to look going forward. So, if you have ideas or are interested in helping with VBS going forward, please...
Join us in celebrating Pastor Heather’s ordination! The ceremony will be June 7 in Indianapolis, and our reception will be June 16 in Wesley Hall following worship. Be watching for details. If you would like to contribute to a gift for Pastor Heather, please designate the offering as “ordination gift.” We’ll collect offerings through the...
We are super pumped to let you know that on April 14, we will have our last Super Sunday Kids Ministry of the school year. This will be at Lutheran Church of the Cross (4401 N. Wheeling Ave.) from 4 to 6 p.m. As a reminder, our theme this year is Superheroes, so feel free to dress as your favorite...
Cardinals and Hoosiers and Boilermakers Oh My! This year during NCAA March Madness, Grace Village is participating in Campus Ministry Madness, a fundraising challenge between Lutheran Campus Ministry sites across the country. Did you know that 89% of students who participated in campus ministry planned to continue being active in a faith community? Your support...
In the 40-day season of Lent, Community of Hope will engage in a church-wide study of the book “Hard and Holy Work: A Lenten Journey through the Book of Exodus.” In Sunday worship, in small group gatherings, and in our own reading and action, we as a congregation will deepen our connections with God and...
If you have always had a wonderful and faithful experience in the Church, praise God! For some, especially in the past few years of United Methodism, “church” is a difficult word. In late 2023, some members of Community of Hope were trained in becoming a Lighthouse Congregation. Lighthouse Congregations are places that are intentionally hospitable...
Beginning in January, Community of Hope is going to provide meals for Covenant Partners on the first Sunday of the month. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Any group such as choir, youth, circle, family, or group of friends can sign up. Check with Barb, Pastor Colin, or Pastor Heather for details if...
Following church on Dec. 17, please join us in celebration of New Members with a reception and cookie exchange. Please bring 3 dozen holiday cookies of your choice to share with others. Please package your cookies six to a Ziploc bag. All who participate in the cookie exchange will each take home 2 dozen cookies...
