Peace with Justice Sunday
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Peace with Justice Sunday

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...

Celebrating Pastor Heather’s Ordination
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Celebrating Pastor Heather’s Ordination

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...

All Church Lenten Study: Hard & Holy Work
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All Church Lenten Study: Hard & Holy Work

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...

New Member Reception & Cookie Exchange
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New Member Reception & Cookie Exchange

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...

Donations for Students in Need
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Donations for Students in Need

Throughout the first semester at BSU, Grace Village has been averaging around 25 students every Monday night. We have learned that the majority of our students are living in need of some basic items that we all take for granted. A list of these items are on the table in the Narthex, as well as listed below,...

Pastor/Staff Appreciation
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Pastor/Staff Appreciation

Deadline: Sunday, October 22, 2023 Let’s join together in a show of appreciation for our pastors and staff! They do so much for us every week, and they are a blessing to Community of Hope. We’ll be celebrating the eleven people listed on the back page of the bulletin with a love offering. You can...

Acolytes
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Acolytes

One of the ways that the children of the church can serve is to be an Acolyte and we would love to give all the kiddos of the church that opportunity. To start the process of having Acolytes in the service, we will have Acolyte Training on Sept. 24 right after worship. So, parents, if you kids...

Online Liturgists Wanted
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Online Liturgists Wanted

Do you attend worship online but rarely/never in-person?  We’d love for you to be an online liturgist. An online liturgist reads the scripture while being recorded a few days before worship, then is shown on-screen during worship. If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact Nichole Call.

Stewardship 2023: Experiencing Generosity – God Gives the Growth
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Stewardship 2023: Experiencing Generosity – God Gives the Growth

The Governing Board and Stewardship Campaign Committee are excited to launch our Spring 2023 stewardship campaign. This year’s theme, “Experiencing Generosity: God Gives the Growth” invites us to consider our role in God’s workmanship and how our generosity reflects that role. Our campaign will kick off on Sunday, April 16, 2023 and will run through...