You are welcome to join us at Hope for worship on Maundy Thursday (April 1), Good Friday (April 2), and Easter Sunday (April 4). We look forward to worshipping with you online or in-person, as we focus on the central events of our faith: Christ’s death and resurrection. We remain concerned for the safety and health of our congregation and community, and so we’re taking these precautions.
Holy Week and Easter Sunday services will be live-streamed, and video recordings will be available, as well
a limited number of worshippers will be able to be present at each of the in-person services
advance signup is necessary for everyone, and we’ll need to know how many will be in your group
face coverings and social distancing will be required for all
extra seating (balcony, wings) will be utilized, along with the pews
sign-up begins March 12
please complete your signup by March 26, to provide adequate time to plan for and prepare the worship services
For details on the Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday service times, and to sign up, visit the Worship Resources page on Hope's website, or call the church office.
Ways to Worship
All are welcome to attend in-person services. Prior to your first visit, contact Pastor Lew before noon on Friday to schedule your service time.
Online Worship
Each Sunday, a video recording of Hope's 8:00 AM service is available on the Worship Resources page. You can also watch a live streamed version of the service at 8:00 AM or 11:00 AM.
On Saturday, March 20 Hope will host an all-day (8:30 AM-4:00PM) chainsaw safety and fundamentals class, which includes classroom instruction in the morning and hands-on training in the afternoon. This class is for beginners, novices, and experts. Please contact Alex Schandert at [email protected] or 919-697-1493 to sign-up or with any questions.
Stephen Ministry
Last Sunday at Hope we celebrated the commissioning of 7 newly-trained Stephen Ministers. We thank God for these compassionate caregivers who help to minister to hurting people in our congregation and community.
Marc Gipple, Beverly Miller
Mel Hempstead, Paula Reeves Michelle Hempstead, Emily Smathers Kris Jackson
We also commissioned Wendi Pallozzi as a new member of the Stephen Ministry Leadership Team. God's blessings to all of Hope's wonderful Stephen Ministers!
In-Person Sunday School for Children & Youth
In-Person Sunday School continues for all youth (5-12 grades) classes with two sessions: 8:50-9:20 AM or 10:20-10:50 AM. Advanced registration is required.
Children's (age 3 - 4th grade) Sunday School will begin on March 14 with one session: 10:20-10:50 AM. Advanced registration is required.
Weekly videos are still available for children, youth, and adultsclasses. Adult classes will begin April 11.