GROUPS OF OUR CHURCH
GATHERING OF MEN BREAKFAST
Gathering of Men is a monthly breakfast group designed to pursue higher ground through FAITH, FELLOWSHIP & FOOD.
2nd Saturday of the month - 9am
HOPE's Kitchen
WOMEN OF HOPE
Join us as we commune monthly on our faith journey through sisterhood, service, action, healing, rest, growth, renewal & friendship.
Our WOMEN OF HOPE group is part of the Churchwide Women of the ELCA and the NJ Women of the ELCA. We get together monthly and use the WELCA publication "Gather" as our guide for our meetings.
2nd Tuesday of the month - 7:30pm
Fellowship Hall
THE WISDOM CLUB
The Wisdom Club is our 55+ Potluck Dining Group. Bring your memories, stories, wisdom and a great dish as we meet for lunch in the Narthex.
Please RSVP to the office and let us know if you will be attending and what you are bringing to contribute to our collective lunch.
3rd Thursday of the month - 12 noon
Narthex
please reference your calendar monthly as there are occasional date moves
LWR QUILTING GROUP
Join our LWR (Lutheran World Relief) Quilters group and assist us in creating mission quilts! Whether you prefer to work on a quilt in the comfort of your home or with the community of others gathered here at the church, we'd love to have you as part of this fellowship.
No experience neccesary, we will provide the supplies needed. It doesn’t take extraordinary skills to change a life with a LWR Quilt.
Random Tuesdays 9:30am - 2pm
Fellowship Hall
please check calendar for dates
GENTLE YOGA
YOGA is a great way to strengthen & relax the body, increase flexibily & balance, and calm your soul. Through a system of specific physical postures (asanas), breath control and simple meditation we practice a natural road to a healtier mind, body & spirit.
All levels are welcome to join this class.
Tuesdays - 7pm
Narthex
No fee - donations accepted
CREATE
CRAFTING CLUB
We have all heard of the Joy of the Game, the Joy of Cooking... How about join us for the JOY OF CRAFTING! HOPE is looking to expand our small groups with this new "CREATE" crafting club.
As we are all God's creations, we HOPE to gather and find joy in creating!
Stay posted for a new crafting event or contact the office if you would like to volunteer to run a workshop.
OUTSIDE GROUPS
Outside groups meet at HOPE on a regular basis through a contract program that includes payment for use of the building and the submission of a Certificate of Insurance.
12-STEP PROGRAMS
AA
GA
NA Women
OEA
Gamanon
Women's Trama
Stamp Group
Jersey Comics
CCHD
NJSM
Cub Scouts
If you are interested in the use of our church for an event or program please contact the church office.