Upcoming Events

Check out these events that are right around the corner.

SAVE THE DATE . .

Parish Night Out
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6 PM
Location: TBD
Join us as we share a meal together. Take the opportunity to meet more of the church members, enjoy a good meal, and engage in good fellowship with other Hopesters! Sign-up in the narthex.

Autumn Holy Hike at Carlito Springs
Sat., Oct. 10 at 9:00 AM

1.75 mi. loop hike. Optional lunch following at Burger Boy in Cedar Crest.

Socks/Gloves Drive for Church Unbound
Sept. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 11

Hope’s Daughters of the King chapter is sponsoring a fall socks, gloves, and handwarmers donation drive for Church Unbound. Leave your donations in the bin in the narthex. Sun., Oct. 11, The Rev. Dr. Chloe Chavez, Director of Church Unbound will be with us to talk during announcements about this outreach.

Common Sense Christianity
Finding Rest for Your Soul in a Chaotic World

Join us for a seven-week class exploring some of the most basic and important questions of the Christian faith. Whether you are new to Christianity, returning after time away, or simply looking for a clearer understanding of what Christians believe, this class offers a thoughtful and approachable place to begin. Sundays at 11:30 a.m.

September 13 — Why Believe in God?
September 20 — Who Is Jesus Christ?
September 27 — What Is Christianity?
October 4 — What Does It Mean to Be Saved?
October 11 — Why Pray?
October 18 — Why Read the Bible?
October 25 — Why Go to Church?

A book titled Common Sense Christianity will be provided for the course. Please let us know you are interested in attending so we will have a copy for you. Sign-up available in the Narthex.

Faithful Endings: Hospice, Pastoral Care, and Christian Burial

Join us for a parish seminar on preparing faithfully and thoughtfully for some of life’s most difficult moments.

This four-part seminar will explore what often happens when a catastrophic health event leads to long-term care, hospice, and end-of-life decisions. We will also consider how the Church, clergy, family members, and parishioners can respond with compassion, prayer, presence, and appropriate boundaries.

The seminar will include time to discuss funeral planning, the resources available through the Church, and the burial options and funeral practices within the Episcopal tradition.

Topics will include:

  1. Catastrophic health events, long-term care, and hospice

  2. How the Church and parishioners can respond with care and healthy boundaries

  3. Funeral planning and preparing important information in advance

  4. The Episcopal funeral service, burial options, and Christian hope in the resurrection

This seminar is for anyone who wants to plan ahead, care wisely for loved ones, or better understand the Church’s ministry at the time of death.

More details coming soon.