Thursday 3-5:30pm - CARing Kids After School Program
7:30pm - Choir of Hope rehearsal
Friday evening - Living Water Small Group at Hope
Saturday 11am-1pm - Living Water SDA Worships in person at Hope
8pm - Music Concert at UMD
Sunday
10:15am - Doors and Zoom Open for Community
10:30am - Sunday Worship
in person and on Zoom
Zoom info
online here: https://zoom.us/j/338100220
or call in: 301 715 8592
Meeting ID : 338 100 220
password 214341
5-7pm - Humble Walk meal and worship for Students
Dear People of Hope,
You may know that the Easter season in the church is 50 days long, intentionally longer than the 40 days of Lent, a week of weeks.
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton in Chicago shares an Easter message here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1p8iOOar4E.
She affirms that this Easter season many of us are gathering in person, but the first Easter started in a cemetery. Even as we continue to live amidst a pandemic and war, she affirms, with the biblical character Job, "I know that my redeemer lives."
We continue looking for the Risen Christ among us.
Peace, Pastor Julie
Music Show at Clarice Smith at UMD Saturday May 7, 8pm
Hope's former musician, Derek Maseloff continues to be involved with creative music and community in the region. He shares the below invitation for this Saturday, building upon a performance many Hope people attended several years ago:
On Saturday at 8PM Konshens and I (Derek) are returning to the area! He is performing as art of the UMD Wind Orchestra concert. Its an interesting collaboration- the first of its kind to mix a rapper + esoteric wind band literature. Its going to be lots of fun! This concert also features the world premiere of a work that I wrote for the band + Konshens called "Dreams". We actually did a version of it back at the concert you all attended, but this one is about 10 minutes longer and written for an ensemble of 35 players.
All tickets at the Clarice this year are pay what you wish.. so its a great opportunity to catch a concert on the cheap!
Finals Kits for College Students Collecting treats now through Sunday May 15
Hope is collecting donations for finals kits between now and May 15th. Best loved treats are: microwave popcorn, individually wrapped tea bags, chewing gum, snack bars (granola/protein/nut), drink packets and cheese or peanut butter crackers. Then stay after worship on Sunday May 15 to pack the kits to give to students.
Thanks to Bonnie M who has coordinated this program for years at Hope! We are seeking a new coordinator this year; reach out to Pastor Julie if you'd like to learn more.
Lauren Johnson memorial service Saturday June 4, 3pm
Plan to join family and church community on Saturday June 4, as we gather for worship and comment longtime Hope member, Lauren Johnson into God's care.
The service will be followed by a time of coffee, tea, snacks and fellowship. Contact Beth in Hope's office if you are available to help; or simply bring food to share.
Celebrate Alex and Bonnie's Marriage Sunday June 5, within and following morning worship
Our beloved musician Alex is getting married, to Bonnie, also a fabulous musician around Hope. Their wedding will be a small service in Seattle in May. But we'll celebrate with them and Alex's parents, visiting from Bulgaria, on Sunday June 5. Watch for details and plan to join this celebration.
Lutherans support DC PRIDE Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12
This region celebrates love and identity in its many forms every June. Reconciling in Christ churches (like Hope) are invited to be involved in DC PRIDE festivities. If you'd like to walk in the parade Saturday or support a booth Sunday, talk to JT R. Not available but want to support the efforts? Hope will be making signs before the event after worship; watch for a date and join us then.
Calendar and Links
Thursday May 5, 3-5:30pm, CARing Kids After School Program in person at Hope
Thursday May 5, 7:30pm, Choir of Hope rehearsal in person at Hope
Friday May 6, evening, Living Water Small Group in person at Hope
Saturday May 7, 11am-1pm, Living Water SDA Worship Service in person at Hope
Saturday May 7, 8pm, Derek invites us to Music Show at UMD https://theclarice.umd.edu/events/2021/classically-dope-take-2-umd-wind-orchestra-in-person
Sunday May 8, 10:30am, Worship in person and online Same zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/338100220?pwd=dkdBZFhsZmJuWXNEWXNBajk5d1Nudz09
Sunday May 8, 5-7pm, Humble Walk Student Meal and Worship at Hope, students only
Wednesday May 11, 7:30pm, Hope Council Property Meeting zoom link shared with council
Thursday - Monday May 12-16, Pastor Julie away Contact Pastor Ray for emergency Pastoral Care
Bishop Richard Graham leads Sunday services
Sunday May 15, after worship, Packing Finals Kits donate treats between now and then
Tuesday May 17, noon-3pm, Hope serves lunch at PG Day Center contact Joan A to volunteer
Friday - Monday May 20-23, Pastor Julie away Contact Pastor Ray for emergency Pastoral Care
Pastor Ray leads Sunday services
Friday May 20, UMD Graduation Weekend in and around College Park, watch for Humble Walk invitations
Wednesday May 25, 7:30pm, Hope Council Meeting zoom link shared with council
Saturday June 4, 3pm, Memorial Service for Lauren Johnson at Hope, followed by fellowship
Sunday June 5, morning, celebrate Alex and Bonnie's marriage within and after morning worship
Sunday date TBD, after morning worship, Make PRIDE Signs Watch for details and join us at Hope
Friday-Saturday June 10-11, Metro DC Synod Assembly Lauren M, Rose W and Pastor Julie attend on behalf of Hope
Saturday-Sunday June 11-12, DC PRIDE Parade and Festival Reconciling Lutherans attend and support, watch for details
Wednesday June 22, 7:30pm, Hope Council Meeting zoom link shared with council
