Join us for a wonderful time of worship, prayer, and pressing into God's presence! After second service on Sunday, March 8th, we'll have an extended time of praise & worship, followed by some time of teaching, prayer, and Holy Spirit ministry. This is an opportunity to press into the deeper things of God and allow the Spirit to move on our hearts. We come with the hopeful expectation that God will meet us powerfully.

We invite you to join us Sunday, March 1st, in the conference room after service as we come together to pray, seek, and actively pursue justice. This gathering reflects Hope Astoria’s commitment to fulfilling God’s will in the realm of justice for our Astoria community, our neighbors in Queens, and beyond. We believe your input would be a great contribution! Let’s journey together as change agents, empowered by Jesus!

Details:

When: Sunday, March 1, 2026

Time: 1:30 PM

Where: Conference room 

Purpose: Praying, seeking, and doing justice

All Are Welcome!

As ReNew York learns about how God creates in love, we're teaming up with Hope Justice to make care packages for our neighbors on the streets. They will be filled with hygiene kits, socks, warmers...AND an artfully crafted note of encouragement. We will have all the materials you need to creatively fill each package with love, so RSVPing is mandatory for us to have supplies! Everyone will go home with at least two packages to give away on their own time, and with training to equip us to do so in a loving and safe way. MANDATORY sign up at: tinyurl.com/loveinthestreets 

Family, we’d love for you to join us on Friday, February 27th for a powerful Black History Month experience presented by Kulture Kave!

Their production, “Stories Untold,” is an inspiring evening of dance, music, and storytelling that celebrates the beauty, resilience, and creativity of the Black experience. It’s a meaningful opportunity for us to learn, reflect, and celebrate together as a community.

Event Details
Date: Friday, February 27
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Langston Hughes Library – Corona, Queens

To attend, please do two things:

1. Register on Eventbrite (required for entry).

2. Email Donal to let him know you’re coming, so we can coordinate as a church family. Donal@hopeastoria.org

We hope you’ll join us for this rich cultural night as we honor Black history and support Black artists in our city!

Deadline to sign up: February 23rd

We are preparing a special service to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday! We would love for you to be part of our special Easter Choir. Whether you are a seasoned vocalist or just love singing in the shower, you are welcome! We are looking for voices of all ages and parts (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) to join us. No auditions are necessary - just a willing heart and a love for worship! 

Rehearsals will be held on March 1st (mandatory), March 15th, and March 22nd. 

The choir will meet on Easter Sunday, April 5th, at 8:30am. 

If interested, please sign up via the QR code or this link by February 23rd. 

Join us after both services on Sunday, February 22nd for our monthly Family Meal, Black History edition!  Come fellowship with Hope Justice as we celebrate Black excellence with creativity, art, and soul while supporting a local Black-owned restaurant. Come meet new friends, chat with old friends, and enjoy!  Happy Black History Month! 

We’re excited to announce our Volunteer Fair happening on Sunday, February 8th, right after each service in the lobby!

This is your chance to learn more about the amazing ministries in our church and discover how you can get involved. Whether you’re passionate about serving, teaching, greeting, or helping behind the scenes, there’s a place for you!

Stop by the tables after service, meet ministry leaders, and find the perfect opportunity to make a difference.

Scan QR Code click here to see Volunteer Opportunities

Don’t miss it, your gifts bless our community in more ways than we know!

All questions or thoughts, email Donal@hopeastoria.org 

Seeking a Just Future, Hope for Israelis, Palestinians, and Their Global Communities: How History, Theology, and Action Connect Us All

Jesus commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves, and this knows no national border or political project. How does this teaching apply to the way we think, pray, and act with regard to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, especially in Israel and Palestine? Join representatives from Churches for Middle East Peace, as well as Israeli and Palestinian speakers, as we navigate these issues together. You will learn important facts and context, hear from diverse and humanizing perspectives, and get the opportunity to ask your questions. If you’ve ever felt hopeless reading the news, or wondered what the path forward can be, this event is for you. Hosted by the Hope Astoria Justice Team! RSVP using the following link: 

https://forms.gle/y9MpWuymYhKRXPCJ7

Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026

Time: 2 pm

Location: Legal Outreach

Questions? E-mail donal@hopeastoria.org

Wednesday, January 28th from 7-9PM

Join The Pursuit for a gathering that's unlike any of their prior events--Christian Singles Worship Night! It's a night of mingling and music and is open to singles in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. In partnership with Roots Church, a married duo will lead worship for us at their space at 31st Ave and 47th Street in Long Island City. 

Learn more and reserve your spot at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christian-singles-worship-night-registration-1979806363127?aff=oddtdtcreator!

You're invited to Do For One's winter orientation session where you will learn about our mission, philosophy, and approach to building genuine relationships with adults with disabilities in NYC who experience profound social isolation. You will hear real stories about how freely given relationships across societal barriers are bringing dignity and hope to some of our most marginalized neighbors, and how you can get involved. 

The info session will be held at 109 E 31st Street. Doors open @ 10:15AM. Presentation will run 10:30AM-12PM with time for mingling and Q+A until 12:30PM. Refreshments and light snacks provided. 

Link to RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/dfoinfosesh

Zoom Info Session, January 21st @ 7:00PM

Classes begin Tuesday, January 27th @ 6:00PM

Perspectives is a fifteen-lesson discipleship course exploring different aspects of God’s global purpose in a multi-faceted learning experience. The course examines the story of God fulfilling His promises from four vantage points or “perspectives” — Biblical, Historical, Cultural, and Strategic. The Biblical and Historical sections establish the foundation of our confidence in the historic fact of God’s persistent work to make His name known to the nations from the dawn of history until today. The Cultural and Strategic sections highlight that we are in the midst of a costly but very “do-able” task. These sections confirm the Biblical and Historical hope we have with the invitation to co-labor with God in His mission.

To learn more please sign up for the zoom info session or email eliseknepler@gmail.com 

Classes begin on Tuesday, January 27th at 6:00PM.  They will be held at Moshava Coffee (West Village.) 

This is an exciting opportunity to shape our future together! Bringing in the new year, we’ll share the vision God has placed on our hearts and invite you to be part of the journey. Your presence and voice matter as we dream and pray for what’s ahead. 

RSVP preferred, but walk-ins are absolutely welcome. We will be meeting in the lounge space. Come ready to connect and unite as a family pursuing God’s mission for our community!

RSVP by clicking HERE or email Donal
Lunch will be Provided 

Any questions or inquiries Donal @ Donal@hopeastoria.org 

We invite you to join us Sunday, January 4th, in the conference room after service as we come together to pray, seek, and actively pursue justice. This gathering reflects Hope Astoria’s commitment to fulfilling God’s will in the realm of justice for our Astoria community, our neighbors in Queens, and beyond. We believe your input would be a great contribution! Let’s journey together as change agents, empowered by Jesus!

Details:

When: This Sunday, January 4,2026

Time: 1:30 PM

Where: Conference room 

Purpose: Praying, seeking, and doing justice

All Are Welcome!

This holiday season, our Hope Justice SJA initiative is partnering with Hidden Treasure…Made Known, a faith-based nonprofit that supports young men and women living in community-based residential programs.

Winter Essentials Drive
We are collecting winter clothing, shoes, and accessories for both men and women, along with luggage, menstrual pads, and tampons. All items must be received by Sunday, January 4th.

About Hidden Treasure
Founded in 2002 and officially organized in 2020, Hidden Treasure… Made Known is a faith-based nonprofit committed to sharing the hope and love of Jesus with youth experiencing homelessness or lacking family support. They serve multiple group homes across Brooklyn and Queens, providing practical aid, spiritual mentoring, and volunteer-led community engagement to restore dignity and stability.

Join us this Christmas Eve as we gather to celebrate and reflect on the meaning of Christmas. We'll have caroling and Christmas readings, and we'll close the service with a candle lighting. Kids are welcome to join us in service, and please feel free to invite family and friends! 

We’re looking for 3 - 6 enthusiastic volunteers  that would enjoy decorating our church for this Christmas season!  If you love creating a warm, festive atmosphere and spreading holiday cheer, we’d love to have you join us! Dinner is on us! Sign up today by emailing Sheilla at Sheilla@hopeastoria.org and make this season extra special!

Join us for a wonderful time of worship, prayer, and pressing into God's presence! After the second service on Sunday, December 14th, we'll have an extended time of praise & worship, followed by some time of teaching, prayer, and Holy Spirit ministry. This is an opportunity to press into the deeper things of God and allow the Spirit to move on our hearts. We come with the hopeful expectation that God will meet us powerfully.

Join Us for Hope Justice Sundays!
We invite you to join us Sunday, December 7th, in the conference room after service as we come together to pray, seek, and actively pursue justice. This gathering reflects Hope Astoria’s commitment to fulfilling God’s will in the realm of justice for our Astoria community, our neighbors in Queens, and beyond. We believe your input would be a great contribution! Let’s journey together as change agents, empowered by Jesus!

Details:

When: This Sunday, December 7, 2025

Time: 1:30 PM

Where: Conference room 

Purpose: Praying, seeking, and doing justice

All Are Welcome!

Come join us for pizza and fellowship after both services!  We'll be hanging out in the first floor lobby and enjoying some good conversation, food, and fun.  Come chat with old friends and meet new friends as we welcome all to come!

Please join and help support Hope Justice and our Community Partners as we host our first ever collaborative event. The Community Resource Harvest is designed to equip, educate, and empower our Northern Queens neighbors and beyond. ALL are invited, so we need YOUR help making sure all feel and are welcomed! Volunteer sign-up is open now. Serve for a couple of hours or the whole day. Food, fun, and quality community time guaranteed! 
Sign up here or scan the QR code on the flyer. 

Any questions, please email Donal at donal@hopeastoria.org

Come join us for a prayer walk at the new Connected Chef location at 1:45PM-2:30PM to pray over the Community Resource Harvest Fair the next weekend! We will meet at 37-31 58th Street in Woodside, and then walk over to a cafe to fellowship. Please RSVP by November 15th to hopejustice@hopeastoria.org

Please note that we will not have in-person services on Sunday, November 9th due to our fall retreat that weekend.  We're thankful for this time away together, but will so miss all of you who for various reasons were not able to come!  Your presence is a blessing to the whole community.  On Sunday, Nov 9th, we welcome you to watch a sermon from Pastor Kris that we've prepared in advance for you (youtube: @HopeAstoriaChurch).  This announcement applies to Sunday, Nov 9th only, and for all other Sundays, we look forward to gathering for our normal 10am and 11:45am services!

Join Us for Hope Justice Sundays!
We invite you to join us THIS Sunday, November 2nd, for a breakfast meeting in the conference room  as we come together to pray, seek, and actively pursue justice. This gathering reflects Hope Astoria’s commitment to fulfilling God’s will in the realm of justice for our Astoria community, our neighbors in Queens, and beyond. We believe your input would be a great contribution! Let’s journey together as change agents, empowered by Jesus!

Details:

• When: Sunday, November 2, 2025

• Time: 8:45-10 AM

• Where: Conference room 

• Purpose: Praying, seeking, and doing justice

• All Are Welcome

Come join us for a delicious lunch after both services (10 A.M. & 11:45 A.M.) on Sunday, October 26th! Plan to come hungry and hang out after service as we'll have some wonderful catering.   Hope to see you there!  Come meet new friends, chat with old friends, and enjoy!

Join us as we volunteer with setup, food service, and cleanup at Legal Outreach's Octoberfeast.  Legal Outreach prepares youth from under-served communities all across NYC to graduate from high school and apply to college, and Octoberfeast is an special event for the youth to meet their mentors for the first time. Volunteers are needed between 4:30pm to 7:30pm. If you’re available to assist either part-time or full-time, your help is greatly appreciated.  Please contact Donal at donal@hopeastoria.org to sign up to serve and for more information.