Jan
28
7:00 PM19:00

The Pursuit: Christian Singles Worship Night

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!

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Feb
1
2:00 PM14:00

Seeking a Just Future

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

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Feb
8
10:00 AM10:00

Volunteer Fair (After Both Services)

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 

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Jan
24
10:15 AM10:15

Do For One Info Session

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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

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Jan
21
7:00 PM19:00

Perspectives Course Zoom Info Session

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.) 

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Jan
18
1:30 PM13:30

Hope Astoria 2026 – Vision Casting Gathering

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 

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Jan
4
1:30 PM13:30

Hope Justice Meeting

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!

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Jan
4
10:00 AM10:00

Winter Essentials Drive

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.

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Dec
21
to Dec 28

Holiday Service Times

11AM Service ONLY: Sunday, December 21st & Sunday, December 28th
Come join us at 11am on Sunday, Dec 21st and Sunday, Dec 28th as we worship, hear the word, and celebrate the holidays together!  We'll have one special service at 11am and we'll offer our tots and kids programming during this service.  Invite your family and friends and stick around afterwards as we fellowship and enjoy sweet treats!  We look forward to worshipping with you throughout the holidays!

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Dec
14
1:30 PM13:30

Extended Prayer and Worship

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.

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Dec
14
to Dec 21

Write For Rights

On Sunday, December 14th and 21st, we will be hosting our fourth annual Write for Rights letter-writing campaign. This campaign calls attention to the harassment, torture, and jailing of human rights defenders, prisoners of conscience, and individuals at risk. The letters aim to call on governments to respect and protect their human rights. This campaign is part of a larger program run by Amnesty International every year and is considered to be the largest letter writing event in the world. Please join us, write a letter, change a lift. (** if you have self-addressed mailing labels, please bring them to put on envelopes.)

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Dec
7
1:30 PM13:30

Hope Justice Meeting

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!

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Nov
30
11:45 AM11:45

Pizza Sunday

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!

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Nov
22
11:00 AM11:00

Community Resource Harvest

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

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Nov
9
10:00 PM22:00

No In-Person Service November 9th!

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!

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Nov
7
to Nov 9

FALL RETREAT (now waitlisting) - Friday, Nov 7th to Sunday, Nov 9th 

We’re so excited to invite you to a special weekend retreat from Friday, November 7th to Sunday, November 9th!  This will be a refreshing time to step away from the busyness of life, draw closer to God, and deepen relationships within our community.  Together we’ll worship, connect, and create space for spiritual renewal.  We hope you’ll join us for a weekend that brings us closer to God and to each other!

We’re excited to welcome Pastor Craig Okpala as our guest speaker for this year’s Fall Retreat! Pastor Craig was the Worship Pastor of Hope Astoria for several years before being sent out by our church to plant Hope Jersey City as their Lead Pastor.  We’re looking forward to the encouragement and insight he’ll share with our community during this special weekend.

WHO: Everyone at Hope Astoria! Singles, couples, families with kids of all ages - one and all are welcome!  
WHEN: Friday, Nov 7th night (welcome session begins at 9:30PM) to Sunday, Nov 9th afternoon (departure after lunch) 
WHERE: Spruce Lake  www.sprucelake.org
COST: $150/adult which includes lodging, 5 meals (Sat breakfast through Sun lunch), & transportation. Kids ages 0-17 can come for free!  Financial assistance is available (contact retreat@hopeastoria.org).
CHILDCARE: We will offer childcare and special programming during all of our main sessions for tots, kids, and youth ages 3 years old through high schoolers.  For parents of little ones ages 0-2, we will have a separate room showing a livestream of the service.

Registration is now on a waitlist and in case we get extra space at the retreat, please add yourself to our waitlist at:  
https://tinyurl.com/HopeRetreat2025
For more information, contact retreat@hopeastoria.org

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Nov
2
to Nov 5

All Volunteers Connect Gathering

We’re inviting all volunteers who serve in our beloved community to join us for a special time of connection, encouragement, and vision-casting as we step into a new season together.


In-Person Gathering:
Date: Sunday, November 2nd
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: The Lounge at Hope Astoria


Online Gathering:
Date: Wednesday, November 5th
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom - Register HERE

Note: Online gathering is for those that can't make the In-person gathering

Why You Should Come
This is a space for:

  • Deepening fellowship across ministries

  • Hearing from leadership and sharing updates

  • Reflecting on where we are and where we’re going

  • Praying together as one team

  • And good vibes and pizza 

Whether you serve weekly or occasionally, we'd love to see you there. Let’s reconnect, recharge, and continue building together.

Please RSVP by October 30th to help us plan food and seating.
RSVP Link or email donal@hopeastoria.org  with your name and which gathering you’ll attend.

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Nov
2
8:30 AM08:30

Hope Justice Meeting

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

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Oct
26
11:45 AM11:45

Family Meal

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!

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Oct
23
4:30 PM16:30

Volunteer Opportunity at Octoberfeast:

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.

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Oct
17
to Oct 18

Perpetual Felicity

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October 17&18 @ 7:30pm @ NYU Catholic Center; $25 tickets
In Carthage 203 A.D., nursing noblewoman Perpetua and pregnant slave Felicity are imprisoned for their Christian faith. The two form a powerful bond as they await execution--singing songs, braiding each other's hair, and together receiving spiritual visions from the God they are determined to trust. A true story of African saints, retold in this original play. Amy Pan and Danielle Cummings wrote it inspired by a Hope Astoria sermon! Part of the Arthouse2B New Works festival.Tickets at tinyurl.com/PerpetualFelicity25

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Oct
5
1:30 PM13:30

Hope Justice Meeting

Join Us for Hope Justice Sundays!

We invite you to join us Sunday, April 6th, 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, October 5, 2025

  • Time: 1:30 PM

  • Where: Conference room 

  • Purpose: Praying, seeking, and doing justice

  • All Are Welcome!

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Sep
28
11:30 AM11:30

Hispanic Heritage Month Special Service & Family Meal

Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration running from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 designed to honor the cultures and contributions of Hispanic individuals across the United States. Join us on September 28th for a special service including worship music in both Spanish & English and a flavorful meal afterward to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the beautiful diversity that makes up God's kingdom!

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Sep
21
1:30 PM13:30

Farewell Party For Denise

Join us for food, fun, and more on September 21st after second service as we celebrate our incredible Pastor Denise on her last weekend serving at Hope Astoria! She has been an integral part of our community. We will miss her warm greetings, joyful presence, attentive stewardship of teams and people, and all around wonderful character! It will be a joy for us to send her off with well wishes together as she embarks on a new season in life serving at Experience Vineyard. For any questions, please email kris@hopeastoria.org


Please RSVP by September 17th here:https://tinyurl.com/Party921

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Sep
16
to Sep 17

Housing Justice in LIC

The OneLIC Neighborhood Plan is a rezoning proposal that will reshape Long Island City with over 14,000 new housing units. But only a fraction of these units are truly affordable — and many are priced far beyond what working-class families, seniors, and vulnerable neighbors can afford.

In our Know Our Neighbor Survey, the majority of our church identified housing affordability as one of the most important issues to fight for. This is our opportunity to use our collective voice to speak to a major housing issue impacting our community. For further information you can read read my letter. 

As a church committed to justice, we are responding by:

  • Signing a community letter to Council Member Julie Won after service

  • Attending the City Council hearing on Wednesday, September 17 to speak out [Sign up here]

  • Attend one of two info sessions for anyone with further questions or interested in speaking at the hearing:

Let’s stand together in faith and action — for our neighbors, for justice, and for a city where everyone has a place to call home.

Contact Donal at Donal@hopeastoria.org for any further questions or thoughts. 

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Sep
14
1:30 PM13:30

Extended Worship and Prayer

Join us for a wonderful time of worship, prayer, and pressing into God's presence! After second service on Sunday, September 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.

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Sep
14
11:40 AM11:40

Kid's Ministry Lemonade Stand

Our Kids Ministry is thrilled to invite you to our annual Lemonade Stand on Sunday, September 14th! The kids are full of joy and can’t wait to serve you a refreshing cup of lemonade as we share smiles, fellowship, and community together. This year, all proceeds will go to SJA (Seek Just Action, our church's partnerships with local nonprofits).  The stand will be open from the end of first service until the beginning of second service. We are happy to accept cash, Zelle, or Venmo. Stop by, be blessed, and support our little ones as they learn the joy of serving.

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Sep
7
1:30 PM13:30

Hope Justice Meeting

Join Us for Hope Justice Sundays!

We invite you to join us Sunday, April 6th, 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, September 7, 2024

  • Time: 1:30 PM

  • Where: Conference room 

  • Purpose: Praying, seeking, and doing justice

  • All Are Welcome!

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Sep
6
11:30 AM11:30

Ravenswood Family Day

Ravenswood Family Day – Hope Justice Vendor Invitation

The Ravenswood Tenant Association is celebrating its 75th Anniversary,  hosting its Annual Family Day on September 6th, 2025 11:30(set up) 12pm - 6 pm. Hope Justice is welcomed & honored to participate as a community vendor! This vibrant event is a powerful opportunity to deepen relationships, serve local families, and celebrate the spirit of unity.

What We’re Offering:

  • Free backpacks and school supplies

  • Free Haircuts for Kids

  • Face painting and fun activities

  • Sharing faith+justice content

  • Warm conversations and community connection

Come be part of the joy! Whether you're helping set up,  handing out backpack supplies or helping kids pick their favorite paint colors, your presence makes a difference.

Want to volunteer?

Reach out to Donal Cogdell at donal@hopeastoria.org to sign up for a shift during this special day.

Let’s show up, bless families, and build bridges of hope.

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