In today's social climate, there are many questions about justice in and outside the Church. Controversy and heated debates crowd this topic. Hope Astoria speaks much about justice and has dedicated a whole ministry around it. If you're curious why this topic is significant to us and how the Bible informs our view on Justice, please register for the Justice 101 Workshop: Why does Justice Matter? on April 21st at Hope Astoria Church. This workshop is for:
 

• The curious mind about Justice

• You're informed on Justice but would love a refresher

• The skeptical mind about Justice

Anyone intrigued by the topic Register here https://tinyurl.com/hjustice101 by April 19th, 2024 If you have any questions please contact Donal at Donal@hopeastoria.org

Come hear about the history and mission of Hope, our values, and how you can get involved. You'll have a chance to meet our Lead Pastor Kristian, and ask any questions you might have. Contact kristian@hopechurchnyc.org for more information.

Location: our Sunday service location in the first floor Conference room

Come join us for a delicious lunch after both services (10 A.M. & 11:45 A.M.) on Sunday, April 14th! Plan to come hungry and hang out after service as we'll have some wonderful catering. Come meet new friends, chat with old friends, and enjoy!

We welcome you to join us this Easter as we gather together to celebrate the resurrection of Christ! What a joy to proclaim with Christians around the world that He is risen indeed!  We look forward to seeing you, and encourage you to invite your friends, families, colleagues, neighbors, and anyone else the Lord brings to your heart!  Our children's ministry has wonderful activities planned for our kids.  We also invite you to join us after service for some sweet treats on this celebratory Sunday.

On Good Friday, we remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins.  We hope you can join us for a time of worship, communion, and a message from Pastor Kris as we reflect on the sacrifice Christ paid for us on the cross and the significance this holds for us and the world.

We often preach about loving our neighbor and community. God blesses us with opportunities every day personally, but we have fewer moments to show this love collectively. This community event represents one of those collective moments where we can join with our community partners and neighbors to love by listening and also share concerns around housing, affordability, and the future of Western Queens. This city should be a home for all. Hope Justice has partnered with local community-based organizations that care & advocate for the people (Justice for All Coalition, Racial Impact Study Coalition, Ravenswood Resident Association, Queensbridge Residents Association, and Western Queens Community Landtrust) to organize a Community Townhall for all to be heard. Learn about how city planning actually works, and be part of a community process that will make sure the City hears you loud and clear! Lunch will be served, and we will have a space to keep your kids entertained so you can focus on voicing your ideas.

Saturday, 3/23, from 1-3 pm Community School 111 @ 37-15 13th St, Long Island City, NY 11101

RSVP on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/4yovLF7r2

Email Donal at Donal@hopeastoria.org if you have any questions, thoughts or concerns about this event

Join us for our next community prayer walk after the second service to pray over our community and discern how God wants us to love on our neighbors in 2024! Meet up with our Justice Team in the first floor lobby to head out together. RSVP or ask questions to: clareesesaunders@gmail.com

Come join other churches in Queens for a night of worship, prayer and unity as we seek the face of God for our city.  We'll be gathering on Thursday, March 14th at 7pm at 10-15 46th Road, LIC, NY.  Hope to see you there!

We are happy to share that this year we are reinstating our previous practice of gathering as a whole church community to talk about the life of our church.  Everyone who considers Hope Astoria to be their home church is welcome to join in our upcoming meeting on Sunday, March 3rd from 1:30pm to 2:30pm in the second floor lounge.  We hope you can join us!  We're thankful that our church is in a good place, and excited to provide updates regarding the life and health of our church, church finances, and vision for the future, as well as have time for Q & A.  We'll provide some pizza and are looking forward to seeing you!  For more information please contact Pastor Kris kristian@hopeastoria.org and/or Pastor Denise denise@hopeastoria.org.  

Join us after both services on Sunday, February 25th 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! 

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How can we move forward in healing and repairing the historical damage of racism endured by African American communities? This new documentary explores different stories and pathways to bring restoration for all parties involved. In honor of Black History Month, please join us on Feb 22nd to watch this thoughtful film, and have a rich discussion asking the question: Can reparations be a Biblical application to move toward healing the past?
When: Feb 22nd, 6:30 PM
Where: Our usual Sunday service location (Legal Outreach) 
 
RSVP by email: donal@hopeastoria.org Or Walk In

Join us for a wonderful time of worship, prayer, and pressing into God's presence! After second service on Sunday, February 11th, 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 a newcomers' lunch on February 4th after first service and meet some Hope Astoria folks to help you get familiar with some friendly faces. If you've been here for a month or a couple of months, or just feel like it's been a while since you've connected with folks, we'd love to meet you and share a meal with you. We want to get to know YOU and hear about YOUR story. Join us!

Come join us for a delicious lunch after both services (10 A.M. & 11:45 A.M.) on Sunday, January 28th!  Plan to come hungry and hang out after service as we'll have some wonderful catering. Come meet new friends, chat with old friends, and enjoy!

Come hear about the history and mission of Hope, our values, and how you can get involved. You'll have a chance to meet our Lead Pastor Kristian, and ask any questions you might have. Contact kristian@hopechurchnyc.org for more information.

Location: our Sunday service location in the first floor Conference room

Come check out our Sunday Teams Volunteer Fair in the first floor lobby after both services on Sunday, Jan 21st!  We love being a church community where everyone gets to play a part in all God's doing!  Whether you love being with people or behind the scenes, there are a variety of ways to contribute.  Volunteers typically serve just once a month on various Sunday teams (ops, teardown, greeting, nursery, av, children, family meal, and more!).  If you've been thinking of getting more plugged in and want to find out how you can get involved, this is a great chance to connect.  Please contact Pastor Denise (denise@hopeastoria.org) to learn more about teams or ask any questions!    

You're invited to Do For One's in person introductory 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 the most marginalized people in NYC and how you can get involved.

Doors open @ 10:15AM. Presentation runs promptly from 10:30-11:40AM with time for Q+A and conversations with staff until 12PM. Coffee and bagels will be provided! 

Link to RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/dfo2024

Location: OneCo. 354 W 45th St., 2nd Floor (Community Space in Hell's Kitchen)

For the skeptical but curious -- Invite your friends now!

Hope Astoria will be offering Alpha  this January!  Alpha is a course that's been attended by over 24 million people in over 100 countries.  It's designed for those who wouldn't consider themselves Christian to explore faith and the larger questions of life in an authentic and unpressured space.  

Who’s Alpha for?

• The skeptical but also curious

• Atheists, agnostics, those who don’t know what they think about God, Jesus, church

• Those who wouldn’t consider themselves Christian or who aren’t regular church goers

Alpha is a 9 week online course offered weekly on Thursdays.  We'll gather via zoom from 7:30pm to 9pm beginning January 18th.  Guests are welcome to come and check it out any of the first three weeks with no commitment required.  

If you'd like more info, please contact Denise (denise@hopeastoria.org) or Belinda (leung.belinda.m@gmail.com).  To RSVP, please send the name, email, and phone of the person registering to denise@hopeastoria.org or leung.belinda.m@gmail.com.

We're excited that our small groups will continue in January!  On January 7th, we will have a small group fair where you can learn more about our small groups and sign up for the upcoming season. Small groups provide a dynamic and safe space for us to grow as a community and you are invited to join any that fit your time, need, and interest. So come learn more about them during our small group fair!  If you have any questions at all, please email daniel@hopeastoria.org.

Come join us on Sunday, Dec 31st for our New Year's Eve Sunday service!  We'll have one special service at 11am this Sunday (livestream will also be at 11am), and we'll offer our tots and kids programming during this service.  Come join us as we hear God's word, begin 2023 with worship, and enjoy fellowship together!

Come join us on Christmas Eve Sunday for a special 11 AM service!  We'll sing carols, hear a Christmas message, and enjoy sweet treats together as we celebrate our Savior's birth!  We'll have one service at 11am (livestream will also be at 11am) and we'll offer Christmas-y tots and kids programming during this special Sunday.  Come share in the joy of Christmas with us, and feel free to bring your family and friends!

Join us for a wonderful time of worship, prayer, and pressing into God's presence! After second service on Sunday, December 10th, 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.

Write For Rights is an annual letter writing campaign where we will write letters on behalf of individuals whose internationally recognized human rights are under threat. Through the power of collective grassroots action, our letters will help convince government officials to overturn unjust convictions, to free the individuals unjustly imprisoned, and to seek justice for past human rights abuses. All are welcome to join. Those interested in participating can join us this Sunday, December 10, during the second service in the Conference Room on the first floor of Legal Outreach.

With the recent increase in immigration to our city, join us for a conversation with Pastor Simon and Rut of Expansion Church as we continue to discuss how to best love our new neighbors!  We'll be gathering in the 2nd floor lounge from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.  You can RSVP by emailing donal@hopeastoria.org.

Please contact Justice Director Donal (donal@hopeastoria.org) with any questions.

Drop by our table during family meal set to honor the history and contributions of Native Americans to this country

Please join us for an end-of-year prayer walk after the second service to pray over our community and discern how God wants us to love on our neighbors in 2024!  Meet Justice Director Donal in the lobby to head out together.