Get Involved
Getting involved in the church is a wonderful way to stay connected and nurture your faith. Helping those in need is a big way we are able to worship and serve God. Jesus was one who always served those in need, and we strive to follow in His footsteps. Below are ways you can help and get involved.
Adult Ministry
For the adults, we have a Bible study every Sunday after worship during the school year. Anyone is welcome to join us at any time.
Youth Ministry
Our children mean the world to us, so it is important to give them a deep faith. We have several programs designed to do just that.
Word on Wednesday (WOW) is our Christian Education hour for children preschool through 6th grade. They meet Wednesday nights at 6:15 pm during the school year.
Teens and God (TAG) is for 7th through 12th graders and meets on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 pm during the school year.
Preconfirmation/Confirmation is for 7th-8th graders and meets on Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:00 am. Class time is fluid depending on schedules and participation.
We provide a meal and short worship service every Wednesday night throughout the school year. The free meal starts at 5:30 pm and the informal worship service starts at 6:00 pm.
Our youth have several mission opportunities each year: they serve local food distributions, participate in a sock ministry for our CARE Pantry clients, give Bibles to baptized babies, and support local charities.
Community outreach is important to our Christian Education program. We have a float in the New London Water Days parade, help host our annual meatball supper, spend time with residents at our local nursing home, and help with our Community Trunk or Treat event each year.
Hope Presbyterian Women (HPW)
HPW's purpose is to:
* Nurture our faith through prayer and Bible Study
* Support the mission of the church worldwide
* Work for justice and peace
* Build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (USA) and witness to the promise of God's kingdom
All women who are members of Hope are also members of the HPW. We also welcome non-member women who indicate their willingness to participate in the HPW program.
Activities during the year include a monthly Bible study (Circle II), service groups within the church, serving at funeral luncheons, and other special events such as the church's annual suppers, rummage sale, fall bazaar, and the HPW Christmas party.
Click here for the HPW Booklet.
Missions
Missions are also a very important part of our congregation. Every year, our congregation does various mission projects for our community. In 2025, we tool a mission trip to Orange Walk, Belize in Central America, and are planning to return in 2027.
Within our congregation, we operate the CARE Pantry. This mission is held 2 times a month, and distributes items of need to those in need. Click here for more information on the CARE Pantry.
We also give prayer shawls to those who are going through a tough time and need a little extra comfort as the navigate what they are going through.
Our church gives out Grief Kits to children and Booklets to adults who have lost a loved one. These kits include a photo album, pen and journal, a booklet "A Child's Story on Death", and a prayer bear.
Music
Another important part of our congregation and church services is music. The adult choir is a regular part of our weekly Sunday services - only taking off one Sunday a month. If you would like to join the adult choir, they rehearse every Wednesday night during the school year at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary. I am sure they would love to have you join them!
We also have a children's choir. They practice during their Christian Education classes and perform for us a couple times a year.
We also have a hand bell ensemble that practices and performs a few times a year.
Volunteering
We are always looking for volunteers! We have multiple things you can volunteer for depending on where your interests lie! You can be a lay reader for Sunday worship services, if you don't mind being in the spotlight. Or if that isn't your cup of tea, you can be behind the scenes running sound, video, or operating the screen! If you don't want to volunteer on a Sunday, we can always us help with the CARE Pantry picking up product or serving the clients. We always need volunteers during events as well. If you aren't sure what you want to do, contact the church, and we can help you figure it out! We love our volunteers!