Hope Community Church

08/30/2026

08/22/2026

Today at Hope Church, 2-4:30pm

A workshop for the Hope community as we deal with collective grief from loss within our community.

"Our community has suffered yet another loss and we are collectively exploring ways to cope and heal and be together in community. Join us on Saturday afternoon for a workshop offered specifically to Hope Community members as we hold space for this complicated journey. This, my beloveds, we do together. Minister Xinef."

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

From Sorrow to Celebration: Cultivating Lament and Joy in our Journey

Embark on a journey of self-expression and a deeper exploration of how we understand both lament and joy in our lives.

During this talk, We will delve into the transformative power of expressive writing for communal grief practices and how this form of expression creates openings for healing and spiritual depth. We discuss the emotional highs and lows of grief and the “unspeakable joy” that can be found in even the most challenging moments.

facilitated by Lynette Davis & Kaia Jackson

*Free, donations welcome for facilitators

For Judy, Jacki, Rhonda, David, Danny, Steve Jefferson, Crystal, Norma Jean, bro. George and on and on and all those we've still not been able to grieve as a community - hope to see you there if you're willing and able!

08/16/2026

Saturday, August 22nd, 2-4:30, Hope Church sanctuary
A workshop for Hope community as we deal with collective grief from loss within our community.

"Our community has suffered yet another loss and we are collectively exploring ways to cope and heal and be together in community. Join us on Saturday afternoon for a workshop offered specifically to Hope Community members as we hold space for this complicated journey. This, my beloveds, we do together. Minister Xinef."

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION BELOW

From Sorrow to Celebration: Cultivating Lament and Joy in our Journey

Embark on a journey of self-expression and a deeper exploration of how we understand both lament and joy in our lives.

During this talk, We will delve into the transformative power of expressive writing for communal grief practices and how this form of expression creates openings for healing and spiritual depth. We discuss the emotional highs and lows of grief and the “unspeakable joy” that can be found in even the most challenging moments.

facilitated by Lynette Davis & Kaia Jackson

*Free, donations welcome for facilitators

05/07/2026

Join us in celebrating a Hope family member, Shane Robles who is graduating from UMASS! A celebratory potluck will take place at Hope Church on Sunday, May 17th from 5-7pm.

**More information on Potluck coordination coming soon or via email