The Sisters of Hope

The Sisters of Hope Mission:
The Sisters of Hope seeks to integrate the Biblical wisdom exhibited by Our Lord Jesus Christ and by His loyal followers such as St.

The Sisters of Hope, a religious order of women in the Dominican tradition modeling the values of faith, hope, & love, offers care & compassion to others through prayer, service, & apostolate. *Affiliated with the Jurisdiction of Armed Forces & Chaplaincy Mary Magdalene, St. Brigid of Kildare, St. Dominic de Guzmán, and other godly saints into everyday spirituality, including its application to ca

ring for hungry, homeless, the broken, the sick, the dying, and the vulnerable. Vision:
By the grace of Our Lord and Savior, the Sisters of Hope will unite Anglican and Roman Catholic women consecrated by religious vows to God in the Dominican tradition by modeling the values of faith, hope, love, dignity, and truth offering care and compassion to others through prayer, service, and apostolate. For more on our Mission, Vision, & Faith statement, visit: https://anglicansisters.org/mission-faith-statement

President & Mother Superior for the Order: Mother Shawna Osborn, OP, RN, FCN
For more on our Leadership, visit: https://anglicansisters.org/leadership

Motto:
"One in Faith, Hope, and Love" - this motto was originally influenced by 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (ESV), "Remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ." Important Scriptures:
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves... Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
~ Romans 12:10,12; 15:13

There is one body and one Spirit - just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call - one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. ~ Ephesians 4:4-7
For more on our Dominican Heritage, visit: https://anglicansisters.org/our-dominican-heritage

Ministries:
While one of our primary ministries is prayer, the Sisters of Hope are committed to spreading the hope of Christ and providing acts of mercy, including: giving comfort, food, referrals, and medical aid (by those sisters who are able). For more on our Ministries, visit: https://anglicansisters.org/ministries

To view our web site, visit: https://anglicansisters.org
For information on our financial transparency, visit: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/shared/e24ad3f1-38ae-4b8b-b0a3-47ec1ce5d442

The Sisters of Hope are proud to launch The Hope Center!
05/13/2026

The Sisters of Hope are proud to launch The Hope Center!

Come worship with us!
03/28/2026

Come worship with us!

HOLY WEEK 2026
Join Hope Chapel at our new location!
1009 Maple Ave. Elmira, NY 14903

Maundy Thursday
April 2, 2026 @ 5:30 pm

Good Friday
April 3, 2026 @ 1:30 pm

Resurrection Sunday
April 5, 2026 @ 9:30 am

* Hope Chapel is a ministry of the Sisters of Hope.

According to Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler Counties, due to the extreme cold, they have extended the hours for ...
02/06/2026

According to Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler Counties, due to the extreme cold, they have extended the hours for the Warming Station to 5pm - 8am.

Please note that our Warming Station for those experiencing homelessness is open extended hours during inclement weather, 5pm - 8am. This Warming Station is designed to support those who are unhoused. The Homeless Shelter is also open 24/7 at 160 High Street. Meals are provided for individuals in the Shelter and Warming Station.

Thank you for your concern for those experiencing homelessness this winter. If you would like to help, we are in desperate need of new/gently used gloves and hats. Donations may be brought to our Samaritan Center or ordered online and shipped directly to us. https://ow.ly/Bprl50Y3mIY

02/06/2026
"We often confuse unconditional love with unconditional approval. God loves us without conditions but does not approve o...
01/30/2026

"We often confuse unconditional love with unconditional approval. God loves us without conditions but does not approve of every human behavior."
~ Henri Nouwen

This piece of wisdom of Henri Nouwen is so important today. Many have confused the concepts of unconditional love with unconditional approval. We need to distinguish the difference between loving the person and condoning harmful behaviors. To love someone does not mean that their actions also have to be accepted.

Jesus taught us in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” This is unconditional love - Jesus came, died, and rose again so you might have everlasting life.

In contrast, Psalm 97:10a says, “O you who love the LORD, hate evil! …” 1 John 1:5-6 goes on to say, “This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.” A reminder that we need to put aside who we once were before accepting God into our lives.

If you struggle with sin, remember God loves you. If you have a friend or family member who is stealing, lying, etc., not approving of those inappropriate behaviors, does not mean that they aren’t to be loved. We can disagree on politics, the news, parenting styles, finances, etc., but we can still love the person!

Finally, remember that just because God has unconditional love for you, does not mean that He will approve of your sin. Repent of your sin, love God, and love your neighbor.

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Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:19-21,[19] “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and...
01/29/2026

Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:19-21,
[19] “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. [21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also…”

Knowing this, we realize how apt Thomas Aquinas words were, “The things that we love tell us what we are.”

What do you love?
Where is your heart?
What do you treasure?
If someone close to you was to describe you, what might they say?

Take a moment today to examine what is important to you. Think about what needs to be realigned in your life. Do you struggle with addiction, infidelity, unrighteous anger, perfectionism, impulsiveness, etc.? Do you spend more time on social media than with God and your loved ones?

Remember: God is near you and able to help you navigate through your life. Psalm 145:18 teaches us, “The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Consider realigning your life and start by loving God and then loving your neighbor…

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01/26/2026

Healing after abortion is possible.
Forgiven & Set Free is a 10-week Bible study and support group for women seeking grace, restoration, and hope.

📅 Begins March 5 | 6:30 PM
📍 Maranatha Bible Chapel
🌐Register Here: www.mosaicsoutherntier.org/event-details/forgiven-set-free

Come just as you are. You are welcome here. 🤍

01/25/2026

Please note that our Warming Station for those experiencing homelessness is open extended hours during inclement weather. This Warming Station is designed to support those who are unhoused. The Homeless Shelter is also open 24/7 at 160 High Street. Meals are provided for individuals in the Shelter and Warming Station. Thank you for your concern for those experiencing homelessness this winter. If you would like to help, we are in desperate need of men's gloves and hats. Donations may be brought to our Samaritan Center or ordered online and shipped directly to us. https://ow.ly/Bprl50Y3mIY

Join us in praying…
01/23/2026

Join us in praying…

On this day of prayer for the unborn, we join with Christians around the world in praying for life from conception to natural death, that the sanctity of life would be defended at all stages.

Amen, dear a sister!
01/23/2026

Amen, dear a sister!

There will be nothing which the fullness of God’s love does not replenish.

Address

Mailing Address: 821 County Road RT 64 STE 1 #1004
Elmira, NY
14903

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 10:30am
11:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 8:30am - 10:30am
11:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 1:30pm - 5:30pm

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+18442574673

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