New Hope Evanston

05/24/2026

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03/25/2026

Friends, we are just 3 days away from our celebration!

We are looking forward to honoring some truly amazing and influential leaders who have made a lasting impact in the Evanston community:
🏆 Ms. Willie Shaw
🏆 Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors
🏆 Rev. Dr. Reginald Blount
🏆 Rev. Kenneth Cherry
🏆 Clarence & Wendy Weaver
✨ Special Guest: Bishop Dr. Charley Hames, Jr.

This night is about celebrating their leadership, their service, and the difference they continue to make.

There is still time to purchase a ticket — and we’ve even opened up a few more spots just for YOU! Don’t miss out on this powerful evening of celebration and community.

🎁 Silent Auction begins at 5:00 PM

🗓 March 28, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 DoubleTree Hotel – Skokie

🎟️ Get your ticket now: bit.ly/NHCMEBanquet

Come celebrate with us — you don’t want to miss this! 💚

02/05/2026

Evanston! We are beyond excited to host New Hope CME Church’s Inaugural Community Impact Awards — a powerful night set aside to celebrate, honor, and uplift the incredible change-makers in our community. This evening is all about recognizing the people who put in the work every single day behind the scenes and on the front lines to make sure Evanston continues to grow, thrive, and move forward.

From leaders and servants to advocates and supporters, we’re coming together to say THANK YOU and to shine a light on the impact being made right here in our city. It’s going to be an evening filled with celebration, inspiration, great energy, and meaningful moments you won’t forget.

We truly hope you’ll join us for this special event! Tickets are moving fast, and we are only 51 days away from this exciting celebration. Don’t wait — secure your seat today and be a part of something truly special!

Get your tickets now at bit.ly/NHCMEBanquet 💚🏆

01/22/2026

✨ You’re Invited! ✨
New Hope CME Church is excited to invite our church family, friends, and community to a special evening of celebration and gratitude as we honor Pastor Kalif G. Crutcher’s 15 years in ministry and host our Inaugural Community Impact Awards & Anniversary Banquet.

🗓 Saturday, March 28, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
9599 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077
🎤 Keynote Speaker: Bishop Sylvester Williams, Sr.
🏆 Community Impact Awards Ceremony
🎉 Anniversary Banquet
🎁 Silent Auction supporting community outreach

This night reflects who we are and what we believe:
Love God. Love People. Serve the Community.

🎟️ Tickets are $125 and space is limited.
👉🏽 Register online at bit.ly/NHCMEBanquet
📲 Or scan the QR code on the flyer below.

We would love for you to celebrate with us as we give thanks for the past, honor the present, and look forward to what God is still doing through New Hope CME Church. 💚

12/02/2025

✨🌟 Giving Tuesday at New Hope CME! 🌟✨

Family, today is Giving Tuesday, and we are inviting you to sow into something that will bless our church, our city, and our future. On March 28, 2026, New Hope CME Church will host our Inaugural Evanston Community Impact Awards alongside a special celebration of Pastor Kalif Crutcher’s 15 Years in Ministry! 🙌🏾💛

This banquet is more than an event—it’s a movement.
A movement to honor community leaders, celebrate ministry, strengthen partnerships, and continue the work God has called us to do in Evanston, Skokie, and beyond.

On this Giving Tuesday, we are asking you to:

✅ Purchase your banquet ticket
✅ Sponsor a seat for someone in our community
✅ Share the event link with friends, family, and colleagues
✅ Make a Giving Tuesday donation toward this historic night

Every gift, every ticket, and every act of support helps us create an unforgettable evening and continue our mission: Love God. Love People. Serve the Community.

🎟️ Register or give today:
👉🏾 Bit.ly/NHCMEBanquet

Let’s make this Giving Tuesday count. Let’s show up for the work, the vision, and the impact God is calling us to make. 💚✨

11/02/2025

November’s edition of New Hope News is here!

If you’d like a copy sent straight to your inbox, let us know! Whether you’re a member, family, or guest, we want to keep you connected and informed about every opportunity to worship, fellowship, and serve with us.

Let’s keep growing together as we Love God, Love People, and Serve our Community!

10/31/2025

Good evening,

I want to make you all aware that ICE activity has increased in both Evanston and Skokie. As a faith community, we will not remain silent—we will continue to stand prophetically and powerfully for justice, dignity, and the protection of all God’s children.

We must also remain mindful of the risks involved when a federal agency continues to operate outside of constitutional bounds. Because of that, I will take a few moments during Sunday’s announcements to share some critical updates and safety information with you all.

If you or a loved one are ever detained or arrested by ICE, please contact me immediately.

Let me also be clear: unless presented with a federally signed criminal warrant, ICE will not be permitted access to the interior or exterior property of our church—including the Emerson lot.

I have been in contact with the Evanston Police Department and will continue serving as a liaison between them and our congregation. And yes—if it comes to it, I am fully prepared to stand, even at personal risk, to protect our community through arrest or detention.

As we move forward, let us hold tight to the words of the Prophet Isaiah:
“A bruised reed He will not break,
and a dimly burning wick He will not quench;
He will faithfully bring forth justice.
He will not grow faint or be crushed
until He has established justice in the earth…”
— Isaiah 42:3–4

Signed,
Rev. Kalif G. Crutcher, M.Div, MA, BCC