Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Hope Central Campus (250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, FL 32162 - Corner of 466 & Morse)
Begin your Thanksgiving celebrations with an evening of fellowship, gratitude, and worship! Join us on Wednesday, November 25, at 6:00pm at Hope Central Campus for our special Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service. Come early and enjoy coffee and sweets beginning at 5:00pm, along with warm fellowship as we prepare our hearts for this season of thanksgiving. There is no cost for refreshments.
As we gather to reflect on God's abundant blessings, this special service offers a wonderful opportunity to pause, give thanks, and celebrate the goodness of our Lord before Thanksgiving Day. All are welcome! Invite your friends and neighbors as we begin this season of gratitude together.
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Hope Central Campus (250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, FL 32162 - Corner of 466 & Morse)
Begin your Thanksgiving celebrations with an evening of fellowship, gratitude, and worship! Join us on Wednesday, November 25, at 6:00pm at Hope Central Campus for our special Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service. Come early and enjoy coffee and sweets beginning at 5:00pm, along with warm fellowship as we prepare our hearts for this season of thanksgiving. There is no cost for refreshments.
As we gather to reflect on God's abundant blessings, this special service offers a wonderful opportunity to pause, give thanks, and celebrate the goodness of our Lord before Thanksgiving Day. All are welcome! Invite your friends and neighbors as we begin this season of gratitude together.
Hope's Annual Christmas Cantata
Dates: Sunday, December 6, 2026; Monday, December 7, 2026; Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Hope Central Campus (250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, FL 32162 - Corner of 466 & Morse)
Cost: $10 per person
Our presentation this year is entitled “Holding Onto Christmas”. As in years past, there will be plenty of familiar sing-along opportunities for the audience, interspersed with festive, original songs, all centered around a narrative story sure to bring warmth to your holiday.
Ken Wood, Director of Music Ministries at Hope, once again conducts a combined choir of congregants from all of Hope’s campuses, joined by friends from the surrounding community. Hope’s own Mary Jo Vitale-MacLean, Frederick Blanchard, and Lila MacLean will all lend their voices to the three presentations this year. Refreshments will be served after the show at no additional cost!
Proceeds will benefit Hope's ministries, especially our Blessing Bags ministry and the Snack Packs ministry from On Our Own. Blessing Bags provide convenient bags filled with essentials for unhoused and at-risk individuals in our local community, while Snack Packs serve children in need at Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School.
Dates: Sunday, December 6, 2026; Monday, December 7, 2026; Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Hope Central Campus (250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, FL 32162 - Corner of 466 & Morse)
Cost: $10 per person
Our presentation this year is entitled “Holding Onto Christmas”. As in years past, there will be plenty of familiar sing-along opportunities for the audience, interspersed with festive, original songs, all centered around a narrative story sure to bring warmth to your holiday.
Ken Wood, Director of Music Ministries at Hope, once again conducts a combined choir of congregants from all of Hope’s campuses, joined by friends from the surrounding community. Hope’s own Mary Jo Vitale-MacLean, Frederick Blanchard, and Lila MacLean will all lend their voices to the three presentations this year. Refreshments will be served after the show at no additional cost!
Proceeds will benefit Hope's ministries, especially our Blessing Bags ministry and the Snack Packs ministry from On Our Own. Blessing Bags provide convenient bags filled with essentials for unhoused and at-risk individuals in our local community, while Snack Packs serve children in need at Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School.
Advent Midweek Worship
Dates: Wednesday, December 2, 2026; Wednesday, December 9, 2026; Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Hope Central Campus (250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, FL 32162 - Corner of 466 & Morse)
Join us this Advent season for a special Midweek Worship series, Prophecy, Preparation, Proclamation. Through his prophetic words and call to repentance, John the Baptist prepared the way for the coming of Jesus Christ. Together, we'll reflect on his powerful message and what it means for us today as we prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of our Savior.
Midweek Worship takes place after Social Suppers at Hope Central Campus. Take time away from the busyness of the season to worship, reflect, and renew your faith. All are welcome!
Dates: Wednesday, December 2, 2026; Wednesday, December 9, 2026; Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Hope Central Campus (250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, FL 32162 - Corner of 466 & Morse)
Join us this Advent season for a special Midweek Worship series, Prophecy, Preparation, Proclamation. Through his prophetic words and call to repentance, John the Baptist prepared the way for the coming of Jesus Christ. Together, we'll reflect on his powerful message and what it means for us today as we prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of our Savior.
Midweek Worship takes place after Social Suppers at Hope Central Campus. Take time away from the busyness of the season to worship, reflect, and renew your faith. All are welcome!
That's Christmas to Me - The Beat Goes On Winter Concert
Date: Friday, December 11, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM (Doors open at 4:30 PM)
Location: Hope Central Campus (250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, FL 32162 - Corner of 466 & Morse)
Cost: $20 per person
Celebrate the joy of the Christmas season with The Beat Goes On as they present That's Christmas to Me on Friday, December 11, at 5:00pm at Hope Central Campus.
Enjoy a festive evening of music and holiday cheer as we come together to celebrate this wonderful time of year!
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online at www.tix.com or at the door, if available.
Date: Friday, December 11, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM (Doors open at 4:30 PM)
Location: Hope Central Campus (250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, FL 32162 - Corner of 466 & Morse)
Cost: $20 per person
Celebrate the joy of the Christmas season with The Beat Goes On as they present That's Christmas to Me on Friday, December 11, at 5:00pm at Hope Central Campus.
Enjoy a festive evening of music and holiday cheer as we come together to celebrate this wonderful time of year!
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online at www.tix.com or at the door, if available.
A Service of Hope & Peace: Blue Christmas
Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM (Reception to follow at 3:00 PM)
Location: Hope Central Campus (250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, FL 32162 - Corner of 466 & Morse)
The Christmas season is often filled with joy and celebration, but for those experiencing grief, loss, anxiety, or other challenges, the holidays can also be a difficult time. Each year, Hope offers a special worship service for those seeking comfort, peace, and reassurance during this season.
A Service of Hope & Peace: Blue Christmas is a gentle, reflective worship experience that offers a quiet alternative to other Christmas celebrations. All are welcome, regardless of denomination or church affiliation. Whether you are carrying a heavy heart, remembering a loved one, or simply seeking a peaceful moment amid the busyness of the season, there is a place for you here. No registration is necessary. Come as you are, and know that you are not alone.
Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM (Reception to follow at 3:00 PM)
Location: Hope Central Campus (250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, FL 32162 - Corner of 466 & Morse)
The Christmas season is often filled with joy and celebration, but for those experiencing grief, loss, anxiety, or other challenges, the holidays can also be a difficult time. Each year, Hope offers a special worship service for those seeking comfort, peace, and reassurance during this season.
A Service of Hope & Peace: Blue Christmas is a gentle, reflective worship experience that offers a quiet alternative to other Christmas celebrations. All are welcome, regardless of denomination or church affiliation. Whether you are carrying a heavy heart, remembering a loved one, or simply seeking a peaceful moment amid the busyness of the season, there is a place for you here. No registration is necessary. Come as you are, and know that you are not alone.