Wednesday Social Supper - To benefit Blessing Bags
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 5:00pm (Carry-Out Available at 5:30pm)
Hope Central Campus
Menu:
- Maple bacon pork chop with Dijon mustard cream sauce
- Roasted fingerling potatoes
- Sautéed spinach and tomatoes
- Cinnamon apple grape salad
- Biscoff “Cookie Butter” Tres Leches
*Menu is subject to change
Cost: $15
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. No payment will be accepted after the registration deadline. You may register online using the buttons below or in person at the church office until sold out or prior to 12:00pm on Monday. Reservations are not available by telephone.
IMPORTANT: Due to the popularity of our meals and the arrival of seasonal residents, Social Suppers may sell out. Registration is first come, first serve. Please register as soon as possible.
Food Allergy Warning: Food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat.
Food Allergy Warning: Food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat.
Men of Hope Breakfast
Thursday, October 8 at 8:00am
Hope Central Campus
The Men of Hope invite all men and women of Hope Lutheran Church (and their friends) to the next breakfast on October 8 at 8:00am.
Mark your calendars to join the Men of Hope to welcome Kathy Beekman, Hope's Bookkeeper, as our guest speaker at breakfast. Our “Faces of Hope Program” continues, as we meet and learn about key people dedicated to serving Christ here at Hope Lutheran Church.
Register online by clicking the link below. Cost is $10 per person and payment through the Hope website is required. The program starts at 8:00am in the Fellowship Hall at Hope Central Campus and concludes at 9:00am.
This program is open to the entire congregation! Bring a friend and enjoy this informative session in Fellowship Hall. See ya there!
Questions? Contact Raybon Gilbert at (352) 205-2078.
Mark your calendars to join the Men of Hope to welcome Kathy Beekman, Hope's Bookkeeper, as our guest speaker at breakfast. Our “Faces of Hope Program” continues, as we meet and learn about key people dedicated to serving Christ here at Hope Lutheran Church.
Register online by clicking the link below. Cost is $10 per person and payment through the Hope website is required. The program starts at 8:00am in the Fellowship Hall at Hope Central Campus and concludes at 9:00am.
This program is open to the entire congregation! Bring a friend and enjoy this informative session in Fellowship Hall. See ya there!
Questions? Contact Raybon Gilbert at (352) 205-2078.
Women of Hope Breakfast
Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 9:00am
Hope Central Campus
The Women of Hope invite both men and women to join us for a delicious breakfast and an engaging morning with guest speaker, Dr. Stephen Post, who will explore the rapidly changing world of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Dr. Post holds a Ph.D. in AI from George Mason University and brings a wealth of experience as a pioneering researcher and industry leader. After serving as Director of AI Applications and VP of Simulation and Modeling for major defense contractors, he founded his own successful software company in 1996. Though retired since 2016, he remains deeply engaged in the latest AI advancements.
In this informative and easy-to-understand presentation, Dr. Post will put AI into perspective for our daily lives. He will address its unlimited possibilities for good, discuss concerns about its potential risks, and share practical ways we can all use these tools wisely and safely.
RSVP deadline is noon on Monday, October 12. The cost is $10.00 and includes breakfast. Questions? Contact Bonnie Cook at (352) 460-7672.
Dr. Post holds a Ph.D. in AI from George Mason University and brings a wealth of experience as a pioneering researcher and industry leader. After serving as Director of AI Applications and VP of Simulation and Modeling for major defense contractors, he founded his own successful software company in 1996. Though retired since 2016, he remains deeply engaged in the latest AI advancements.
In this informative and easy-to-understand presentation, Dr. Post will put AI into perspective for our daily lives. He will address its unlimited possibilities for good, discuss concerns about its potential risks, and share practical ways we can all use these tools wisely and safely.
RSVP deadline is noon on Monday, October 12. The cost is $10.00 and includes breakfast. Questions? Contact Bonnie Cook at (352) 460-7672.
Walking the Labyrinth of Grace: A Pilgrimage of Conversation, Reflection, and Renewal
Saturday, October 17
Check-in begins at 8:30am, Retreat begins at 9:00am
Hope Lake Weir Campus
What if Christ has been walking beside us all along—and we simply haven’t noticed? The Women of Hope invite you to join Pastor John LeCain at Hope’s Lake Weir Campus on Saturday, October 17 for a special day of conversation, reflection, fellowship, and spiritual renewal.
Rather than spending our day listening to lectures, we will become pilgrims together. Guided by the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we will share stories and conversation, enter times of silence and prayer, walk the labyrinth, gather around the table, and celebrate Holy Communion.
Rather than spending our day listening to lectures, we will become pilgrims together. Guided by the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we will share stories and conversation, enter times of silence and prayer, walk the labyrinth, gather around the table, and celebrate Holy Communion.
Along the way, we will consider a simple question: “Where has Christ been walking beside me without my recognizing Him?” Faith is often less about finding a God who has disappeared and more about recognizing the God who has been present all along. And perhaps the older we become, the more sacred ground there is behind us—roads we once traveled without understanding but can now recognize as places where grace was quietly at work. There is nothing you need to prepare. Simply come as you are. Come ready to notice, receive, walk, and bless. Come walk with us. The labyrinth may end. The pilgrimage does not.
The cost is $20.00 per person which will include breakfast, lunch, fellowship and the opportunity to meet new friends in Christ plus enjoy the Hope Lake Weir Campus (10495 SE Sunset Harbor Road, Summerfield, FL). The retreat is open to all women of Hope Lutheran Church, and we encourage you to invite your friends. Check-in begins at 8:30am, retreat begins at 9:00am until 2:30pm.
Registration deadline is Monday, October 12 at Noon. Contact June Cook at (352) 430-5025 or frankjunecook@gmail.com.
The cost is $20.00 per person which will include breakfast, lunch, fellowship and the opportunity to meet new friends in Christ plus enjoy the Hope Lake Weir Campus (10495 SE Sunset Harbor Road, Summerfield, FL). The retreat is open to all women of Hope Lutheran Church, and we encourage you to invite your friends. Check-in begins at 8:30am, retreat begins at 9:00am until 2:30pm.
Registration deadline is Monday, October 12 at Noon. Contact June Cook at (352) 430-5025 or frankjunecook@gmail.com.
I Feel Pretty: Angel Wigs of Hope Concert
Friday, October 23 at 5:00pm
Hope Central Campus
Join songstresses Mary Jo Vitale and Dawn DiNome for an evening of vocal artistry including Broadway favorites, Inspirational music, along with plenty of fun and laughter!
All proceeds benefit Angel Wigs of Hope, a local charity providing wigs, free of charge, to women who are navigating the side effects of their cancer treatments.
For more information, contact 352-888-3637 or visit angelwigsofhope.com.
All proceeds benefit Angel Wigs of Hope, a local charity providing wigs, free of charge, to women who are navigating the side effects of their cancer treatments.
For more information, contact 352-888-3637 or visit angelwigsofhope.com.
Florida-Bahamas Synod WELCA Fall Gathering 2026
Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15
Warren Willis United Methodist Conference Center - 4990 Picciola Road, Fruitland Park, Florida
Join your sisters from across Florida as we welcome the Holy Spirit to refresh and renew our souls with Worship, Bible Study, Workshops, Fellowship and Fun.
The Gathering will begin at 4:00pm on Friday, November 13 and concludes with lunch on Sunday.
For this gathering, there is a choice of commuter registration (daily attendance) or overnight registration, which is available for download on their website, www.flwelca.com. Plus, a list of available workshops to sign up for. Registration forms are also available at Hope Central Campus, at the front desk. Registration deadline is October 13, 2026.
Questions? Please contact Virginia Robertson by phone at (612) 619-0220 or by email at luvbutkus@aol.com.
The Gathering will begin at 4:00pm on Friday, November 13 and concludes with lunch on Sunday.
For this gathering, there is a choice of commuter registration (daily attendance) or overnight registration, which is available for download on their website, www.flwelca.com. Plus, a list of available workshops to sign up for. Registration forms are also available at Hope Central Campus, at the front desk. Registration deadline is October 13, 2026.
Questions? Please contact Virginia Robertson by phone at (612) 619-0220 or by email at luvbutkus@aol.com.
Brothers in Song Fall Concert
Friday, November 13 at 6:00pm
Hope Central Campus
The Brothers in Song invite you to their next performance at Hope Lutheran Church!
A Musical Roller Coaster Ride
November 13 at 6:00pm - Hope Central Campus
With...
Ben Osborne, Director
David Flanigan, Accompanist
Tickets $20 per person. Click the link below to purchase, or buy your ticket at the door.
A Musical Roller Coaster Ride
November 13 at 6:00pm - Hope Central Campus
With...
Ben Osborne, Director
David Flanigan, Accompanist
Tickets $20 per person. Click the link below to purchase, or buy your ticket at the door.
