Hope Happenings

 

Lenten Midweek Worship: Holden Evening Prayer

Wednesdays February 25 – March 25, 7 p.m.
 
Join us this Lenten season for Holden Evening Prayer, a serene, candlelight service of vespers. With its beautiful, contemplative music, the service is the perfect way to pause and find peace in the middle of a busy week. Experience the “Service of Light,” and let your prayers rise like incense.

Bible Study -The Chosen

 
Beginning September 3
Wednesdays 6:30 pm
Thursdays 1pm
 
Join one of Hope’s Bible Study groups as we delve into a study on the popular tv series, The Chosen. The Chosen is a historical drama series that brings the life of Jesus Christ to the screen through the eyes of those who encountered him, offering a fresh, relatable perspective on familiar biblical characters and events. In our study groups, we will watch the video together, and then we will have discussion using the study guide book: What Does It Mean to Be Chosen?: An Interactive Bible Study. The study groups will meet in
person, and there will be an option to join via zoom. Contact Pastor Christie with questions, and we look forward to having YOU be a part of this special and engaging study.

Chair Yoga Classes
Thursdays 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Beginning January 15

Join Hope Lutheran Church for FREE chair yoga classes in Hope’s Fellowship Hall.Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga, accessible to everyone, all abilities and fitness levels.  No previous yoga experience is necessary.  The benefits of chair yoga include
increased flexibility and range of motion, enhanced balance, strengthened muscles, stress reduction, improved mood, and better sleep quality.  Class may include breathwork, seated poses, some gentle standing poses, balance poses, and final relaxation.  All poses can be practiced using the chair for support.
 
Classes will be led by Kristi Johnson.  Kristi has been practicing yoga for about 12years.  She finished her 200-hour teacher training from Mint Yoga in 2024.  She is registered with the Yoga Alliance.  She is also certified in Yin Yoga, and of course Chair Yoga. Kristi volunteers with Project Yoga, a non-profit dedicated to promoting mental health and physical well-being in Greater Cincinnati’s underserved communities through trauma informed yoga and mindfulness. She has a special place in her heart for the special needs community and will be teaching in a Special Olympics program.

Griefshare Support Group
Mondays 4-5:30 p.m.
January 19 – April 20

Are you struggling with grief? No matter what the circumstances, grief is a painful, confusing process. A GriefShare group is a safe, welcoming place to help us all navigate the difficult emotions when we’ve lost a loved one to death. At this 13-week support group program, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, and you will be supported each step of the way by leaders and group members. All are welcome. The cost is $25 to cover the cost of a workbook; everything else is free of charge. For more information or to register, go to find.griefshare.org/groups/279352