MLK 2023

6:00-9:00 PM: Come for a movie screening of Just Mercy, followed by small group discussion led by Pastor Eddie (Youth & Adult). Check out the movie trailer here.

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Red Cross Blood Drive. Sign up for a time slot now at www.redcrossblood.org.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Receive food donations at Hopewell for the Chester County Food Bank (Family & Adult).
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Receive food donations at Crop’s Marketplace for the Chester County Food Bank (Family &Adult)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Local Building Repair Project at Hopewell (Adult).
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Kids’ trip to visit residents at Arbor Terrace. Meet at Hopewell and ride the bus (Children ages 3 to 5th grade).

8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM: Worship at Hopewell
9:30 & 11:00 AM: Activities and Programming for Children at Hopewell
9:30 AM: Programming for Youth at Hopewell
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Worship and activities for Youth (Grades 6-12).
12:15 PM: Labyrinth Walk and Prayer led by Pastor Vicki at Hopewell (Children, Youth, & Adult).
1:30-2:15 PM: Worship and delivering Blessing Bags at Hickory House (Family & Adult)
6:00-8:00 PM: Activities and Programming for Children and Youth at Hopewell.
8:00 PM: Youth Sleepover at Hopewell and serve at Hope Point on Monday (Grades 6-12).

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Serve at Hope Point in Chester (painting and cleaning), enjoy a meal with our friends from St. Daniels UMC, and worship together (Youth & Adult).
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Receive food donations at Hopewell for the Chester County Food Bank (Family & Adult).
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Pack up and deliver food donations to the Chester County Food Bank (Family & Adult).
5:30 - 7:00 PM: Serve meals at Safe Harbor Shelter in West Chester (Youth & Adults).

TOP 6 MOST NEEDED FOOD ITEMS:

  • Breakfast Cereal / Oatmeal
  • Pasta
  • Brown Rice
  • Canned Tuna, Salmon & Chicken
  • Hearty soups/stews (preferably pull-top)
  • Beans (dried & canned)

Other Greatly Needed Items

  • Pasta Sauce / Canned Tomatoes
  • Cooking Oils (Olive & Canola)
  • Herbs & Spices
  • Crackers whole grain
  • Peanut Butter (no high fructose corn syrup, look for the brown lid) 
  • Dried / Canned Fruits in juice
  • Whole grain granola bars / snacks
  • Condiments, Dressings

    PLEASE NO GLASS OR EXPIRED ITEMS
    ***low-sodium, low-sugar, no high fructose corn syrup, when possible***