“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.”
— Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Workday at The Well, 107 W. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown. We are continuing our renovations to the garage and there are opportunities for all skill levels! To sign up or help provide lunch for the team, register here. Youth are welcome to participate with an adult.
8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM: Worship at Hopewell.
9:30 & 11:00 AM: Activities and Programming for Children.
9:30 AM: Students (6th-12th grades) are invited to Catalyst Cafe for conversation related to our weekend theme.
12:00-2:00 PM: Lunch and "I Have a Dream" Study,* led by Pastor Amy (more info below). Register here.
12:00-2:00 PM: Children’s Ministry bus trip to visit local elementary schools with snacks and books for little free libraries. Register here.
6:00-8:00 PM: Catalyst Youth (grades 6-12) and SAGES cooperative prayer walk through the church; and youth create UMCOR buckets for flood relief.
*The “I Have a Dream” Study is a 3-week discussion and look at Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous speech, with a special focus on his use of the Old Testament prophets. Lunch will be provided. Study dates are: January 12, 19, & 26. Register here.
9:00-11:00 AM: Drop-in Labyrinth Walks, guided by Pastor Vicki, across the street from Hopewell Church. Drop-in anytime between those hours. In case of inclement weather, we will use the canvas labyrinth in the church main lobby.
Prayers for peace: Sign up for a 15-minute slot to pray for peace. Pray on your own, with your family, or some friends. Spots will be offered all day, from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM midnight and prayer guides will be provided. Sign up for a slot here. If all slots fill up, additional spots will be offered.
Download the prayer guide here.
2:00-3:00 PM: Service project with residents at Arbor Terrace Exton (families welcome). Please register here.
Contribute to Arbor Terrace Exton’s food drive by dropping off non-perishable food items to their main lobby anytime between January 1 and January 20 at 3:00 PM. Items will be delivered to the Chester County Food Bank and Ebenezer Food Pantry. See below for the most requested items.
