Have a look at these photos taken during Holy Week.  They include some taken in Emmanuel Church, the Walk of Witness from Caergwrle to Hope and some of the lovely Easter floral arrangements in Hope Church.

There were two special visitors to Hope Church at 11.oo this morning.  Miniature donkeys, Rosie and Nansi, came along to help celebrate Palm Sunday.  Younger members of the congregation enjoyed meeting the donkeys on their way in and taking them for walks around the churchyard afterwards.

During the service we were presented with a dramatization of the Palm Sunday story and palm crosses were distributed to everyone.

Afterwards there were Easter activities in the hall and refreshments including a slice of carrot cake made by Pat’s daughter, Sally.
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Our thanks to Sally, the actors, Moel Famau Donkeys and to everyone else who contributed on this special day.

​What a delightful programme of festive items at the Christmas Soiree.  We were entertained by Christmas carols, songs and other musical items, funny stories, poems and even a fight between gladiators!
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We enjoyed mulled wine and mince pies along with the fellowship and laughter.

Our thanks to those who organised the evening and to those who shared their talents, some of whom can be seen in these photos.

It's almost 12 months since MND touched the lives of our family.

Six months ago we decided to fundraise in aid of the MNDA- to support Individuals & Families within our local area – hence, the Craft Fair held in the Church Hall on Saturday, 4th November.

It was a resounding success, the community spirit here in Hope and our local area was in abundance and rather overwhelming at times.
The inventive and extremely talented Stallholders had such a wide variety of goods for sale, all very reasonably priced.

We were indebted to Hope Church for the use of the Main Hall & Refreshment Room and have pledged a donation towards the upkeep.
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           The family wish to say ... “THANK YOU EVERYONE”
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There was no figure in mind when organizing began, except being reminded – think 'big'! - So far, the sum of £1000 has been raised for the Charity, with a promise of further sales and donations.
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                                                           Gloria Rawlinson & Family

Thank you to all those who dropped in for a 'Butty & a Brew', today's fund-raising event in the Church Hall.
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The photo shows some of those who organised the event and provided us with mouth-watering bacon and sausage butties together with vegan and gluten free options. and tea or coffee.  They also offered a take-away service.

We hope you all enjoyed your tasty breakfast!  £250 was raised for church funds.

Following the Sunday morning service on 3rd September members of the congregation gathered in the churchyard for the planting of a yew tree to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee and in Remembrance.

The tree had been nurtured by Kathleen Graham prior to the day of the ceremony and the planting was carried out by David Pickering.  David was a founder member and Chairperson of the 'Friends of Hope Church' and acted as sexton for many years, taking care of many tasks within the churchyard.  

​The ceremony was followed by a Bring and Share lunch in the Church Hall.