Please see below for a listing of all active groups that are accepting new members. For questions contact the leader, or DCE Wesley Spottiswood at .
- Book Divas: The Christian Book Club is for readers looking to participate in a monthly discussion of fiction books. Learn more about this group’s meeting dates, location, and leader contact information.
- Cork Sisters: This group is a quarterly group that brings women together in fellowship, wine tasting, and devotion. For information contact Teri O'Neill at , (989) 878-0660, or Pam Jay at , 919-528-1011.
- GALS: This group is for women interested in spiritual growth and relationships with other Christian women. Learn more about this group’s meeting dates, location, and leader contact information.
- Kindred Hearts: This group is for widows who are looking for support. Learn more about this group’s meeting dates, location, and leader contact information.
- Saturday Son Risers: The Saturday SON Risers studies vary from Bible-based to inspirational books. Service projects include working with the Ministry Leadership Team to recognize Hope Staff members work anniversaries. Learn more about this group’s meeting dates, location, and leader contact information.
- Seventy Forward: A Bible study for single women 70 and older (or even late 60’s) who is interested in becoming more active spiritually, physically, and socially. Learn more about this group’s meeting dates, location, and leader contact information.
- Stitches of Hope: Come join us on Tuesdays at 1PM on the third floor at church. We have all kinds of stitchers, including crocheters and knitters. We assemble mission quilts, we have all skill levels and encourage all to "give it a try". Don’t forget to check out our table at Hope’s Harvesst fest. We'll have all sorts of gift ideas and home items for sale. AND a beautiful quilt to raffle off to a lucky person! See you there! Learn more about this group’s meeting dates, location, and leader contact information.
- WOW (Women of the Word): We are sisters who study God’s Word, and uphold each other through mutual respect, fellowship, a helping hand, comfort, daily prayer, and love. Learn more about this group’s meeting dates, location, and leader contact information.
- DAWGS: The DAWGs are a small group of men, of all ages, who are searching for what it means to be a man of God. “As iron sharpen iron, so one man sharpens another” Proverbs 27:17 Learn more about this group’s meeting dates, location, and leader contact information.
- Men of Hope: The Men of Hope group is for men who wish to grow through devotion, fellowship, and service at Hope Lutheran Church. Projects include the Prayer Garden, Mother-Daughter Dinner, Wednesday Night Alive dinners, and much more! Learn more about this group’s meeting dates, location, and leader contact information.
- Men Not at Work: Men, age 55+ who are retired or semi-retired, gather to share a meal, discuss what's on your mind, Bible study, and books of common interest. Learn more about this group’s meeting dates, location, and leader contact information.
- 3B's:Friday, September 22, 7-9PM will be the first meeting of the 3 B's Small Group. Join the 3B's (Beer, Bourbon, Bible). This group will meet at different homes and restaurants for Bible study and drinks. All men 21 and over are invited. Email Wesley to get the address
- Bridge Club: The Bridge Club meets every month to join in fellowship while playing Bridge. Learn more about this group’s meeting dates, location, and leader contact information.
- Meet’N Eat: If you like to eat, and you want to meet new people, then this is the group for you! Eight people gather in a different house each time and enjoy dinner and a devotion. The goal of Meet 'n' Eat is to meet new people and strengthen connections within the Hope family. For information contact DCE Wesley Spottiswood 818-642-7570 at
- Strategic Board Game Group (Family Game Night): All families, with children 10 and older, are invited to join the Strategy Board Game Group. The leader will introduce families to fun strategy board games. Some of the games include: Istanbul, Settlers of Catan, RoboRally, 7 Wonders and much, much more!! For information contact Kevin Kirkendoll at .
- Parents of High School Youth: The Parents of High School Youth small group is a place where parents come and connect with other high school parents. This group meets for dinner or drinks at various places for conversation and community. All parents who participate may drop off their youth in the youth center beginning at 5:55pm. Learn more about this group’s meeting dates, location, and leader contact information.
- Pinochle Group: The Pinochle Group meets twice a month at Hope Lutheran Church for fellowship and Pinochle. New players are always welcome! Learn more about this group’s meeting dates, location, and leader contact information.
- The Hand and Foot Group: Meets once a month, on the 4th Monday, at Hope Lutheran Church for fellowship and cards. New players are always welcome!
- Prime TImers: This group is for any person over the age of 55. The group meets periodically throughout the year for various fellowship events. The next meeting is on February 19th. from 2-4 in the Children's Narthex.
- Refreshed: is a small group geared for people 30-50 years old. This group will meet once a month for devotion and fellowship, on the second Saturday, in the Youth Center 10-11:30AM. Childcare will be provided. Questions: Jillisa Spottiswood (657-348-9160.)
- A CUT ABOVE: This is a small group for experienced and amateur woodworkers. This group will meet monthly to learn new skills and create masterpiece wood work. Questions? Rick Hall at