Come grow in faith through engaging lessons, crafts, and activities for every age group. Bring your family, bring a friend—there’s something for everyone! All ages 5 through adult are welcome.

The Village Keepers (formerly Men’s Ministry) meets every fourth Saturday. This is open to all men. See Deacon Shah if you have any questions.

SIMBA stands for Safe In My Brother’s Arms
SIMSA stands for Safe In My Sister’s Arms

The SIMBA/SIMSA Circle is an Afrocentric community that creates a space for listening, teaching, and responding to the needs of young African-American males and females.

Our 38th Church Anniversary celebration continues with our annual picnic.

Join us as we celebrate New Hope’s 38th church anniversary. The guest speaker is Rev. Dr. W. Marcus Small from New Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk VA.

Cultivating a safe place for women to grow in their faith, building kingdom relationships and fellowship with other like-minded women. This bible study is for all women ages 18 and older.  We meet the first Saturday of each month.

All members of New Hope are invited to attend the quarterly Church Business meeting. Immediately following morning service.

The Village Keepers (formerly Men’s Ministry) meets every fourth Saturday. This is open to all men. See Deacon Shah if you have any questions.

Come out for family fun, free food, music and dancing. There will be vendors and local social services.

We are raising money for the 13th Annual Back to School Bash. All money raised will buy backpacks filled with essential school supplies. Come out, learn some dances, and have fun! The cost is $20 donation per person. Donate and register today!

SIMBA stands for Safe In My Brother’s Arms
SIMSA stands for Safe In My Sister’s Arms

The SIMBA/SIMSA Circle is an Afrocentric community that creates a space for listening, teaching, and responding to the needs of young African-American males and females.

This support group is led by trained facilitators and provides a safe and understanding environment for individuals from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities to share their mental health experiences, find support, and connect with others who can relate to their unique challenges.

Cultivating a safe place for women to grow in their faith, building kingdom relationships and fellowship with other like-minded women. This bible study is for all women ages 18 and older.  

Get tips to better take care of yourself, the importance of regular check-ups, and strategies for living a healthier life. This event is facilitated by Markcus Kitchens, Jr., M.D., Medical Physician and Assistant Professor

Topics of discussion include learning  how to make your resume more appealing, how to interview for a job, and skills to position yourself for employment. The facilitator for this event is Danita Sims, Career Coach/Founder of Passion Pursuit Inc. Light refreshments will be served.

Earning your GED can be an important step in building self-esteem and a sense of pride and accomplishment. 

Call 815-825-9420 or email adulted@kish.edu to schedule a registration appointment.

Cultivating a safe place for women to grow in their faith, building kingdom relationships and fellowship with other like-minded women. This bible study is for all women ages 18 and older.  

Earning your GED can be an important step in building self-esteem and a sense of pride and accomplishment. 

Call 815-825-9420 or email adulted@kish.edu to schedule a registration appointment.

Cultivating a safe place for women to grow in their faith, building kingdom relationships and fellowship with other like-minded women. This bible study is for all women ages 18 and older.  

Earning your GED can be an important step in building self-esteem and a sense of pride and accomplishment. 

Call 815-825-9420 or email adulted@kish.edu to schedule a registration appointment.

Join us for a Women’s Luncheon. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Lisa Seymour. This is open to all women ages 18 and up. Please register online to attend. This is a free event.

Earning your GED can be an important step in building self-esteem and a sense of pride and accomplishment. 

Call 815-825-9420 or email adulted@kish.edu to schedule a registration appointment.

All members of New Hope are invited to attend the quarterly Church Business meeting. Immediately following morning service.

This Sunday, we will worship with the NPHC of NIU.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), also known as the "Divine Nine," is an umbrella organization for nine historically African American fraternities and sororities. These organizations are:

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority

• Iota Phi Theta Fraternity