Ring to Bring Hope ( Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army)
2025-11-29 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-04 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-05 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-06 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-11 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-12 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-13 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-18 11:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Fruitville Farms Publix, 1940 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34240
Bell Ringing Ring to bring HOPE this holiday season! Take some time this holiday season to bring joy to our community through our partnership with the Salvation Army. Ask a friend or family member to join in the fun with you, as we will be ringing bells at Fruitville Farms Publix (Thursdays-Saturdays) from Saturday November 29th-Saturday December 20th. To join our 10 days of ringing to bring HOPE, signup by texting RING to 888-970-8081, and see our display in the lobby for available timeslots.

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Next Steps Online
2025-12-01, 2026-01-01 | FL
Online All Month at Your Convenience

Christmas Wednesdays- Movie Night
2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Church of Hope, 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
Christmas Wednesdays Movie Night [12.03] 7:00 – 9:00 PM Join us for Family Christmas Movie Night! Join us Wednesday evening, Dec 3rd at 7PM! Enjoy The Best Christmas Pageant Ever movie with us outside on the patio. There will be popcorn + hot cocoa, Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to stay nice and cozy! We can’t wait to see you at 7PM!

Men's Breakfast
2025-12-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-01-03 08:00 - 09:00 | Church of Hope, 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
“Brotherhood, Food and Community”

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Christmas Wednesdays : Shoebox Assembly
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Church of Hope, 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
Join us Wednesday, December 10th as we wrap and fill shoeboxes with Christmas gifts for kids in our community! Bring empty shoeboxes and scissors, this is a family event so kids and youth will be apart! If you’d like to donate to the cost of gifts, you can by marking “shoebox” on an envelope or online! Sunday December 14th from 12:30-3:30pm we will be passing out gifts to gifts to kids in need in our community! If you’d like to join us check out the events page to sign up!

Flourish
2025-12-13 09:45 - 12:00 | FL
Join Flouirsh women’s ministry as we build the sisterhood. We will have a light breakfast, a time of worship all together, and then meaningful breakouts that will enrich your soul! December 13th 9:45am-Noon sign up on the events page!

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Christmas Wednesdays : Kids Play + Hope Party
2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Church of Hope, 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
Celebrate the season with us at the Church of Hope Christmas Party and Hope Kids Christmas Program—Unto Us! This special evening will be filled with festive fun and music as we come together as a church family to enjoy exciting games, interactive activities, the Christmas story and plenty of laughter. There will be prizes to win, delicious snacks to share, and the warm joy of Christmas all around. It’s the perfect opportunity to slow down during the busy holiday season, make meaningful memories with friends and family, and celebrate the greatest gift of all—Jesus. We can’t wait to see you there!

Hope Kids Christmas Program - Unto Us
2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Church of Hope, 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
This Christmas, Church of Hope invites you to a special evening with our Hope Kids Christmas Program, Unto Us. Join us on Wednesday, December 17th at 7 PM at Church of Hope as our kids bring the story of Jesus’ birth to life through music and drama. Come and experience the joy of the season with beautiful songs, heartwarming moments, and a celebration of the true meaning of Christmas. Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and share in this special night with us!

Shoebox Outreach
2025-12-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Church of Hope, 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
Sunday Dec 14th from 3:00 – 5:00 we will be passing out gift to kids in need in our community! If you’d like to join us check out the events page to sign up! Want to make a donation to this project? Donate here!
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Hope Youth Christmas Service
2025-12-19 18:30 - 22:00 | FL
You don’t want to miss this — a night built just for you! On December 19, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM at Church of Hope in Sarasota, FL, all middle school and high school students are invited for a celebration like no other. We’ll begin with an energizing youth service — worship, a powerful message, and moments to connect with God and each other. Then, we’ll dive into the party: festive games, delicious food, and one of the hottest contests of the night — our Ugly Sweater Contest! Deck out your worst (best?) holiday sweater and compete for the crown of tackiest sweater. ? Why are we doing this? Because this is our last youth service of 2025, and we want to close it out in the biggest, boldest way. This night is about building community, encountering God, making unforgettable memories, and inviting every student to lean into hope as we head into the new year. We want everyone there — no exceptions. So dig out your ugliest sweater, bring your energy and your best moves — let’s end 2025 as a youth family stronger than ever.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
2025-12-24 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-12-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Church of Hope, 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
Make plans now to attend one of our favorite services of the year… Christmas Eve Candlelight Services! It’s a family tradition! Carols, candlelight, and the Christmas Story. We have 5 experiences… Sarasota Campus Christmas Eve 4:30 and 6PM. Palmetto Campus Christmas Eve 5PM
Spanish service Saturday, Dec. 20th – 7PM in Life Center
Portuguese service Saturday, Dec. 20tht – 7PM in Worship Center
Each service will be around an hour long and there will be candle lighting in all services.
Invite a neighbor and Invite a friend to find Hope at Christmas.

Week of Prayer
2026-01-05 06:00 - 2026-01-10 07:00 | FL
2026 is here and we want to start it the right way with our week of prayer! Join us Jan 5-10 everyday at 6am-7am in Volunteer Central to pray in the new year with us and ask God’s blessing and favor on our church, city, state, and country! This is such an awesome time of prayer, worship, and seeking God. Make your plans to set your alarm early and join us for this time of tremendous blessing!

Redefined - Youth girls Group
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Church of Hope, 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
Middle and high school girls are invited to join us in the Youth Lounge at Church of Hope from 10 am–12 pm starting 9/20 (also meeting on 11/15, 1/10, 3/7, and 4/18). Rooted in 2 Corinthians 5:17, this group is about discovering our true identity in Christ—finding purpose, value, healing, and freedom as we walk together in faith. On the off months, we’ll join Flourish. Come be a part of something life-giving and encouraging!

Baptisms
2026-01-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Church of Hope, 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
You don’t want to miss this very special opportunity to be baptized into the family of Jesus in front of friends and family.

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Tuesday Prayer Outreach
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Bayfront Park, 5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
Do you want to reach out to your community for Jesus but don’t know how? Our Tuesday Prayer Outreach is the perfect place to learn how to pray for others and love them the way Jesus does. When you come, you will learn how to use prayer as a means to reach people who are far from God. Why not join us the 2nd or 4th Tuesday of the Month. We meet in 2 different locations so make sure you know where you are going. This is an amazing opportunity to grow in your faith and love the people of this area! 2nd Tuesday – 6pm Bayfront Park (meet at the Kissing Statue) and 4th Tuesday – 6pm Bradenton Riverwalk (meet at Volleyball courts across the street from Mattison’s)
2nd Tuesday – Contact Nate at 941-524-0356 and 4th Tuesday – Contact Michael at 941-320-0883

New Year Hope Groups
2026-01-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Church of Hope, 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
Are you looking for friends, longing for community, or wanting to grow deeper in your faith? Well guess what? You’re not alone—and this fall is the perfect time to jump in and make it happen!
Our Hope Groups kick off January 14th. If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, this is your moment!
Head on over to https://hope.churchcenter.com/groups for more info and to sign up today!

Holy Spirit Night
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Church of Hope, 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
Holy Spirit Night Every third Thursday at 7PM at Church of Hope, young adults (ages 18–30) gather for a night set apart to worship and seek God’s presence. There’s no schedule, no agenda—just space for the Holy Spirit to move. Come ready to encounter God, pray, and be refreshed in His presence.
