Serve & Outreach
Serving with Hope Ridge extends beyond Sunday worship into the rhythms of daily life and the needs of our wider community. Through ongoing ministries, outreach efforts, and mission partnerships, we seek to care for one another, support our neighbors, and participate in God’s work both locally and beyond our walls. Opportunities range from monthly commitments to seasonal projects, with many ways to serve that fit different schedules, gifts, and seasons of life.
Serve Locally & Together
These ministries focus on caring for our congregation and supporting our local community through hands-on service and shared responsibility.
Project Hope Meal Ministry
Hope Ridge provides dinner for Project Hope for the Homeless on the second Friday of every month. Volunteers help by preparing and bringing part of a shared meal. Sign up here>>
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Knit or crochet prayer shawls that offer comfort and prayerful presence to those who are ill, grieving, or going through a difficult season. Meets on the 4th Sunday.
Facility & Grounds Volunteers
Occasional help with gardening, seasonal cleanup, or small maintenance tasks.
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SEND Team & Community Outreach
The SEND Team meets monthly to help coordinate outreach efforts, collection drives, and community partnerships that support local and regional needs throughout the year. Email Laura>>
End 68 Hours of Hunger
Serve local students by helping pack food kits for weekends through our partnership with End 68 Hours of Hunger.
Special Seasonal Projects
Help with donation drives, holiday giving trees, school supply collections, or other outreach coordinated by the Send Team.
Serve Beyond Our Walls
Hope Ridge also participates in broader mission work that connects us with communities and partners beyond our local area.
Interested in Serving?
If you’re interested in supporting one of our ministries or learning more about outreach opportunities, the church office is happy to help you get connected. Email hopeoffice@hoperidge.com or lmoll@kent.edu for the SEND Team, and we’ll help you find a meaningful place to serve.