Latest Updates

Would you be willing to serve at our summer camps? Hope Summer Kids Camp will be held from July 7–11, and Junior High Day Camp will be held from July 21–25. These week-long summer day camps are jam-packed with fun and adventure, with Jesus as our focus each day. We need people, especially adults, to serve in various roles, including Kitchen Crew, First Aid, Small Group Leaders, Elective Leaders, Adult and Youth Helpers, and Childcare Crew. If you are able to serve, we have a place for you! If Hope Markham is your home church, we invite you to prayerfully consider serving. Visit hbcm.info/HSKTeam and/or hbcm.info/JHDCTeam to sign up to serve!

We are offering paid summer internship opportunities for a 12-week program, starting May 19, 2025, and ending August 12, 2025. The selected individuals will work closely with our summer camps team, receiving training and mentorship to develop their leadership and ministry skills. This opportunity is open to students aged 18–30 who call Hope Markham their home church and are currently enrolled in a post secondary education program. This is a wonderful experience and we look forward to welcoming you to our team! If you're interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to hopekids@hopemarkham.ca by February 28, 2025.

Have you ever wondered what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? How do we take up our cross and follow Him? Discipleship Explored goes beyond simply teaching the right moves - go to church, pray, read the Bible, share the gospel - and focuses on the truth which drives discipleship: the love of Christ. This course helps followers of Jesus turn up the gospel truth in their lives. This course is an eight-session journey through Paul’s letter to the Philippians and is ideal for new and young believers. We will begin on February 2nd at 9am in the Integration Room. Register here.

We are thrilled to host our first Prayer Summit. It will take place on Friday, March 21, from 7pm–9pm, and continue on Saturday, March 22, from 9am–12pm. We encourage anyone in Grade 9 and above to participate. This is an incredible opportunity for all of us to grow in the area of prayer. Our guest speaker will be Pastor Lindsay Taylor, President of Strategic Renewal Ministries. He will teach and model worship-based, Scripture-based praying. This will be a time of refreshment, encouragement, edification, and purification — perfect for every heart longing to know God more intimately. The agenda will be established by Christ as we worship, glorify, and enjoy Him through singing, scripture reading, and prayer. Whether you pray very little or consider yourself a prayer warrior, your participation will transform your prayer life. Take advantage of this opportunity and commit now to come, watch, listen, and grow. Please note that childcare will not be available. Register here.

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Thank you for your generous and faithful giving throughout the year! It’s been a blessing to see God working in and through you for His glory. As we prepare to issue 2024 tax receipts, we need to update your contact information and tax receipt preferences. If there are no changes to your information, you don’t need to do anything. However, if any details need updating, please take a moment to complete this quick update—it only takes a couple of minutes through this link.

Would you join us in prayer for our Youth Winter Camp? Our hope and prayer are that students will come home spurred on in their walk with Christ. Please pray for health, safety, and for God to do a great work in the hearts of our youth and leaders. Thank you!

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Come and pray with the Elders. Your presence is valued, and your prayers are appreciated. As it's written in Matthew 18:20, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Let's unite in faith and make a difference as a church family. See you there!

Looking for a welcoming space to connect with other moms during the week? Join us for our Mom & Tot drop-in every first Monday of the month, from 10am - 12pm, in the upper Hope Kids area. Each session offers circle time for the little ones, along with engaging discussions on relevant parenting topics for moms. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends while your kids enjoy a safe and fun environment to play. We hope to see you and your kiddos there! Our next playdate is on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 10am - 12pm. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Pia Almacen.

If you’re ready to get connected to Hope Markham, Step 1 is for you. Step 1 is the first of two classes and a great opportunity to learn more about Hope, and find out how to take your next steps in getting plugged in. Classes will be in-person. Register here.

The Young Adults Retreat, hosted by GFC East Toronto, is happening again at Guelph Bible Conference Centre! This event for 18-30 year olds is an annual opportunity to meet Christians from across southern Ontario for a great time of fellowship together. It's happening from Friday February 21st, 2025 to Saturday February 22nd, 2025. For more details and registration, click here.

We have immediate needs for those who can serve in these areas:

‍Security Team -- contact Sarah Lazres.

‍Hope Kids -- Nursery (9am), ECE (11am), SK - Gr.1 (9am & 11am) -- contact Jenn Lui.

‍Welcome Team -- Ushers & Greeters (11am) -- contact Sarah Lazres.

If you would like to serve in other areas according to the gifts God has given you, we would love for you to join us! Explore other serving opportunities here.

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Here at Hope Markham, we believe firmly in the power of prayer. We invite you to join us in an ongoing effort to depend on God through unceasing prayer. Our prayer team meets to pray during the 9am and 11am service on Sundays. We are always looking for more people to join! If you feel called to serve in this way, please email prayer@hopemarkham.ca. We believe that our prayers make an impact in our church and beyond, and we look forward to praying together on Sunday mornings!

Our resource library, located upstairs, has a growing and diverse range of titles, from picture books to adult guides, catering to both children and adults. Our library is open on Sundays. For the children's safety, during service hours, the doors leading upstairs remain locked. However, after the service, adults and children are encouraged to browse the collection. We've also made it more convenient for you by putting our library catalogue on the Church Center app, allowing you to explore books from the comfort of your home and borrow them when you come on Sunday. When you're ready to borrow or return, simply head over to the Hope Kids registration desk, where our friendly team will be ready to assist you in borrowing or returning books.