Recent and Upcoming HOPE Meetings and Events
HOPE has three processes in its annual cycle to faithfully and successfully respond to the call to do justice. The Listening Process engages members and neighbors in one-to-one or small group conversations to hear people’s life stories, build justice ministry networks, and strengthen relationships. The process culminates at the Annual Convention where member congregations vote to prioritize identified community problems for research and action.
The Research to Action Process engages leaders in research committees to better understand the prioritized community problems and to identify potential long-term solutions to tackle the problems or parts of the problems. At the Rally, leaders from member congregations vote to approve action recommendations from issue research committees. The Nehemiah Action uses the power of our united numbers to gain commitments from decision makers who have the ability to implement the solutions.
The Investment Drive Process is kicked off at a Justice Ministry Celebration to build ownership and the capacity of the organization by telling the story of HOPE to members and friends, as well as building relationships of mutual respect with business leaders.
HOPE NEHEMIAH ACTION
Monday, April 23, 6:30 pm
Location: To be announced
The Nehemiah Action is our largest annual assembly. We use the power of our united numbers to gain commitments from invited decision makers who have the ability to implement solutions identified and developed by HOPE through the work of its member congregations and support team.
HOPE RALLY
Monday, March 26, 6:30 pm
Location: To be announced
At the Rally, leaders from member congregations vote to approve action recommendations from issue research committees. This meeting sets the policy agenda for the Nehemiah Action.
HOPE Team Assembly
Monday, March 12, 6:30 pm
Location: To be announced
At the 3/12 Team Assembly we will hear initial reports from our Issue Committees and prepare for the Rally. Clergy, Board Members & other Justice Ministry Team Members are especially encouraged to attend in preparation for the annual Nehemiah Action.
HOPE Research to Action Process Training & Kick-Off
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Monday, December 12 2011
St. James House of Prayer Episcopal Church
Fellowship Hall
2708 N. Central Avenue Tampa, FL 33602
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We will review our Issue Criteria, Research Process, and Timeline toward the HOPE 4/23/12 Nehemiah Action We will Share Stories, Brainstorm, and Strategize our next steps to tackle problems related to Unemployment & Jobs!
Do all You Can to Attend! Remind other members of your Justice Ministry Network and those interested in the problem of unemployment to also attend!
HOPE NEHEMIAH ACTION
6:30 ~ 8:30 PM - Monday, April 11, 2011
Without Walls International Church
2511 North Grady Avenue, Tampa, FL
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This is HOPE's largest and most important annual gathering. Attend and bring others to build the power of our united congregations so we may faithfully and effectively respond to the call for justice in jobs, drug court, and for our youth!
Justice Ministry Celebration
6:45 PM - Monday, June 13, 2011
Location to be announced
Come celebrate our justice ministry, as well as kick-off our annual investment drive! HOPE does not take government or United Way funding, so we need to invest in our own justice work. We want to stay independent, deciding what we do with our justice ministry. Significant personal investments will move us closer to self-sufficiency, expanding our capacity to do justice! Join others involved in our Justice Ministry at this celebration!
HOPE Convention
6:30 PM - Monday, November 14, 2011
Location to be announced
We’ll bring our grassroots house meeting listening process to a close and decide our problem areas to research for action in 2012! All network members, team members, and clergy will want to attend!
Earlier Events 2008-2010
HOPE 22nd Annual Convention
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Monday, November 8, 2010
Allen Temple AME Church
2101 Lowe Street, Ybor City Florida
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At the Convention, HOPE member delegates will report on the current house meetings, vote to select the problem area for action in 2011, and hear status reports on our three current issues: accessible dental services for 15,000 low-income people, birth certificates and IDs for the homeless and out-of-school time programs at 11 prioritized Middle Schools. We will also recognize 2010 investors in HOPE, consider any applications for membership, and elect the 2011 HOPE Executive Officers.
HOPE Action Celebration and Investment Drive Kick-Off
Monday, June 14th 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Tampa First 7th-Day Adventist Church
822 West Linebaugh Ave. Tampa FL 33612
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Come celebrate our Nehemiah Action, Kick-Off our Investment Drive, Build relationships with each other, and enjoy music and food.
Please RSVP to Sharon Streater, 813-221-4673.
HOPE Nehemiah Action
Monday, April 19, 6:30 pm (sign-in)
Mt. Calvary 7th-Day Adventist Church
4902 N. 40th Street, Tampa FL 33610
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The Nehemiah Assembly is HOPE's largest annual event and its most visible community action, addressing community concerns to public officials and securing committments to shared goals. This year we hope to have 1500 in attendance.
HOPE Team Assembly
Monday, March 1, 6:30 pm
St. James House of Prayer Episcopal Church
E. Columbus & N. Central Avenue
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At the 3/1 Team Assembly we will hear initial reports from our 3 Issue Committees - Education & Youth, Dental Health Care, and Homelessness - and prepare for the 3/22 Rally.
Clergy, Board Members & other Justice Ministry Team Members are especially encouraged to attend in preparation for the annual Nehemiah Action.
Research to Action Process Training & Kick-Off
Thursday December 3 2009, 6:30- 8:30 pm
New Life Pentecostal Church of God
1611 E. Bougainvillea Avenue
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We will begin with a brief review of our issue criteria, research process and timeline toward the 4/19 Nehemiah Action, and then break out for our three issue committees to hold meetings.
This is an important meeting for everyone who is active in HOPE. Please remind other members of your justice ministry network that were at the convention, in your house meetings, and/or have an interest in working on the Education & Youth, Homeless, or Dental Health Care Committee to attend!
2009 HOPE Annual Convention
Monday November 9 2009, 6:30 ~ 8:30 pm
Beulah Baptist Institutional Church
1006 W. Cypress Street, Tampa FL 33606
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Member organizations will elect and install HOPE executive officers for 2009-2010, approve and announce new member organizations, hear reports from working groups on HOPE's selected issues, and vote on issues and objectives for 2009. Make sure you have the Nov. 9th annual HOPE Convention, from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, on your calendars. Also, you can announce the location at your Justice Ministry House Meetings!
HOPE Action Celebration & Investment Drive Kick-Off
Monday, June 8, 2009 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The New Life Pentecostal Church of God
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This is not just a time to launch the investment drive it is also an evening of celebration for everyone's faithful efforts leading up to the Action and the successes we've had in our new issue area. Updates on each area will be given and congregations will be publicly acknowledged for their successes. Anyone in your congregation is of course welcome but it is most vital that your Team members and Network members be in attendance. Food will be potluck style with deserts and finger foods.
HOPE Nehemiah Action
Monday April 27 2009, 6:30 pm ~ 8:30 pm
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HOPE will receive reports and seek public commitments on proposals to tackle prioritized problems related to Dental Care, the Homeless, and our Youth.
HOPE Annual Convention - 20th Anniversary
6:30 Monday October 27 2008
34th Street Church of God
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HOPE celebrates of 20 years of effective community service at this year's annual Convention. Member organizations will also elect and install HOPE executive officers for 2008-2009, approve and announce new member organizations, hear reports from working groups on HOPE's selected issues, and vote on issues and objectives for 2009.
Listening Team Assembly
6:30 Monday October 13 2008
St. Paul Lutheran Church
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Member organizations' community Listening Teams will meet to report on the listening process, vote to prioritize problem areas, approve nominations for HOPE offices, and report committments for Convention attendance.
Nehemiah Action 2008
6:00 Monday April 7 2008
Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church
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HOPE's largest annual assembly, the Nehemiah Action uses the strength of our our united voice to directly address public officials and obtain their public committments for positive change. This year we will address County Commisioners and Health Care administrators, seeking committments for effective assistance for the homeless and to increase availability of affordable dental care in Hillsborough County. Join us and bring your family, friends, and neighbors so that our voices may be heard.