New Hope Weekly Update
May 2026 – Healing, Fellowship & Celebration
Marcia Anderson
May 1, 2026
New Hope Church Weekly Update for the Week of May 4th, 2026
Click the links for more details where provided.
Monday, May 4 (we have two events!)
Creative Conversations: A Healing Pathways Initiative
Facilitated by Dr. Martina Keast
Men’s & Women’s Connect Breakfast (Combined)
Facilitated by Dr. Martina Keast (Spiritual Wellness Coach & Expressive Arts Practitioner)
Special Mother’s Day Celebration
Riding the Waves of Grief & Trauma
NHC Spring Cleanup & Planting Day
Shelvis’s Karaoke Night (Debut!)
Hosted by Sean Khan (SHELVIS)
Click the links for more details where provided.
Monday, May 4 (we have two events!)
Creative Conversations: A Healing Pathways Initiative
Facilitated by Dr. Martina Keast
- Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Location: New Hope Church, 7625 89 Street NW, Edmonton
- Based on principles from The Artist’s Way
- Bring a journal
- A welcoming space for creative expression, reflective writing, meaningful conversation, and personal growth
- Tea and coffee provided
- Suggested contribution: $10 (pay what you can)
- Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Hussein Nyende & Ken Atahura’s home – 18231 80 Ave NW, Edmonton
- Begins with praise songs followed by prayer needs for New Hope Church
- Contact people in your area to invite them and arrange carpooling if needed
Men’s & Women’s Connect Breakfast (Combined)
- Time: 10:30 AM
- Location: Freson Bros. Fresh Market – Rabbit Hill, 5139 Mullen Rd NW, Edmonton
- Relaxed monthly gathering for faith-centered fellowship, good food, and conversation
- Men at one table • Women at another
- Bring a friend!
- Note: This is Mother’s Day weekend — expect it to be busy. Arrive early.
- All-You-Can-Eat Brunch: $30 per person
- Moms can browse flowers and gifts afterward
- Please RSVP to nhca4u@gmail.com (include number of people)
Facilitated by Dr. Martina Keast (Spiritual Wellness Coach & Expressive Arts Practitioner)
- Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- Location: New Hope Church, 7625 89 Street NW, Edmonton
- Part of a gentle, trauma-informed 12-week creative healing program for survivors of sexual abuse and/or traumatic life events
- Safe space for healing through art, reflection, and connection
- Recommended contribution: $30/session (minimum $10)
- Charitable receipts available
- Contact: martina.keast@gmail.com or 780-270-2158
Special Mother’s Day Celebration
- After the morning service (approx. 12 Noon)
- Location: New Hope Church Fellowship Hall
- The men of the church (led by Pastor Alan Pysar) will cook and clean so the women can relax
- Pastor Catherine Pysar will hand out beautiful roses to all the moms
- Come as you are!
- Martina Tillotson – Happy Birthday!
Riding the Waves of Grief & Trauma
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Location: New Hope Church, 7625 89 Street NW, Edmonton
- With Dr. Rev Parry Stelter and keynote speakers: Jeremiah Damir Bašurić (Pastor) and Mark Taylor (Cree Flutist)
- Free event – Lunch provided
- Register here
NHC Spring Cleanup & Planting Day
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: New Hope Church grounds
- Planting new arrangements, tidying flower beds, raking leaves, and general spring cleanup
- Dr. Parry and Pat will handle the entrance pots
- Fred and a helper will re-install siding
- Possible light bulb installation (seeking ladder help from I Am Blessed)
- Everyone welcome — come for as long as you can!
- Bring gloves if you have them
- Refreshments provided
- Older kids welcome to help
- Please let us know if you can help: nhca4u@gmail.com
Shelvis’s Karaoke Night (Debut!)
Hosted by Sean Khan (SHELVIS)
- Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Location: New Hope Church
- Fun, high-energy, family-friendly evening of singing and laughter
- Suggested donation: $5 minimum (cash appreciated)
- Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase
- Fundraising night for the church
- Invite your friends who love to sing!