Recreational Groups

Run and Walk with Hope

This is a group of people who come together to run or walk either a 3 K or 5 K distance, from the church, down Trulls, and into the neighbourhood. The exercise is followed by a time of fellowship and food (bananas, bagels, yogurt, water and juice). Our social time includes catching up with each other, a brief devotional discussion and a closing prayer. Once a year we volunteer as a group to stuff all the race packets for the ¼ Marathon Run for the Refuge in July. Many of us managed to run this race as well, in support of their work with homeless or at-risk youth in Oshawa. We also encourage each other to run other local races and love sharing our race stories. We run all year round, regardless of the weather. Some say we’re crazy, but we think we look good with icicles hanging from our eyebrows.

Leader: Alice B.
Day: Saturday
Time: 8:00 - 9:15 a.m. (30 min. run & 45 min. social)
Frequency: Every Saturday
Duration: Ongoing
Location: Hope Fellowship Church

Cycling With Hope Fellowship

Join us for some serious road biking every Sunday afternoon. This activity is open to males and females who choose to cycle 25k or 50k on Durham’s back roads based on how they’re feeling and how much time they have. Participants bike at their own pace. Enjoy the feeling of becoming fit and the exhilaration of riding with others through God’s amazing countryside in our region.

Leader:   Rod V.
Day:   Sunday
Time:   2:00 pm start time&
Frequency:   weekly
Duration:   May - November (till the snow flies!)
Location:   Hope Fellowship Church

Men’s Hockey

If you are interested in playing hockey once a week, and getting to know some other men in our church, feel free to give Stan a call. The league includes both church members and non church members. Though not an organized ministry of the church, this group is an opportunity to connect with a few other Christian men while playing a sport you love. Though you are required to make a commitment in September, subs are often needed throughout the year. We look forward to signing you up for the next season.

Facilitator: Stan D.
Day: Friday or Saturday
Time: 10:30
Frequency: Every week
Duration: October - April
Location: Garnet B. Rickard Arena, Bowmanville
Open: Sign up in September. Substitutes welcome

Women’s Softball

If you are interested in playing women’s softball twice a week during the summer, and getting to know some other women in our church, feel free to give Yvonne a call. The league includes both church members and non church members. Though not an organized ministry of the church, this group is an opportunity to connect with a few other Christian women while playing a sport you love. A commitment is needed during the month of May, however, we also have a need for subs during the season. We look forward to signing you up for the next season.

Facilitator: Yvonne W.
Day: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 6:30, 8:00, or 9:30 p.m.
Frequency: Every week
Duration: May - August
Location: Bowmanville Women’s League

Skate Club

Each week, participants get together to skateboard for and hour and a half and have a brief discussion about God. These street sessions involve a mini-ramp, rails and fun boxes. At some point in the evening there is a ten minute 'God talk'. David is a level headed leader who relates well with teens because he shares their passion for boarding. Whether you skateboard or not, feel free to come and check it out! Skate Club also hosts several events through the season such as annual skateboard competitions, road trips to neighbouring skateboard parks, and barbeques.

Facilitator: David G.
Day: Thursday
Time: 6:30- 8:00p.m.
Frequency: Every week
Duration: May - August
Location: usually 461 Masson Street, Oshawa, ON
Special note: Skate Club also meets once per month during the off season, to visit local skate spots and indoor skateboard parks around the G.T.A.