September 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd

6:30-8:30 PM

Hosted at Port City Community Church 250 Vision Dr. 

How can I actually make a difference in my community? How do I know if my volunteering is really helping? I am concerned about poverty, but I don't know where to start.

If you are asking these questions, the Urban Intensive is for you.
In this 4-week intensive course, we
study the scriptures
study the city
study our unique gifts, skills, influence and resources.

By the end of the course, individuals and congregations begin to identify where their passion meets the need and will be ready to take next steps in serving their city effectively.

Port City Community Church members click here to register!

Non Port City Community Church Members click here to register!

Saturday, September 12th, 9-11AM

Curious about what's new with Vigilant Hope? Got a question that has been on your mind? Drop in and have coffee with our Executive Director, Laura Bullock! We all know Laura loves people and loves to talk!

So whether you are reflecting on a workshop you took with us and want to talk about it, your considering engaging with VH financially or you just want to catch up, pop in, grab a coffee and lets chat!

Vigilant Hope Roasting is located at:

24 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Have you ever wanted to better understand the realities of homelessness in our community?

Join us for a thoughtful conversation around the book Neighbors with No Doors on Wednesday, September 30th at 7:00 PM. 

Together, we'll explore the experiences of people living without stable housing, examine common assumptions about homelessness, and discuss what it looks like to become more compassionate and informed neighbors.

Whether you're new to these conversations or have been serving in the community for years, this book offers an honest and hope-filled perspective that will challenge, encourage, and deepen your understanding.

At Vigilant Hope, we believe that understanding is an important step toward loving our neighbors well. We hope you'll join us as we learn together.

Books can be purchased online through Amazon or at Vigilant Hope Roasting (24 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401) during coffee shop hours.

We'd love to have you with us!

September 29, 6:30-8 pm

First Baptist Church Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd 

Join One Christian Network for a solution-focused conversation about how people of faith can respond to the housing crisis. From homelessness to workforce housing shortages, many of our neighbors are hurting. Now is the time for the Church to step up and explore creative responses. Join a collaboration of faith community members as we explore specific ways to leverage our personal property and our church properties to “seek the peace of our city” by increasing access to affordable housing. 

Save the date for our 2026 Vision Day!

Join us for our annual celebration - we'll look back at all that God has done in the last year and at the vision for 2027. Hear how you can participate in the work of Vigilant Hope.

More Details coming soon!

October 21st, 7-8:30 pm

In Subversive Witness, Dominique DuBois Gilliard inspires readers to reimagine how they think about privilege and exercise power. Instead of denying the existence of privilege or feeling incapacitated by it, Christians can learn to wield privilege subversively as an instrument to advance the kingdom and sacrificially love our neighbors, particularly those who have been disenfranchised by the abuse of power.

Dominique illustrates how the faithful witness of biblical figures, from Esther to Zacchaeus, provides a blueprint for modern believers who desire to pick up the baton as drum majors for justice. By embodying Scripture's subversive call to leverage—and at times forsake—privilege, readers will learn to love their neighbors sacrificially, enact systemic change, and grow more Christlike as citizens of God's kingdom.

November 11th, 7-8:30

Who Is My Neighbor? by Wayne Gordon draws on the Parable of the Good Samaritan to challenge readers to rethink what it means to love those around them. Gordon unpacks the character Jesus created—a man beaten and left for dead—to reveal over forty lessons about genuine neighborliness in everyday life. Part biblical study, part practical guide, this book is a compelling invitation to see your community through the eyes of Jesus.