WHO WE ARE

Hope Lutheran Church is a community seeking to follow Jesus in worship, community, and service. We are a church that welcomes widely, loves deeply, and lives with faith in the world around us.

What Guides Us

Hope Lutheran Church is part of the ELCA, a Lutheran Christian tradition centered on God’s grace, the life of Jesus, and the belief that faith is meant to be lived out in everyday life. We are a church with deep roots, but we are always growing and being renewed. We believe God’s love is for everyone, and we strive to be a place where all people are welcomed with compassion, honesty, and care. That shapes how we worship, how we treat one another, and how we seek to serve our neighbors and the wider world.

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Our Mission & Vision

The mission and aspiration statements below reflect the shared purpose and direction of Hope Lutheran Church.

Mission

Hope Lutheran Church exists to seek, make, and be disciples of Jesus Christ in God’s church, community, and world.

Aspiration

We aspire to be a safe community of faith that welcomes and reaches out to people of all ages, cultures, economic statuses, races, sexual orientation, gender identities, and life experiences, rooted in worship, centered on Jesus Christ, treating each as we wish to be treated, loving each other and God in the way of Jesus.

A Story of Hope

Hope Lutheran Church began in 1977 through the courage and conviction of people who believed the church was being called to a more faithful and just way forward. What started as a new congregation shaped by conscience and shared purpose has grown over time, but the heart of Hope remains the same.

Read Hope’s Story

Life at Hope

Here are some of the main ways people experience worship, connection, and community at Hope.

Worship

Join us for weekly worship with music, prayer, and a message that connects faith with everyday life.

Learn About Worship

Children, Youth, and Families

Children, students, and families are woven into the life of Hope through worship, learning, and community.

Learn About Family Ministry

Serving Our Community

Faith at Hope extends beyond Sunday through service, care, and engagement with our neighbors.

See How We Serve

Groups & Connection

Through groups, studies, and shared experiences, adults at Hope grow in faith, friendship, and service.

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Leadership at Hope

Hope is shaped by pastors, staff, and lay leaders who help guide worship, ministry, care, and community life.

Pastors & Staff

Meet the people who help lead worship and ministry at Hope.

Meet Our Staff

Strategic Planning Council

Learn about the lay leaders who help guide vision, stewardship, and decision-making at Hope.

Learn About the SPC

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