Church guide

Sunday is the last day of our summer sermon series, "Hey! I Have a Question!" where we have been answering the questions that our church is asking. On Sunday, Cor (Downtown) and Brian (Lowertown) will talk about the question "What steps is Hope taking in response to Gospel & Race conversations of the past?" We would love for you to join us. Downtown: 9 AM and 11 AM at 704 11th Ave S, Minneapolis Lowertown: 845 AM at 499 Wacouta St, St Paul

The season is busy, and there is a lot to do. We know that the fall can mean things are ramping up, and it can be hard to fit everything in. The Kickoff is your one-stop shop to connect with all of Hope's ministries, from Hope Kids to Women at Hope to Restoring Hope, the whole gang will be there, and we would love to see you there too. #hopekickoff Sunday, September 8th from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM at Snail Lake Park. Baptisms are at 1 PM!

New service times for Lowertown start this Sunday, August 25th! Instead of meeting at 6 PM, Lowertown is going to switch to the morning and begin their service at 8:45 AM.

You can't have a picnic without food - that would be silly. Thankfully, we thought about that! When your stomach starts to growl right after church and you're on your way to the Kickoff, look for the sign that says "FOOD!" and some awesome people from Hope Community Church Lowertown who are grilling up something delicious. Come for the baptisms, stay for the grillout! #hopekickoff Sunday, September 8th from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM at Snail Lake Park. Baptisms at 1 PM!

It's easy to feel disconnected and we all feel that at times. Whether you've been at Hope for years or this is your first time coming, we all come into the fall season feeling at least a little disconnected from each other. Kickoff! is a time for us to come together, find a sense of belonging at Hope, celebrate with each other, have fun, and take steps to move into this next year together. Join us at the Snail Lake Park Pavilion on Sunday, September 8th from 10:30 - 3 PM for free food, to celebrate baptisms, connect to ministries and other people at Hope, and have fun! #hopekickoff

Sunday is the second to last of our summer sermon series "Hey! I Have a Question!" where we have been answering questions being asked by the people in our church. This week, Cor (Downtown) and Brian (Lowertown) will discuss "How should Christians engage the topic of abortion? On life, culture, and the gospel" come join us! Downtown: 9 AM & 11 AM at 704 11th Ave S, Minneapolis Lowertown: 6 PM at 499 Wacouta St, St Paul

Less than a month away from the Kickoff! Happening on Sunday, September 8th at Snail Lake in Shoreview after both services! If you are new to Hope, or if you have been coming for years, the Kickoff is where we want everyone to come together and celebrate as people are baptized! Come for the baptisms and stick around to meet other Hopesters and enjoy the activities and snacks provided by Hope's ministries. If you are interested in learning more about baptisms, or you yourself would like to be baptized, you can email [email protected]

Congratulations Kale & Kylie Fritz, married on August 10th, 2019!

Sometimes at Hope you'll hear us say, "we take the Gospel seriously, but we try not to take ourselves too seriously." What we mean by that is that the Gospel is important to us, but not because it's about us, but because it's about Jesus and what he did for us. So, since we aren't too worried about looking kinda silly, we are excited for the inflatable bouncy house that will be at the Kickoff! on September 8th! Bring your friends and family, come for the baptisms and stay for the bouncy house! #hopekickoff

Join us tomorrow for the eighth sermon of our summer series "Hey! I Have a Question!" This series will answer questions posed by people from Hope. Pastor Steve (Downtown) and Pastor Brian (Lowertown) will be talking about the question "What role should the church play in a believer's life (generally) or Hope Community play in my life (specifically)? On gospel, community, mission, and Worship 3.0" Please join us! Sunday at 9 AM & 11 AM: 704 11th Ave S, Minneapolis Sunday at 6 PM: 499 Wacouta Street, St. Paul

Scripture describes the value of community over and over. Admonishing one another, grieving and mourning together, laughing and celebrating together, and pointing one another toward Christ. At Hope, we want people to be in community because we know that it's hard on your own. On September 8th, come celebrate with Hope as we welcome people into our community through baptism, and then we party with them after! From games, to food, to inflatable bouncy houses, we think it should be pretty fun! #hopekickoff

It's been about a month since the second Hope Olympics, and we are already missing it! Thanks to former intern Peter J Anderson and his camera, we captured some great moments from the evening. Here are some of our favorites. Feel free to tag your friends!

A small group that likes to call themselves "Rage City" had their second annual camping trip last month to focus on growing their community! Here's what one of the leaders, Kyle Fast, had to say about the trip: "We chose one of the hottest days of the year, got bit by a million mosquitoes, 'tried' to sleep in 100% humidity, got washed out by torrential rains and had to finish the rest of the weekend back in the Cities. Was it worth it? You betcha! I couldn't ask for a better group of people to share memories with and figure out this whole life thing." If you want to learn more about how Hope does small groups, you can email [email protected]

Some people say that community must be important to Hope because it is our middle name; but really, who is the Church if not for the people in it? Come meet Hope- people, volunteers, families, staff, the whole gang- on Sunday, September 8th as we celebrate baptisms and community at the Kickoff! #hopekickoff

Join us tomorrow for the seventh sermon of our summer series "Hey! I Have a Question!" This series will answer questions posed by Hope people. The list of topics is vast and they reflect a range of topics from church to relationships, Bible to Christian living, theology to social and political justice. Pastor Steve (Downtown) and Pastor Brian (Lowertown) will be talking about the question "Why would God punish anyone if God is love? (On Heaven and Hell)" Please join us! Sunday at 9 AM & 11 AM: 704 11th Ave S, Minneapolis Sunday at 6 PM: 499 Wacouta Street, St. Paul

As it is the first of a new month, we want to continue praying together as a church. Join us this month in praying: -through the big theme of God's Grace in the Scriptures. It's also one of our core values at Hope -for our Restoring Hope ministry -through the practical demonstration of the gospel in the short book of Philemon -through the rich promise of a new covenant from Jeremiah 31 -for Hope's new Heights location -through a few of the questions in our summer sermon series Know that it is designed to be a tool to bring us together & enrich our daily walks with God as a church -- never a burden or daily requirement! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwuRFUZ3KLPxemtERE9zMTl3QmNNb1FwRmV5OHBnTnRCNlJR/view?usp=sharing

Hope Kickoff! is coming up, and although we will have lots of fun activities, what we are really excited for is to celebrate baptisms! If you have never been baptized, here are 8 quick reasons to consider being baptized on Sept. 8th: 1. Because you haven't been. 2. Because Jesus commanded it. 3. Because you DON'T have to. 4. Because you believe in Jesus. 5. Because you want to tell the church. 6. Because you want to tell others not in the church. 7. Because you proclaim your union with Jesus. 8. Because you want to proclaim Jesus. If you have questions about baptism, or you want to be baptized on September 8th, you can email [email protected]

It's been exciting to see what different small groups have been doing this summer to deepen their community and grow together! One small group, with leaders Jairus, Jordan, Joanna, and Heather, decided to get together at a board games place called Fantasy Flight Games for a game night! If you have been thinking about getting involved in a Hope small group, or if you just want to know more about what a small group is for, you can email [email protected]!

Women at Hope exists in order to help the women in our church grow, and we believe that this is done through community and by challenging and encouraging one another in our personal walk with The Lord. We make sure not to take ourselves too seriously and we love to have a lot of fun. Keep your eyes open, practice your best smile and come find us at the Women at Hope Photo-booth on Sunday, September 8th at the Kickoff! #hopecckickoff

Is the calendar marked yet? Do you know someone who is getting baptized and you want to celebrate with them? Maybe you are starting to wonder what it means to be baptized, or you know it's the time to do it! Join us on Sunday, September 8th for the Hope Kickoff! Come for the baptisms, but make sure you stick around and visit our photo-booth hosted by Women at Hope!

Over 5 years ago Annie Oakes decided to get baptized at Hope. Watch the video below and join in the celebration of God's work in her life!