Worship With Us Online!
Our combined worship with St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in College Park begins at 10:30 am. Hope invites you to:
- Join online Sunday worship here (password: 214341)
- Download the bulletin (the link is added near the end of each week; the bulletin is shared to your screen during worship)
- Log in between 10-10:20 am to troubleshoot any technical issues
If you need dial-in numbers for worship or the online events listed below, see the most recent newsletter. Video recordings of our combined worship services from previous weeks are available here.
Hope Lutheran Church and Student Center is a community of growing disciples of Jesus Christ who love our neighbors, both near and far. We affirm that everyone is created in the image of God and is deserving of God’s love and grace. We recognize that for many people, “church” has not always felt like a welcoming place. We celebrate our human family’s diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, and age. We embrace differences in relationship status, physical and mental ability, education, income, worldview, and political affiliation. We are committed to the full inclusion of all people in our community and invite you to journey with us toward a deeper faith, mutual respect, greater love and understanding, and reconciliation through Jesus Christ. We invite you to read our full Welcoming Statement.
New and returning University of Maryland students are invited to worship with us and to participate in the life of our congregation.
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Please join us at 10:30 am for worship online
4201 Guilford Drive
College Park, MD 20740
Office: 301-927-5508
Email: office.hopecp @ gmail.com
Directions and map
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Everyone is welcome to participate in the following events of the Hope community. Ongoing events (separated by day) appear above the list of individual events.
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ONGOING EVENTS:
- Sundays - Children's Sunday School - 9 am, online. Join here. Visit our Learning page for more information.
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays - Morning Prayer led by Father Tim Johnson of St. Andrew's - 8 am, online. Join here (you do not need a Facebook account).
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays - Night Prayers (Compline) led by Father Tim - 9 pm, online. Join here (you do not need a Facebook account).
- Tuesdays, Once a Month - Hope Delivers Lunch to the Prince George's County Day Center - 1 pm. Upcoming dates are October 20, November 17, and December 15. Contact us if you would like to help prepare bagged lunches.
- Tuesdays, Once a Month - Anti-Bias Parent Group - 8:30 pm, online. Join here (password: Hope). Upcoming meeting dates are October 20, November 17, and December 15.
- Wednesdays - Contemplative Prayer - 12:30-1:30 pm, online. Join here (password: Christos).
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INDIVIDUAL EVENTS:
- Tuesday, September 22 - Front Yard Communion in College Park Estates - 4 pm. See the newsletter for details.
- Sunday, September 27 - Front Yard Communion in North College Park - 7 pm. See the newsletter for details.
Saturday, October 3 - Front Yard Communion at Hope - 4 pm. See the newsletter for details.- Friday, October 9 - Movies@Hope Presents "John Lewis: Good Trouble" - 7:30 pm. This 2020 documentary presents an intimate account of legendary U.S. Representative John Lewis’ life, legacy and more than 60 years of extraordinary activism — from the bold teenager on the front lines of the Civil Rights movement to the legislative powerhouse he was throughout his career. We plan to show the film both outside on the lawn (following safe practices) and on Zoom (join here). In-person attendees must reserve a space at prthomps1 @ verizon.net.
- Saturday, October 10 - Mini-Retreat in Your Own Space - details TBA.
- Friday, November 6 - Movies@Hope Presents "Slay the Dragon" - 7:30 pm.
- Saturday, November 21 - Online Celebration of 50 Years of Women's Ordination in the ELCA - time TBA.
- Friday, December 4 - Movies@Hope Presents "While You Were Sleeping" - 7:30 pm.
Donate to Hope
Your generosity helps us continue to be the Body of Christ in and for the world. As we continue to seek ways to be faithful and look for opportunities to serve our neighbors, we encourage you to be faithful in your giving. You may donate to support Hope's ministries in the following ways:
- Give online using the "Donate" button at the top of this page.
- Mail checks to Hope at the address at the top of the sidebar.
- Text your donation to 844-904-1808 and enter the amount you want to give in the message space. You will need to register the first time, even if you are registered with Vanco for online giving or the mobile app. Video instructions.
- Use the GivePlus mobile app. Download the app from the app store on your phone. Search for Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church or zip code (20740). If you have an online account with Vanco, sign in with your email address. If you don't have an account, you can create one. You can make a one-time donation or set up a recurring donation.
It's OK to Not Be OK
These are unusual times. People are anxious and isolated. Our lives have changed quickly; we don’t have access to many of our usual coping and support strategies. Of course God is with us. And things may be really hard. You don't have to go through this alone. Call any of these free numbers for support from trained individuals, or simply for someone to talk to.
Reconciling in Christ
Hope members voted unanimously on November 19, 2017 that Hope become a Reconciling in Christ congregation and to adopt our new Welcoming Statement. We engaged in a self-study process as we considered the opportunity to become a Reconciling in Christ congregation. We publicly affirm that all people are welcome here, and welcome to be fully themselves.
Movies@Hope
Movies@Hope is a free film series dedicated to enriching our community by presenting documentary and feature films that explore the environmental, social, moral, and spiritual issues that define our time. Join us for films that make you think! Admission is free; donations are accepted. All are welcome. We are currently planning to offer movies both in person on the lawn (with a limited number of attendees and following safe practices) and online during the fall. Visit the Movies@Hope page for details and the full schedule.
Anti-Racist Resources
We are called as Christians to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. In living this out, we are called to amplify the voices of our black and brown siblings. Hope has developed the following resources:
- Educational and Support Resources (PDF)
Learn about books, podcasts, black-owned businesses in College Park, petitions, people to follow, and more to help you support and advocate for your neighbors.
- Anti-Bias Parent Group
See the list of ongoing activities above for the parent group exploring ways to raise anti-biased children. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month and is led by an early childhood educator with experience teaching an anti-bias curriculum in preschool.
- Book Study Group
Hope members and friends recently read and discussed Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the US by Lenny Duncan. The group is continuing to discuss and pray about the issues raised in this book and what they mean for Hope.
Moms in Community Support Group
Note: The summer session has concluded. Please check back for plans regarding a fall session. Pregnant? New mom? Breastfeeding? Join us on Zoom on Fridays from 11 am-12 pm for free support and connection. Meet other parents and parents-to-be. A professional lactation consultant (IBCLC) will be present to answer any questions and offer additional support. Connect for one or all of the sessions.
Children's Sunday School
We want kids to know that God loves them. So we support kids and families growing in faith together. During the school year, we have Sunday School (previously in-person, now on Zoom) every Sunday at 9 am for children ages 2-8. Visit our Learning page to find out more. If you have older children who also want to be involved, contact Pastor Julie.
Meet Our Pastor
Learn about Pastor Julie Bringman, her previous experiences, and her ministry at Hope.
If your account has already been activated, log in at the appropriate space in the sidebar to the right. Unfortunately, we have had to remove the "Create an account" link because of spamming. If you would like access to the content on the members' website, please call, email, or use the Contact Us page to get in touch.
Hope's Little Free Library
Check out our Little Free Library! Take a book - leave a book.
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Hope's 2008-2009 renovation project was funded with a loan from the ELCA Mission Investment Fund.
Photo credit (baptismal font): Naviimpressions.com
