Worship With Us Online!
Join online Sunday worship here (password: 214341) and download the bulletin (the link is added toward the end of each week; the bulletin will be shared to your screen during worship). Sign in at 10 am to troubleshoot any technical issues; combined worship with St. Andrew's Episcopal Church begins at 10:30 am. If you need dial-in numbers for worship or the online events below, see the most recent newsletter. Video recordings of our combined worship services from previous weeks are available here. (The photo to the right is from Easter 2015.)
Please note that information on this webpage and in the most recent newsletter is up to date and supersedes information that appears on other pages of the website.
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, through July 26, St. Andrew's Discussion Series: Our Commitment to Racial Healing, Reconciliation, and Justice - 9-10 am, online. Hope members and friends are invited to participate in this discussion series. Learn more and access the Zoom link here.
- Sundays, through August 16 - Dear Church Book Study Group - 2 pm, online. Join here (password: Micah68).
- Monday through Saturday - Morning Prayer led by Father Tim Johnson of St. Andrew's - 8 am, online. Join here (you do not need a Facebook account).
- Monday through Sunday - 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. The next date when we deliver lunch is July 21. 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). The next meeting will be on July 21.
- Wednesdays - Contemplative Prayer - 12:30-1:30 pm, online. Join here (password: Christos).
- Wednesdays - Bible Study - 7-8 pm, online. Join here.
- Wednesdays, Twice a Month - Coffee & Theology Chats - 7-8:30 pm, online. Learn more about this discussion series provided by St. Andrew's and access the Zoom link here. Upcoming meeting dates are July 22 (Holy Communion), August 12 (The Creeds), and August 26 (Episcopal Evangelism).
- Thursdays, Twice a Month - Pandemic Journal Community Group - 8:30-9:30 pm, online. Join here. Upcoming meeting dates are July 23 and August 6. See event description below.
- Fridays, Twice a Month - Moms in Community - 11 am-12 pm, online. Join here. Upcoming meeting dates are July 24, August 7, and August 21. See event description below.
- Fridays - Prayer Vigil in DC - 5-6 pm. Join Pastor Julie and family near the intersection of 16th Street, NW and Colorado Avenue.
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INDIVIDUAL EVENTS:
- Sunday, July 26 - In-Your-Car Congregational Meeting and Holy Communion - 5 pm. Further details TBA.
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 lengthy 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.
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
See the list of ongoing activities above, and join us in reading and discussing Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the US. Contact Matthew for more information: salzano @ umd.edu.
Moms in Community Support Group
Pregnant? New mom? Breastfeeding? Join us on Zoom (the link appears above) 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.
Pandemic Journal Community Group
Part Bible study, coffee hour, reflective conversation, and social distancing support group. The purpose of this group is to explore a big question together, in its various nuances: “What are you learning about yourself, others, and God during this time of pandemic, quarantine, racial violence, and suffering?” Join us for prayer, self-reflection, and time for sharing and discovering insights. Meets twice a month on Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 pm online (see Zoom link above).
Another Successful Fundraiser for CUCE
The June fundraiser at Franklin's was once again a tremendous success. The PG Plaza Day Center will receive $396 from the fundraiser to benefit people who are homeless and in need in our community. We have raised a total of $2,894 through Franklin's fundraisers since June 2017. Thank you for your participation and support of CUCE. The next Franklin's fundraiser will be in early December.
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, recently online) every Sunday at 9 am for children ages 2-10. If you would like to learn more, or 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.
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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.
