Welcome!

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.

We hope you will join us for our worship service on Sunday to experience for yourself the fellowship of Christ. Please also scroll down to see more about our upcoming activities, as well as featured information, and be sure to check the calendar for more detailed information.

	Please join us at 10 am for worship 4201 Guilford Drive College Park, MD 20740 Office: 301-927-5508 Email: office.hopecp @ gmail.com Directions and map

Upcoming Events

Everyone is welcome to participate in the following events at Hope. Ongoing events appear above the list of individual events. Check the calendar (or click on a date on the calendar in the sidebar) for more details about our events, as well as other events in the community that may interest Hope members and friends.

• Sundays - Humble Walk Dinner and Worship - 5-7 pm. All students are welcome to participate. 
• Mondays - AA Meeting - 7-8 pm. This is an open meeting and anyone is welcome.
• Thursdays - Choir Rehearsal - 7:30-8:30 pm
• Fridays - AA Meeting - 8-9 pm. This is an open meeting and anyone is welcome.
  
  
• Tuesday, October 23 - Yoga at Hope - 7-8 pm. FREE and open to the community. Continues through November 20.
• Saturday, October 27 - Football Parking at Hope - Open to the Public
• Sunday, October 28 - Fall Bible Study - 9:00-9:45 am. Everyone is welcome. Continues through October 28.
• Sunday, October 28 - Trunk or Treat - 3-4 pm. Hang out outside and share candy and fun with kids in costumes. There will also be pumpkin painting. 
• Tuesday, October 30 - Yoga at Hope - 7-8 pm.
• Friday, November 2 - Movies @ Hope Presents "Dave" - 7:30 pm. This Academy Award-nominated fantasy from 1993 is about an idealistic teacher who accidentally becomes president. Don't miss this romantic comedy starring Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver--the perfect antidote to the cynicism and rancor of our current political scene! As always, admissions and refreshments are FREE!
• Sunday, November 11 - Children's Sunday School - 9 am. See below for more information.

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 the third Sunday of each month at 9 am for children ages 2-10 (Note: The November date will be November 11.). Children hear a Bible story, sing songs, play games, do crafts, and have a snack. Families are welcome to stay and participate with their children. If you would like to learn more, or if you have older children who also want to be involved, contact Pastor Julie.

Movies@Hope

Movies@Hope is a 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! Check out the fall 2018 movie schedule and take a look at the list of movies we have shown and discussed. Admission and refreshments are free; donations are accepted. All are welcome.

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 have been 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.

Introducing GivePlus!

Everything is a gift from God. We are called to be wise stewards of those gifts. One simple way to carry out our call is to support the church's mission through generous giving. Our new eGiving platform, GivePlus, allows you to set up automatic recurring contributions or make a quick, convenient one-time donation. You will be able to view your complete online giving history all at your own convenience, too.

Click on the Donate button at the top of this page. Follow the on-screen instructions to create an online profile and to schedule your recurring contributions. Please contact the church office with questions. Many thanks for your generosity to our community and various ministries!

Meet Our Pastor

Learn about Pastor Julie Bringman, her previous experiences, and her ministry at Hope.

Members' Website

If your account has already been activated, simply log in at the appropriate space in the sidebar to the right. If you would like to create an account, please use the "Contact Us" form to receive instructions. (We have had to turn off the option to create an account because of spamming.)

Hope's Little Free Library

Have you noticed anything different in front of Hope? Check out our Little Free Library! A unique feature is the solar-powered LED lighting, allowing you to see what's available even if it's dark out. 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.