HOPE is a progressive Christian voice that welcomes diverse people for reflection and action. Rooted in the United Church of Christ, HOPE takes the Bible seriously, but not literally. We practice compassion, community and commitment. We unite personal faith with social justice, prayer with peacemaking and spirituality with action. We passionately believe in the power of hope.

HOPEs Mission with Persons is to develop disciples of Jesus. These disciples are passionately open hearted, progressively open minded, and graciously engaging the world with God’s love. The courage for this journey comes from a struggle to live Honestly, Openly, Passionately and Enduringly.

HOPEs Mission with the Community is to witness to God’s compassion, enable God’s justice, prosper God’s peace and be God’s presence.

HOPEs Vision is a church where: The life and work and teachings of Christ are the foundation of our faith. All are invited and each person is welcome and cherished. Activities for all generations encourage understanding, knowledge, new skills, service, and lasting friendships. Concern for others, near and far, and concern for God’s Earth, translate into commitment and work for change. Faith, hope and love abide.

HOPEs Values

Praying to seek God’s will and guidance for our lives and ministries.

Maintaining an open and accepting atmosphere where there is a free and open exchange of  beliefs and ideas.

Achieving consensus as a goal, but decisions made by the majority are honored by all.

Maintaining an atmosphere where humor, laughter and enthusiasm are present when we gather together; and faith, hope, love and trust abide in the hearts of all.

Discovering and meeting the needs of the community.

Bringing the message of Jesus Christ to others, using many avenues of approach.

Strengthening the ministries of the church through individual empowerment.

Acting upon social issues that are important to the well-being of all persons.

Being an open congregation where each person finds affirmation,  acceptance, comfort, strength, guidance, inspiration, challenge and courage regardless of age, gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, social/economic status, or physical/mental ability.

Working and cooperating with The United Church of Christ and other churches to do Christ’s work in this world.

Providing inspiring and diversified worship experiences.

Providing exciting Christian education and activity programs where people of  all ages develop strong, positive relationships with God, Jesus Christ, and with each other.

Developing close and lasting friendships through small group ministries and shared experiences.

Keeping our mission and vision a reality, with each member committed to giving of  time, talent, and treasure to the extent that he or she is able.