What We Believe
We are proud to be a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the Minneapolis Area Synod, located in New Hope, Minnesota.
The Heart of the Lutheran Faith
The Lutheran faith is centered on a deep belief in God's love and grace for each of us. We believe that God's grace is shown most clearly in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the only Son of God.
We believe in a Triune God — Father/Creator, Son/Savior, and Spirit/Sustainer. We believe the Holy Spirit dwells within each human being. And we believe that God's love fills us and propels us out into the world to share that love with our neighbors.
You can read more about the Lutheran faith of the ELCA here.
Faith and the Issues of Our Day
The ELCA offers many social statements and social messages that address relevant issues of our time. To learn what our church believes about these current issues, explore the ELCA's social statements and messages here.
All Are Welcome — Our Reconciling in Christ Statement
At House of Hope, our faith and mission are centered in the hope of welcoming all our neighbors. Our welcome statement says:
"House of Hope Lutheran Church is a Reconciling in Christ Community. All are welcome to worship, to hear the Good News, to receive the sacraments, and to participate fully in fellowship, service, and leadership. God loves us unconditionally, and we endeavor to be a place where that same hospitality is extended to everyone.
Following Christ, we seek racial and social equity with reconciliation among all peoples. We welcome everyone, without exception and regardless of sex, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical and mental ability, age or station in life, faith, or creed. Each person is a unique creation of God and, through grace, is a child of God. We are very glad you are here!"
Have Questions About What We Believe?
We'd love to talk with you. Contact us at office@hohlc.org to set up a conversation.