We are a people of scripture.

 At Community of Hope, we seek to shape our lives by the teachings of the Bible. While we take the Bible seriously, we do not take it literally. Our sacred texts are ancient, human responses to their experiences with God. We are inspired by them and allow them to shape our experiences with God too. In worship, we hear multiple readings from different parts of the Bible with a sermon grounded in these texts. We also study the Bible together in our various small groups and discipleship groups, allowing the Bible to strengthen our commitment to living the legacy of Jesus in the world today.

We are a people of tradition.

We are a people of tradition. Our worship services honor the longstanding traditions of Christianity. Our worship is inherently experiential, meaning you are a crucial part to making it happen! Worship is not a performance or an entertaining event. It is a communal experience with God. Together, we lift our voices in singing the best of sacred music from the earliest days of our faith to inspiring modern hymns. Our singing is accompanied by our beautiful pipe organ and piano and features flutes, trumpets, handbells, chimes, and even a djembe! We also celebrate Holy Communion weekly, inviting all who desire a closer relationship with God and neighbor to receive this sacred meal. Some may call our worship style “liturgical” or “high church.” And we are! But we promise, it’s not “stuffy” or “unfeeling”. Many folks remark there is a palpable, sacred energy in the sanctuary as we worship together that leaves us feeling inspired and uplifted as we enter a new week. 

We are people of reason

We are a people of reason. God gave us brains and expects us to use them! Community of Hope is not a place where you must check your brain at the door. Blind faith and unquestioned answers are not tolerated here. We are a safe place where people can bring their questions and doubts. While we won’t promise answers, we can promise honest discussion and dialogue.

We are a people of experience.

We are a people of experience. Community of Hope believes each person brings unique, personal experiences that point us to God and shape who we are today. We celebrate each of those individual experiences as we share our common experiences as a church family. At CoH, you will find your experiences honored and treasured. You will be invited to share them with us, so that your Christ Light may shine on ours.