Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is worship like at Messiah New Hope?
We are blessed with some incredible musicians both sitting at instruments and in the pews, so we sing. We frequently enjoy special music. However, worship is always comfortable, rooted in the Lutheran tradition, and focused on its true task, the worship and praise of God. From Labor Day in September until Memorial Day in May, we have both a traditional (8:15) and a contemporary service (10:30). From Memorial Day until Labor Day we have a single worship service at 9:30. We celebrate the sacraments regularly (communion weekly). Lay leadership is encouraged
2. What about my kids in worship?
First and foremost, we welcome the joyful noise of children in our worship space. We also encourage families to include their children in worship. Activity clipboards are available in the worship space and youth often light candles, read the scriptures, and serve in other leadership roles. That said, we do provide a nursery space for young children. Nursing mothers are welcome to feed their little ones wherever and whenever they are comfortable. Changing tables are available in the nursery and in the restrooms.
3. What kind of Lutherans are you?
Messiah New Hope is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We support the teaching and work of the larger church while allowing for our local input and beliefs. We are a community that is far more diverse than one might notice at first glance. Poor and rich. Conservative and progressive. Those who worship with us might in a different setting better identify as Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, UCC, Presbyterian, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, or something else all together. We are united by the gospel and our desire to live an active faith that serves the Kingdom of God regardless of boundary or expectation. For more information about our beliefs and those of the ELCA click here.
We are blessed with some incredible musicians both sitting at instruments and in the pews, so we sing. We frequently enjoy special music. However, worship is always comfortable, rooted in the Lutheran tradition, and focused on its true task, the worship and praise of God. From Labor Day in September until Memorial Day in May, we have both a traditional (8:15) and a contemporary service (10:30). From Memorial Day until Labor Day we have a single worship service at 9:30. We celebrate the sacraments regularly (communion weekly). Lay leadership is encouraged
2. What about my kids in worship?
First and foremost, we welcome the joyful noise of children in our worship space. We also encourage families to include their children in worship. Activity clipboards are available in the worship space and youth often light candles, read the scriptures, and serve in other leadership roles. That said, we do provide a nursery space for young children. Nursing mothers are welcome to feed their little ones wherever and whenever they are comfortable. Changing tables are available in the nursery and in the restrooms.
3. What kind of Lutherans are you?
Messiah New Hope is a member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We support the teaching and work of the larger church while allowing for our local input and beliefs. We are a community that is far more diverse than one might notice at first glance. Poor and rich. Conservative and progressive. Those who worship with us might in a different setting better identify as Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, UCC, Presbyterian, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, or something else all together. We are united by the gospel and our desire to live an active faith that serves the Kingdom of God regardless of boundary or expectation. For more information about our beliefs and those of the ELCA click here.
