Hope City United
Overview
About Hope City United
Hope City United is a non-denominational Christian church in Albany. Like many churches in this tradition, it typically offers contemporary Sunday worship, expository Bible teaching, small groups, and ministries for kids, students, and families. Service times and programming vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Contemporary worship with practical Bible teaching
Quick facts
Denomination
Non-denominationalLocation
Service Times
Groups
Listing
VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Non-denominational churches · not specific to Hope City United
Modern worship music with a band, a practical and engaging sermon (often in a series), and a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Strong small group culture.
Non-denominational churches are designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of religious background. They tend to be contemporary, casual, and genuinely welcoming to first-time guests.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
1 service time on Sundays
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
9:00 AM11:00 AM
Sunday Service
Latest message
Watch a message
Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
Guest Pastor Nicole Crank - Sunday Online Experience - Hope City United 11 AM
Published September 14, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from Trent Cory on YouTube · checked September 15, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 6 sermons a month
Their recent uploads don’t name a scripture passage, so we can’t say which books they’re preaching from. Latest sermons:
- The Way Maker II - Sunday Online Experience - Hope City United 9 AM Rebroadcast (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 28, 2026
- The Way Maker II - Sunday Online Experience - Hope City United 11 AM (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 28, 2026
- The Way Maker - Sunday Online Experience - Hope City United 11 AM (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 21, 2026
- Guest Pastor Nicole Crank - Sunday Online Experience - Hope City United 11 AM (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 14, 2026
- KNOW BETTER V - Sunday Online Experience - Hope City United 11 AM (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 7, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
Get connected
Groups & Ministries
10 groups across 7 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
The U (Youth)
Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
Youth ministry midweek gathering
Young Adults
1 groupYoung Adults
Thursday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
Weekly young adults small group
Men's Group | Pastor Michael
Thursday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
Weekly men's small group
MAN UP MEET UP
Tuesday · 6:30 AM · Weekly
Monthly men's gathering, first Tuesday
Women's Group | Shae Pettit
Thursday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
Weekly women's small group
Sisterhood Leadership Circle
Monday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
Weekly women's leadership small group
Sisterhood Circle for Widows
Weekly · ask the church for times
Support group specifically for widows
Financial Peace
Wednesday · 6:00 PM · Weekly
Weekly financial discipleship class
Recovery
1 groupFREEDOM / Sober City Recovery Groups
Weekly · ask the church for times
Multiple weekly Christ-centered recovery small groups (FREEDOM groups and Sober City), meeting various weeknights
Worship Team
1 groupChoir
Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
Weekly choir rehearsal
Serve board
Where this church needs people. No gating on giving.
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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