Lutheran Church of Hope+Elim
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About Lutheran Church of Hope+Elim
Lutheran Church of Hope+Elim is a Lutheran church in Des Moines. Like most Lutheran congregations, it typically offers a Sunday Divine Service centered on Word and Sacrament, Sunday school for children, and adult Bible classes throughout the week. Service times and program details vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Liturgical Lutheran worship with historic hymns, the Divine Service, and the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion
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Community listingLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Lutheran churches · not specific to Lutheran Church of Hope+Elim
A liturgical service structure with responsive reading, hymns, Scripture, and a sermon centered on God's grace. Communion is often offered weekly.
Lutheran churches are grounded in the theology of grace through faith alone. You'll find a reverent, welcoming worship environment that values both Scripture and tradition.
What Lutheran churches generally believe
Lutherans believe in the Trinity, Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died and rose again, and the Bible as God's Word, following Martin Luther's Reformation teaching: salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, on the authority of Scripture alone. There are two sacraments — baptism (including infants) and the Lord's Supper, in which Christ's body and blood are truly present. Worship is usually liturgical. Lutheran bodies (e.g. ELCA, LCMS, WELS) differ on some teaching and practice.
Compared with Catholics: Lutheran worship is among the closest to the Mass of any Protestant church, and both believe in Christ's real presence in communion, but Lutherans teach justification by faith alone, recognise two sacraments, and do not accept the Pope's authority.
General guidance, not specific to Lutheran Church of Hope+Elim. Individual churches vary, so ask the church about what it teaches. More about Lutheran churches →
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
1 service time on Sundays
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Sunday
9:00 AM11:00 AM
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Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
When we run dry… where’s our source?
Published October 20, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from Hope+Elim on YouTube · checked October 22, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 3 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:
- Where to Find Living Water That Runs Deep // Pastor Brian Brown // Directions for Life (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Oct 18, 2026
- The Righteous Anger of a Table Flipping Messiah // Pastor Brian Brown //The Jesus Revolution (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 20, 2026
- Come and See // Pastor Brian Brown // Squad Sunday (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 13, 2026
- On The Road to Emmaus // Pastor Richard Webb // Life-Changing Conversations (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 6, 2026
- Which Side of the Cross Are You On? // Pastor Ryan Kowlessar // Life-Changing Conversations (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Aug 30, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
7 groups across 7 categories
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
1 groupChildren's Ministry
Sunday · 9:00 AM · Weekly
Sunday school and activities for children to learn about faith in a fun environment.
Youth Group
Wednesday · 6:00 PM · Weekly
Activities and discussions for teenagers to engage with faith and peers.
Young Adults
1 groupYoung Adults Group
Sunday · 6:00 PM · Weekly
Fellowship for young adults to connect, study, and grow spiritually.
Men's Fellowship
Saturday · 9:00 AM · Weekly
A group for men to gather, share experiences, and grow in faith through fellowship.
Women's Bible Study
Tuesday · 7:00 PM · Weekly
Bible study sessions for women to explore scripture and build community.
Bible Study
Wednesday · 7:00 PM · Weekly
In-depth scripture study open to all ages for personal and group growth.
Prayer
1 groupPrayer Group
Wednesday · 8:00 AM · Weekly
Communal prayer sessions focused on intercession and spiritual support.
Serve board
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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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