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.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
1 service times on Sundays
Sun
Sunday
10:00 AM
Sunday Worship
Latest message
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Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
Come and See // Pastor Brian Brown // Squad Sunday
Published September 13, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from Hope+Elim on YouTube · checked September 15, 2026
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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.
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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