Lutheran Church of Hope
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About Lutheran Church of Hope
Lutheran Church of Hope is a Lutheran church in West 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
Quick facts
Denomination
Lutheran (LCMC)Location
Service Times
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VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Lutheran (LCMC) churches · not specific to Lutheran Church of Hope
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. Individual churches vary, so ask the church about what it teaches. More about Lutheran (LCMC) churches →
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
4 service times across 2 days
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
8:00 AM9:15 AM11:00 AM
Sunday Worship
9:00 AM
Sunday Worship (Traditional)
5:00 PM
Sunday Evening Worship
Sat
Saturday
5:00 PM
Saturday Worship
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Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
Wednesday Express Service | Ashley Lentz | 11.4.26
Published November 5, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from Lutheran Church of Hope on YouTube · checked November 5, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 9 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:
- Wednesday Express Service | Ashley Lentz | 11.4.26 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Nov 5, 2026
- Sunday Worship | Mike Housholder | 11.1.2026 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Nov 1, 2026
- Wednesday Express Service | Ben Mason | 10.28.26 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Oct 29, 2026
- Sunday Worship | Mike Housholder | 10.25.2026 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Oct 25, 2026
- Wednesday Express Service | Ashley Lentz | 10.21.26 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Oct 22, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
8 groups across 7 categories
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
1 groupChildren's Ministry
Sunday · 9:00 AM · Weekly
Sunday school and activities designed to teach children about faith through fun, age-appropriate lessons.
Youth Group
Wednesday · 6:00 PM · Weekly
Engaging activities, lessons, and events for teenagers to develop their faith and build friendships.
Young Adults
1 groupYoung Adults Group
Sunday · 6:00 PM · Weekly
Fellowship and discussions focused on faith, career, and relationships for adults in their 20s and 30s.
Men's Fellowship
Saturday · 9:00 AM · Weekly
A group for men to build community, share experiences, and grow in faith through fellowship activities.
Women's Bible Study
Wednesday · 7:00 PM · Weekly
A Bible study group for women to explore scripture, discuss faith, and support one another.
Bible Study
Wednesday · 7:00 PM · Weekly
In-depth exploration of Biblical texts and themes for all ages to deepen spiritual understanding.
General Bible Study
Wednesday · 7:00 PM · Weekly
In-depth study of scripture for all ages to deepen biblical knowledge.
Prayer
1 groupPrayer Group
Wednesday · 8:00 AM · Weekly
A gathering for communal prayer, intercession, and spiritual support before weekly services.
Serve board
Common ways people serve at a church — not a list from this church. Ask them what they need.
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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