Hope in Iowa City!
Hope Iowa City is Lutheran Church of Hope’s newest campus, first launching as a Hope Local Site in 2017 before becoming an official Hope campus in July 2024. From weekend worship to a thriving Kairos college ministry, and so many things in between, there’s a place and way for you to connect at Hope Iowa City! Whether you live nearby, are visiting your favorite University of Iowa student, or are in town to take in a Hawkeye sporting event, we would love to have you join us for worship!
Service Time:
Sundays, 9:30 am
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center
What’s Happening at Hope Iowa City?
Wednesday, April 16 & Friday, April 18
HopeKids (Hope’s version of Sunday School) is our high-energy, weekend program for children age 5 through grade 5. At HopeKids, children will experience dynamic teachings and upbeat worship songs with relevant breakout activities in between!
Sunday, April 20, 9:30 am
Join us for Easter at Hope as we celebrate the love and promise of eternal life God provides all of us through his son, Jesus Christ!
This Lent we are partnering with the Come and See Foundation to raise funds to translate “The Chosen” into languages not yet available, Javanese (Indonesia) and Amharic (Ethiopia), which has the potential to reach 20+ million people with the Gospel!
Sunday, May 4, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Learn from church leaders what it means to be a member, available service and ministry opportunities, and the vision God has given Hope for the future. Lunch is provided! Walk-ins welcome.
July 21-25, 6:00-8:00 pm
Vacation Bible School is the “can’t-miss” event of the summer for kids age 5 – grade 5 and volunteers! At VBS, you can expect hilarious skits, fun music, engaging Bible stories, awesome crafts, great snacks and more!
Acts of service are one of the greatest blessings God gives us. We encourage you to pray about ways you are being led to serve at Hope Iowa City!
Get Involved at Hope Iowa City
We are building community and one of the best ways to do that is to get involved! Find ways to meet others, connect with new friends, and help discover God’s plan for you at Hope Iowa City.
Find a Class
Whether it’s Hope’s online classes or those developing in Iowa City, learn how to get connected.
Volunteer at Hope Iowa City
No one person is meant to carry out the mission of the church alone. Your gifts and talents will serve God’s Kingdom. Get plugged in by volunteering at Hope Iowa City.
52 for ’25: Frequently Asked Faith Questions
2025 Year-Long Theme
Each week throughout 2025, we’ll take on one of the 52 most asked questions of faith. Weekly sermons, podcasts, classes, small group discussion guides, daily devotions, and more will help us discover God’s truth and his freedom-producing answers to our best questions!
Hope Locations
Learn more about Hope’s seven campuses and seven Local Sites!
