Welcome to Hope Ankeny!
We believe it’s no accident you are here! In fact, we’ve been praying for you! At Hope, our mission is to “reach out to the world around us and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ.” It’s at the heart of everything we do and everything we offer. We’d love to have you join us for worship so we can get to know one another better!
Service Times:
Saturdays, 5:00 pm
Sundays, 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am
What’s Happening at Hope Ankeny?
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!
Sundays, March 6 – April 6, 12:15-2:00 pm
During Lent, join us on Sunday afternoons for lunch, followed by a viewing of The Chosen (a different episode each week). Invite your friends to “come and see” this creative interpretation of the life of Jesus in the Gospels!
Sunday, April 6, 3:00-5:30 pm &
Saturday, April 12, 9:00-11:30 am
In this one-session class, parents and children will together learn the history of communion and how to partake in communion. The class is taught in a fun, participatory environment. Students will take their first communion April 17 during Maundy Thursday services.
April 19 & 20
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!
Lutheran Services in Iowa’s Global Greens program provides former refugee farmers space to grow food in the Des Moines area and the entrepreneurial opportunity to sell their produce. Those who purchase a produce subscription can pick up fresh produce Tuesday evenings or Wednesday mornings throughout the summer here at Hope Ankeny.
July 14-18 & 21-25
Vacation Bible School is the “can’t-miss” event of the summer for kids age 3 – grade 5 and volunteers! At VBS, you can expect hilarious skits, fun music, engaging Bible stories, awesome crafts, great snacks and more! Registration now open!
Get Involved
We have many opportunities for you to get connected here at Hope Ankeny! Hope can feel a little big and overwhelming, so we encourage you to make this big place seem smaller by getting involved.
Find a Class
We offer various class opportunities throughout the year. A class is a great way to take an initial step in your faith journey.
Join a Group
We know growth happens in small group communities. Join a group to grow deeper and wider in your relationship with God and with others!
Volunteer at Hope Ankeny
Volunteer teams serve as a great way to get connected to other people you’ll see on a regular basis. There are many ways for you to serve at Hope Ankeny, locally through our mission partners, or globally by going on a mission trip.
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 Is One Church in Many Locations!
If you’re exploring other ways to worship with us, check out the many locations of Hope campuses around the metro or one of our Local Sites.
