It’s no accident you are here!
Welcome to Hope!
We say it around Hope a lot, but we truly mean it: We’ve been praying for you! If you’re here checking us out for the first time, or looking to get involved, you’ve come to the right place!
Please take a moment to fill out this form below so we can get to know you and help you get connected!
The Good Book Club: Gospel of Mark
Take your faith to new levels at The Good Book Club! Join us for a fun and approachable way to discover how to hear from God by reading the Gospel of Mark together and asking questions. Dinner and childcare are provided!
Dive into Daily Bible Readings and Devotions!
Dive into daily bible readings and devotions written by Hope pastors every weekday during Lent!
Welcome to the Family!
Whether it’s your first time at Hope or you’ve been coming for years, church is better together! Check out these options for connection below!
Take a Class
Hope offers many classes to help you grow in your faith and get connected to others. We recommend trying out Alpha when it’s offered as well!
Meet with a Pastor
If you’re looking to get big faith questions answered, get to know our church more, or simply want to have a familiar and friendly face around Hope Ankeny, we invite you to meet with one of our pastors!
Holy Week at Hope Ankeny
Thursday, April 2, 5:00 & 7:00 pm
Join us as we remember Jesus’ last supper with his disciples and the great commandment to love one another. Holy Communion will be served.
Friday, April 3, 5:00 & 7:00 pm
Join us as we remember Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice on the cross through seven short messages on his last seven words.
Saturday, April 4, 12:00 – 7:00 pm pm
Join us one hour before Hope’s Saturday Easter services for a variety of activities, including crafts, games, inflatables and more! After the activities, head to worship! All children and their families are invited. Register to volunteer at this event!
Saturday, April 4 | 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 5 | 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 am
Join us as we celebrate the Good News that Jesus Christ has risen indeed! With several service options and a day full of kids activities on Saturday, our prayer is that you and your loved ones can join us in celebrating the outpouring of God’s love for us through the victory on the cross.
What’s Happening at Hope Ankeny?
This Lent, Hope is partnering with Genesis Youth Foundation to help them renovate a permanent building to call home, add programming to their existing list of offerings, create a safe haven for families in need, and better serve refugee youth and families in our community!
Sunday, April 12, 12:30-2:30 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. Walk-ins welcome. Lunch and childcare are provided!
Join us for a fun and approachable way to discover how to hear from God by reading the Gospel of Mark together and asking questions. We will share a meal, have small group discussion time, hear a brief teaching with a pastor Q&A, and have built-in time to read the Bible for yourself without the pressure to know what it means or agree with it right away.
May 5-7, 2026. at Hope West Des Moines
For Hope’s 2025 Advent Project, you generously donated to help feed our hungry brothers and sisters in Haiti—now it is time to package meals! Our goal is to package 1.2 million meals in three days using the funds raised during Advent 2025: Hope for Haiti. Rally your family, friends, neighbors, or small group and sign up for a timeslot!
The Mission of Hope Is Supported by the Generosity of People Like You!
Your financial gifts help us further the mission of Lutheran Church of Hope and allow us to be the church for those in need in our own communities and communities across the globe. With your financial contribution, we can reach out to the world around us and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ. Thank you for considering a gift to Lutheran Church of Hope Ankeny.
