Join Us for Our Weekly
Worship Services
Each week, our services at Hope bring thousands of people together to celebrate the power of God’s life-changing love. When you arrive, you can expect a warm welcome, contemporary worship music, a relevant message and friendly faces!
Worship Service Options
Celebration Services
Our services at Hope Ankeny are offered weekly in our large Worship Center. You’ll find a high-energy, full-band, lively service on Saturdays at 5:00 pm and Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 am in the Worship Center.
Saturdays, 5:00 pm
Sundays, 8:00,* 9:30 and 11:00 am
*Communion is offered weekly at the 8:00 am service.
Online Services
Hope Ankeny messages are offered on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts a few days after they’re preached. Check out HopeOnline.tv for live services out of our West Des Moines campus at the following times:
Saturdays, 5:00 pm
Sundays, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am and 5:00 pm
The Sermon on the Mount
The Sermon on the Mount is the longest and most well-known of the teachings that Jesus delivers in the Gospels. In it, Jesus unveils the beautiful Kingdom that Jesus came to usher into the world. He teaches (among other things) about those whom God blesses, the need for God’s law and grace, the gift of generosity, and how to deal with worry. Don’t miss this power-packed four-week series as we dive into this powerful teaching.
Upcoming Sermons
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The Power of Quiet Giving
Feb. 7 & 8 Matthew 6:1-4 -
How to Stop Worrying
Feb. 14 & 15 Matthew 6:31-34
Options for Kids
Quality Childcare Is Offered at Every Service in Our Nursery!
Infants (6 weeks) through children 3 years old are welcome in the nursery. When you arrive, you can check in at a kiosk or fill out a card in the nursery to drop your child off. You’ll receive a pickup ticket that you’ll present to the nursery worker at the time of pickup.
Bring Your Children to HopeKids!
HopeKids is our high-energy, weekend program for children age 3 (by Sept. 15 and potty-trained) through grade 5. At HopeKids, children will experience upbeat worship songs, dynamic teachings of God’s story and relevant breakout activities. When you arrive for HopeKids, check in at a kiosk or, if you’re new, check in with a staff member to get you signed in and placed in an age-specific group.
Yearly Theme: Jesus for Real
How much do you really know, and what do you truly believe, about Jesus?
Lots of people have lots of opinions about Jesus, sometimes shaped more by personal preferences, worldviews, and traditions than the actual Messiah revealed in Scripture. At Lutheran Church of Hope, we want everyone to meet, and get to know at the deepest levels, the Jesus of the Gospels: the One who heals, comforts, challenges, restores, surprises, and has the power to transform us and our world!
That’s why our 2026 annual theme at Hope is:
Jesus for Real: One Year. Four Gospels. Infinite Hope!
