Hope Church Lutheran | Formerly St. Mark Lutheran Church

Sports Camp
2025-05-27 - 2026-05-30
MAY 28-31, 8AM-11:30AM
This incredible week will be filled with sports (soccer, football, whiffle ball, etc) and activities (obstacle course, rock art, chalk art, etc) focusing on how to compete as followers of Christ.
Snacks and water provided – each kid will receive their own water bottle.
Ages 3 (toilet trained) – incoming 5th Grade Fall 2024.
Want to help? 6th Grade (Fall 2024) and older are invited to register as a helper.
Register before Monday May 13th, spots are limited for each group (3-4yr olds, K-2nd Grade, and 3rd-5th Grade).
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Welcome Home - New Member Class
2025-09-07 - 2025-10-19
Join our church family with this seven-week Welcome Home class. You will get to meet the pastors and the staff, learn the basics of our faith, and ask any questions you may have.
7-week class begins January 19 at 9:30am in the Conference Room.
Register HERE
Questions? Contact Pastor Tim Duerr at tduerr@hopephx.com

OWLS Eat Out
2025-10-14 | Barro’s Pizza on Greenway, 4030 E Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85032, United States
Are you an OWL (Older, Wiser Lutheran)? Join us for dinner at Barro’s Piza, 4030 E Greenway Road. Come for good food, fun and fellowship.
To RSVP contact John/Michele Hubeler at (602) 292-3483 or email Rendy Horner at rhorner@hopephx.com.

Dillard’s Clearance Center Shopping Day
2025-10-18

Zorb Soccer
2025-10-19
Knock over your friends in Zorb Soccer! We will use our new bubble balls to play many types of zorb games. The event is free, and pizza will be served.
What’s Zorb Soccer? Check out this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f92yfPFl9NY
Middle School: 4-5:15pm
High School: 5:30-6:30pm
Register by March 23 HERE

Fall Festival
2025-10-26 | Hope, 3030 E Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85032, United States
Our annual Fall Festival celebrates the coming of “cooler” weather with lots of food and fun.
Come get a hotdog or hamburger and enjoy the bounce house and face painting from 10-11:30am
Trunk-or-Treat is at 10:30am
Get a picture taken at our photo opportunity!
We hope to see you and family and friends on Sunday, Oct. 27 out on the field
Register HERE
P.S. – Kids can wear their costumes to church and Sunday School, but please nothing violent, scary or demonic.

New Series: Foundations
2025-11-02

Donuts with Dad
2025-11-09

Women's Craft Event
2025-11-15

Griefshare: Surviving the Holidays
2025-11-22
We know that for those who have recently lost a loved one, the holidays can be difficult. If this is you, we want you to know that you’re not alone and that there is a community of people who understand. Join us for this very special annual grief support group designed to help you navigate specific holiday stresses and triggers.
Questions? Contact Pastor Tim at tduerr@hopephx.com

Axe Throwing (High School)
2025-11-23
Grades 9-12, let’s head to The Mighty Axe (High Street) to experience the excitement of safely throwing axes into a bullseye!
Meet at Hope Lutheran Church (3030 E. Thunderbird Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85032) on Sunday, November 24 at 5:30pm, where we will eat pizza and then carpool to The Mighty Axe. We will return to the church around 9:00pm.
Standard registration on or before November 20: $20 HERE
Late registration after November 20: $25
Questions? Contact Mike Edge at medge@hopephx.com

Kick-off to Christmas
2025-11-30 | Courtyard, 3030 E Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85032, United States
Help beautify Hope and bless our community with our Hope Christmas workshop family event! We will make ornaments to decorate the Hope church Christmas tree, an ornament to take home, and an ornament to send to a homebound or hospice patient to brighten up their home for Christmas. During the event, be sure to stop and sign a Christmas or thank you card that will be sent to military veterans. Pumpkin pie with whipped cream will be served.

Congregational Meeting
2025-12-02
December 10 at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary
We will be voting to approve the 2025 budget and the incoming elders
Watch meeting – https://youtube.com/live/QcOAQJlBw4k

P.O.W.W.O.W.
2025-12-06
Hope partners with Borderlands Food Rescue to bring fresh produce directly to our parking lot on the first Saturday of each month. Enjoy a “drive through” style to receive up to 70 pounds of produce for a $15 donation.
Reserve a box here – https://borderlandsproducerescue.org/programs/redistribute/duta-information/
Serve our community and volunteer contact Seth Kravig at skravig@hopephx.com

Christmas Adventure
2025-12-07 | Courtyard, 3030 E Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85032, United States
Kids, come on out and build a nativity scene, using graham crackers, frosting and candy. Yum! And, there will be hot chocolate for you to enjoy while you’re working!

Women's Christmas Luncheon
2025-12-13

Middle School Christmas Party
2025-12-14
Grades 6-8, it’s time for a Christmas Party! We will meet December 8 at 4pm for holiday snacks, food, games, and a white elephant gift exchange. Bring a wrapped gift ($10 limit) and a friend.
Register here
Questions? Contact Mike Edge at medge@hopephx.com

High School Christmas Party
2025-12-14
Grades 9-12, it’s the most wonderful time of year! We will meet December 8 from 6-7:30pm for holiday snacks, food, games, and a white elephant gift exchange. Bring a wrapped gift ($10 limit) and a friend.
Location: Nolds home (register and location will be emailed)
Register here
Questions? Contact Mike Edge at medge@hopephx.com

Christmas Program
2025-12-14

Christmas Eve Services
2025-12-24
Come experience the hope of Christmas this year with special music, a message on “The Purpose of Christmas,” and candlelight at the conclusion of each service.
4:00 & 5:30pm – Contemporary
7:00pm – Traditional

Enjoy this special Christmas song Angels (Glory to God):

Check out our latest blog post “How to Focus on Jesus This Christmas”

Salvation Army Christmas Dinner
2025-12-25
Hope Church partners with the Salvation Army with their annual and Christmas dinner.
Volunteer to help at this holiday event with the Salvation Army.
Christmas Dinner on Wednesday, December 25
Register HERE to volunteer or to learn more about the opportunities available.
