Lutheran Church of Hope
West Des Moines, Iowa
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Service Times for Lutheran Church of Hope
Sunday 8:00 AM
Celebration Service
Sunday 9:00 AM
Traditional Service
Sunday 9:15 AM
Celebration Service
Sunday 11:00 AM
Celebration Service
Sunday 5:00 PM
Celebration Service
Wednesday 12:00 PM
Wednesday Express Service
Saturday 5:00 PM
Celebration Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Coffee
Coffee is available
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Café Hope is open to all
Watch online
Services are streamed online
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Watch live and past messages wherever you are in the world
Leadership
Mike Housholder
Senior Pastor
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Mike Housholder Senior Pastor
Programs & Ministries at Lutheran Church of Hope
About Lutheran Church of Hope
Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines is a Christ-centered, Spirit-led, Bible-based community that launched in 1994 and was named the fastest-growing church in America by Outreach magazine in 2022. The church's mission is to reach out to the world and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ, which is reflected in their extensive programming for all ages, from HopeKids through senior ministries, as well as hundreds of classes, small groups, and volunteer opportunities. With multiple service times available on Saturday evenings and throughout Sunday mornings, Hope West Des Moines welcomes visitors into a large but intentionally connected community where hundreds of smaller groups help people grow in their faith. The church emphasizes that following Jesus is a growing experience and invites newcomers to discover their place within this vibrant congregation.
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Care & support
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)Alcoholics Anonymous
Addiction recovery
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)Narcotics Anonymous
Addiction recovery
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Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Gamblers’ Support Group
Addiction recovery
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Gamblers’ Support Group
Grace for Addictions Support Group
Addiction recovery
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Grace for Addictions Support Group
Grieving Mothers of Hope
Grief support
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This group provides comfort, hope, and support to every mother experiencing the loss of a son or daughter.
Foster Care & Adoption Support
Foster & adoption
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Foster and adoptive parents can surround themselves with people who can encourage them
Incarcerated Families Support Group
Prison ministry
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others who have experience with incarcerated loved ones
Devotions Through Deployment
Military & veterans
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this group for military families and friends
One Body
Special needs
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One Body is offered during youth and student programming
Dementia Support Group
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Being a caregiver to a loved one with dementia is hard
LGBTQIA+ Listening Group
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those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their loved ones
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL)
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This is a support group of parents helping parents
Serving the community
The Pantry at Hope
Food pantry
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The Pantry at Hope is an available resource for anyone in need of food assistance.
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Groups & programs
Alpha
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The Alpha Course
HopeKids
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HopeKids offers fun songs and lively stories
PowerLife
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PowerLife is Hope’s confirmation program for junior high students.
Ignition
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Ignition is for high school students in grades 9-12.
One Body
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One Body is offered during youth and student programming
Hope Sports
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Hope Sports offers opportunities for kids
Vacation Bible School
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Vacation Bible School is the “can’t-miss” event of the summer
REVIVE
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Young adults in their 20s and 30s are welcome to come to REVIVE
Kairos
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Our college ministry, Kairos
Pastor Mike Drop Podcast
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Pastor Mike Drop Podcast
History & building
Founded in 1994
Lutheran Church of Hope launched in West Des Moines, Iowa, in 1994. In 2022, Hope was named the fastest-growing church in America by Outreach magazine.
What their website says
Lutheran Church of Hope launched in West Des Moines, Iowa, in 1994.
Hosts weddings
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Weddings at Lutheran Church of Hope are a joyous celebration
Hope Preschool
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Hope Preschool offers a Christian atmosphere
Spaces available to rent
Chapel
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