New Hope Lutheran Church on Catalpa Drive

01/19/2026

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. "Remember and give thanks for the life, teaching and advocacy of Martin Luther King Jr. for the sake of justice, inclusion and the value of all people, especially those who suffer persecution, racism, disdain or oppression. Pray that we will be inspired by our neighbors and siblings in Christ who are fearless and persistent in their advocacy and compassion for others." (From 1/19/2025 Prayer Ventures)

01/04/2026

We will be holding a candlelight Prayer Vigil for Peace this evening at 7 PM.

All are welcome. 2000 Catalpa Dr. , Dayton

07/30/2025

We are pleased to announce the election of the Rev. Yehiel Curry as presiding bishop of the ELCA! Bishop-elect Curry was elected on the fifth ballot with 70.34% of the vote.

Ever-living God, strengthen and sustain Bishop-elect Curry, that with patience and understanding he may love and care for your people. Grant that together we may follow in the way of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

07/04/2025

Let us join together in prayer as we celebrate Independence Day:

Gracious God, as we celebrate the gift of freedom, we pray for those in our communities, our nation, and our world who still experience oppression, persecution, or inequality.

Guide us to exercise our freedom responsibly and compassionately for the well-being of all your creation.
Amen.

[From ELCA Prayer Ventures, © 2020.]

10/28/2024

We encourage you to join this!

Join ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton for a conversation about God’s Love Made Real on October 29th at Noon (EST) - one week from today!

This Evangelical Lutheran Church in America movement encourages us to create a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ make for all people and creation.

Bishop Eaton will share why God’s Love Made Real is meaningful to her and the future of the church. Bishop Donald Kreiss (Southeast Michigan Synod, ELCA) will host the conversation, and participants will have a chance to ask questions and share stories.

This webinar is especially for people who care about the ELCA and live in the Southeast Michigan Synod, North/West Lower Michigan Synod, Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Northwestern Ohio Synod, Northeastern Ohio Synod, ELCA , and .

Learn more about God’s Love Made Real at: lovemadereal.elca.org

Click here to join the conversation on October 29th: https://tinyurl.com/436p7xaz

10/28/2024

We encourage you to join this.

Join ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton for a conversation about God’s Love Made Real on October 29th at Noon (EST) - one week from today!

This Evangelical Lutheran Church in America movement encourages us to create a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ make for all people and creation.

Bishop Eaton will share why God’s Love Made Real is meaningful to her and the future of the church. Bishop Donald Kreiss (Southeast Michigan Synod, ELCA) will host the conversation, and participants will have a chance to ask questions and share stories.

This webinar is especially for people who care about the ELCA and live in the Southeast Michigan Synod, North/West Lower Michigan Synod, Indiana-Kentucky Synod, Northwestern Ohio Synod, Northeastern Ohio Synod, ELCA , and .

Learn more about God’s Love Made Real at: lovemadereal.elca.org

Click here to join the conversation on October 29th: https://tinyurl.com/436p7xaz

08/22/2024

We had a great time today, and the bread tastes great! Join us next month on Sept. 26.

08/21/2024

Join us tomorrow (Aug. 22) at 10:30 AM for bread baking. No experience necessary! We will each make three small loaves as we talk, laugh, and enjoy each other and the activity. We’ll encourage you to keep one loaf for yourself and to share the other loaves with other people that you choose.

While the bread is rising and while it’s baking, we’ll have time for discussion, prayer, and meditation. Or, maybe a game of Scrabble or Uno. It’s all up to you. We should finish up about 12:30 PM, just before our food pantry opens at 1:00 PM. We’ll be serving soup and fresh bread at the food pantry. You’re also invited to join us for that.

08/10/2024

Join us on Aug. 22 at 10:30 AM for bread baking. No experience necessary! We will each make three small loaves as we talk, laugh, and enjoy each other and the activity. We’ll encourage you to keep one loaf for yourself and to share the other loaves with other people.

While the bread is rising and while it’s baking, we’ll have time for discussion, prayer, and meditation. Or, maybe a game of Scrabble or Uno. It’s all up to you. We should finish up about 1:30 PM, just before our food pantry opens at 2:00 PM. We’ll be serving soup and fresh bread at the food pantry. You’re also invited to join us for that.

07/07/2024

I am privileged to join with members of New Hope and North Riverdale Lutheran Churches at the prayer vigil taking place at the Levitt for the youth of Dayton. People from many denominations are here praying together. May peace prevail on our streets and in our homes.

Pr. Richard

12/26/2023

KWANZAA is starting now at New Hope Lutheran Lutheran Church, 2000 Catalpa Drive. Sponsored by the Dayton Africans Elders Council and Nation Builders and Warriors.