Valley Hope Church

Valley Hope Church Together, cultivating communities that live out the life-changing hope of Jesus. A congregation of the EPC

"To see the Kingdom of Jesus transform the Swannanoa Valley."

Tonight (6/1) is our last community meal until fall so we hope to see you there 5:30-6:30! Grab take out or stay for the...
06/01/2026

Tonight (6/1) is our last community meal until fall so we hope to see you there 5:30-6:30! Grab take out or stay for the fun! But the fun continues over the summer! Join us for free lunch and games every Wednesday starting 6/17 and check out our Kids Clubs coming soon!
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Esta noche (1/6) es nuestra última comida comunitaria hasta el otoño, ¡así que esperamos verlos allí de 5:30 a 6:30! Pueden pedir comida para llevar o quedarse y unirse a la diversión. ¡Pero la diversión continúa durante todo el verano! Acompáñennos para disfrutar de almuerzos gratuitos y juegos todos los miércoles, a partir del 17 de junio; ¡y no se pierdan nuestros Clubes Infantiles, que llegarán muy pronto!

05/13/2026
[UPDATE - LOCATION CHANGE] Rain or shine, we are celebrating these families coming home! We will gather next door at a h...
04/25/2026

[UPDATE - LOCATION CHANGE] Rain or shine, we are celebrating these families coming home! We will gather next door at a home in progress to start - 141 Edwards Ave. ….. Come out and join in the blessing and fun. See you soon!! We hope you can join us this afternoon (April 25) at 4:30 at 141 Edwards Avenue for our last house blessing and celebration! Enjoy tasty treats while we hear sweet stories of how God worked through people to rebuild homes, relationships, communities and lives!

The home of one family was washed away. Just on the other side of the river, the rental home of another was flooded to t...
04/13/2026

The home of one family was washed away. Just on the other side of the river, the rental home of another was flooded to the rooftops, ripped out until only the studs remained. And recently, after months of both sides hoping and praying for that house to be made new, these two worlds collided in the most beautiful of ways.

It has been such an honor and a joy to walk with these families and to count them both as dear friends after more than a year of journeying together. At Valley Hope Church, we will never be able to thank the thousands of volunteers who came from near and far or the incredibly generous donors and partners who provided the building materials and funds to fill the gaps. It takes every single piece to make this glorious puzzle whole. We are so grateful and continue to marvel in awe at the goodness of God as He uses so many ordinary people willing to bring what they have to accomplish something so very extraordinary.

More to come in a celebration ahead, but for now, we’re just savoring the thought of these dear hearts who will finally be able to rest again, their hopes and dreams brought back to life, right here in .

[UPDATED LOCATION] We look forward to celebrating our risen King together this Sunday at 10AM! But due to the high likel...
04/02/2026

[UPDATED LOCATION] We look forward to celebrating our risen King together this Sunday at 10AM! But due to the high likelihood of rain, we are moving the service to Asheville Christian Academy at 74 Riverwood Rd, Swannanoa! The feast will follow the service and will also be held at ACA. We can’t wait to see you there!

[UBICACIÓN ACTUALIZADA] ¡Esperamos celebrar juntos a nuestro Rey Resucitado este domingo a las 10:00 a. m.! Sin embargo, debido a la alta probabilidad de lluvia, hemos trasladado el servicio a la Asheville Christian Academy, ubicada en 74 Riverwood Rd, Swannanoa. El banquete tendrá lugar después del servicio y también se celebrará en ACA. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

We at Valley Hope and our community at large would like to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to  for their consistent provision ...
03/12/2026

We at Valley Hope and our community at large would like to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to for their consistent provision of weekly meals over this last year. God has used you to bless all of us so greatly. You have made a huge difference in our lives and we give thanks to God for you!

🌧️🏠 A Home Restored. A Community Renewed.Despite the rain, Beacon Village neighbors and friends gathered in gratitude to...
03/10/2026

🌧️🏠 A Home Restored. A Community Renewed.
Despite the rain, Beacon Village neighbors and friends gathered in gratitude to celebrate the reopening of a beloved generational home on Edwards Avenue, a powerful milestone in Swannanoa’s long-term recovery after Hurricane Helene.

What was once a flood-damaged structure filled with mud and debris to the rooftops has been rebuilt from the studs out, restoring a home that has been in Karla Gay’s family for more than 90 years.

“This is a third-generation home that almost washed away,” Karla shared. “From literally the ground up, this house has been transformed.”

The rebuild was led by Valley Hope Church and and made possible by partners from the Better Together Coalition like , , , , , and , as well as sponsors from EPC POSE and faithful volunteers from across the country.

Even more meaningful: this is the first rental home to reopen in Beacon Village since the storm, helping address the urgent housing need in a community where many families are still displaced and living in tents, hotels and campers until they can find a new rental they can afford.

But the story is bigger than one house. “What felt like extreme loss suddenly became overwhelming hope,” Karla said. “This isn’t just about buildings. It’s about the hope and the spirit of the people who live here.”

Neighbors who once only knew each other in passing now show up like family. Street by street, home by home, our community is coming back to life.

💛 Recovery is more than rebuilding structures. It’s rebuilding community. We are so grateful for the ways that our Father in heaven is making all things new. 💛 Thank you to all those who put your hands to work to make this home new and to our amazing local businesses for making this such a special celebration! .company.pizza .co Photo and quote cred: Henson and

Free meal tonight! Join us 5:30-6:30 for a free meal and an opportunity to give feedback on the future of Swannanoa! The...
03/09/2026

Free meal tonight! Join us 5:30-6:30 for a free meal and an opportunity to give feedback on the future of Swannanoa! The menu tonight is chili (vegetarian also available), salad, corn bread/rolls and dessert!

Now hiring! Children’s Ministry Assistant 15 hrs/week - Flexible schedule - valleyhope.church/jobs for full details
03/08/2026

Now hiring! Children’s Ministry Assistant 15 hrs/week - Flexible schedule - valleyhope.church/jobs for full details

Let’s join together to celebrate! Foundation Woodworks, owned by VHC members, is one of the businesses Valley Hope helpe...
02/26/2026

Let’s join together to celebrate! Foundation Woodworks, owned by VHC members, is one of the businesses Valley Hope helped to support as they recovered from Helene. This Saturday, February 28th 11AM-7PM at 17 Foundy Street Asheville is the grand reopening! Let’s celebrate all that God has done!

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115 Rockdale Avenue
Swannanoa, NC
28778

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