We are people who have been claimed by God’s grace in Jesus.  As God’s beloved, we are…

• …Christians in the Lutheran tradition, who are gathered around God’s Word and God’s Table every Sunday in liturgical (ordered) worship

• ...receivers of God’s free welcome at the font and at the table, and so we share that welcome with everyone around us freely, too.

•  …broken and sinful people who are forgiven and made new daily by the sheer mercy of God—and we are reminded of that forgiveness each week. 

•  …seeking to follow Jesus out into God’s beloved world to serve, love, heal, and share.  Come along for the adventure!

• …a community of believers, young and old, new and seasoned, families, singles, couples—all are welcome.

• …a growing congregation—growing in trust and faith, in service and love, in mission and ministry, and in membership—and we invite you to come and be a part of our family.

Hope Lutheran Evangelical Church is located in Homer City, PA.  We have a membership of approximately 341.  Our worship life at Hope is central to all we do.  We gather weekly on Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate the grace of God given to us in Jesus Christ. On 4th Saturdays of the month, we have a youth-led service with Holy Communion, "Hope in the Midst," with contemporary music and forms. Sunday School begins  at 9:30 for Adult Forum and at 9:45 a.m. for children and youth.  At Hope we believe that being a Christian is an exciting and continual learning process.

Everyone needs a place to belong.  Here at hope, a number of groups provide opportunities for friendship and Christian fellowship:  We have an active Women's group (WELCA), Knitting and Crocheting Group, Contemporary Service, Thrivent Branch, Church Choir, Sunday School and Bible School . Women's and Men's Bible studies are available and other classes are offered throughout the year on a variety of topics.   There is a youth group for grades 6-12 known as the Youth of Hope.  We have active volunteers at Torrance State Hospital and Indiana Care Net, and participate in Pennsylvania Dept of Transportation Highway litter pick-up project.

Perhaps you've been looking for a place where you can serve God and put your faith in action.  Hope Lutheran is such a place.  There are many opportunities for Christian Service in the congregation, in the community and even beyond.  All are welcome at Hope.  Please join us.    

On February 21, 1871, Trinity Lutheran Church of Homer City was organized by Doctor R.A. Fink, then President of the Allegheny Synod with 28 charter members, the majority of whom were from Luther Chapel, Coral. On May 19, 1878, Trinity, Homer City, merged with Luther Chapel, Coral to form the Homer City parish, an arrangement which was to last until December 1968. In 1922, Trinity and Luther Chapel, were joined by Brush Valley congregation. In 1968, after a long period of study and discussion, the parish arrangement with Luther Chapel and Brush Valley, an arrangement which had lasted over ninety years, was dissolved, and Trinity became a one church charge for the first time in its long history. During the 1980’s Trinity was a member of the Town & Country Lutheran Ministry and was served by a team of Pastors and Interns. In 1994,a merger between Trinity Lutheran Church, Homer City and Brush Valley Lutheran, Brush Valley formed the present Hope Lutheran Church, Homer City.

The present building in which the members of Hope worship was originally a frame structure completed and dedicated by Pastor Snyder on October 6, 1872. In July of 1952 the old frame building was brick faced with Colonial Red brick, the old belfry was removed and a new roof and tower (without the bell) were rebuilt. In 1965 the bulletin board was constructed of Colonial brick to match the exterior of the church and to house the old church bell which had been removed from the church tower in 1952. Between 1954 and 1964 the church office was built and the structure of the Narthex was altered.