Hope Church

Hope Church is an Evangelical church in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. David Dwight is the Senior Pastor. It is a member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (United States), within the Mid-Atlantic Presbytery.

Purpose statement

Hope's purpose statement, according to its website, is to "offer experiences, relationships and places where people can find life and purpose through Jesus Christ."

Community involvement

Hope Church is actively involved in its community in several ways. On a monthly basis it collects non-perishable food items to donate to the Goochland Food Pantry. It runs the Hope Thrift Store to provide clothing, furniture and other household goods to local low-income families, avid thrifters, or any local shopper. Additionally, Hope Church conducts community events such as an annual 5K run. As a member of a global community, Hope regularly participates in mission activities around the world, such as medical/dental trips to the Dominican Republic.

Programs

There are five services each weekend on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m, 4:30 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Child care is available at all services except the 6:00 p.m. Additionally there are programs for middle- and high-school students. Thrive and Thrive @ Night are the teaching ministries for women. Other ministries target young adults, college students, men, or anyone interested in small group Bible studies.