Join Us
at Hope Episcopal Church
Hope Church is a vibrant and welcoming Episcopal faith community that seeks to share and live the Good News of God in Christ. We invite you to join us in worship (10:00 AM) and participate in our activities and ministries.
Becoming a member
“Will you . . . seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbors as yourself? Will you strive for justice and peace among all peoples?” I will with God’s help.
All who “work, pray and give to the spreading of the kingdom of God” are welcomed followers of Christ in the Episcopal Church (Book of Common Prayer p. 856). By worshiping regularly at Hope Episcopal Church and giving support to the church’s mission, one becomes an active member.
Formal membership in the church is expressed through the sacraments of Holy Baptism and Confirmation.
Baptism
Baptism is the sacrament by which God adopts us as his children and makes us members of the church, the Body of Christ. The Episcopal Church recognizes the baptisms of all denominations. If you are considering having your child baptized, or being baptized yourself, please speak with our clergy. If you have been baptized in another church and wish to become an active baptized member of Hope Episcopal Church, please contact the parish office to request a Letter of Transfer.
Confirmation
Confirmation is the sacrament in which we express our mature commitment to Christ and are renewed by the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop. Because many become Christians through infant baptism, confirmation provides the opportunity for individuals to make a conscious spiritual affirmation. Those who serve in elected positions of the parish or diocese are usually confirmed members of the church. Confirmation is offered annually at the visitation of our bishop. If you are interested in being confirmed, please speak with our clergy.
