HISTORY
Origins of New Hope Lutheran Church
New Hope Lutheran Church is part of the Spring Mills Lutheran Parish, along with St. John's Union Church, located in Penns Valley. All are welcome to join us for regular service and events!
Even with all the present activity, the congregation is keeping an eye to the future. We firmly believe that we have a calling to live out our purpose in service to Christ and the community looking for new ministries and new opportunities to be faithful disciples. The people of New Hope continue to find new and meaningful ways to minister to the Penns Valley community. Whether it is through the Food Pantry, one of the clothing giveaways, our faith education opportunities or worship, as God's people we are striving to make god's love known to others.
History
Present & Future
Uplifting the Next Generation
New Hope continues developing ministries serving the Penns Valley community, including the Food Pantry, clothing giveaways, faith education, and worship opportunities. We also support numerous ministries with the sponsorship of the congregation.
2003 - Present
Supporting the Community
Along with serving as a meeting place, New Hope serves as a venu for blood drives, funerals, and other community activities. New Hope and St Johns Union Church form the Spring Mills Lutheran Parish.
November 30, 2003
Rt 45 Facility Opened
New Hope opens a new 12,000-square-foot worship and education facility on 5 acres with seating for 215 in the sanctuary and nearly 200 in the fellowship hall. With more than 270 people in attendance, New Hope ushered in a new era of opportunity for the congregation and community.
January 1, 2002
New Hope is Established
Holy Cross and St. Mark’s officially merge to form New Hope Lutheran Church and become a legal corporation in the state of Pennsylvania.
2000-2001
Joint Task Force
A Ministry Planning Task Force worked for nearly a year to study the possibility of consolidating the Holy Cross and St. Mark’s congregations. On September 15, 2001, the Allegheny Synod Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America approved the creation of New Hope Lutheran Church.
1890
St Mark's Origins
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church was established. In the 1950s, St. Mark’s church interior was renovated and a fellowship hall was added. In 1990, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church celebrated its 100th anniversary.
1800s - 1900s
Holy Cross Origins
Holy Cross Lutheran Church was established. The original Holy Cross church building burned down; the exact location of the original structure is unknown. This congregation was over 200 years old when it became part of New Hope as we know it today.