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Join us in faith and community as we grow together in Christ. Experience warmth, love, and support at our church, where everyone is welcome.

Welcome to Good Hope Lutheran Church!

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Welcome!

Join us in person, online, or on the radio.

Faith is not just for Sunday morning. It is for the quiet moments, the hard days, and the joyful ones too.

Service Times

Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:45

Location

129 W Charles St, Bucyrus

Watch Live Online

Watch live during our 8:30 service here on Facebook

Listen on the Radio

Listen live on WBCO Radio 1540 AM and 107.5 FM during our 10:45 service

Watch Archive

Watch our archive of previous sermons online here

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Join us in person, online, or on the radio!
Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:45am
129 W Charles Street, Bucyrus
Watch live during our 8:30 service here on Facebook
Listen live on WBCO Radio 1540 AM and 107.5 FM during our 10:45 service
Watch our archive of previous sermons online here
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All Are Welcome

Good Hope Lutheran ELCA Church is a place where all are welcome. We strive to create communities of faith with our neighbors and world so that we all live in a world where everyone experiences God’s love. We do this as a nurturing community with authentic relationships, inspiring worship, and gracious stewardship. Come. You are welcome as you are. Come. Experience God’s Love.

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This season at the church

Advent and Christmas Schedule

Mark your calendar for gatherings that strengthen our faith together. All are welcome!

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Sundays 8:30 & 10:45
(10am only on 12/28)
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Sunday Morning Services

Join us for worship and community during our regular worship schedule, December 7, 14, and 21.

One 10am "Lessons & Carols" service on December 28th.

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Midweek Advent Services

6pm Wednesdays Dec 3, 10, & 17*
Auditorium

*December 17: Blue Christmas

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

Wednesday, December 24th, 7:30 and 11pm

Young people gather to grow in faith, friendship, and service together.

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Lessons & Carols Service

Sunday, December 28th, 10am only

Share a meal and stories with neighbors in our church community.

This season at the church

Lenten Season Schedule

Mark your calendar for gatherings that strengthen our faith together. All are welcome!

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Wednesdays 6:00pm
Auditorium

Midweek Lenten Services

Following the story of Joseph from Genesis

February 25

Bound by Jealousy

Genesis 37: 3-11

March 4

Bound by Violence

Genesis 37: 12-36

Young people gather to grow in faith, friendship, and service together.

March 11

Bound by Dishonest Systems

Genesis 39: 1-20

Share a meal and stories with neighbors in our church community.

March 18

Bound by Family

Genesis 41 & 42

Share a meal and stories with neighbors in our church community.

March 25

Bound by Guilt

Genesis 50: 15-21

Share a meal and stories with neighbors in our church community.

Welcome to Good Hope Lutheran Church: A Place of Faith and Community

At Good Hope Lutheran Church, we live our core values to carry out the mission and vision God has set before us. By living these values, we can do the work of our mission and strive to accomplish our vision.
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Nurturing Community

You will find friendly, warm, welcoming experiences where we support each other as we grow in our faith.

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Inspiring Worship

Experience inspiring worship that actively brings God's Word home — meaningfully touching our personal lives and lighting a fire that propels us beyond worship, cultivating everyone's unique connection to faith.

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Authentic Relationships

A community where relationships are present, genuine, vulnerable, and humble — accepting each other with mutual respect, regardless of where we are in our faith journey.

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Gracious Stewardship

As entrusted with God's gifts, we serve others with our Time, Talents, and Treasures.

Learn More About Us

At Good Hope Lutheran Church, we are more than just a congregation; we are a family united in faith. Our mission is to spread love, hope, and the teachings of Christ to everyone in our community. Learn more about our values, history, and the people who make our church a welcoming place.

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This week

Ash Wednesday Schedule

Parking Lot Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion
12pm in the parking lot across from the church

Evening Service
7pm in the sanctuary

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Experience community and worship with us, Sundays at 8:30 and 10 AM.

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Just Ahead...
Good Hope Lutheran Church
June 7-11, 5:30-7:30pm

Vacation Bible School!

Hop In! Join our Road Trip VBS!  Ages 3-5th Grade (Older kids can volunteer to help). Must be potty trained Snacks will be provided. The VBS Celebration will be a church picnic!The celebration will be at Aumiller Park at the Friendship Shelter. All of Good Hope's church family is invited to this along with our VBS Campers and their families! Please RSVP to the church office by June 1 and turn in your registration forms. Click the button below to find more information and register.

If you have any questions, please call the church office at (419) 562-0286 and ask for Lauren Adkins, Community Engagement Minister, or send her an email at youthcem@goodhopelutheran.com.

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