HOPE’s Mission Statement and Values

HOPE’s Mission Statement…
HOPE is called by God to look beyond ourselves. We walk together in faith, treasuring all people and sharing with them the love, hope, and acceptance that is in Christ.

This is what HOPE Values…

  • All People without Exception
  • Serving Generously
  • Spiritual Nourishment
  • Our Connection with Creation

2025 Celebrations

HOPE Values…All People without Exception

  • Finalized the AV upgrade in the main sanctuary.
  • Hosted new member (8) meals and strengthened contact with guests.
  • Handed out over 400 free root beer floats during River Falls Days.
  • Increased our Face Book engagement.
  • Led prayer web activity during River Falls Earthfest.
  • Committed to being a host at the River Falls Chamber’s new teacher breakfast.
  • Hosted public movie night, invited Backpack Program families.
  • Installed security cameras for safety.

HOPE Values…Serving Generously

  • Created new paraments and banners to enhance the worship experience.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and reorganized the kitchen.
  • Researched, purchased and setup new office PC.
  • Made and distributed 80 teddy bears for kids in crisis in our communities.
  • Provided gifts for a Turning Point family,
  • Collected hygiene and food for the Cats Clawset.
  • Raised over $18,000 for Alaska tsunami relief impacting indigenous communities.
  • Gave $160,000 which surpassed the JumpStart campaign goals.

HOPE Values…Spiritual Nourishment

  • Hosted first bluegrass worship.
  • Easter choir opportunity.
  • Created our HOPE Values and added to the website.
  • Increased adult participation with Wednesday’s of HOPE via meal hosts.
  • Participated in community learning experiences and recruited leaders to facilitate adult learning in 2026.
  • First all child Christmas program since 2019.
  • Made the Gratitude Brunch into a tradition.
  • Youth attended Synod retreat.

HOPE Values…Our Connection with Creation

  • Received NWSWI Mission Endowment Fund Grant to install Community Prayer Path and installed Welcome Arbors.
  • Installed bat boxes.
  • Completed 2 more phases of prairie restoration: burning and seeding.
  • Used leftover/recycled fabric and yarn for teddy bears and prayer web.
  • Initiated relationship with facility advisor for UWRF Asi Ani (indigenous students organization).
  • Maintained building and church properties.