Our Life in ministry

At Hope Lutheran Church in the Rossmoor Community of Walnut Creek, CA

  • Reformation Sunday 2025

    Taking place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, Hope celebrated this day with a special service, highlighting the history of the Reformation under Martin Luther. Hope encouraged its members to wear the traditional color red for the service. 

  • Hope's 60th Anniversary Jubilee

    On Sunday, October 10, 1965 at 11:00am, the new Rossmoor Lutheran Church celebrated its first worship service in the Art Studio. Sixty years later on October 19, 2025 at 10:30am, Hope Lutheran Church celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in the Fireside Room. It was a wonderful day of celebration.  After the service, members joined together for a delightful lunch catered by the Creekside Restaurant in Rossmoor.

  • Hope's 60th Anniversary Brick Dedication

    In honor of Hope's 60 years in God's service to the community of Rossmoor, this brick was installed in the courtyard in front of the Fireside building.


  • Pentecost Sunday - June 8, 2025

    Pentecost Sunday  commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and marks the birth of the Christian Church. 

  • Hope German Christmas 2024

    Weinachtsgottesdienst 12/6/24

  • Small Groups (Winter 2024-25)

    Dinner In Homes, Lunches, Fourth Wednesday's, Fun & Fellowship

  • Pastor's Bible Study

    A time to discuss, learn, and reflect on God's word, guided by Pastor Andreas

  • Hope Blue Christmas 2024

    A Worship Service of candles, prayer, and song for those of us who struggle with grief or loneliness during the Christmas holidays.


  • Small Groups

    Dinner in homes, Going Out to Dinner, Lunch Group


  • Pastor Andreas' Installation 1/7/2024

    Pastoral colleagues, friends, and the Hope Family


  • Congregation Meeting 2024



  • Christmas 2023


  • Lefse & Cider & Carols

    Christmas in the Scandinavian tradition.


  • Music

    Our resident musicians and vocalists at Hope, as well as outstanding and diverse musical guests, continue to delight and draw praise from the congregation. Last year, a special music fundraiser yielded over $6,000


  • Sunday Livestream

    Chase Wilcox and Jaxon Schlagenhauf are the two excellent high school students who take turns operating our weekly live-stream.