New Hope PCUSA

Today we continue our sermon series based on Robert Schnase’s, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by exploring Extravagant Generosity.  Pastor Caressa challenges us to reflect on the ways  God has shown love and generosity. She asks How will you use all that God has given you to participate in God’s generosity?  

Today we continue our sermon series based on Robert Schnase’s, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by exploring Risk-Taking Mission & Service.  We invite staff from a local charitable non-profit to share their work and inspire us to build from their 40 years of local service. If you were asked to devote   ONE HOUR PER WEEK   to serve in the community,   what would you do,   who would you ser...

Today we continue our sermon series based on Robert Schnase’s, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by exploring Risk-Taking Mission & Service.  We learn that Nothing is more central to our faith identity and or church’s purpose than transforming the lives and conditions of people by offering ourselves in God’s name.  

Today we continue our sermon series based on Robert Schnase’s, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by exploring Building Relationships. Acts 2:42 says, they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. What ways to you build relationships and community? Listening to the inspiring message from Pastor Murray. 

Today we continue our sermon series based on Robert Schnase’s, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by exploring Passionate Worship. We discover that worship is a verb. It is something we do, not something that is done for us. When we worship, we are never mere spectators. God uses worship teach us, to speak to us, to transform us 

Welcome to the New Hope Presbyterian Church podcast from Castle Rock, CO, where we put people first, helping you find a home, build a life, and make a difference through faith. To learn more about New Hope, visit newhopepres.org.      Today we continue our sermon series based on Robert Schnase’s, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by exploring Radical Hospitality. The Rev Dr Murray holds up...

Today we embark on a new sermon series based on the book by Robert Schnase, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations." As individuals and as a community of faith, we will listen and discern how our mission and ministry in the name of Jesus Christ can be more fruitful and life-giving! In the gospel of John, Jesus tells his newly recruited disciples to "come and see" - come and see God's love at wo...

Today’s sermon is entitled “Being the Hands and Feet of Christ”. Using scriptures from 1 Peter 4:8-11, the Rev. Dr Caressa invites the members of New Hope who helped in last week’s Hand’s of Hope – a service designed to go into our community to serve with our, tangibly,  hands and feet.   

Using scriptures from Exodus 20:8-11, the Rev. Dr Caressa highlights God’s 4th commandment to Moses and the Israelites to remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. Her message is guided by the questions: “If you had a whole day to do whatever you wanted, what would I look like?” and “What prevents you from having the day?” because sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do on your Sabbath is take...

08/04/24 Worship at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Castle Rock, CO. New Hope is a church that Puts People First. Want to connect with us? Fill out our connect card and someone will be in touch within the week. https://newhopepres.org/connectcard/ Want to give to the mission of New Hope? https://newhopepres.org/give/

In a new series, we delve into the importance of spiritual self-care and its impact on our overall well-being. Reflecting on Psalm 46, we explore the call to "Be still and know that I am God," emphasizing the need to pause amidst life's busyness to reconnect with the divine. Pastor Caressa shares insights from a recent vacation, highlighting the struggle to unwind and the significance of intention...

Pastor Jordan concludes our insightful series on the Book of Jonah, exploring themes of mercy, grace, and the human struggle with accepting God's boundless compassion for all, even those we might deem unworthy. Through Jonah's story, we are invited to reflect on our own biases and the transformative power of embracing a non-dualistic view of the world. This episode challenges us to look beyond our...

Pastor Jordan continues our Jonah series drawing from Jonah 2:1-10, Jonah's prayer from the belly of the whale, reflecting on the themes of darkness, helplessness, and ultimate surrender to God's will. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural insights, he explores the profound journey of dying to self and embracing new life in Christ. Discover how Jonah's transformative experience speaks to our o...

This week, Pastor Jordan kicks off a compelling new series on the story of Jonah, focusing on our reluctance to accept God's mercy and grace. Pastor Jordan delves into the historical and emotional context behind Jonah's flight from God's command to preach in Nineveh. He discusses Jonah's struggle with showing mercy to his enemies and draws parallels to our own lives. Through vivid examples and per...

Join us as Pastor Caressa concludes our two part series Called to Serve, exploring the importance of each member in the body of Christ and how Vacation Bible School exemplifies community service. Learn about the vital roles of elders, deacons, and other church leaders, and discover how you can find your niche in ministry to contribute to the growth and unity of our church.

This week we kick off our new series, "Called to Serve," with the inspiring stories from our youth mission trip to Niagara Falls. Listen as our students and leaders share their transformative experiences of service, community, and faith. Our scripture reading comes from Ephesians 3:14-21, highlighting the boundless love of Christ. Through heartfelt testimonies, you'll hear how this trip deepened t...

In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Caressa to discuss her personal journey as a woman in ministry—a conversation that builds on our recent Celebration of Women Sunday, when our service was led entirely by women. Join us as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and insights that have shaped her ministry and enriched our community. Thanks for listening!