New Hope PCUSA

On this fourth Sunday of Lent, we reflect on how God speaks—in clouds, in fire, in the unexpected. Our calling is to recognize the holy, to remove our shoes in reverence, to listen, and to follow. Are you paying attention?

On this third Sunday of Lent, Pastor Jordan explores the familiar yet provocative story of Jesus and the coin. With humor, honesty, and modern-day parallels, we’re invited to wrestle with what it really means to “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” As Jesus holds a coin bearing Caesar’s image, he invites us to consider whose image we bear—and to whom we truly belong.

On this second Sunday of Lent, we reflect on the call to take up our cross and follow Jesus. While discipleship may not always lead to martyrdom, it calls us to daily acts of courage—standing for justice, advocating for the voiceless, and choosing faithfulness over comfort. What does the cross ask of you?

On this first Sunday of Lent, Pastor Caressa begins our series Lent in Plain Sight. We reflect on how Jesus does not ask us for what we do not have, but instead receives what we offer—our gifts, talents, and passions—blessing and multiplying them for His purposes. What are your five loaves?

Join us as we begin the season of Lent with a special Ash Wednesday service. This sacred time invites us to reflect, repent, and remember our humanity and dependence on God. Pastor Caressa shares a sermon on dust, reminding us of life's fragility and God's enduring grace. Come for a moment of worship, reflection, and the imposition of ashes as we journey toward Easter together.

This week, we sit down with our Worship and Arts Director, Johnny Nichols Jr., to explore his sermon on becoming co-conspirators for Christ. We discuss the connection between jazz and faith, the power of improvisation in worship, and how music calls us to stand up for justice. Join us as we continue the conversation on faith, artistry, and radical love in action.

In this powerful message, given by our Music Director Johnny Nichols Jr., we're invited to become 'co-conspirators for Christ' in a radical mission of love. Drawing parallels between jazz and our faith journey, we're reminded that both thrive on improvisation, collaboration, and community. The key scripture, Mark 12:31 - 'Love your neighbor as yourself' - challenges us to go beyond surface-level p...

This week, we celebrate women in ministry. Pastor Caressa guides us in this powerful exploration of God's love, reminding us of the transformative power of agape - an unconditional, all-encompassing love that forgives and restores us. Through prayer, Bible study, and community engagement, we can deepen our understanding of this divine love.

In this episode of Voices of Hope, we continue Sunday's sermon on "The Sacred Art of Comedy" by interviewing stand-up comic Greer Rios. Greer shares her personal journey in comedy, exploring how humor can reveal truths about life, faith, and our shared human experience. Tune in for an engaging conversation on laughter, vulnerability, and the transformative power of comedy in our lives.

In this episode of Voices of Hope, we begin with a roundtable discussion featuring members of New Hope and our Racial Justice Group, reflecting on how this series has challenged and stretched us. Then, we sit down for a compelling interview with Rev. Dr. Carolyn Helsel, author of Anxious to Talk About It, the book guiding our discussions. Dr. Helsel offers wisdom on navigating the discomfort, fear...

2/9/25 Worship at New Hope This week Pastor Caressa concludes our series; Courageous Conversations on Faith and Racism with the challenge to have the courage to see, speak, and seek, we can begin the journey of unlearning harmful prejudices and fostering genuine relationships across racial lines. As we reflect on this teaching, let's ask ourselves: How can we, like Jesus, engage in heart-to-heart...

Preaching from Mark 7:24-30, Pastor Caressa unpacks the powerful exchange between Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman, a conversation that challenges assumptions, expands understanding, and demonstrates the transformative power of persistence and truth-telling. How does this passage call us to confront racial injustice and speak up with boldness? Tune in as we explore what it means to have the cour...

Pastor Caressa continues the 'Courageous Conversations on Faith and Racism' series with a sermon titled 'The Courage to See,' inspired by Mark 8:22-25. In this powerful message, we reflect on the story of Jesus healing the blind man, challenging us to consider the ways we might be spiritually blind to the realities of racism and injustice around us. With courage, humility, and faith, we are called...

Join Rev. Caressa Murray for a thought-provoking sermon in our 'Courageous Conversations on Faith and Racism' series. Drawing from Matthew 25:31-46, explore what it means to truly become a Matthew 25 church—embracing justice, compassion, and action as we confront issues of faith and racism in our community and beyond.

Join Pastor Jordan as he unpacks Matthew 3:1–17, the story of Jesus’ baptism. In this sermon, learn how baptism invites us to turn inward in repentance, resist the urge to judge others, and follow Jesus’ humble example in our daily lives.

This week, we explore the Magi’s journey to Bethlehem—an act of wonder and faith—and contrast it with King Herod’s fearful grip on power. Using a flashlight as our guiding image, we see how the Magi followed the star with curiosity and courage, while Herod clung to control, threatened by the unknown. Join us as we reflect on moments in our own lives when we must choose between fear and wonder, and...

Advent, Week 3

Pastor Caressa ends our Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations series with a celebratory sermon as we make our pledges for the 2024-2025 year.

11/3/24 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/