New Hope PCUSA

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/

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.