Service begins at 10am on Sunday mornings at 702 Heritage Oaks Bend, Georgetown, TX 78633
“Where the doors are always open, and our hearts are warm with LOVE.”
Who we are…
Hope United Church is a community of faith that is open to all, offering the freedom to explore the questions of life, share the love of Christ, grow in faith, and work for peace and justice.
Our Georgetown, Texas Christian Church is open to all. It doesn't matter if you are gay or straight or transgender, young or old, single, married or divorced, have gone to church all your life or are just curious. And when we say we are queer friendly, we mean it. Many of our membership identify as LGBT or have LGBTQ family.
Worship every Sunday Morning at 10 am.
“Open, inclusive, inter-generational. Exactly what we were looking for in our new community.”
— Melissa (member)
Hope United Mission Statement
At Hope United, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive spiritual community where all individuals are embraced and celebrated as beloved children of God. We strive to provide a safe and affirming space for people of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore their faith, grow spiritually, and experience God’s love. At Hope United you will find a place where our doors are always open and our hearts are filled with love. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey you are welcome here.
In living out our mission, we commit to:
* Embrace Diversity: We recognize and value the unique identities and experiences of each individual, fostering an environment where diversity is not only tolerated but celebrated. We honor the intersectionality of our members and seek to learn from one another’s perspectives.
* Serving our local community and the world at large through giving of our time, talent, and treasures. We strive to be a positive force for change, working to alleviate suffering wherever we can. We believe that by serving others, we are fulfilling God’s call to love and care for our neighbors.
* Foster Inclusion: We strive to create a space where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We actively work to dismantle any barriers, both physical and emotional, that may hinder full participation and engagement within our community.
* Practice Hospitality: We extend a warm and genuine welcome to all who enter our doors, ensuring that everyone feels embraced, accepted, and loved. We cultivate a culture of hospitality that extends beyond our physical space and into our interactions with one another and the broader community.
* Seek Justice and Equality: We are committed to advocating for social justice and equality. We actively engage in efforts to address systemic injustices and work towards a more just and equitable society, both within our church and in the wider world.
* Nurture Spiritual Growth: We provide a nurturing environment that encourages personal and spiritual growth. Through worship, education, and fellowship, we offer opportunities for individuals to deepen their relationship with God, explore their faith, and develop a greater understanding of themselves and others.
* Support and Care: We offer support, care, and pastoral guidance to individuals and families, recognizing that everyone faces unique challenges and joys. We strive to create a community that stands with one another through life’s ups and downs, offering compassion, empathy, and practical assistance.
As an open and affirming church, we are dedicated to living out the teachings of Jesus Christ by embracing and celebrating the full diversity of God’s creation. Together, we seek to create a community where all can experience love, belonging, and spiritual transformation.
We are currently seeking a pastor to lead our church.
Hope United was founded in 2010. It is a dual denomination (UCC and DOC) church founded as a truly open and affirming church in the predominately socially and politically conservative community of Georgetown. We are nationally certified by the UCC LGBTQ Coalition as “open and affirming”. Hope United has always embraced its open and affirming identity; welcoming everyone regardless of ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, or where one is on their own faith journey. Our services are designed to be casual and comfortable; to be thought provoking; and to be spiritually nourishing. We honor the Bible with a progressive, Christ-based focus; as God’s “love letter” for guiding our lives and interacting with others in the model and manner of Jesus. Our biblical focus is more on how it demonstrates the love of Jesus Christ, than as a religious history book or set of authoritarian regulations to achieve religious piety or judge others. We believe there is a tremendous need for an open, affirming, accepting, and loving Christian environment in Georgetown, the fastest growing city in the country. Of equal importance, we are an extremely “mission oriented” church, dedicated to supporting local charities and non-profits serving the needs of the area’s most vulnerable. Each month, we dedicate our “special monthly mission” collection entirely to a specific local area charity selected by our Mission Committee.
Our founding pastor left during the early stages of COVID. As we prepare ourselves for the next phase of our Church’s existence, we need a spiritual leader who is not only well grounded in the faith, but who shares our passion as an open, affirming, welcoming Christian community. We are “small but mighty”, and need a spiritual leader who possesses the desire, energy, love, ad skills to help us grow our church, and continue to be a beacon for those searching for a safe, welcoming church that believes everyone is a beloved child of God.
In light of our size, our church is particularly well-suited to candidates who are bi-vocational or looking for a part-time position. We have no salaried staff to manage, nor building to operate or oversee. The primary duties of our new pastor will be conducting Sunday services, staying involved with the congregation through email, regular Bible studies (Zoom or in person), and occasional “meet ups”; as well as engaging with the community to increase Hope United’s visibility and membership.
To inquire about the position, please email hopeunitedgt (at) gmail.com
We’re meeting in a unique location…
We meet each Sunday at the Heritage Oaks Clubhouse in Georgetown, TX. We wear masks, stay socially distanced, and stay home when we’re not sure we’re feeling well.
Join us at:
702 Heritage Oaks Bend, Georgetown, TX 78633
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