Welcome to Hope Lutheran Church Selden
We are a warm and welcoming community of believers committed to growing in faith, serving others, and sharing the love of Christ. Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time or looking for a church to call home, we invite you to join us and experience the love and fellowship of our congregation. Hope Lutheran Church is a member of The Evangelical Church in America. ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with nearly 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Hope Lutheran Church is a member of The Metropolitan New York Synod. The Metropolitan New York Synod is a regional expression of The ELCA. The MNYS covers all five boroughs of New York City, all of Long Island, and seven upstate counties.
Who we are
Hope's Mission
Our Mission
To share the love of Christ through worship, discipleship, and service.
Our Vision
A thriving community transformed by faith, love, and action.
Our Values
Faith, Community, Service, and Compassion.
You’re always welcome here.
Featured Sermons
Featured Sermons
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Anchor Nursery School
Anchor Nursery School
St. Mark's Food Pantry
St. Mark's Food Pantry
Support Groups & Bible Study
Support Groups & Bible Study
Seek. Learn. Grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your gatherings like?
First, we must understand church is not a building, a Sunday school class, or a service time. According to scripture, a church gathering is a group of people coming together in Christ and the people are the church. Jesus shows us in Matthew 18 that a gathering can be as little as two people together.
What happens when I visit?
The service usually involves the singing of hymns, reading of scripture verses and possibly a psalm. If the church follows a lectionary, the sermon will often be about the scripture lections assigned to that day. Eucharistic churches have usually Holy Communion either every Sunday or several Sundays a month.
What should I bring?
There are no rules as to what to bring to church, other than your self, an open heart and mind. Some bring a bible, if you’re going to engage in bible study.
How should I dress?
If you want to know how to dress for church, something modest and comfortable should be fine. Solid-colored tops are fine, and even something with a pattern should be OK to wear.
Can I invite people to come with?
Ask your friends if they have a place to worship the Savior and invite them to come worship with you, especially at times like Christmas and Easter. If they aren’t Christians, ask them if they’d like to learn more about Jesus Christ and invite them to experience a Christian worship service with you. Remember to show the same respect for their beliefs that you hope they will give yours.
What if we didn't answer your question?
There are many questions Christians are asked that the individual Christian is unable to answer. It happens all the time.