Welcome to Hope Local Cedar Valley!
Hope Local Cedar Valley launched on Sunday , Sept. 8, 2024. Located in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area, Hope Local Cedar Valley meets at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Sundays at 9:15 am. Led by an incredible group of Hope volunteers, this Hope Local Site offers a vibrant worship community and a chance to connect with others to grow in your faith. All are welcome, so spread the word! We can’t wait to see what God will continue to do through Hope Local Cedar Valley!
Sundays, 9:15 am
St. Paul Lutheran Church,
2812 Willow Lane
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
In addition to weekly worship and Kairos College Ministry, we hope to bring The Alpha Course to Hope Local Cedar Valley very soon! Whether you live nearby , are visiting your favorite University of Northern Iowa student, or are in town to take in a Panther sporting event, we would love to have you join us for worship!
God is on the move in the Cedar Valley , and we believe that the best is still ahead! Through Building Hope for Cedar Valley, we are prayerfully preparing to establish a permanent church home that will support ministry for generations to come, and create space for even more people to grow in faith and find community. Scroll to learn how you can be part of what God is building!
Sunday, April 5, 9:00 am
Easter at Hope: Jesus Is Life!
Join us at Hope for Easter services as we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Come and see!
Friday, April 3, 7:00 pm
Good Friday
Join us as we remember Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice on the cross through seven short messages on his last seven words.
Monday, March 30, 6:00-7:30 pm
Online First Communion Class
Parents and children will learn together the history of communion and how to partake in communion.
Students will take their first communion on April 2 during Maundy Thursday services. Join online or at a Hope campus in person!
Building Hope for Cedar Valley
Building Hope for Cedar Valley is a giving campaign to establish a permanent church home through the purchase and transformation of the building our congregation currently calls home. This space will support our growing church family as we continue to grow in faith, be equipped to live it out, and reach out to the world around us to share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ!
Earlier this month, our church family stepped forward together to launch this important initiative, trusting God to guide each step of the journey . The campaign will culminate in a special processional offering on Sunday , February 22, as we prayerfully place our commitments before the Lord and celebrate what He is already doing among us.
A final update on pledged giving will be shared in early March. As God provides through the generosity of this community , we look forward to moving ahead with plans to acquire St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and pursue future improvements that support long-term ministry right here in the Cedar Valley!
What this future space makes possible
- A permanent worship home rooted in the heart of the community
- Dedicated space for kids, groups, and weekly ministry
- Expanded opportunities for hospitality, connection, weddings, funerals, and spiritual growth
- A strong foundation for local missions and outreach
Because of God’s faithfulness and the generosity of this church family , we look ahead with gratitude and anticipation, trusting Him to provide stability , spark growth, deepen community , and shape a lasting kingdom impact!
For any questions related to this campaign, please reach out to Mark Brandt, our Online and Local Sites Minister, by emailing [email protected].
If you feel called to be part of what God is building in Cedar Valley through this campaign or future facility improvements, you can do so using the secure giving link below.
Kairos College Ministry
Kairos is a grace-based community of college students that freely shares the soul-satisfying love of Jesus! Kairos provides opportunities to connect, worship, grow and serve alongside other college students. We hope you’ll join us!
Wednesdays, 8:00 pm
University Room, Basement of Maucker Union
A Very Different Kind of Kingdom
As we continue in our 2026 theme, “Jesus for Real: One Year. Four Gospels. Infinite Hope!” we are moving into the Gospel of Mark. Join us as we look at the Kingdom that Jesus came to usher into this world. It is “A Very Different Kind of Kingdom.”
Upcoming Sermons
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The Biggest & Boldest Opening Line Ever!
April 12 Mark 1:14-20 -
Faith That Tears Off the Roof!
April 19 Mark 2:1-12 -
How Does God’s Kingdom Grow?
April 26 Mark 4:26-32 -
Get in the Game!
May 3 Mark 6:35-44 -
Start Seeing Miracles!
May 10 Mark 8:11-13 -
Who Is the Greatest?
May 17 Mark 10:41-45 -
At the Heart of God’s Kingdom
May 24 Mark 12:28-31 -
Hope That Outlasts the Headlines
May 31 Mark 13:21-27
Get Connected to Hope Local Cedar Valley!
Get to Know Our Team
Hope Local Cedar Valley is led by a dedicated team of volunteers headed up by Kristi Watson and Scott Fortune. They have a heart to grow the Kingdom in the Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and surrounding communities!
Mark Brandt
- Online & Local Sites Minister
- [email protected]