About Us

New Hope Lutheran Church was founded in 1984. We are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States. We are also part of the local Delaware - Maryland Synod, a group of ELCA congregations that work together to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with their communities and the world.

Our Staff

Pastor: Ginny Price 

Pastor Ginny Price began her ministry at New Hope on Dec. 1, 2013.  A graduate of Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary and ordained in 1989 Pastor Ginny has served in a variety of settings, including both rural and small town, as well as serving as Assistant to the Bishop for the Delaware/Maryland synod and most recently as Director of Admissions and Coordinator of Spiritual Formation at Gettysburg Seminary. She has a deep passion for the church’s ministry of forgiveness and reconciliation and helping create space for all to feel welcome within the church. Pastor Ginny's email address is ginny@newhopelutheran.org.

Administration

Parish Office:  Sangeetha Struck joined New Hope in August 2021 to serve as a part-time parish administrator.  Sangeetha has a high school diploma from Villa Maria Academy in Malvern, PA and a B.A. degree in Economics from Bryn Mawr College, PA (1986).  Her minor subject was Political Science with a focus on Ethnic Political Conflict.
Sangeetha has over12 years of experience in office administration.
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Youth Group:  Noah O'Ryan has worked both in the office and as our Youth Director for over four years. Noah holds a B.A. degree in Film and he coordinates youth participation in MD-DE Synod events.
He also plans weekly activities for our high school aged youth. 

Faith Formation Coordinator:
Pastor Surekha Nelavala 

On December 6, 2021, Reverend Doctor Surekha Nelavala ("Pastor Surekha") joined the staff of New Hope Lutheran Church (NHLC).  She actively serves as a multi-cultural mission developer for the Delaware-Maryland Synod, and she has a vast array of experience in the ELCA church-wide organization. With her rich experience in Christian Education, Pastor Surekha will lead Faith Formation efforts at New Hope.  Please welcome Pastor Surekha!

Director of Music: Dr. David A. Fanning 

Dr. David Fanning holds a Ph.D. in Music; he is proficient in playing the piano. He can play percussion instruments.  David is an experienced choir director. 
If you are interested in joining the choir and want to schedule an audition, David's email address is david@newhopelutheran.org.

Organist: Sue Pumplin

Sue Pumplin has been the organist at New Hope for over 30 years. Sue's email address is sue@newhopelutheran.org

Sexton: Frances Clifton

Frances Clifton has been the Sexton at New Hope for 20 years. She looks forward to continuing to serve the congregation in any way she can and has enjoyed all the pastors with whom she has worked.

Congregational Ministries

Congregational Care.........................................................Peggy Johnson
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Council......................................................................................Eric Harsch, President

Christian Education...........................................................David Ose

Fellowship...............................................................................Deanna Lentz

Finance....................................................................................Charlie Bailey

Outreach.................................................................................Kathy Piet

Property..................................................................................Chris Winslow

Stewardship.........................................................................Chris Phillips

Witness...................................................................................Rona Green

Altar Guild..............................................................................Sue Moyer