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 PricePastor 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.
AdministrationParish 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.
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:
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Congregational Ministries
Congregational Care.........................................................Peggy Johnson
Council......................................................................................Laura Rose, 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