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.

Youth Director: Noah O'Ryan

Noah has been working at New Hope for three years. As Youth Director he coordinates trips and weekly activities for high school aged youth. 

Deacon: Cindy Ranker 

Cindy Ranker has been at New Hope for nine years. She has an M.A.M.S. degree from Gettysburg Seminary and was consecrated as a Diaconal Minister in February of 2008. Deacon Cindy will be on a three month sabbatical beginning August 1.

Director of Music: Dr. David A. Fanning 

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.........................................................................

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

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