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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 [email protected].

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 (1981) and a B.A. degree in Economics and Political Science from Bryn Mawr College, PA (1986).  Sangeetha has work experience in office administration, marketing, and communications.
She teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) as an Adjunct Instructor at the Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) in Glen Burnie, MD.

​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 [email protected].

​Organist: Sue Pumplin

Sue Pumplin has been the organist at New Hope for over 30 years. Sue's email address is [email protected]

Education: Lois Bailey/Beth DiMaria

Lois Bailey has served as the program manager for the New Hope Sunday School program for over 25 years. Beth DiMaria is the Program Manager for  the children's Vacation Bible School (VBS) program. Beth's e-mail address is  [email protected].  Please contact her if you have questions about VBS.

Church Directory

​The 2025 Member Directory with cell phone numbers are printed and copies are now available in the volunteer room of the church office.
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Member photos taken or collected by Congregational Care have been printed and are also available in the volunteer room.

Congregational Ministries


Altar Guild................................................................................Sue Moyer
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Congregational Care.........................................................Susan Lyke
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Council.......................
...............................................................Gail Smith, President

Christian Education...........................................................Lois Bailey/Beth DiMaria

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

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

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

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

Stewardship.........................................................................Chip Delmar

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




CONTACT INFORMATION
New Hope Lutheran Church
8575 Guilford Road
Columbia, MD 21046
Phone: 410-381-4673
Fax: 667-200-5966
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    • Congregational Care
    • Christian Education >
      • Sunday School
    • Music Ministry >
      • Choir
      • Joyful Noise
      • Handbell Choir
      • Virtual Participation
    • Tech Ministry
    • Creation Care
    • Outreach >
      • Local
      • Regional
      • Global
    • Youth
    • Volunteer
  • News
    • Great Expectations
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  • Giving
    • Simply Giving
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    • Give by Check or Cash
    • Giving Statements
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  • Annual Report
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