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The House of Hope Presbyterian Church
797 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105-3392
Telephone: (651) 227-6311
Facsimile: (651) 227-9969
E-mail: hoh@hohchurch.org
Services: 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays (10 a.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day
weekends)
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Saturday
Clergy Directory
Pastor/Head of Staff:
David Van Dyke
Phone: (651) 223-7542
E-mail: DVD@hohchurch.org
Associate Pastors:
Darlene Auger Stensby, Women's Ministries
and Pastoral Care
Phone: (651) 223-7544
E-mail: dstensby@hohchurch.org
Tom Forster-Smith, Adult Ministries, Men's Programs, Mission & Outreach
Phone: 651-223-7553
E-mail: tomf@hohchurch.org
Joshua D. Heikkila, Single Adults, Youth and Family Ministries
Phone: (651) 223-7549
E-mail: joshh@hohchurch.org
Staff Directory
Organizational Directory
| Type |
Group |
Description |
Contact Name |
Contact Phone |
| Music |
Adult Handbell Choir |
The Handbell Choir combines fellowship, practice and performance. Rehearses at the church on Wednesday evenings, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. |
Kirsten Falc Uhlenberg |
(651) 227-6311 |
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Choir School |
For children age 3 through High School seniors, the Choir School offers comprehensive musical instruction in a variety of unique and engaging environments. Sessions, classes, and rehearsals for children age 3 through eighth grade is on Wednesday afternoons starting at 4 p.m. High School choristers rehearse on Monday afternoons starting at 4:30 p.m. |
Sofia Ardalan
|
(651) 223-7548 |
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Motet Choir |
This is the adult choir of House of Hope, with rehearsals
7 - 9 p.m. Wed. evenings and 8:15 a.m. Sun. mornings. |
Tom or
|
(651) 223-7550 |
| Education |
Children's Christian Education |
Classes for children age 3 through grade 6 are offered during
the Enrichment hour, 10:10 - 11 a.m. |
Jan Snell
|
(651) 223-7547 |
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Christian Education for Youth: Grades 6-12 |
Team teach or shepherd a Sunday School class for 6th, 7th, or 8th graders.
Assist with social, service, and educational events and Confirmation classes. |
Josh Heikkila |
(651) 223-7549 |
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Weekday Preschool |
Operates September through May, with morning and afternoon
classes available for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. |
Paige Hagstrom
|
(651) 223-7546 |
| Church works |
Communion Guild |
Prepare elements for the communion service. Clean up after communion services. |
Church Office |
(651) 227-6311 |
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Family Fun |
Participate in fun activities for families to enjoy together, including the Advent Celebration and other special events. Volunteers are invited to help plan and implement family activities and celebrations. |
Jan Snell
|
(651) 223-7547 |
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Funeral Ushering Committee |
Usher at funeral/memorial services and/or sere light refreshments at receptions for
families and friends following the services. |
Church Office |
(651)227-6311 |
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Gardening Volunteers |
Help maintain the House of Hope Gardens. |
Church Office
|
(651) 227-6311 |
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Greeters |
Extend warmth and hospitality to members, visitors, and friends as they arrive
at Sunday worship or special events.. |
Church Office
|
(651) 227-6311 |
|
Hard Hats |
Men and women volunteers assist with maintenance and upkeep
in and around the church building. |
Church Office
|
(651) 227-6311 |
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Intercessors Guild |
Pray one day of each month to assist those in need. |
Church Office |
(651) 227-6311 |
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Library Committee |
Order, catalogue, and maintain books for the church library. Committee normally meets at the church Tuesday at 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., but other arrangements can be made. |
Church Office
| (952) 227-6311 |
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Music at Four Receptions |
Provide hospitality for receptions folowing Sunday afternoon
concerts. |
Church Office
|
(651) 227-6311 |
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Pew Rack Volunteers |
Meets the 1st Monday of each month from 10 AM to 12 noon,
to replenish informational materials in the pew racks. |
Church Office |
(651) 227-6311 |
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Prayer Shawl Ministry |
Knit prayer shawls for others as symbols of comfort
and healing during a crisis or life transition. |
Church Office |
(651) 227-6311 |
| Outreach |
Capital City Grief Coalition |
Area churches participate in providing ongoing grief support
groups for persons suffering the loss of a loved one through death. Thursdays,
5 - 6:30 p.m.; meeting location changes every thirteen weeks. |
Darlene Stensby |
(651) 227-6311
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Central High School Tutoring Program |
Tutor at-risk students at St. Paul Central High School to assist with basic reading and math learning skills. Meets Tuesday mornings from 7:43 - 8:25 a.m. October to late May. Orientation and teacher support provided for volunteers. |
Church Office |
(651) 227-6311 |
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Dayton Avenue Joint Projects |
This project joins the efforts of the congregations of the House of Hope and the Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church. One project offers volunteers the opportunity to serve one Saturday morning every other month from nine until noon to work in the clothing center Dayton Avenue Church located at 217 Mackubin St. in St. Paul. Another project involves gathering school supplies before the start of the school year for children of a nearby school. |
Church Office
| (651) 227-6311 |
|
Family to Family Ties |
Befriend and mentor a family, usually a single parent with children, moving from poverty to stability in the St. Paul community. Being a mentor requires a year-long commitment. Training and support provided on an ongoing basis for mentors. We are also looking for individuals who can make other contributions such as moving families, finding furniture, orgaznizing events, and providing legal advice and other resources to our families. |
Church Office |
(651) 227-6311 |
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Habitat for Humanity |
Help alleviate the housing crisis by assisting low-income families construct or renovate their homes. Need men, women, and youth (if 14-15, with parent). Activities include: Saturday Work Crew on the second Saturday of each month October-April; weekday Work Crew on the third Thursday of each month; Summer Work Camp Crew for one to five days during a week in the summer; Food Crew to provide lunches for our work crews. Other Volunteer Activities such as: working in the Habitat office and warehouse; donating services, building materials, and lots; participating in special events; and serving on various Habitat committees. |
Church Office
|
(651) 227-6311 |
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Loaves and Fishes |
Prepare and serve a hot evening meal to our neighbors in the
Frogtown area of St. Paul. Third Monday of each month, 5-7 p.m. |
Church Office |
(651) 227-6311 |
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Mission Sewing |
Knit, sew, sort and pack items for the needy. Meets at the church on the first and third Thursday of each month, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., September through June. |
Church Office |
(651) 227-6311 |
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Project Home |
Extend hospitality and friendship as a host/hostess for one or more evenings (5:30-9:00 p.m.) or overnights (8:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.) when House of Hope hosts the St. Paul Council of Churches' overnight family homeless shelter in our Youth Room. Our commitment for the shelter is for 31 days during the month of October. Your time spent with these families can make a difference in their lives and in yours. Families, including children, are encouraged to serve together. |
Church Office
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(651) 227-6311 |
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Southwest Area Meals on Wheels |
Help deliver midday meals to those confined to their homes. Substitutes welcomed, as well. |
Church Office |
(651) 227-6311 |
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Sponsor-a-Family |
Buy and wrap Christmas gifts for a needy family. |
Church Office
|
(651) 227-6311 |
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YWCA Family Nite Out |
Women in Transition) Gather at a location near House of Hope from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for one evening each month. The women of the Y’s Transitional Housing program and their children join with House of Hope volunteers in a variety of activities emphasizing recreation, fellowship and fun. Families with children and youth of all ages are encouraged to attend.Activities emphasizing recreation, fellowhip and fun. |
Church Office |
(651) 227-6311 |
| Fellowship |
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Keen Agers |
Enjoy fellowship, lunch, speakers, and outings to such places as the theatre, museums, and nature centers with the Senior Citizens of our church (aged 55 or better). Meets daytime on the second Wednesday of each month. |
Church Office |
(651) 227-6311 |
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Kirk Club |
A fellowship group for couples and singles who are generally fifty or older. Meets for Sunday brunch after services or as announced. |
Church Office |
(651) 227-6311 |
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Men's Breakfast Groups |
One breakfast group meets Tues. at 7 a.m. at the Copper Dome, 1333 Randolph in Saint Paul for conversation on spiritual and contemporary issues; another meets Thurs. at 7 a.m. at the St. Clair Broiler, St. Clair and Snelling, Saint Paul for reading and discussion of the lectionary Scripture passages for the following Sunday worship services. Newcomers are always welcome. |
Church Office |
(651) 227-6311 |
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Men's Spirituality Retreat |
A Men’s Spirituality Retreat is held at the Presbyterian Clearwater Forest Camp the third weekend in November. For information and registration, contact John King. |
Tom Forster-Smith |
(651) 227-6311 |
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Women's Ministries |
Women's Breakfast Group discussion each Friday morning at 7:00 a.m. on a variety of books selected by the participants (contact Jan Dickinson, 651-647-1786, or Esther Kellogg, 651-699-6006). Soup Suppers and programs third Tuesday evenings in October through April. Annual Winter Women’s Retreat. Lenten and Advent Bible Studies for Women. Spring Brunch. Contact Darlene Stensby. |
Darlene Stensby |
(651) 223-7544 |
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