HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
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A place where students can be real, find community, and grow in their faith.

For middle & high school students

You don’t have to do life alone.

Middle school and high school can be a lot. Questions, pressure, friendships, identity — it’s real.
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Hope Youth is a place where you can show up as you are, be known, and walk through life with people who actually care.

What a typical night looks like:

  • Hangout time + games  
  • Real conversations  
  • Teaching from the Bible that connects to real life  
  • Small groups where you can talk, ask questions, and be known
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You were made on purpose.

We believe you are:
  • Saved by grace
  • Not alone in what you’re facing
  • Created on purpose for a purpose
(Ephesians 2:8–10)

Our heart is to walk alongside students—not just teach at them. Faith isn’t meant to be lived alone.

​You belong here. 

Whether you’ve grown up in church or this is all new, there’s a place for you.

​You’ll find: 
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  • Leaders who care
  • Friends who show up
  • A space where you can be real

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A Place You Can Trust

Our team is committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment where students can grow. 
    —    Background-checked leaders
    —    Trained adult volunteers
    —    ​Intentional small group environments 
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When We Meet
​Wednesdays, 6:30 PM

Where
Hope Community Church's Upper Room

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There’s always something fun coming up.

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Trunk or Treat | October 28

At Hope, we believe Jesus calls us to be a light in our community. Trunk or Treat is one way we live that out—creating a space where families can laugh, connect, and experience the love of Christ.
Bring your kids, invite your neighbors, and enjoy a night of joy, connection, and fun. Everyone is welcome!
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Mystery Night | October 7

Can you crack the case? 🔎

Get ready for a night of clues, challenges, role-playing, and plenty of fun as you work together to solve the mystery!
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Meet Pastor Xander

Xander has a heart for walking alongside students in whatever they’re going through. He’s passionate about helping them know they’re not alone—and that real life and faith happen in community.

​His desire is to help students understand who they are in Christ—that they are saved by grace and created on purpose for a purpose (Ephesians 2:8–10).
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reach out
Prefer email? Reach Xander directly at: [email protected]

Come check it out.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just show up.

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Hope Community Church is a Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
8300 Hyde Avenue South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
  • About Us
  • Next Steps
  • Community Groups
    • Kids
    • Youth
    • Women
    • Men
    • Young Adults
    • Vertical Marriage
    • Grief Share
  • Watch
  • Give
  • Events
  • Info