MORE THAN A CHURCH
A Welcoming Church in Beautiful Hot Springs Village
Community of Joy Lutheran Church, a congregation in Hot Springs Village, offers members - and visitors - a chance to become part of something greater. To grow in their love of God and for one another within our beautiful community.
We are rooted in the stories of the Bible and believe worship is something that can be expressed in everything we do. Our philosophy is founded on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. No matter who you are, there’s a special place for you at our church. Get in touch today or come and visit us in person.
MISSION/VISION
Glorify God
To be a Family of Loving, Caring Disciples Boldly Serving God with Joy.
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God's Spirit will equip us to bring hope, healing, love, and joy to all people in the name of Jesus, to work for peace and justice in our world, to encourage and support others in their relationship with God and to grow in that relationship within Community of Joy.
CORE VALUES
The Soul of Community of Joy Lutheran Church
We are a congregation with specialized ministry in Hot Springs Village, AR.
We are a people marked with the cross of Christ forever.
We are claimed, gathered and sent for the sake of the world.
We are people of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America who:
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Proclaim God's Word
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Carry out Christ's Great Commission
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Serve in response to God's Love
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Nurture members in the Word of God
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Manifest the unity in Christ's church
We are a joyful congregation. What we can offer to you is a healthy, vibrant, loving church family seeking to live by the power of the Holy Spirit whose activity Luther describes as "calling, gathering, enlightening and sanctifying the whole Christian church on earth."
If you are looking for a traditional worship experience that speaks directly to your heart today, this is the place for you.
If you are looking for a community of faith where you can roll up your sleeves and get involved in a ministry of compassion and outreach, this is the place for you.
If you are in need of healing, prayer, and especially if you want to return to God after a long absence, this is the place where you will find the kind of love and grace that can welcome you and change your life forever.
At Community of Joy, you will find a vibrant, loving church family that embraces you in the Christian fellowship of God's gift of grace.