New Here

Whether it’s your first time at our church, or you’ve been at New Hope Christian Fellowship for a long time, it is our desire that while you are here, that you feel at home. We are so glad that you are here!

At New Hope Christian Fellowship, we are a warm, welcoming community dedicated to glorifying God through the love of Jesus Christ. Whether you're new to the area or seeking a church home, here you’ll find a place where everyone is valued, supported, and encouraged to grow in their faith.

Our mission is simple: we exalt a risen Christ, encourage one another to grow, equip believers for the work of ministry, and engage a lost and dying world with the life-saving message of the Gospel. We believe in walking this journey together, not just as a church but as a family, rooted in the Central New York community.

We invite you to experience God’s presence through vibrant worship, practical teachings, and opportunities for service. Whether you're joining us for Sunday worship, a midweek Bible study, or simply connecting with us online, you’ll find a community that’s eager to welcome you just as you are.

Come visit and see how God is moving at New Hope Christian Fellowship—there’s always room for you here!

Here’s a little bit about what you can expect at any one of our services.

Welcome To New Hope Christian Fellowship

Current Happenings

Our church is currently in a season of transition, and we are deeply grateful to be under the spiritual covering and guidance of Elim Fellowship. During this season, we are especially blessed to have Paul and Lauri Vanderwarker serving as our Interim Pastors, having been placed in this role by Elim Fellowship. We are also grateful to have Pastor Woodly Zacek serving as an elder on our current board, alongside a dedicated group of leaders who are prayerfully working together to see the Kingdom of God restored and advanced in our community.

We thank God for His continued faithfulness and for the unity, wisdom, and grace He is providing during this season. As we seek His direction and follow His leading, we look forward with faith and expectation to all that God has for our church and our community in this next chapter of ministry.

Sunday Service

We invite you to join us for Sunday worship at 10:30 AM. Whether you’ve been part of our church family for years or you’re visiting for the first time, you are welcome here!

Our service begins with a Call to Worship, followed by the reading of Scripture and a meaningful time of worship through music as we come together to lift our hearts and voices in praise to God.

On the second Sunday of each month, we celebrate Communion together, remembering the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the unity we share as His family.

Come as you are, worship with us, and experience the joy of gathering together in God’s presence. We would love to have you with us!

After Service

We’d love for you to stay a while after the service and enjoy some coffee and fellowship with us! It’s a relaxed time to connect, meet new friends, get to know one another, and share in conversation. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have been with us for years, there’s always a place for you at the table.

FAQs

  • There is no dress code. We want you to be comfortable and to come as you are.

  • Our worship is led by the Holy Spirit. Our music features a mix of modern, contemporary worship songs, and traditional songs including hymns.

    We also allow the Holy Spirit space to lead us in spontaneous worship as well.

  • Service begins at 10:30am and typically lasts between an hour to an hour and a half.

  • We are a small church that is currently growing our number of children, so we do not have a structured kids program yet.

    However we look forward to the opportunity to interact with both you and your children. Currently there is a small kids area along with a toddler/baby room with toys and books.

  • Yes, we want everyone to be able to enter into our church building. There is a ramp in front of the church to enter the building. There are no additional steps within the primary areas of the church.

  • You can park along Spencer Street in front of the church. We also have a small lot behind the church on Cline Street. There is parking along Cline St as well.