Desert Hope Lutheran Church

Website: deserthope.org
Address: 7474 E. Speedway Blvd.
Senior/Lead Pastor: Kent Groethe

What is something unique or descriptive about your church?
We often hear that we are a very warm and welcoming church.

What is happening within the church that you are excited about?
We are a church that loves to partner with other churches in our neighborhood and throughout Tucson. This summer, our youth are partnering with neighborhood churches for VBS and High School camp.

What are one or two current prayer needs within the church?
We are a church in grief, with hope for our Pastor, who recently lost his wife (Kay) to aggressive cancer and has had to temporarily step away due to a physical disability. Prayers of praise for the partnerships in the city that serve with Desert Hope and the leaders from within, that are stepping up to lead and care for our grieving.

Anything else you'd like to share?
Desert Hope has partnered with Gridley Middle School for 14 years and continues to serve the school and their families.