You belong at Hope!
The Hope Christian Education ministries strive to be safe and faithful environments where people of all ages and stages can explore the image of God within themselves, be formed into the loving image of Jesus Christ, and discover how the Holy Spirit is calling them to be a light to the world. We invite you to and your family to experience the warm and caring nurture of our nursery staff, the playful first steps of faith in our Children’s Sunday School, the deep questions and emerging self-discovery shared in youth group, and moments of rest and renewal for our parents. Even if you or your family have never set foot in a church before, we strive to meet you where you are and celebrate the unique gifts and journey you bring with you. You are welcome here and you belong.
At Hope Presbyterian Church we encourage everyone to do more than attend worship on Sunday. We call it Worship+2. Come to worship, then also grow your faith at a class or volunteer in some way. Together, an active, engaged church can do so much good! So pick a class that fits your schedule and interests. If none fit, try the Old Testament Reading Plan on your own time.
Not sure which one is right for you? Contact us!
Currently, Christian Education Classes are held in-person, virtually, or a hybrid of in-person and virtually.
Register for classes at hopeaustin.org/registration.
Sunday Classes
Sundays, 8:30 a.m.
The books of Luke & Acts
Room MPR & on ZOOM
Sundays, 11:30 a.m.
Room AE104 & ZOOM
Beyond the Backpack
Beginning Jauary 11
Public education in Texas is facing real pressure, and Christian discipleship calls us to respond with clarity, courage, and love.
Together we will explore:
- How history, policy, and power shape school debates
- The difference between Christian nationalism and the gospel
- Local realities in RRISD and Leander ISD
- Practical ways to support students and educators
Sundays 11:30 a.m.
Room AE105
ABC’s of Church Membership
Beginning February 1 & 8, 2026
Are you ready to take the next step at Hope? Whether you’ve been visiting and feel called to join, want to learn more about our community, or become a member in the past year, we invite you to the ABC’s of Church Membership.
Led by Rev. Dr. John Leedy, this two-session class will help you discover what it means to be part of the Hope family.
Sundays 11:30 a.m.
Room AE105
Being Presbyterian 101
Beginning February 22 — March 29
Have you ever wondered, “What makes Presbyterians… Presbyterian?” It’s a good question.
This Lent, Rev. Dr. John Leedy is offering a four-week class for anyone who’s new to the Presbyterian tradition or simply curious about what shapes our worship, our structure, and our way of being church together. We’ll explore theology, polity, worship practices, and the culture that connects us to a wider story.
Whether you’ve been visiting for a few weeks or attending for years but never quite understood why we do things the way we do, this class is for you.
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Wednesday Morning Study
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.
September – May
What’s Up in heaven?
Wednesday Bible Study resumes in AE 104 or via Zoom to look at questions about heaven.
Our new study is Revealing the Mysteries of Heaven by David Jeremiah. Please contact Sharon Shaw for more information.
Bible Study at Home
Several websites offer free tools for engaging with Scripture at whatever depth you feel comfortable:
Bible Gateway (www.biblegateway.com)
At Bible Gateway, you can look at 59 different English translations of any passage of Scripture. A great variety of study tools are also available through Bible Gateway, although some cost money to access.
Blue Letter Bible (www.blueletterbible.org)
While it doesn’t have the sheer number of translations that Bible Gateway has, Blue Letter Bible has some of the most accessible tools out there. Want to investigate a word in the original Hebrew or Greek? Blue Letter Bible has everything you need.
Bible Hub (www.biblehub.com)
This all-purpose Bible site takes the tools of Blue Letter Bible and turns them up to 11. Nearly any word study a Bible reader would wish to do can be done through Bible Hub.
The Bible Project (www.bibleproject.com)
Not every Bible video is made equally. The Bible Project has a well-made video for every book of the Bible, along with several videos exploring themes in Scripture.
Overview Bible (www.overviewbible.com)
Similar in style to The Bible Project, the Overview Bible does just that: offers an overview of the Bible. You can zoom out to the entire Bible, or zoom in to a specific book, and Overview Bible has resources for you.