The History of Hope Lutheran Church

In the spring of 1967, an area of Aurora was given to the Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church to pioneer and establish a church. Long time resident Ric Mattmueller was given the assignment to canvas the Aurora area for available property close to Rts 43 & 82.

The present church property was purchased in 1968 along with the house and lot directly to the north which was initially rented out with the intent that it would become a parsonage.
In the spring of 1969, our District President announced that a soon to be ordained pastor would be sent to Aurora. Our first pastor, Arthur Umbach, arrived in July of 1969.

The first service in our new sanctuary was held in January of 1975. Worshipers then and now sit on pews donated by the congregation of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Solon). A ceremony dedicating Hope was held March of 1975.

In the fall of 1976, Hope Christian Nursery School was licensed by the State of Ohio. Our preschool grew beyond our walls and an extension campus was held at the Aurora Mennonite Church. An expansion to the church was completed in 2008. Hope now enjoys a large fellowship hall and preschool classroom space that accommodates all classes.