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Hope Ridge United Methodist Church in Mentor, Ohio

A community of Christ, A.L.I.V.E. with Hope

Welcome to Hope Ridge UMC, a friendly, welcoming church serving Mentor, Concord Township, and Painesville in Lake County, Ohio. Whether church is new to you or you are finding your way back, there’s a place for you to belong and grow in Christ.

Our Mission: A.L.I.V.E. with Hope

At Hope Ridge we seek to make and mature disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We live this out by being:

Accepting • Loving • Inviting • Vision for discipleship • Engaged with our community.

We believe every person has a story to tell and gifts to share.

Welcome

We welcome you to Hope Ridge. Come as you are, meet warm people, and experience God’s love in community. If you are visiting from Mentor, Concord Township, Painesville, or anywhere, especially in Northeast Ohio, we would be honored to meet you.

 

  • New here? Start with our Plan Your Visit page.

  • Receive weekly inspiration and church news.
    Sign up for our Hope Ridge eUpdate.

  • Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or loved one with Celebrations giving in place of altar flowers.

Worship at Hope Ridge

Traditional Service: 8:45 AM in the Chapel
Contemporary Service: 10:30 AM, Worship & Family Life Ctr.
Livestream: 10:30 AM on Facebook and YouTube


Enjoy coffee and donuts in the Café, 9:45–10:30 AM

Worship and Families

  • Nursery care is available during both services for children under age 5.

  • The first Sunday of each month is Family Sunday, when children stay in worship with their families.

  • Kid Kits are available for little ones who’d like something to do during worship.

  • KidZone is a special space where children can sing, dance, and join in worship with rhythm instruments.

  • RidgeKidz is a Sunday class for children ages 5–8 with Bible stories, crafts, and faith-filled fun during the 10:30 service.
     

Ways to participate in worship

  • Choir and Ridge Ringers rehearse on alternate Thursdays

  • Share special music at 8:45 AM

  • Serve as a worship leader at the traditional service

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Nurture: Grow in Faith Together

Faith grows in community. Find a small group, class, or study that fits your season of life.
 

  • Weekly Bible studies for men and women

  • Centering Prayer: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM in the Library, open to the community

  • Adult Life Fellowship and topical series throughout the year

  • RidgeKidz, Bible Explorers, Youth Group for grades 6–12

  • Support and care ministries including GriefShare

Send: Serve With Love

As we grow as disciples, we are sent to serve. Use your gifts inside the church and beyond our walls to bless our neighbors in Lake County and beyond.

Local outreach includes:

  • Monthly meals for Project Hope for the Homeless

  • Collection drives with the Send Team

  • Packing food kits with End 68 Hours of Hunger for local students

  • Prayer Shawl ministry

  • Red Cross blood drives

  • Seasonal community partnerships.


There is a place for every person to serve in Christ’s name.

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Hope Ridge Preschool

Hope Ridge Preschool offers a warm, caring environment where children learn respect, responsibility, accountability, and empathy for others through activities and play. Families from Mentor, Concord Township, and Painesville choose our preschool for its compassionate teachers and hands-on learning.

Weekly Rundown

See our full bulletin for the week! Here you’ll find details on worship, small groups, and ways to connect and serve at Hope Ridge.

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