Hope Lutheran Church of St Petersburg - St. Petersburg (FL)

Kathryn Perry My wife and I have searched for a truly affirming and welcoming church for years, and we finally found this in Different Church. It is amazing to attend the services and see the diversity amongst the people who come together each Sunday. Our experiences in previous churches have been difficult and there were times when we nearly gave up, believing there was no church that existed where we could be our true selves and not feel ashamed. Not only is the music incredible, but each Sunday, we are moved by the message (or messages) of Pastor Hannah’s sermons. She breaths life back into us as the human beings we are by helping us to understand a perspective of the Bible and of worship that is not wrapped in alienation or condemnation but instead love, peace, acceptance and comfort. The only thing I wish for this church is for more members to join and experience all it has to offer. I look forward to each Sunday and am excited to continue to become a part of the Different Church family.

K Thornton If you are looking for a loving Bible believing church family please come and join us!!! Pastor Murphy is compassionate about teaching and preaching the Word of God and he loves people. We are not perfect people but we serve a perfect God!!! 955 20th St. S., St. Petersburg, FL

Holliday Lisowski I love my church! They teach the gospel, as it is written... Even when it is hard. We are a family of believers and would love to have you attend! Our mission is to be more like Jesus every day in every way!

Diane Grey I love worship service at Historic Bethel AME. It’s a church family feeling and there’s always an amazing sermon given by Pastor Markus-Derek White. It is historic and the oldest African American church in St Petersburg. What a beautiful church, come get your praise on!

KellieB McGuire First visit was so warm and welcoming. Solid biblical teaching. Loved their childrens ministry. We are coming back.

Rena Massey Hope Lutheran is a liturgical church that is traditional, yet not dry or boring. The Liturgy is truly beautiful and the sermons are interesting. Weekly Communion is served-- open to Christians of all denominations. The service uses both traditional and contemporary music, but they dont play rock.People are very friendly and welcoming.

Claudia Sundman I am a member of this church. I obviously love it, or I wouldnt be there each week. Im agnostic. I dont believe in god or gods, certainly not the screwed-up god of Abraham! Thats not a problem at this church. We also welcome pagans and others who DO believe in a god or gods! If you are looking for a place where we value all human beings, believe that Black Lives Matter, no love is wrong, no human is illegal, women should control their own bodies, that our planet must be protected for those that follow, and that trans people deserve the same rights as all others... this may be your church!

James Dunn Father Pius has changed my life. No one knew how to help me until I met him. He was experienced in what was wrong by doing work in Africa. I cant say thank you enough.

The Tampa Bay Post Review Amazing place to worship and learn about scripture from a Bible study perspective, without conforming to the world. Got Married to my wife here.

D Theman Great service. Everyone was very warm and made me feel like an old friend. The pastor has something to say and delivers it in a concise way, with a little southern baptist style on top. The music program has some good singers, the pastor sings and plays guitar well and the pianist is very good. Will be coming here from now on.