“The Chosen” Series at Hope

Hope Lutheran Church has launched The Chosen viewing gatherings—an opportunity to learn more about Jesus’ life through the series’ fresh artistic portrayal of the Gospels. While the series doesn’t replace Scripture reading, it can help us reflect on and discuss the ministry of Christ. Our goal is to deepen community and renew our eagerness to read and trust God’s Word as it is revealed in Holy Scripture.

Want to Learn More?
For more details or schedules, please contact: John Diack – 📧 [email protected]

Why The Chosen?

As Confessional Lutherans, we hold that Holy Scripture alone is God’s inspired and authoritative Word. A film or series cannot replace Scripture, nor serve as a source of doctrine.

The Chosen is a tool—an artistic retelling that can help us reflect, ask questions, and discuss the life and ministry of Jesus. The Chosen brings the world of the New Testament to life, inviting us to walk alongside Jesus and His disciples. Our gatherings use the episodes to open conversation, and we always return to the Bible itself, where God speaks to us.

Whether you’re a church member, school parent, or simply curious about Jesus’ story, you are warmly invited to join us!

How It Works

Here’s the simple and flexible structure:

  • Two groups will run so more people can attend.
  • Each group meets twice per month and watches one episode at each gathering.
  • If you miss a date, you can
    • watch the episode on your own, or
    • attend the other group’s meeting.
  • You can join anytime—just catch up on whatever episodes you missed.

Group Schedules

Group 1 – Wednesday Evenings

Every second Wednesday • 7:00–9:30 PM
Location: Home of Jordan & Stephanie Mayer (Port Coquitlam)
Start date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Group 2 – Saturday Mornings

Every second Saturday • 8:30–10:30 AM
Location: Hope Lutheran Church
Start date: Saturday, January 17, 2026

Both groups will meet January through late May, with the option to continue. A fall restart is planned for September.

Who Can Join?

These gatherings are ideal for:

  • Church members
  • School parents
  • Teens (youth and up)

No previous Bible background is required. Just come with curiosity and an open heart.

Growing in Christ

As Lutheran Christians, we confess that Holy Scripture alone is the inspired and authoritative Word of God, the source and norm of all doctrine and life. No film or artistic retelling can replace the Scriptures or stand alongside them as equal.

At the same time, we recognize that throughout history the Church has used many tools—art, music, storytelling, and teaching—to help God’s people reflect more deeply on the Gospel. At Hope, we utilize a visual series as The Chosen to invite conversation, encourage questions, and to renew our zest for studying the Scriptures.

The Chosen offers a way for us to gather around the life and ministry of Jesus, and then to return to the Scriptures themselves, where God speaks to us. Our goal in these gatherings is to allow the episodes to open doors for meaningful discussion, while anchoring everything in the clear teaching of the Bible and the comfort of the Gospel.

Most of all, our prayer is that this series will help many to grow closer to Christ and His Word, living as disciples who trust in Christ alone and His promises for us today.