About Us - Hope Church, Centre & Cafe

Get to know Hope Church, Dawlish—where we’ve come from, what we believe, and how you can be part of what God is doing here.

Our Story

Our Vision

What we Believe

Membership

Meet the Team

Our story…

We have been meeting since the 1930s, starting with a small group of faithful believers in Dawlish. Over the decades, we’ve grown, changed names, and moved buildings—but through it all, we’ve remained committed to following where God leads. From those early gatherings in Shaftesbury Hall, to life as Dawlish Christian Fellowship in Old Town Street, and now into a new season with the Hope Centre, we continue the journey.

Our Vision:

Hope Church has a clear vision to see ‘more people more like Jesus, in more places‘. We want to help people grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and bring hope to the world around us. You’ll see that lived out through our Sunday services, Life Groups, Hope Cafe, and outreach activities.

What We Believe

At Hope Church, we welcome attendees from a variety of denominations and traditions. We have a focus on being ‘Word’ and ‘Spirit’-led. A copy of our Statement of Faith, outlining what we believe, is available here.

Membership:

At Hope Church, everyone is welcome to worship and participate in activities. However, we encourage deeper commitment, and those who have attended regularly for over 6 months can apply for Membership. If you’re interested in becoming a member, please speak to someone on the leadership team.