Freedom begins with acknowledging and celebrating the one true God. It is not only an obligation but also a delight as we consider his grace toward us in Christ Jesus. We may do more things than simply gather for worship but it is central to everything we do.

In 2020, Urban Hope purchased a 13,000 square foot building in the heart of downtown Fairfield. The church’s renovation is one of the most significant commercial real estate developments in decades. Fairfield’s size and location of the building sends an unmistakable message to the community of the church’s interest and investment in it.

We are a church for all people, but we particularly pursue young men between the ages of 18-35 because we believe young men are the most neglected demographic of urban communities like Fairfield. We believe that if these young men become disciples of Christ and servant-leaders in the covenant of marriage, then families will be restored for the good of the community and for the glory of God.

In 2015, the Urban Hope Leadership Initiative was launched to be a 1-year residency program for young men to live, work, worship, and contribute in the community of Fairfield while they grow and develop as Christ-followers. The goal is to see these cohorts of young men become faithful husbands, fathers, church officers and businessmen.

Alton Hardy and UHCC enjoy a strong relationship with Fairfield High School and Miles College. Alton has served as the chaplain to the sports teams and has developed a rapport with school leaders. Now, the church is allocating the time of staff members to coordinate bible studies and ministry opportunities with students.

Two staff members from Urban Hope are regularly on campus and working with students from Miles College. Weekly bible studies are hosted at Miles and Miles students are regular attenders in Sunday worship services and some have become members at Urban Hope.

Urban Hope believes it is strategic to influence high school and college students if we want to see them believe in the God who created them and reach the potential he’s given them. We also believe biblical discipleship will help them break free from generational sins which have held them and their families captive.

The most visible issues in Fairfield are economic. Though economic issues are often the result of brokenness in other areas of life, we cannot as Christians overlook it. Many people in depressed urban communities have been abandoned by those of means and mobility through flight or fright. We believe God has given a responsibility to the church to remember the poor and provide temporary financial assistance. Our benevolence is always and done with the Word of God leading the way, both in short-term and long-term relationships.

Urban Hope believes benevolence is not a separate ministry apart from the church’s primary mission. Instead, the church weaves discipleship with financial assistance. The church assists local residents with temporary financial assistance, addressing everything from monthly bills to transportation. The church also provides a financial literacy course for those who receive assistance.

Two staff members from Urban Hope are regularly on campus and working with students from Miles College. Weekly bible studies are hosted at Miles and Miles students are regular attenders in Sunday worship services and some have become members at Urban Hope.

Urban Hope believes it is strategic to influence high school and college students if we want to see them believe in the God who created them and reach the potential he’s given them. We also believe biblical discipleship will help them break free from generational sins which have held them and their families captive.