Hope Lutheran Church was founded in Dearborn in 1947 as a mission church of the United Lutheran Church of America. Located on the corner of Madison Avenue and Carlysle Street, the original church building was dedicated in 1950. The sanctuary and fellowship hall were dedicated in 1960, and an education wing was added in 1971. In addition to Sunday school classes held from September to May, the church offers a one-week Vacation Bible School in July. The building also houses the Carlysle Nursery School.