I see hope writ large in this place. Clearly, though, it’s been a work in progress for many years. This is not in the most salubrious neighbourhood of Scarborough, but it presents an air of accomplishment, polish, care, and money. It probably started back when this was a more salubrious area, in an era when it was surrounded by farms, rather than nestled among working-class houses, townhouses, strip malls, and apartment blocks as today. Lutheran is definitely another sober, industrious side to my family, historically and worshipfully, and this place resonates with its emphasis on home, church, and schooling, too. It has hope for today and the future; it has purpose. The relatively large size of the nave, as suggested from the outside, speaks of hope that many will come to worship. The large bell turret positively hopes for light from above. And, it seems to me, the whole place speaks that hope with faith and purpose will provide security, comfort, and prosperity.
If you wish to visit the Church’s site: https://www.hopetoronto.com/
Scarborough Believes 