Algona Church Celebrates 40 Years, Unveils New Name

Evangelical Free Church becomes 'New Hope Church' after four decades in the community.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:54pm

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A boldly colored, abstract silkscreen print featuring a repeated church steeple icon in a grid pattern, conceptually representing the transition and evolution of a long-standing religious institution.The vibrant visual rebrand of the Algona Evangelical Free Church celebrates its 40-year history and signals a new era of community engagement.Algona Today

The Algona Evangelical Free Church celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special chamber coffee event on March 27, where Pastor Dan Jacobson shared the church's history and announced that the congregation will be unveiling a new name and logo as 'New Hope Church' starting on April 1.

Why it matters

The name change marks a significant milestone for the long-standing Evangelical Free Church, which has been a fixture in the Algona community for four decades. The transition to 'New Hope Church' signals an evolution in the church's identity and mission as it looks to the future.

The details

During the anniversary celebration, Pastor Jacobson provided an overview of the church's 40-year history in Algona and the reasons behind the upcoming name and branding change. The new 'New Hope Church' identity is intended to better reflect the congregation's values and vision for the next chapter of its ministry.

  • The Algona Evangelical Free Church celebrated its 40th anniversary on March 27, 2026.
  • The church will officially unveil its new name and logo as 'New Hope Church' on April 1, 2026.

The players

Algona Evangelical Free Church

A long-standing church in Algona, Iowa that has served the community for 40 years.

Pastor Dan Jacobson

The pastor of the Algona Evangelical Free Church, who shared the church's history and announced the upcoming name change during the anniversary celebration.

New Hope Church

The new name and identity that the Algona Evangelical Free Church will be adopting starting on April 1, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to unveil our new name and branding as 'New Hope Church' and build on the strong foundation we've established over the past 40 years.”

— Pastor Dan Jacobson, Pastor

What’s next

The church will host its first service under the new 'New Hope Church' name and branding on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

The takeaway

The Algona Evangelical Free Church's transition to 'New Hope Church' after 40 years reflects the evolving needs and identity of the congregation, as the long-standing institution looks to the future with a renewed sense of purpose and community engagement.