Esperanza Lutheran Church

Esperanza Lutheran Church

Creating authentic connections and a deep
sense of belonging as a Christ-centered
community.

Weekly Worship Messages

Prayer of the Day Almighty and most merciful God, your bountiful goodness fills all creation. Keep us safe from all that may hurt us, that, whole and well in body and spirit, we may with grateful hearts accomplish all that …

I don’t know about you, but I’ve found it hard recently to remain grounded in a world that is constantly bombarding us with more and more news, noise, opinion, opinion masquerading as news, and more. As I’ve been noticing my …

News

SAVE THE DATE OKTOBERFEST 2025 Date: October 25, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM To Sign Up:

With weekly rehearsals, this group meets under the direction of Andrew DeValk for the sole purpose of glorifying God through music. Whether in uplifting times or challenging times—with praise songs, or pleas for mercy—Promesa de Esperanza believes that by exploring …

Join us on Monday, October 27, 2025 in the Sanctuary for a casual Jazz get-together while we listen to our very own Steve Newell, Steve Waters, Dick Dorwart, John Yocky and Dan Meyer from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feel …

Community Involvement

Esperanza families have been donating non-perishable food to the Kyrene Family Resource Center in Tempe for many years. The KFRC also needs help to separate donations, stock food shelves, pack hygiene kits, and more. To respond to this need, a …

Esperanza again will assist Sonoran Prevention Works in packing naloxone (Narcan) kits. The event will begin in the Fellowship Hall after the Oct. 5 church service and conclude at noon. Last year, we packed 999 kits; our goal this year …

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The mission of Feed My Starving Children is “Feeding God’s Children in Body and Spirit.” Fifty volunteer spots have been reserved for us at FDMC for an event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. The address …

October 2025

Monday October 13

All Day
Columbus Day
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Women's Group
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Men's Group (nooners)
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Girl Scout Troop 3384
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Jazz Group Practice

Tuesday October 14

6:30 am – 8:30 am
Toastmasters
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Men's Group (nooners)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Finance Committe Meeting

Wednesday October 15

9:00 am – 10:00 am
12-Step Group Meeting
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Mary Circle / Prayer Shawl Group