Seventeen years ago on September 1, I began my first call, serving four congregations in rural Illinois. I walked into that ministry setting not knowing what I was in for. I honestly had little to no idea what I was …
Come be part of bringing worship to people wherever they are. Lights. Camera. Music. Ministry. Esperanza is looking for a few volunteers to join our Livestream Ministry, and we’d love to teach you how! Every Sunday, our livestream allows people to …
Prayer of the Day Glorious God, your generosity waters the world with goodness, and you cover creation with abundance. Awaken in us a hunger for the food that satisfies both body and spirit, and with this food fill all the …
On Sunday, Nov. 8, directly following worship at approximately 10:15 AM, we will remain seated in the sanctuary for a brief congregational meeting
Sometimes guys just need a lunch group they can call their own. Otherwise, they might bust out the accordions, white pants, weird hats, and polka music. Things could get out of control. The next lunch for all men of Esperanza …
Sips and Snacks returns to the Garden of Eat’n on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 4 to 6 PM. This fall celebration is a fundraiser so you need only bring your friends, family, and a giving heart. The Garden crew will …
Don’t be the last to know on what’s going on at Esperanza and our Community engagement & events! Keep up to date on all ministries, events and outside organizations visiting and using our campus, through our online calendar. Note: Blue …
Children of Hope is selling Butter Braids for our annual fundraiser! Help us out by purchasing one of these tasty treats! Orders can be submitted using the form in the back of the Fellowship Hall or by using our online …
Help Support the Navajo Lutheran Mission After Devastating Flooding To date, the Rock Point community in the Navajo Nation has experienced 3 separate downpours over the past 2 weeks, causing immense flooding. The Mission Office basement, shop, and HOP have …
The Kyrene Family Resource Center (KFRC) is seeing an increased demand for food from families that are experiencing food insecurity.To help provide these families with a Thanksgiving dinner this year, the KFRC is asking for donations of the following items: …
Esperanza families and friends have been donating non-perishable food, school supplies, and more for the Kyrene Family Resource Center (KFRC) in Tempe for many years. The KFRC also needs help to separate these donations, stock food shelves, pack hygiene kits, …
On Tuesday, November 24th , Esperanza will again assist I-HELP by providing and serving a home-cooked meal to approximately 27 homeless individuals. The event will be held at Desert Cross Lutheran Church, 8600 McClintock Drive, Tempe. Details are as follows: …
Please join us on Saturday, Dec. 12th at 9 AM for our final Adopt-A-Street cleanup of 2026! We will again park and meet at Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School, which is located at the intersection of South Ranch Circle …
Some of you have been asking about the next opportunity to provide dinner for Family Promise families being hosted by St. Benedict Catholic Church. It’s great to see so much interest! Hosting will take place on one evening during the …