Esperanza Lutheran Church

Esperanza Lutheran Church

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

Weekly Worship Messages

Morning Walk Into the deepening desert I walk a path alone, Stumbling Over briars and thorns. My heart reaches out To the Lord. “Sister,” he says, As we travel a winding road, “My life hasn’t been A bed of roses.” …

Maundy Thursday, April 2 Prayer of the Day Holy God, source of all love, on the night of his betrayal, Jesus gave us a new commandment, to love one another as he loves us. Write this commandment in our hearts, …

Siblings in Christ, For the past several weeks we have been journeying together, leaning into the hope that comes from the promises of God. I’m thankful for the fact that we’ve been able to walk this journey together. As we …

News

Mountain View Way of the Cross – The Worship Center (Sanctuary) is open on Good Friday (4/3), from 7 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.  The space will be available for contemplation/visiting the various stations throughout the day. 2 worship services, 12-1 pm …

Holy Week Schedule 2026

Now! Lenten Challenge for ELCA World Hunger  Easter Mums Order Form (order by March 29th) HOPE Stones Order Form (order by February 20th) Schedule at a Glance – For services that are live-streamed visit our Worship Page Ash Wednesday Worship …

Join us on this evening (Monday, March 30, 2026) in the Sanctuary for a casual Jazz get-together while we listen to our very own Steve Newell, Steve Waters, Dick Dorwart, Dave Coste and Dan Meyer from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 …

From October to November, four strategy sessions were held after Sunday services to hear from our members about our strategic strengths and development areas as we deploy ministries to our congregation and community. Six questions were asked in a guided …

Get caught up with the Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for April 2026 Registrations is now open for COH Preschool 2026-2027 School Year Registration is now open for Vacation Bible School Registration for June 2-4, 2026.

Community Involvement

Counselors at the Kyrene School District have requested tennis shoes for children of families in need. The Kyrene Family Resource Center is ramping up to respond to this need. Accordingly, we are asking those who attend Esperanza for donations of …

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50th Annual Kiwanis Easter Parade and Spring Festival We would love your help representing Esperanza Lutheran Church in the Easter Parade on April 4th at 10am. It’s a fun one-mile walk to share the joy of Easter with our community. …

On Sunday, April 12, following the church service, Esperanza will assist Sonoran Prevention Works (SPW) in packing naloxone (Narcan) kits in the Fellowship Hall. The event will conclude at noon. Last year, we packed 986 kits; our goal this year …

The first-grade teachers at Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School have given us the thumbs-up for the opportunity to listen (we are no longer reading) to a child read a teacher-chosen book. In the time you’re there, you might be …

We’re saying a big THANK YOU to the volunteers who provided dinner for the Family Promise guests on March 10. Everyone (including volunteers) enjoyed the meal provided for overnight guests at St. John Bosco school. Our next opportunity will likely …

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Please join us on Sunday, March 15, at 4 p.m. for our first Adopt-A-Street cleanup of 2026! We will again park and meet at Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School, at the intersection of South Ranch Circle and 41st Place. …

April 2026

Thursday April 2

All Day
Maundy Thursday
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Thursday Matters Bible Study
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Men's Group (nooners)
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
In-Person Women's Bible Study
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Property Team Meeting (Every 1st Thursday of the month)

Friday April 3

All Day
Good Friday
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Toastmasters (Ahwatukee Chamber)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Men's Group (nooners)

Saturday April 4

All Day
Holy Saturday
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Men's Group