Esperanza Lutheran Church

Esperanza Lutheran Church

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

Weekly Worship Messages

Sunrise Worship Service is 6:30 A.M. in the Lower Labyrinth.  Prior communication stated 6:00 A.M.  Sorry for any confusion.  Thank you.  

Easter Sunday (4/5) 6:30 A.M. Sunrise Worship with Holy Communion (Lower Labyrinth) – No live-stream 7:30 A.M. – 8:45 A.M. Pancake Breakfast in Garden of Hope (Courtyard) 9:00 A.M. Easter Sunday Worship with Holy Communion (Sanctuary) – Live-stream 10:15 A.M. Easter …

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, …

News

Sunrise Worship Service is 6:30 A.M. in the Lower Labyrinth.  Prior communication stated 6:00 A.M.  Sorry for any confusion.  Thank you.  

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Following our Maundy Thursday service, we turn our attention to Jesus’ journey to the cross. Friday evening at 7pm our worship continues as we witness the story again of Jesus’ betrayal, trial before civil and religious authorities, and condemnation to …

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 …

This Thursday we observe Maundy Thursday, the day we celebrate Jesus’ institution of the Last Supper, as well as his command to his disciples, to love one another. We worship together as a community of faith at 7pm. As we …

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 …

Community Involvement

Sunrise Worship Service is 6:30 A.M. in the Lower Labyrinth.  Prior communication stated 6:00 A.M.  Sorry for any confusion.  Thank you.  

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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. …

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 …

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 …

April 2026

Monday April 6

All Day
Easter Monday
Easter Monday
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 April 7

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Men's Group (nooners)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Outreach Team Meeting - 2nd Tues of Each Month

Wednesday April 8

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