Esperanza Lutheran Church

Esperanza Lutheran Church

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

Pledges toward Annual Goal
89%

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Weekly Worship Messages

People of Hope: This year, our midweek Advent worship theme is God of Wonders: Waiting With Awe. This Wednesday and next, we gather for worship at 7 p.m. to sing Holden Evening Prayer, to read and discuss scripture, and, in …

Prayer of the Day Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way for your only Son. By his coming strengthen us to serve you with purified lives; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns …

People of Hope: Every year when Advent rolls around, I start thinking about Mary, the mother of Jesus. I start thinking about the angel Gabriel’s visit when he announced Mary would deliver into the world the savior of the world. …

Sermons

Keep Awake

Pentecost 24A2023 Matthew 25:1-13 Today, Jesus tells the disciples a parable, describing the kingdom of heaven. Because upon first glance it appears to be a terrifying parable, I invite us to consider it in 3D. I need 10 bridesmaids, one …

Blessed Are We

All Saints Sunday A2023 Matthew 5:1-9 Every Sunday and most weekdays as I made my way from the church parking lot to my office at Grace Lutheran Church, I would encounter people waiting for programs to start, people waiting to …

A Future Filled with Hope

Reformation A 2023 Joint Sermon: Pastor Sarah Stadler & Judi Wold, Seminary Student Sarah: Judi, thanks so much for preaching with me today on this Reformation Sunday. Judi: It’s great to be here on such an important day in the …

News

People of Hope: This year, our midweek Advent worship theme is God of Wonders: Waiting With Awe. This Wednesday and next, we gather for worship at 7 p.m. to sing Holden Evening Prayer, to read and discuss scripture, and, in …

Help decorate our worship space for Christmas by donating a poinsettia by December 15th. Each plant costs $20. Please submit your check with a copy of the email sent by the sign-up form below. Remember to write “Christmas Flowers” in …

We are people of hope! And because we are, we have a message to share with our community at large. On Sunday, Jan. 21, from 1-3 p.m., we will open our sanctuary to the community and of course the Esperanza …

Esperanza! Did you know that earlier this year we formed a Community Outreach Team? The mission of the Outreach Team is to serve and connect with the community by sharing the love of Christ in meaningful, supportive, and uplifting ways. …

You can help Esperanza’s partnership with the Kyrene Family Resource Center close out the 2023 calendar year strong. The center, located in Tempe near Kyrene de los Ninos Elementary School, supports families with donations of food, gently used school clothing, …

October 2023 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $273,163 $249,770 $23,394 Plan $253,505 $251,094 $2,411   Through September, pledge giving is 8% ahead of our plan, driven by several families who have paid ahead on their commitment. This favorability is …

In this advent season, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS-SW) is asking for gift donations for clients in need. Clients include: Older adults without blankets, or those who are unable to replace worn blankets. Youth in foster care, separated …

Don’t you love the Moth Radio Hour on NPR where people tell stories from their lives around a particular topic? You’re in luck! The Lutheran congregations of the Fiesta Conference (that’s you!) are gathering for a Fiesta Story Hour on …

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. All are …

Community Involvement

We are people of hope! And because we are, we have a message to share with our community at large. On Sunday, Jan. 21, from 1-3 p.m., we will open our sanctuary to the community and of course the Esperanza …

Esperanza! Did you know that earlier this year we formed a Community Outreach Team? The mission of the Outreach Team is to serve and connect with the community by sharing the love of Christ in meaningful, supportive, and uplifting ways. …

You can help Esperanza’s partnership with the Kyrene Family Resource Center close out the 2023 calendar year strong. The center, located in Tempe near Kyrene de los Ninos Elementary School, supports families with donations of food, gently used school clothing, …

December 2023

Tuesday December 5

6:30 am – 8:30 am
Toastmasters (Ahwatukee)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Men's Group (nooners)

Wednesday December 6

9:00 am – 10:00 am
12-Step Group Meeting
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Mary Circle / Prayer Shawl Group
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Shawl Group Knitting 1st Wednesday of Each Month
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Men's Group (nooners)
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Esperanza Staff Meeting - Fellowship Hall
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Boy Scout Troop 14 & Girl Scout Troop 3014
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Esperanza Choir Practice
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mid-Week Advent Service