SAVE THE DATE for Esperanza’s 35th Anniversary Celebration on February 23rd, 2025.
“For we are what God has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.” (Ephesians 2:10) Over the past few weeks, national and international crises have taken center stage …
Prayer of the Day Almighty and ever-living God, increase in us your gift of faith, that, forsaking what lies behind and reaching out to what lies ahead, we may follow the way of your commandments and receive the crown of …
Over the course of a given week, it seems there are a lot of things that happen that can give us additional anxiety. Beyond the day-to-day stresses, there are also the big picture stresses that happen in our nation and …
This gospel message that we hear today is not for the faint of heart. It’s discomforting, to say the least. Because this is one of those texts where we realize how important it is to take the Bible seriously, but …
You never have to go far to find somebody in need. It’s something that Jesus knew intimately, as he tried without success to avoid notice in our scripture reading today. It’s also something that we’re reminded of every day. Check …
It really kind of feels like the disciples are getting attacked for a pretty minor infraction in our gospel today, isn’t it? After all, it’s not harming anybody else that they may not have properly washed their hands before eating. …
All creatures, with the strict exception of snakes, are welcome at the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. Treats and water will be provided for non-human animals, and blessings will abound. In this brief worship, …
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There will be a Congregation Meeting on Sunday, November 17th following the 9:00 AM service. Meeting agenda items will include voting to: • Approve the Congregation Meeting Minutes from Esperanza’s May 19, 2024, meeting. • Approve the 6-month “Stub” Budget …
Esperanza is helping with food needs on two different fronts at the Kyrene Family Resource Center. Currently, the center needs the following for families: peanut butter, gallon freezer bags, and spaghetti pasta and sauce. Some children in the Kyrene School …
The school year has begun, and some children in the Kyrene School District are coming to class in the morning hungry, struggling to focus on learning. The Kyrene Family Resource Center, which has had a longtime partnership with Esperanza, is …
The Kyrene Family Resource Center needs help to separate donations, stock food shelves, pack hygiene supplies, and assist with other tasks. In response to this need, a work event has been scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. …
