Esperanza’s Outreach Team is partnering with Desert Cross Lutheran Church, 8600 E McClintock Drive, Tempe, to serve the Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP). This ministry provides shelter nights to homeless adults as well as a case management program that …
As I have begun my ministry here at Esperanza, I find myself trying to find the proper metaphor for how do describe the process of entering into a new space. While no metaphor is perfect, to me, I think of …
Looking for a place to go for St. Patrick’s Day? Not Irish? Not a problem! Come join us on Saturday, March 16, for fellowship, food and fun on the outdoor patio at Nello’s, 4710 E. Warner Road, in Ahwatukee (northwestern …
Prayer of the Day O God, with steadfast love you draw us to yourself, and in mercy you receive our prayers. Strengthen us to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, that through life and death we may live in …
Now that Esperanza has adopted South Ranch Circle between Ray Road and Mountain Parkway, we need your assistance in keeping it clean! NEXT CLEAN UP IS MARCH 10TH at 4:30 P.M. We will perform four cleanups per year. We will …
About 11% of the world’s population is hungry. In honor of ELCA World Hunger’s 50th year in mission and ministry, the five synods in Region 2 are challenging one another to raise money for ELCA World Hunger. The synods are …
Prayer of the Day O God, rich in mercy, by the humiliation of your Son you lifted up this fallen world and rescued us from the hopelessness of death. Lead us into your light, that all our deeds may reflect …
Prayer of the Day Holy God, through your Son you have called us to live faithfully and act courageously. Keep us steadfast in your covenant of grace, and teach us the wisdom that comes only through Jesus Christ, our Savior …
Friends of Ukraine are invited to join the Ukrainian American community of Arizona for a march and rally on Saturday, Feb. 24, which marks the second anniversary of the invasion. Participants are asked to show their support with blue and …
Esperanza conducted a Souper Bowl of Caring event to help fight hunger during our Feb. 11 worship service, and the event was a huge success! A total of 178 pounds of non-perishable food was donated and will be delivered to …
Prayer of the Day O God, by the passion of your blessed Son you made an instrument of shameful death to be for us the means of life. Grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ that we …
January 2024 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $48,808 $26,554 $22,254 Plan $40,200 $27,465 $12,735 Through January, pledge giving was higher than planned, driven by families who paid their full annual pledge. Non-pledge giving was also higher than expected. …