Got a green thumb? Want to get one? Not sure? You are at the right place! Several open garden beds are available to be claimed when the Garden of Eatin’, a community garden on the Esperanza campus, will have a …
Got a green thumb? Want to get one? Not sure? You are at the right place! Several open garden beds are available to be claimed when the Garden of Eatin’, a community garden on the Esperanza campus, will have a …
Prayer of the Day Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint. Make us agents of your healing and wholeness, that your goodness may be made known to the ends of your creation, through Jesus …
The Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA will present a symposium on Saturday, Feb. 17, exploring the history and theology of Christian nationalism and providing information on how we can respond. Those interested can attend in person at Peace Lutheran …
Several Esperanza members supported Kyrene de la Esperanza’s students by attending their STEM fair on Jan. 24. Eight students had projects to display, and STEM stations were set up by the K-2 teachers and students. Thank you to the volunteers …
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People of Hope: In a well known biblical passage, Ecclesiastes reminds us: For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven … a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted. …
Our Esperanza community is 35 years old next year! In February 1988, the charter establishing us as an ELCA church was approved. The original document is framed and on view in the church office. This is a joyous time in …
Prayer of the Day Compassionate God, you gather the whole universe into your radiant presence and continually reveal your Son as our Savior. Bring wholeness to all that is broken and speak truth to us in our confusion, that all …
Esperanza needs volunteers to help prepare and serve a pancake breakfast to homeless individuals on Sunday, Feb. 11, in downtown Phoenix. Grace Lutheran Church hosts the breakfast every Sunday. Here is what volunteers need to know: Volunteers will need to …
The Esperanza council has selected a free course among several that are available to ELCA congregations. The course is Volunteer Recruitment and Retention – How To – With Paul Marsh, and we can have an unlimited number of congregational participants. …
News from the Grand Canyon Synod Office: We are excited to invite you to our annual Spring Gatherings, themed “Embody the Word” and set for Feb. 4 and March 17. These gatherings are not just meetings; they are opportunities for …
People of Hope: Today, I give thanks to God for speaking clearly to and through the call committee! You, the Esperanza community, have called your next pastor! At this moment, that pastor is still in the process of sharing the …