Volunteer work has been put on hold for 60 to 90 days on the Habitat for Humanity homebuilding project involving Esperanza and three other churches. The project, a house at 3610 S. Roosevelt St. in Tempe, is awaiting electrical and …
Volunteer work has been put on hold for 60 to 90 days on the Habitat for Humanity homebuilding project involving Esperanza and three other churches. The project, a house at 3610 S. Roosevelt St. in Tempe, is awaiting electrical and …
Prayer of the Day O God, you are the source of life and the ground of our being. By the power of your Spirit bring healing to this wounded world, and raise us to the new life of your Son, …
The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton serves as the presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, to which Esperanza belongs. Below is a recent letter from her that went out to all congregations that currently subscribe to Living Lutheran, the …
People of Hope: Did you know we installed Lay Communion Ministers about three months ago? Four people stepped up to serve. They went through a simple training, received Holy Communion kits, and are now visiting members of the congregation in …
Prayer of the Day God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time you are the triune God: Author of creation, eternal Word of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to all …
On Sunday, May 21, toward the end of worship, the Esperanza community gathered just outside the sanctuary to plant a tree in memory of Heidi Gerrish. May 21 was Heidi’s death, the life changing accident for Kat and Stephen Gerrish …
Prayer of the Day O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right judgment in …
The congregation met on Sunday, May 21st, to elect council members, vote on a number of issues, and receive updates on finances, transition activities, and goals and initiatives for 2023. A total of 48 members attended. Elected to a second …
The Kyrene Family Resource Center has asked for our assistance in donating school supplies for the 2023-24 academic year to students and families in need. The center needs new backpacks (for middle school students), paper, pencils, tabs/dividers for notebooks, pocket …
People of Hope, Here at Esperanza, we are in the midst of the interim process. Here’s what has already happened: Pastor Annemarie’s letter of resignation was submitted to the council, copied to the synod office, and accepted by the council. …
Prayer of the Day O God of glory, your Son Jesus Christ suffered for us and ascended to your right hand. Unite us with Christ and each other in suffering and in joy, that all the world may be drawn …
Nearly a year ago, our beloved sister in Christ, Heidi Gerrish, was killed tragically in an auto accident. The lives of Stephen and Kat Gerrish were also changed, and so many who know and love the Gerrish family were impacted. …