It’s never too early to introduce the lessons of generosity and philanthropy. The Esperanza community recently reinforced those values on Cub Scout Pack 278 with its generous outpouring during the pack’s food drive. One Cub, Jax Paradise, collected 80 bags …
On Sunday, April 17, an already joyous occasion becomes even more so with the Esperanza Pancake Social between services. The tentative plan is to serve a first breakfast after Sunrise Service and a second at 9:30 a.m. between our regular …
Prayer of the day O Lord Jesus, make us instruments of your peace, that where there is hatred, we may sow love; where there is injury, pardon; and where there is despair, hope. Grant, O divine master, that we may …
A reminder that everyone is welcome to attend Esperanza’s final First Communion workshop, noon to 1 p.m. on February 27. There is a place for you! There is no age requirement. If you believe that your child is ready to …
After two Saturdays off because promised prep work was not completed, we’ve been told that the prep is now finished, so we’re planning to move forward – finally – with landscaping the Habitat House yard this Saturday. We will be …
We are so proud of the generosity of our congregation! This month, you already have donated 22 pounds of food to the Kyrene Family Resource Center in Tempe, bringing our early-year total to 111 pounds! We are on pace to …
The final phase of the Grand Canyon ELCA Synod Call Process is the “Follow-Up” step. This is simply an informal procedure in which a member of the synod staff checks in with the pastor and the congregation to see how …
To all of the dedicated souls who so kindly have gotten up early on Saturdays — whether it was hot or cold, whether you truly were rested or not — to give your time and skill at the Habitat House, …
A reminder that everyone is welcome to attend Esperanza’s First Communion workshops, noon to 1 p.m. on February 13 and February 27. There is a place for you! There is no age requirement. If you believe that your child is …
A poem of of faith Quietly The spirit of You has come to sit with me At this table. How pale you are in death Beloved, But healthy. No pain or blood or …
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! We’re looking to expand the church band with youth and adults interested in singing and/or playing musical instruments. We lead the music at the 10:30 a.m. service. If you are interested or just …
Among the most important missions at Esperanza is establishing a sense of community. That starts with outreach and communication. That can be stymied when we often know each other by face but are stumped to come up with a name. …