MOUNTAINS (Mark 9: 2-8) Climbing the mountain they Stumbled, reached out To one another, Walked on speaking of the cloudless blue sky, The crowds below, Their pleasure of being with Jesus, Who ascended slowly, Head bowed, Pensive. And when …
MOUNTAINS (Mark 9: 2-8) Climbing the mountain they Stumbled, reached out To one another, Walked on speaking of the cloudless blue sky, The crowds below, Their pleasure of being with Jesus, Who ascended slowly, Head bowed, Pensive. And when …
During this season of preparation, we encourage you to make Holden Evening Prayer a quiet moment with God at the end of your day. A new service will be posted each week. The recording will be available on our YouTube …
Join us tonight for Holden Evening Prayer. Pastor Annemarie and Esperanza’s musicians (Jim and Josie Nelson and Steve Newell) will lead us through this contemplative service, which is a Lenten tradition at Esperanza. The recording will be available on our YouTube …
Boats (Mark 4: 35-41) The wind comes up quick in the shallow waters of Moriches Bay. The waves rise and swell and turn frothy white, And a curtain of fog Descends. What was fun just minutes before becomes fearful. …
By Michelle Tinsley Lent is a time of renewal – of faith, community and our commitment to our community. What better time to begin refreshing our sense of community than in-person worship? This coming Sunday that’s exactly what we will …
Lament The world around is aflame with Virus. Ashes fall in ponds forests Fields, and I ask the question about The blind man, Is it our fathers who sinned, Or us? The skies moan with lament, But in …
Sunday in-person worship begins on February 21 with drive-in services. Reserve your spot by clicking on this registration form. You may sign up for one service or several. Because the parking spots will be limited, please let us know if you …
By Pastor Annemarie Next Wednesday, February 17, is Ash Wednesday, the day we in the church mark our foreheads with ash. It is the most somber day of the church year (including Good Friday), in which we spend time taking …
By Pastor Annemarie “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me . . .” Matthew 25:35 “May the God of steadfastness …
All are welcome to attend the installation of Pastor Annemarie Burke by Bishop Deborah Hutterer on Saturday, January 30 at 3 p.m. The ceremony will be conducted on Zoom and the necessary link will be released in our Words of Hope …
During the past year, Council has taken on the task of updating the Esperanza Church Constitution. This passage of the update will be an agenda item for the upcoming congregational meeting on January 31st 2021. We will also ask for …
Esperanza celebrates the birth of Jesus at two outdoor services on Christmas Eve. The service will also be available online around 6 p.m. Online registration for the drive-in event is closed, but a few spots are left (you may not …