Esperanza will begin 2021 with a new pastor, Annemarie Burke. The congregation voted to call Pastor Annemarie at a special meeting on December 12, following three well attended Zoom meet-and-greet receptions where the pastor and members chatted and got …
The Christmas season is a time of joy, reunion and abundance. But for many, these weeks are a time of loneliness, sorrow or grief—especially this year. Often those who are hurting are told to “Cheer up! It’s Christmas!” Esperanza offers …
Sunday is the day we celebrate our joyful commitment to the future of Esperanza and its ministries. This year there are three ways to pledge: Mail in the pledge card sent to you by the Stewardship Team. Use the addressed …
There are times when a congregation’s ministry is obvious e.g. Easter sunrise service, hauling food to the food shelf, etc. Most times though, relationships are formed, events happen, and profound ministry takes place quietly and behind the public eye. Lutheran congregations …
In April, when the pandemic forced us to discontinue in-person worship and other activities, the council voted to terminate professional cleaning and landscaping services. The money we saved helped us keep afloat financially. Our church is really a family, so …
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Greetings Esperanza Family, These are trying times on many levels and many of us have responded to help our brothers and sisters. Now, two new immediate needs are knocking on the door and our personal stewardship — our response to …