People of Hope: Holy Week is approaching! The first full week of April, we gather on Maundy Thursday at 7 pm, Good Friday at 7 pm, and for Easter Vigil on Saturday at 7 pm before we burst into joyous …
People of Hope: Holy Week is approaching! The first full week of April, we gather on Maundy Thursday at 7 pm, Good Friday at 7 pm, and for Easter Vigil on Saturday at 7 pm before we burst into joyous …
Esperanza’s Sunday Funday will resume on Sunday March 26th 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM. Mark Your Calendars for Vacation Bible School! Vacation Bible School Esperanza’s three-day event is Tuesday May 30th thru Thursday June 1st 9:00AM to Noon. (You will be able to …
Esperanza revamped the live-stream technology and will be available on Sunday, March 26th, 2023.
People of Hope: Did you know that ELCA Lutherans live and minister alongside members of 80 companion churches around the world? All of these companion church bodies are Lutheran and scattered across Central, South, and North America, Africa, Asia, Europe, …
As a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), a portion of the offering Esperanza receives each Sunday goes to the ministry of our synod, the Grand Canyon Synod. And a large portion—about 50%–of the offerings that the …
Prayer of the Day Bend your ear to our prayers, Lord Christ, and come among us. By your gracious life and death for us, bring light into the darkness of our hearts, and anoint us with your Spirit, for you …
Esperanza’s longtime partnership with the Kyrene Family Resource Center continues in 2023, and February’s focus included a cereal drive for the center. Esperanza donated 186 boxes of cereal! Thank you to all those that donated. Also thank you to Lynn …
Prayer of the Day Merciful God, the fountain of living water, you quench our thirst and wash away our sin. Give us this water always. Bring us to drink from the well that flows with the beauty of your truth …
We are seeking volunteers for Wednesday, March 15th at 8:00am to help dismantle old soffit and fascia and replace it on 2 buildings. Chris Lundquist of Lundquist Construction will be donating his time to help the church repair areas of …
Prayer of the Day O God, our leader and guide, in the waters of baptism you bring us to new birth to live as your children. Strengthen our faith in your promises, that by your Spirit we may lift up …
During Lent 2023, the Grand Canyon Synod and Southeastern Iowa Synod are challenging one another to raise money for ELCA World Hunger. The challenge is to pledge to participate in some spiritual and physical practices during Lent and raise money. …
People of Hope: The upcoming Mission Gatherings are the way we collectively and explicitly discern God’s mission for us at Esperanza. Everyone who is part of the Esperanza community, whether member or not, is strongly encouraged to participate in at …