Our fifth annual Blue Christmas service was a heartfelt and healing program. The theme was uncertainty. The service was ecumenical and open to the community, in response to the difficulty experienced by many during a season that our culture has …
Our fifth annual Blue Christmas service was a heartfelt and healing program. The theme was uncertainty. The service was ecumenical and open to the community, in response to the difficulty experienced by many during a season that our culture has …
Esperanza chefs stepped up when we learned that some of the people caring directly for critically ill covid patients had few lunch options. This is just one of several projects waiting for your help! It’s great example of time …
The Children of Hope preschool is selling delicious Butter Braids, just in time for the holidays. Buy now, and store your frozen dough for Thanksgiving. Orders will be taken through November 5th and deliveries will be made on November 11th. …
Earlier this year, The Arizona Nurses Association put out a post in local social media with the request that volunteers sew hearts out of various cloth materials to hand out to nurses for emotional support. Past President of the Arizona …
Monday, October 4, 2021 Dear Esperanza Family, I hope you’ve had the opportunity to start learning about our new program of church planning and growth. Last year, the theme was Hope Starts Here–breaking new ground as we transitioned between pastors …
By Michael Paradise, Stewardship Team Lead More than 20 members, friends and neighbors gathered in the Garden of Eatin’ for a happy hour on Sunday, September 25th to enjoy being together and to think about stewardship: how we share our …
Last month the Children of Hope preschool children, led by Lynn Hockenberger, prepared many goodies for the VA Healthcare workers. The kids did this service during their chapel week. The VA loved everything the children sent and were touched that …
The Children of Hope Preschool is holding a book fair for the Church on Sunday, October 24th after each service. Books make great Christmas gifts and book fair rewards benefit the Children of Hope Preschool. Online ordering can be found …
Our own Pastor Annemarie was featured in our weekly paper yesterday! It’s a great story about her leadership and our church! Thank you Pastor Annemarie! Read the Story – Page 25
Beginning September 25, Esperanza will again be working with the Southeast Valley Lutheran Coalition (SELV) to build our 26th Habitat home. The site for the new home is in Tempe. It’s not too early to start thinking about supporting this …
It’s a new year for Esperanza high schoolers, with a new opportunity to meet ELCA Lutheran youth from across the valley. Phoenix Lutheran Youth! – or PhLY – gathers high school youth from Our Saviour’s, Grace, Faith, St. John’s, St. …