More than a dozen years ago, then-Pastor Steve Hammer and members Wendy Benz and Julia Richards hatched an idea for the use of some empty land on Esperanza’s roomy campus: a community garden. The idea took root and within a …

The painting of the exterior portion of our Esperanza Campus is now complete and it looks great! Thanks to the council and congregation for approving this project, to Randy and Denzil for being on-site as needed during the painting process …

TEAM OWLETS, TEAM PENGUIN, TEAM FROG, AND TEAM ESPERANZA…It’s time! Our popular Trivia Night was back on March 1st, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. hosted by the Children of Hope Preschool. THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR ANOTHER DATE. …

We are pleased to present Video Messages from 5 Past Pastors of Esperanza Lutheran Church who were not able to attend the 35th Anniversary Service and Celebration.  Watch a video montage from Pastors: Jeff Ruby, Pam Challis, Steve Hammer, Carol …

Over 50 people have already signed up!  The Esperanza Anniversary Team and Jackson Winslow (Eagle Scout Candidate) are diligently working on the planning of the Esperanza 35th Anniversary Worship Service & Lunch celebration. Please sign up today by visiting our …

Troop 278 Scout Jackson Winslow is diligently working on his Eagle Scout Project that will help Esperanza Celebrate its 35th Anniversary on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Jackson needs to raise over $2,000.00 for this worthy project. Please prayerfully consider donating …

Ahwatukee Scout Troop 278, each year for the Holidays, provides a service for picking up live Christmas trees for composting in the local area with a requested donation to the Troop. The Scouts use these donations to earn money to …

November 2024 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $346,296 $298,692 $47,605 Plan $296,200 $302,735 ($6,535) Through November, total receipts continue to run well ahead of our plan. Pledge giving is about 4% ahead of expectation, while non-pledge giving is well …

Help decorate our worship space for Christmas by donating a poinsettia by December 22nd. Each plant costs $20 and 30 plants have been ordered. Sign-up & Donation: Please submit your check made payable to Esperanza Lutheran Church with a copy …

On behalf of the church finance team and council, I would like to express my appreciation to all who prayerfully make an intention and for all who donate to fund the ministries, the staff positions and the property upkeep of …

Pizza on Earth As I was driving my older two kids to school not too long ago, the topic of Santa Claus came up. I decided to ask them what they wanted for Christmas, and if they had asked Santa …

This video is from Bishop Hutterer giving thanks to Esperanza for our extremely impactful and generous Mission Support. This video is offered as a resource to share with the congregation. Thank you for your support and generosity. Click Here to Watch Bishop Hutterer’s Video …