January 2024 YTD Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss) Actual $48,808 $26,554 $22,254 Plan $40,200 $27,465 $12,735 Through January, pledge giving was higher than planned, driven by families who paid their full annual pledge. Non-pledge giving was also higher than expected. …
Through the efforts of the Outreach Team, Esperanza has officially adopted a city of Phoenix street! Our street will be the one-mile stretch of South Ranch Circle between Ray Road and Mountain Parkway. We are committed for two years, with …
Join us for an afternoon of reflection, manifestation, and movement with Aubree. Saturday, February 10th – 3:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. To Sign Up Click Here Location: Esperanza Lutheran Church Garden of Hope / Courtyard
The Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA will present a symposium on Saturday, Feb. 17, exploring the history and theology of Christian nationalism and providing information on how we can respond. Those interested can attend in person at Peace Lutheran …
Several Esperanza members supported Kyrene de la Esperanza’s students by attending their STEM fair on Jan. 24. Eight students had projects to display, and STEM stations were set up by the K-2 teachers and students. Thank you to the volunteers …
Get caught up with the Children of Hope Preschool Newsletter for February 2024
Annual Congregational Meeting January 28th, 2023 (following 9:00 a.m. worship service) Your church Council encourages you to attend our Annual Congregational Meeting and participate in the important decisions to be made for 2024! A reminder – the Congregational Meeting will …
Our Esperanza community is 35 years old next year! In February 1988, the charter establishing us as an ELCA church was approved. The original document is framed and on view in the church office. This is a joyous time in …
We will gather to mourn the death and celebrate the life of Esperanza member Molly Hurst on Saturday, January 27 at 11 am in the sanctuary. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Please keep Molly’s family and friends …
The Esperanza council has selected a free course among several that are available to ELCA congregations. The course is Volunteer Recruitment and Retention – How To – With Paul Marsh, and we can have an unlimited number of congregational participants. …
News from the Grand Canyon Synod Office: We are excited to invite you to our annual Spring Gatherings, themed “Embody the Word” and set for Feb. 4 and March 17. These gatherings are not just meetings; they are opportunities for …
As I mentioned in the announcements last Sunday, we were not able to hold the Mission Plan Q&A following the service due to a number of last minute expense and revenue issues. After discussions with Mark and suggestions from members …