Prayer of the Day Almighty and ever-living God, you hate nothing you have made, and you forgive the sins of all who are penitent. Create in us new and honest hearts, so that, truly repenting of our sins, we may …

Prayer of the Day Almighty God, the resplendent light of your truth shines from the mountaintop into our hearts. Transfigure us by your beloved Son, and illumine the world with your image, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who …

People of Hope: I am overwhelmed by your love. Thank you for your thoughtful gifts, your generous financial gifts, and your meaningful notes—as well as your tremendously kind words shared on January 28. I treasure them and you. I will …

Prayer of the Day Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint. Make us agents of your healing and wholeness, that your goodness may be made known to the ends of your creation, through Jesus …

People of Hope: In a well known biblical passage, Ecclesiastes reminds us: For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven … a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted. …

Prayer of the Day Compassionate God, you gather the whole universe into your radiant presence and continually reveal your Son as our Savior. Bring wholeness to all that is broken and speak truth to us in our confusion, that all …

People of Hope: Today, I give thanks to God for speaking clearly to and through the call committee! You, the Esperanza community, have called your next pastor! At this moment, that pastor is still in the process of sharing the …

Prayer of the Day Almighty God, by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service. Strengthen us by your Spirit, and make us worthy of your call, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Readings for the …

Your 2023 Annual Giving Statement will be available for pick up in the Narthex for the next 2 Sundays (and during the week). Pastor Sarah’s Weekly Message, which will be included in each giving statement, is available by Clicking Here. …

Prayer of the Day Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ, most merciful redeemer, for the countless blessings and benefits you give. May we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day …

People of Hope: Every Jan. 6, we celebrate the day of Epiphany, the day we remember the magi discovering the baby Jesus. The Epiphany story from Matthew 2 doesn’t stand up well to historical-critical scrutiny, but it still proclaims a …

How do you wish to serve? How might you shine Jesus’ light at Esperanza and in the larger community?   On Sundays, Jan. 7 and 14, the stewardship team will encourage you to fill out a Time & Talent survey. The …