Prayer of the Day Holy God, creator of light and giver of goodness, your voice moves over the waters. Immerse us with your grace, and transform us by your Spirit, that we may follow after your Son, Jesus Christ, our …
Prayer of the Day Holy God, creator of light and giver of goodness, your voice moves over the waters. Immerse us with your grace, and transform us by your Spirit, that we may follow after your Son, Jesus Christ, our …
Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you wonderfully created the dignity of human nature and yet more wonderfully restored it. In your mercy, let us share the divine life of the one who came to share our humanity, Jesus Christ, …
Christmas Worship Schedule 2023 Esperanza celebrates the 4th Sunday of Advent at 9:00 a.m. and the Birth of Jesus at two services on Christmas Eve – Sunday, December 24th, 2023 4th Sunday of Advent: Sunday, December 24 9:00 a.m. Christmas …
Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that would obstruct your mercy, that willingly we may bear your redeeming love to all the world, …
In a world beset by war and injustice, mental health concerns and family conflict, all are welcome to gather for Blue Christmas worship. Because Christmas is celebrated with such merriment in our culture, those who do not feel merry can …
People of Hope: When the Angel Gabriel comes to Mary to announce she will bear the Son of the Most High who will sit on the throne of his ancestor David and reign over the house of Jacob forever, Mary …
Prayer of the Day Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the words of your prophets, that, anointed by your Spirit, we may testify to your light; through Jesus Christ, our Savior …
People of Hope: This year, our midweek Advent worship theme is God of Wonders: Waiting With Awe. This past Wednesday we gathered for worship at 7 p.m. to sing Holden Evening Prayer, to read and discuss scripture, and, in the …
Prayer of the Day Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way for your only Son. By his coming strengthen us to serve you with purified lives; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns …
People of Hope: Every year when Advent rolls around, I start thinking about Mary, the mother of Jesus. I start thinking about the angel Gabriel’s visit when he announced Mary would deliver into the world the savior of the world. …
Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection waken us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and keep us blameless until the coming of your new day, for you live and …
People of Hope: When I was 19 years old and attending Luther College, I worked in the “caf,” the college cafeteria. My student manager in the caf was a guy named Peter, who was also majoring in religion and music, …