Prayer of the Day Merciful God, the fountain of living water, you quench our thirst and wash away our sin. Give us this water always. Bring us to drink from the well that flows with the beauty of your truth …

People of Hope: During this season of Lent, we gather around the theme “Holy Spirit on the Move” because the Holy Spirit is on the move …among us. Maybe you’re not as skeptical or cynical as I am, but especially …

Prayer of the Day O God, our leader and guide, in the waters of baptism you bring us to new birth to live as your children. Strengthen our faith in your promises, that by your Spirit we may lift up …

During Lent 2023, the Grand Canyon Synod and Southeastern Iowa Synod are challenging one another to raise money for ELCA World Hunger. The challenge is to pledge to participate in some spiritual and physical practices during Lent and raise money. …

People of Hope: The upcoming Mission Gatherings are the way we collectively and explicitly discern God’s mission for us at Esperanza. Everyone who is part of the Esperanza community, whether member or not, is strongly encouraged to participate in at …

Prayer of the Day Lord God, our strength, the struggle between good and evil rages within and around us, and the devil and all the forces that defy you tempt us with empty promises. Keep us steadfast in your word, …

An amazing Journey from Brad Somero Recent “Faith in Motion” talks by Pastor Sarah got me to thinking of something we could all do together no matter where we are in the world on any given day. I would like …

The Transition Team invites you to participate in one or more of the upcoming Mission Gatherings where we will be communally discerning God’s mission for Esperanza. For those who would like to think and pray on the questions that will …

What are we really doing here—at Esperanza? The answer to this question is never one that comes from us; it only comes from God. And there are so many possible answers to this question. We cannot take for granted what …

Prayer of the Day O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the bright cloud declaring Jesus your beloved Son, you …

People of Hope: As I write this on February 7, the death toll following Monday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake and its many aftershocks–impacting Syria and Turkey—amounts to over 7,000 people. Tens of thousands of people are injured, and especially because of …

Prayer of the Day O God, strength of all who hope in you, because we are weak mortals we accomplish nothing good without you. Help us to see and understand the things we ought to do, and give us grace …