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 …

People of Hope: This Sunday, February 5, we remember and give thanks to God for the ministry and ministers of Esperanza through the years. As the first step in our transition process, we will lift up the ways God has …

Prayer of the Day Lord God, with endless mercy you receive the prayers of all who call upon you. By your Spirit show us the things we ought to do, and give us the grace and power to do them, …

Prayer of the Day Holy God, you confound the world’s wisdom in giving your kingdom to the lowly and the pure in heart. Give us such a hunger and thirst for justice, and perseverance in striving for peace, that in …

…and so it begins! As you’ll read in the article by Liz Farquar, the transition team has formed, met, and charted a course for the transition process here at Esperanza. We give thanks to God for those who said yes …

The transition team met for the first time on Saturday. Paul Beeks, Liz Farquhar, Michelle Tinsley and Paul Wagner are working with Pastor Sarah to plan the worship, prayer and dialogue opportunities that will help us find, welcome and work …

This Sunday, January 22, at 10:15am, we will have our Annual January Congregational Meeting. Important Documents (rollover and click links below – 1 & 2) 1.) Letter from Finance Chair Mark Entsminger 2.) Mission Plan V3  We will decide on …

Prayer of the Day Lord God, your loving kindness always goes before us and follows after us. Summon us into your light, and direct our steps in the ways of goodness that come through the cross of your Son, Jesus …