During Advent we prepare for the birth of the Christ, the one who shows us how to live faith-filled lives as people of God. But the journey to the manger is a practical as well as a spiritual one. In …
During Advent we prepare for the birth of the Christ, the one who shows us how to live faith-filled lives as people of God. But the journey to the manger is a practical as well as a spiritual one. In …
God, we thank you for all you have done. You are the giver of the soil, the rain, the harvests, the lilies of the field (how they grow!), the birds of the air. You are the giver of music and …
Are you ready to jump into the future? I’m ready to move forward. Not moving backwards to how things were before the pandemic, but forward. Forward in faith to life how it is today, not how it used to be. …
Brian and Lauren Cantoni and Lauren’s mother, Joyce Weary, tell us about their experiences with church giving. They say giving has been an anchor for their family. Dear Friends; If you look up “Stewardship” in a dictionary, you will find …
Rabbit resides in the garden Surrounded by vines. To slake her thirst, I leave water in a little bowl, And to thank me, Rabbit Chews up my orange marigolds, Leaving Behind only the nubs of stems. Rabbit has it good, …
Dear People of Hope, As I write this letter, the cool air of an autumn desert morning is coming in the open door of the church office along with the laughter of our Children of Hope Preschool children and their …
As is tradition here at Esperanza, we will all gather in ONE WORSHIP SERVICE AT 9:30 A.M. to celebrate our young people who are affirming their baptisms. They have been learning and growing in their faith and now are ready to take …
Pastor Annemarie and Deacon Connie toured Esperanza recently to show our people putting their faith to work in service and the places where we lift our hearts in worship. Watch hope growing on the vine in the garden that is …
Monday, October 4, 2021 Dear Esperanza Family, I hope you’ve had the opportunity to start learning about our new program of church planning and growth. Last year, the theme was Hope Starts Here–breaking new ground as we transitioned between pastors …
I love language. The beautiful complexities and joyful absurdities of the phenomenon that is human language. I’ve studied linguistics from anthropological and sociological lenses; I’ve lived immersed in a language not my own (Swahili in Tanzania); I grew up surrounded …
Prayers Without Borders The girls of Afghanistan are as Our daughters, Dreading A life of being covered Head to toe In fear. The women of Afghanistan are as Our mothers, Fearful Of being silenced For song. I will breathe a …
God put the wiggle in children! Parents, do not feel you have to suppress it in God’s house. All are welcome! To the families of small children: We have created a special space for small children and their families. It’s …