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 …

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 …

Christmas 2023 Schedule:  Sunday Worship Service Sunday, December 24th – 9am Christmas Eve Family Worship Service Sunday December 24th – 4pm Christmas Eve Traditional Worship Service of Holy Communion with Candle lighting Sunday, December 24th – 7pm No Christmas Day …