Well Esperanza, you are in for another transition. Pastor Carol departed this week after a period of stellar service, including managing the transition into a virtual presence because of the horrible pandemic. Her ministry enabled the congregation to continue vital …
What are you thinking these days, about venturing out into the world? Some of us are staying home as much as possible. Others are out and about, counting on the veracity of those who say that this virus is no …
Esperanzans, our church is humming. You can read about some of the new things going on in this newsletter: a new Children’s Ministry Coordinator, an online conversation on racial justice, an update on planning for the new school year at …
I was at the dentist’s long enough this past Monday to finish reading a new novel called “Weather” by Jenny Offill. In the novel, the narrator describes someone she knows as a good listener and says something like: She could …
Esperanza now has a Stewardship Team, a group focused on helping us think about our money, in the context of faith, and how we may grow in generosity. Thanks to Michael Paradise, Craig Peck, and Michelle Tinsley for getting this …
A young friend of mine posted this on Facebook: “What is our nation coming to that a Black man is killed this way by police?” I understand her indignation; our country is supposed to be different. But, with a moment’s …