People of Hope, During mid-week Advent worship, we are reading the Advent stories of Mary and Joseph. The coming of Jesus was not an historical nor a merely theological event for them. Mary’s pregnancy, with its accompanying dreams and visions, …
People of Hope, During mid-week Advent worship, we are reading the Advent stories of Mary and Joseph. The coming of Jesus was not an historical nor a merely theological event for them. Mary’s pregnancy, with its accompanying dreams and visions, …
Prayer of the Day Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming nurture our growth as people of repentance and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and …
Each week during Advent, we will identify the theme of the week’s scripture readings. This week: VIGILANCE!
Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection save us from the threatening dangers of our sins, and enlighten our walk in the way of your salvation, for you live and reign …
Prayer of the Day O God, our true life, to serve you is freedom, and to know you is unending joy. We worship you, we glorify you, we give thanks to you for your great glory. Abide with us, reign …
Pastor Sarah Stadler is joining Esperanza on November 15th to help us during our time of transition as we seek a new pastor for our community. She is already acquainted with us because of our assistance with the homeless outreach …
Prayer of the Day O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without you nothing is strong, nothing is holy. Embrace us with your mercy, that with you as our ruler and guide, we may live through what …
This Sunday we say farewell to Pastor Annemarie with a Sending Service at the conclusion of All Saints Day worship, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall. Worship begins at 9 a.m. Pastor Annemarie announced last month that she …
Prayer of the Day O God, our eternal redeemer, by the presence of your Spirit you renew and direct our hearts. Keep always in our mind the end of all things and the day of judgment. Inspire us for a …
Linda Pastan writes in her poem Imaginary Conversation: You tell me to live each day as if it were my last. This is in the kitchen where before coffee I complain of the day ahead–that obstacle race of minutes and …
Prayer of the Day Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them …
As many of you already know, Pastor Annemarie will be leaving Esperanza for a new position at Nobel Hospice. Her last Sunday with us will be November 6, 2022. We wish her well in her new position and thank her …