Prayer of the Day O God, rich in mercy, by the humiliation of your Son you lifted up this fallen world and rescued us from the hopelessness of death. Lead us into your light, that all our deeds may reflect …

During regular 9 AM worship on March 3, Bishop Hutterer will be installing Pastor Chris Heller at Esperanza. It will be followed by a brief reception. Please mark your calendars! We hope to see you there. Get to know Pastor …

Prayer of the Day Holy God, through your Son you have called us to live faithfully and act courageously. Keep us steadfast in your covenant of grace, and teach us the wisdom that comes only through Jesus Christ, our Savior …

Prayer of the Day O God, by the passion of your blessed Son you made an instrument of shameful death to be for us the means of life. Grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ that we …

Siblings in Christ, I give thanks to God for your faithfulness in serving God through this community, and I thank you for calling me to join you in this journey. It is a deep honor to be called to be …

Prayer of the Day Holy God, heavenly Father, in the waters of the flood you saved the chosen, and in the wilderness of temptation you protected your Son from sin. Renew us in the gift of baptism. May your holy …

Prayer of the Day Almighty and ever-living God, you hate nothing you have made, and you forgive the sins of all who are penitent. Create in us new and honest hearts, so that, truly repenting of our sins, we may …

Our Lenten journey begins with Ash Wednesday on February 14th, 2024, a day we hear both that we are loved and that we are dust. The cross made on our foreheads with oil in Holy Baptism is retraced with ashes, …

Prayer of the Day Almighty God, the resplendent light of your truth shines from the mountaintop into our hearts. Transfigure us by your beloved Son, and illumine the world with your image, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who …

People of Hope: I am overwhelmed by your love. Thank you for your thoughtful gifts, your generous financial gifts, and your meaningful notes—as well as your tremendously kind words shared on January 28. I treasure them and you. I will …

Prayer of the Day Everlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint. Make us agents of your healing and wholeness, that your goodness may be made known to the ends of your creation, through Jesus …

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. …