“This is the night!” the Easter Vigil liturgy proclaims. This is the night in which God brought an end to the power of sin, death, and evil; this is the night we are renewed in grace, restored to holiness, and …

Most of us have certain patterns throughout our lives. Some are intentional, some are not so much. Maybe a part of your pattern is starting every morning with a cup of coffee. Maybe you begin or end your day with …

Prayer of the Day Everlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord Jesus Christ to take on our nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your mercy enable us to share in …

As I have begun my ministry here at Esperanza, I find myself trying to find the proper metaphor for how do describe the process of entering into a new space. While no metaphor is perfect, to me, I think of …

Prayer of the Day O God, with steadfast love you draw us to yourself, and in mercy you receive our prayers. Strengthen us to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, that through life and death we may live in …

Next year marks the 35th anniversary of the official founding of Esperanza, and we are beginning to plan a celebration. Tom Vega, our archivist, has been busy researching our history and gathering documents, photos and other items that illustrate our …

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 …