Any youth or family folks who wish to join Tricia McKee in the kitchen and Well will be preparing the eggs to hide on Easter Sunday (9am). We will also be doing some art work with eggs, and reflecting on this time of loss and hope between Good Friday and Easter.

We will celebrate confirmation on April the 26^th at 10:00 AM with the Rt. Rev Charles Vache welcoming more deeply into this communion and fellowship those presented to him for the laying on of hands.

For youth grades 9 and older confirmation classes have been held at the Parish retreat, and more sessions can be scheduled for early Sunday evenings. For adults who wish to be confirmed (or reaffirmed) and for those who are just curious, classes will be held on Wednesday evenings April 8, 15, 22 from 7 to 8:15 PM.

All those being confirmed will have a joint session on Saturday afternoon, April 25^th at a time that suits everyone.

Please call the Church office if you are interested in participating.

Living Holistically—Holy Living In Anxious Times

March 11th Good Shepherd

March 18th Christ and St. Luke’s

March 25th St. Andrews

April 1st Advent

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The topic for March 11th is Finance
John Meek is a retired Chemical Engineer and Business Owner. He has been a member of Good Shepherd for 40 years where he has been a vestry member and a junior and senior warden. He currently serves on the Executive Board of the Diocese. He is also a father and grandfather of six. This program will deal with stewardship in a very broad sense. How do we rationalize our church, self, family, environment, community, and diocese? These are all of particular importance in today’s economic climate.

Every gathering will follow the same format. We will gather at the host church at 6pm for time to socialize. Dinner will begin at 6:30pm, which will be followed by the program at 7:15 pm. The program will end at approximately 8:15 pm and we will conclude with compline.

If you plan on attending, please sign up on the board across from the kitchen.
Brochures are available in the Narthex and the Church Office.

We will be looking into our lectionary Epistles in the month of February. They come from 1 Corinthians 7-9 and 2 Corinthians. What a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the early church and notice the commonalities with our own lives that are so cross cultural in our every day world! At 9:15 in the Memorial Hall, February 1, 8, and the 15th. The 22nd will have a special speaker from the National Association of Episcopal Schools. Leaders of Synthesis will work hand in hand with Tricia McKee. As we move into Lent, Adult Forum will follow on the Baptismal Covenant and what that means authentically to our adult faith and call of life in the body of Christ. Synthesis will go back to the library each week in Lent. Children’s Special Processional Contribution in worship—Out of Children’s Chapel service—10:00 service on February 22nd. The children will lead us in a regular Mardi Gras celebration during the Offertory for that day. Come early, and be prepared to take part. Everyone will have a place in this time of worship and celebration!

The Prayer Group meets on Tuesday mornings at 11am in the Well (across from the kitchen). We have Bible Study, then pray for the sick of the parish and other needs. Please come and join us next Tuesday!

What? ~A careful, inquisitive and prayerful reading of the Gospel of Mark

When? ~7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Thursday mornings, through February 12th

Why? ~To become further immersed in the version of the Gospel being read this coming liturgy calendar year in worship

Where? ~At the Church of the Good Shepherd, either in the library or the Rector’s study

How? ~By addressing three questions: What does it say? Why was it preserved? What does it say to us?

Join Us. Heavenly coffee will be provided.

Leah Creighton and The Reverend Andrew Sumani from Malawi will be joining us on Sunday, January 18th during the adult forum and worship. Rev. Sumani is a professor at the Zomba Theological Seminary in Malawi, Africa. As we continue to know Christ and make Him known globally as well as locally it is important that we take theological education very seriously. In the Church, our General Convention expects us to give 1% of our operating budget to theological seminaries. The offering collected on January 18th will go to Zomba Theological Seminary in Malawi. This is an excellent way for us to be in relationship with the Church globally in an effective way. 

THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION OFFERING ENVELOPES ARE AVAILABLE IN EACH PEW AS WELL AS THE NARTHEX.

The Prayer Group…meets on Tuesday mornings at 11am in the Well (across from the kitchen). We have Bible Study then pray for the sick of the parish and other needs. Please come and join us next Tuesday!

Thanks to the wonderful teams in Godly Play and Elementary classes.  If you are a visitor and want to bring your child into our worshipping community at any time, please contact Tricia McKee in the church office (423-3230).  I am happy to acclimate children to our worship space ahead of time so they will feel secure coming into a new place and community.

Youth and Adults– the same is true for learners of any age.  Contact the church office and we can connect you with a group or Sunday class that might enrich your faith and life.

Adult Classes in January include:
Sundays: Adult Forum and Synthesis Together in the Parish Hall:

Opening with an Introduction to the Gospel of Mark, Peter Stewart to lead.

Faith Matters-upstairs at the elevator. New directions in the new year.  Come join them!

Wed. Morning Study—Scripture: Isaiah in the New Year, and prayer.  Led by Tricia McKee

Knitting Groups—for those who learn by doing something!

Tues. evenings (2nd and 4th)  6:30 to 8:00

Tues. mornings (1st and 3rd)  10:00 am to  11:00 am

Special January Educational Events: 

Adult Forum :  First Weeks Introduction to the Gospel of Mark-Led by                                           Peter Stewart and Tricia McKee 

Last Weeks–  Learn To Grow Old: A Forum on Ourselves and Our Parents as we get older. 

Groups after the Holidays:

Groups after the Holidays:

Tuesday Evening Knitting Group will begin again on Tuesday January 13.  Morning Group: 10 AM January 16th.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study will resume on Wed. January 7 at 9 AM.  We will resume our study of Isaiah, read in Chapters 40 on.

Ruach will resume our fun and laughter nights with music, art and story on Wednesday the 7th also.  PARENTS: Remember to sign up for supper sharing on the board in the hall.

An adult education opportunity for Advent and Epiphany: What? A careful, inquisitive and prayerful reading of the Gospel of Mark. When? 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Thursday mornings, December 4 to February 12^th, excluding Christmas and New Year’s Day. Why? To become further immersed in the version of the Gospel being read this coming liturgical year in worship. Where? At the Church of the Good Shepherd, either in the library or the Rector’s study. How? By addressing three questions: What does it say? Why was it preserved? What does it say to us? Join us. Heavenly coffee will be provided.

Can be found here!