We love what we do
Creative Beings
We believe that creativity builds meaningful connections between people.
We fill our church’s plate-glass windows with rotating art installations, reflecting the seasons and prayers of our faith community.
We invite you to explore this page to learn more about our windows.
We are creative beings, made in the image of God, our Creator. Together, we can create a more vibrant, connected, and hopeful world, beginning right here in Norfolk.
“Live creatively, Friends! Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.” Galatians 6 (The Message)
Our Latest Creative Projects
New Window Display: The glory of God is a human being, fully alive
The story of Pentecost reassures us that God is never far away. God sends the Holy Spirit to comfort and guide us. God is with us, continually working in and through us to revitalize the world. The Holy Spirit calls us to learn and see new things about ourselves and...
Easter Weekend Brings Launch of Newest Window Installation Entitled “Alleluia”
Easter means resurrection. How can we even begin to picture resurrection? We have ideas; we can feel the promise in it. God’s plans for us are always bigger than we can imagine, but they’re hard to foresee. Resurrection is new creation, a redemption and healing of the...
New Window Display Prompts Us to Reframe Lent
In the beginning was the Word. The Word was good, and it brought forth good. But something went wrong. New words began to mar the world with deception, hurt, pain, and strife. Church of the Good Shepherd’s Lenten windows feature words from the Book of Common Prayer’s...
Good Shepherd in Norfolk Rejoices for Epiphany with New Window Display
The magi have arrived! Just like the wise men, we are drawn to the light, searching for what it might promise. May your Epiphany Season be filled with light and hope-- and the joy of discovering new ways of seeing the world....
New Window Display Entitled “Anticipation”
This year December 1 begins our Advent season, when our new window will be unveiled. Join us each Sunday as we prepare our hearts and souls for Christmas. – Rev. Dr. Jacqueline R. Soltys+ To learn more, be sure to stop by our Narthex window display and watch the video...
New Window Installation Honors All Saints
Each year at our All-Saints service we remember those who have gone before us, those who have made a difference in our lives. Recalling those who have died is a simple and holy act, a form of prayer. Each year we gather as a community to remember those who have gone...