December 29, 2018

Mile High Banjos to perform on Friday, January 11, 2019

December 29, 2018

You won’t want to miss our next Music with a Mission Concert when we welcome parishioner, John Mumford and Mile High Banjos as they present an evening of Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz. The concert begins at 7 pm on Friday, January 11, so get here early for best seating.

Jim Lee Wolfe & Kip Travis

December 29, 2018

Hope Grows Here Stewardship Campaign Update

Jim Lee Wolfe & Kip Travis

December 29, 2018

We want to thank all the parishioners who have pledged for the 2019 Capital Campaign. As of 12/26/2018 we have received 127 pledges for $344,110 for an average of $2709 per pledge.

Griffin Bridgers

December 29, 2018

Vestry Devotion: God calls us to create, not consume

Griffin Bridgers

December 29, 2018

During Christmas and the Advent season, it is easy to get swept up into our culture’s way of viewing this holiday. It is no secret that we live in a consumer-based economy, and our human nature drives us to want as much “stuff” as we can possibly get our hands on. I

The Rev. Gary Brower

November 29, 2018

From Fr. Gary: Oh my, not another one!

The Rev. Gary Brower

November 29, 2018

As I write this, plumbers are in the lower level of Good Shepherd repairing a leak in some pipes. The blue in the photo gives evidence of water’s insidious nature; coming from above, it can flow in all directions! What an interruption in the day for us!

The Rev. Gary Brower

November 29, 2018

Put it on the calendar now: Fr. Gary’s Commissioning!

The Rev. Gary Brower

November 29, 2018

On Sunday, December 9th, Ann Fleming, the diocesan Missioner for Transition Ministry & Congregational Development, will join us at 9 am to Commission Fr. Gary as Good Shepherd’s Priest-in-Charge.

The Rev. Gary Brower

November 29, 2018

Fr. Gary comes clean on his infamous hat

The Rev. Gary Brower

November 29, 2018

WHAT IS THAT HAT . . .

. . . that Fr. Gary is wearing when he’s greeting folks at the door these (chilly) days?

Sally VanWelden & Tina Hubbard

November 28, 2018

2018 Pumpkin Patch Update

Sally VanWelden & Tina Hubbard

November 28, 2018

The 2018 Pumpkin Patch provided Good Shepherd the opportunity to give $1800 to each of our five charities that support the hungry and homeless populations in our community.

The Rev. Gary Brower

November 28, 2018

Results of how “Hope Grows” at Good Shepherd

The Rev. Gary Brower

November 28, 2018

As many of you know, during the stewardship campaign, Hope Grows Here, I asked folks to complete (on big poster boards) the following four statements about how “Hope Grows” for them at good Shepherd! I just want you ALL to see the ways that Hope can Grow at Good Shepherd over the next year(s)!

Jim Lee Wolfe

November 28, 2018

Hope Grows Here Stewardship Campaign Update

Jim Lee Wolfe

November 28, 2018

As of 11/28/2018 we have received 114 pledges for $308,674 for an average of $2,708 per pledge. As we mentioned previously, the Stewardship Committee has set a financial goal for 2019 of 175 pledges, with an average pledge of $2500 per family/ individual for a total pledge amount of $437,500.

Sally VanWelden

November 28, 2018

Altar Guild offers opportunities to serve while sharing your time and talents

Sally VanWelden

November 28, 2018

Are you looking for a new way to share your time and talents? The altar guild presents a wonderful opportunity to join a group that appreciates the beauty of our altar, and at the same, enjoys sharing fellowship with a wonderful group of people.

Susan Jones, St. Clare's Ministries Coordinator

November 28, 2018

Volunteering at St. Clare’s Ministries leads to genuine friendships

Susan Jones, St. Clare's Ministries Coordinator

November 28, 2018

I would like to share some stories from St. Clare’s Ministries where I volunteer most Tuesday evenings, as I am chair of the Board of Directors. I have made genuine friends in the St. Clare’s community, and I want to share some of their stories with you.

Constance Branton, Choir Director

November 28, 2018

A new organ for Good Shepherd

Constance Branton, Choir Director

November 28, 2018

Here are a few of the reasons that we would like to invest in a new Rodgers organ for our parish. The organ at Good Shepherd is 35 years old. (Imagine using a computer that is that age!!!)

The Rev. Gary Brower

October 29, 2018

From Pastor Gary: Keeping secrets is not hopeful!

The Rev. Gary Brower

October 29, 2018

A number of years ago, when I was the Episcopal Campus Minister at UC-Berkeley, I ran a couple of programs for my students called “Near Neighbors.” The premise behind the program was that it was pretty easy for Episcopalians to have good conversations with Buddhists or Jews or Muslims.

Communications Director

October 29, 2018

The Reverend Kym Lucas Elected 11th Bishop of Colorado

Communications Director

October 29, 2018

The Rev. Kimberly (Kym) Lucas was chosen as the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Colorado during its 131st Annual Convention held at Saint John’s Cathedral in Denver on Saturday, October 27.

Communications Director

October 29, 2018

Central City Opera performs “Love Notes” November 2 at 7 pm

Communications Director

October 29, 2018

Don’t miss our second Music with a Mission concert of the season when we welcome Central City Opera’s performance of “Love Notes” to our stage on Friday, November 2nd at 7 pm. Proceeds for this concert will benefit St. Francis Center for the homeless.

Jim Lee Wolfe & Kip Travis

October 29, 2018

Commitment Sunday to feature celebrations after all three services on Sunday, November 4

Jim Lee Wolfe & Kip Travis

October 29, 2018

Our 2019 Stewardship Campaign, “Hope Grows Here,” will officially kick off on Sunday, November 4, with a special celebration we call “Commitment Sunday.” On this day we will celebrate the future of Good Shepherd by submitting our pledges for 2019 and uniting in fellowship after all three services.

Sally VanWelden & Tina Hubbard

October 29, 2018

2018 Pumpkin Patch Update

Sally VanWelden & Tina Hubbard

October 29, 2018

In spite of some challenging weather, Good Shepherd’s Pumpkin Patch outreach fundraiser ended on a successful note. Although proceeds are still in the process of being tallied, as of Tuesday, October 30, the patch had grossed just over $25,000.

Constance Branton, Choir Director

October 29, 2018

A new organ for Good Shepherd

Constance Branton, Choir Director

October 29, 2018

Why do we need a new organ at our church?

Here are a few of the reasons that we would like to invest in a new Rodgers organ for our parish. The organ at Good Shepherd is 35 years old. (Imagine using a computer that is that age!!!)

Communications Director

October 29, 2018

A message from Dr. Stephen Fiess, Good Shepherd’s Director of Music

Communications Director

October 29, 2018

You may have noticed that the Black Sheep choir has new choir folders, with the new Black Sheep logo (a black sheep with a red tie) displayed on the front cover.

Bob Rae, Member of the Vestry

October 29, 2018

Vestry Devotion: Overcoming fear with faith

Bob Rae, Member of the Vestry

October 29, 2018

This month’s Vestry devotion is submitted by Vestry member Bob Rae.

Faith is not exclusive to Christians…. after all everyone who crosses the street exercises faith.