Whether you’re a long-time Episcopalian, or new to the “Anglican Way”, there are bound to be some things that happen during the Sunday services that raise questions. So, on Sunday, July 21, ALL THREE services will be “Instructed Eucharists”.
Forte Handbell Quartet in concert July 27
July 28 Faith Forum to feature discussion on Congregational Care
Music with a Mission looks toward expansion and incorporation in 2020
Children’s Ministry News
Youth Calendar for July
Stewardship Campaign for 2020 takes shape
Snapshot of Good Shepherd’s Finances as of May, 2019
From Fr. Gary: This island earth, our fragile home . . .
At Colorado's diocesan Clergy Conference in early May, as part of our closing Eucharist, we were invited to recall/renew our baptismal vows. I’ve done this countless times; I have the service pretty much memorized. So I was surprised when I found myself responding “I will, with God’s help!” to the question: "Will you cherish the wondrous works of God, and protect and restore the integrity of all creation?”
Appreciative Living Circles to be offered beginning July 8
What do you want most in your life? —and— How do you create it? You’ve heard Appreciative Inquiry (“AI”) mentioned from the pulpit, in meetings and perhaps elsewhere. The strategies and techniques of AI can translate into one’s every-day life as well! If you are interested in the answers to the questions above, you may find participation in a four-week “Appreciative Living Learning Circle” a wonderful summer exercise.
Season Five Music with a Mission Angel Sponsorships being accepted during the month of June
As most of you know, Music with a Mission is only possible because of your generous donations (Angel Sponsorships) which fund the many costs of our series – i.e. artist fees, advertising, licensing and administrative costs. Because our parishioners fund the yearly cost of the series, we are then able to give all proceeds collected at each concert to our mission partners.
Pumpkin Patch Ministry to take a break in 2019
Congregation Care Ministry Update: Hands Together
Dots appearing soon – what do they mean?
Children’s Ministry News
What is takes to keep Good Shepherd running smoothly
Last month we shared a definition of Stewardship, “Stewardship is about using the gifts God gives us to do the work God calls us to do”. When some people hear this definition, they believe we are only talking about Treasure (money), we need to remember that Stewardship includes Time, Talent, and Treasure.
Snapshot of Good Shepherd’s Finances as of April, 2019
From Fr. Gary: With open arms
The Daily Office Lectionary’s gospel reading for today (I‘m writing this on April 15) was John 12.9-19. It is John’s version of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. In John’s telling of the story, the crowd that gathered to honor Jesus was there because of the reports that had circulated about Jesus’ raising of Lazarus from the dead.