Summer Outdoor Worship
Sunday Morning Worship
Outdoors Under the Trees!
Sunday Mornings, 10 am Beginning July 5 through September 6
Enjoy Sunday Morning Worship all summer long under a beautiful “cathedral of trees,” and celebrate a season of beauty, welcome, and thanksgiving for the gift of the land and trees that hold us as we gather. A recording of the sermon will be posted on Sunday afternoon here on the website home page and on Facebook and YouTube.
There will be no 9 am Learning Hour Forums or Activity Time during outdoor worship season. Chairs will be set up in the lower grass area as well as in the upper parking lot/mezzanine area (please allow those with mobility issues to have first priority seating in the upper parking lot area). You are also welcome to bring your own chairs. A staffed nursery will not be available, however, there will be various outdoor play areas adjacent to the worship area for children. Be aware that the morning temperatures can fluctuate as well as the shaded area, so dress accordingly with layers, and use sunscreen and/or head protection if needed. Hospitality & Fellowship coffee & treats immediately following worship in the parking lot.
In the event of inclement weather, worship will be moved inside to the sanctuary. An email notification will be sent out and a notice posted on the Good Shepherd website by 8 am Sunday morning.
July 5 – Interdependence Sunday, Holy Communion, Blessing of the Communion Ministers to the Homebound, Pastor Brenda Satrum preaching
July 12 – Holy Humor Sunday, Pastor Carol Tomer preaching + Following worship, a BYOL Picnic (bring your own lunch)
July 19 – Christmas in July, Holy Communion, Pastor Brenda Satrum preaching + Following worship, Congregational Picnic with Hawaiian Potluck & Dress Theme
July 26 – Pride Sunday, Holy Communion, Guest preacher: Pastor Zach Herzog, Gay ELCA Pastor, formerly of Gloria Dei Lutheran (Olympia)
Aug. 2 – The Rest of Your Summer (Part-1), Holy Communion, Blessing of the Communion Ministers to the Homebound, Pastor Brenda Satrum preaching
Aug. 9 – The Rest of Your Summer (Part-2), Holy Communion, Pastor Brenda Satrum preaching + Following worship, a BYOL Picnic (bring your own lunch)
Aug. 16 – Blessing of the Animals, Pastor Carol Tomer preaching
Aug. 23 – Continuing the Congregational Retreat Weekend, Holy Communion, Preacher: The Rev. Diane Darling, Good Shepherd’s new Visitation Co-Pastor
Aug. 30 – Continuing This Summer of Outdoor Worship, Holy Communion, Pastor Brenda Satrum preaching + Following worship, 2nd Annual Pie Festival
Sept. 6 – Giving Thanks for God’s Gifts and Our Hands