Upcoming Worship
9 AM FORUM • 10 AM WORSHIP • 11:30 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL
Enjoy Sunday Morning Worship at 10 am in Good Shepherd’s beautiful sanctuary. A play area next to the worship are will be available for the youngest among us. A staffed nursery is also available in Room 114. A recording of the sermon will be posted on Sunday afternoon here on the website home page and on Facebook and YouTube. The pre-worship Forum and Children/Youth Activity Time begins at 9 am, Hospitality & Fellowship coffee & treats immediately following worship, and Sunday School (Pre-8th) begins at 11:30 am in Room 114.
Sunday Morning Forums: On Sunday mornings at 9 am, we will have a number of forum presentations on various topics as well as special informational gatherings for the Good Shepherd community for adults and youth. There will also be a free play Activity time for children and youth in Room 114 during the forum.
Activity Time: On Sunday mornings at 9 am, children and youth of all ages are invited to Activity Time in Room 114! The focus will be on building relationships and creative play more than education, with a combination of free play, organized group activities and time for conversation. It will be a lot of fun, and a great way to make new friends and develop lasting friendships at church!
Sunday School: On Sunday mornings immediately following worship, Pre-8th grade children and youth are invited to attend Sunday School, which will include snacks, a Bible story, opportunities for wonder and curiosity, movement, activities and connection. We are looking forward to a year full of learning, curiosity, wonder and delight as we dig into God’s stories and discover more about who God is—together!
Weekly Confirmation and Youth Sunday School Classes: Confirmation will be meeting every Sunday following worship from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Confirmation is the practice of deliberately studying and deepening one’s faith. We learn about the history of the church, the stories and ways of reading the Bible and the practices of the Lutheran expression of Christianity. In addition to learning, Confirmation is focused on building relationships and community that cultivate a life of service. It is open to all youth entering 6th grade and above. During each session there will be time for lessons and discussions, conversation and reflection, creative expressions of faith, and snacks. If you would like to participate in the Confirmation program this season, please contact Heidi Prince at heidi@gsolympia.org. All are welcome to attend lessons regardless of formal participation in the Confirmation program.
Sunday, January 4
9 am Forum – Good Shepherd Town Hall Forum
9 am – Children/Youth Activity Time
10 am Worship – Epiphany of Our Lord, Holy Communion, Blessing of the Communion Ministers to the Homebound, Pastor Carol Tomer preaching.
11:30 am – Sunday School (preschool - 8th grade)
11:30 am – Weekly Confirmation and Youth Sunday School Class (6th grade and above)
Sunday, January 11
9 am Forum – Framing Lutheranism: Some Basics for Participating in an ELCA Christian Community
(aka: Lutheran 1.0). Part 1: Faith Beyond Belief
9 am – Children/Youth Activity Time
10 am Worship – Baptism of Our Lord, Holy Communion, New Life Rising liturgy, Rev. Dr. Laurie Jungling preaching.
11:30 am – Sunday School (preschool - 8th grade)
11:30 am – Weekly Confirmation and Youth Sunday School Class (6th grade and above)
Sunday, January 18
9 am Forum – Framing Lutheranism: Some Basics for Participating in an ELCA Christian Community
(aka: Lutheran 1.0). Part 2: Let’s Talk about Jesus (and God and the Spirit…and Being Human)
9 am – Children/Youth Activity Time
10 am Worship – Second Sunday after Epiphany, An Epiphany global liturgy, Rev. Dr. Laurie Jungling preaching.
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL OR CONFIRMATION CLASS
Sunday, January 25
9 am Forum – Framing Lutheranism: Some Basics for Participating in an ELCA Christian Community
(aka: Lutheran 1.0). Part 3: Grace – You are Always Loved!
9 am – Children/Youth Activity Time
10 am Worship – Third Sunday after Epiphany, A Legacy Liturgy: Classic and Ancient Gifts, Holy Communion, Rev. Dr. Laurie Jungling preaching.
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL OR CONFIRMATION CLASS
Sunday, February 1
9 am Forum – Framing Lutheranism: Some Basics for Participating in an ELCA Christian Community
(aka: Lutheran 1.0). Part 4: Transformed FOR New Life
9 am – Children/Youth Activity Time
10 am Worship – Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, New Life Rising liturgy, Blessing of the Communion Ministers to the Homebound, Rev. Dr. Laurie Jungling preaching.
11:30 am – Sunday School (preschool - 8th grade)
11:30 am – Weekly Confirmation and Youth Sunday School Class (6th grade and above)
Sunday, February 8
9 am Forum – Framing Lutheranism: Some Basics for Participating in an ELCA Christian Community
(aka: Lutheran 1.0). Part 5: Fed to Belong
9 am – Children/Youth Activity Time
10 am Worship – Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Epiphany global liturgy, Scout Sunday, Rev. Dr. Laurie Jungling preaching.
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL OR CONFIRMATION CLASS (PLEASE ATTEND THE LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR EVENT)
Sunday, February 15
9 am Forum – Framing Lutheranism: Some Basics for Participating in an ELCA Christian Community
(aka: Lutheran 1.0). Part 6: Called to be Free FOR Being Called
9 am – Children/Youth Activity Time
10 am Worship – Transfiguration of Our Lord, Holy Communion, A Legacy Liturgy: Classic and Ancient Gifts, Rev. Dr. Laurie Jungling preaching.
11:30 am – Sunday School (preschool - 8th grade)
11:30 am – Weekly Confirmation and Youth Sunday School Class (6th grade and above)
ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
6:30 pm Worship – Ash Wednesday worship with Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes; Rev. Dr. Laurie Jungling preaching.
Sunday, February 22
9 am Forum – Framing Lutheranism: Some Basics for Participating in an ELCA Christian Community
(aka: Lutheran 1.0). Part 7: The End…Is the Beginning
9 am – Children/Youth Activity Time
10 am Worship – First Sunday in Lent, Holy Communion, Rev. Dr. Laurie Jungling preaching
11:30 am – Sunday School (preschool - 8th grade)
11:30 am – Weekly Confirmation and Youth Sunday School Class (6th grade and above)