Upcoming Worship
EASTER SEASON WORSHIP
SUNDAY MORNINGS: 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 area 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 in the fellowship hall, 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 at 11:30 am, 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 Youth Discipleship Classes: Sunday mornings at 11:30 am. At Good Shepherd, youth discipleship 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, this class is focused on building relationships and community that cultivate a life of service. During each session there will be time for lessons and discussions, conversation and reflection, creative expressions of faith, and snacks. This class open to all youth ages 12 years and above and meets every Sunday morning at 11:30 am. If you would like to participate in the Youth Discipleship classes, please contact Heidi Prince at heidi@gsolympia.org for more information.
Sunday, May 3
9 am Forum – Financial State of the Congregation: An Annual Forum. Led by Carolyn Popp, treasurer, and members of the Church Council.
9 am – Children/Youth Activity Time
10 am Worship – Fifth Sunday of Easter, New Life Rising, Holy Communion, Blessing of the Communion Ministers to the Homebound, Pastor Brenda Satrum preaching
Following Worship – Hospitality & Fellowship in the fellowship hall
11:30 am – Sunday School (preschool - age 11)
11:30 am – Youth Discipleship Class (ages 12 and up)
Sunday, May 10
9 am Forum – God as Mother, for Christ’s Sake. Led by Pastor Brenda Satrum.
9 am – Children/Youth Activity Time
10 am Worship – Sixth Sunday of Easter, Easter Liturgy of Renewal and Hope, Holy Communion, Generous Commitment Sunday, guest preacher: Rev. Tyger Penson, ELCA retired pastor
Following Worship – Hospitality & Fellowship in the fellowship hall including Fair Trade Sales and Koinonia Quilter Fundraiser
11:30 am – Sunday School (preschool - age 11)
11:30 am – Youth Discipleship Class (ages 12 and up)
Sunday, May 17
9 am Forum – Good Shepherd Generosity in Action: Non-Profit Selections and 2026 Final Vote. Choose the recipients of this year’s Good Shepherd Benevolence Giving Fund10 am Worship – Ascension Sunday Hymn Festival, Reflections by Pastor Carol Tomer
Following Worship – Hospitality & Fellowship in the fellowship hall
11:30 am – Sunday School (preschool - age 11)
11:30 am – Youth Discipleship Class (ages 12 and up)
Sunday, May 24
10 am Worship – Holy Trinity Sunday, Pastor Brenda Satrum preaching
Following Worship – Hospitality & Fellowship in the fellowship hall
11:30 am – Sunday School (preschool - age 11)
11:30 am – Youth Discipleship Class (ages 12 and up)
Sunday, May 31
10 am Worship – Pentecost Sunday, Holy Communion, Pastor Dan Wiktorek preaching
Following Worship – Hospitality & Fellowship in the fellowship hall
11:30 am – Sunday School (preschool - age 11)
11:30 am – Youth Discipleship Class (ages 12 and up)