Got Coffee?
Cafe Justo will be sold between services (10 - 11:15 am) this Sunday, January 21, in the Redman Room!
The mission of Samaritans is to save lives and relieve suffering in the Arizona borderlands. The conditions at our border have changed since our founding in 2005 and yet we are still focused on this same mission. We accomplish our mission through the six main activities below.
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 * 5 PM
COMMUNITY MEAL 4 PM
TAIZÉ
NEXT TAIZÉ SERVICE February 8
When you attend a Taizé service, you will experience meditative and prayerful music sung by worshipers and led by a cantor.
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Rada Neal is the pianist, and Mengda Jiang, our new choir director, will lead us in singing music that was especially written for Taizé worship.
Please bring your friends and neighbors to this 45-minute ecumenical service. It begins at 5 p.m. and includes candlelight, meditation, readings, prayer in a peaceful aesthetic. Come and enjoy on the second Thursday of the month October - April.
MEET THE
PEACE PATROL
The Peace Patrol is a committee of The Good Shepherd tasked with developing best practices and safety protocols to enhance the safety and comfort of our members and friends. It was organized following the identification of The Good Shepherd as a prime soft target by Homeland Security and the Southwest UCC.
The Estate Sale Group is quickly filling its calendar for the 2024-25 season!
The next sale will be on Thursday and Friday, October 24-25 at 2367 W. Calle Cacillo.
Please help spread the word and share with your friends. If you know anyone who might be interested in having a sale, have them call 520-260-6101 and visit with Heidi Geroux about how we can help.
If you'd like to volunteer, please email Nikki Harrison.
As always, thank you for all your support.
BOOK STUDY WITH REV. ellie
Join Rev. ellie every Tuesday from 2:30 to 3:45 pm as we dive into A.J. Jacob's The Year of Living Biblically. This book study begins April 23 and goes to July 2 (minus May 21). It will also be offered virtually.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States.
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TAIZÉ THURSDAY, MAY 9 * 5:00 PM
You are cordially invited to our last Taizé service of this season, this Thursday, May 9 at 5 pm at The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ. Please come as we share the topic of memory, related to our loved ones and our lives, as we cope with our losses. As usual, music, prayer, scripture and candlelight will be included
TAIZÉ
The monthly Taizé Service for November will be in the sanctuary on Thursday, November 14, at 5 pm.
Taizé is a form of meditative and reflective worship. Candlelight, scripture, silence, contemplative music and song, focus on resting in, and being present to, the Holy that surrounds us. This style of worship offers a respite from the day-to-day intensity of the news and worry of contemporary life. If you would like to know more about Taizé, or if you would like to be part of the leadership of this service (set up, reading, offering a meditation, or more) feel free to contact the Taizé coordinator, Ted Virts, at tevirts@gmail.com.
HOLY WEEK AT THE GOOD SHEPHERD
March 24
March 28
March 29
March 31
PALM SUNDAY 9 AM and 11:15 AM
MAUNDAY THURSDAY 6 PM
GOOD FRIDAY 12 NOON
EASTER SUNDAY
SUNRISE AT SAHUARITA PARK LAKE 6 AM
TRADITIONAL SERVICE 9 AM
EGG HUNT 10 AM
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 11:15 AM
