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We warmly welcome family, friends and the community to join us during Advent, Christmas and throughout the year. Seasonal events are below—other opportunities are across our website.
We think of ourselves as a community of believers, questioners and questioning believers. Whether you're new to Good Shepherd, a member or a regular, please join us for worship or any of our service, learning and fellowship activities. Help us build a #biggerTable.
Words for the Beginning
Engage with our Advent - Epiphany theme via powerful artwork from Sanctified Art (pdf).
Advent is a season of endings and beginnings. As the calendar year closes, a new church year rushes in. The world as we know it spins madly on.
In many ways, pregnant Mary was surrounded by endings—large and small, personal and political. And yet, Mary proclaimed hope in a God who was and is making all things new.
As we also move through new chapters, may these words for the beginning renew us and remind us of the ways we are called to live out our faith. No matter what you are facing, no matter what this new day brings, let love be your beginning.
Adapted from Sanctified Art, About This Worship Series
Worship Themes:
Dec. 1: You are a blessing
Dec. 8: We can't go alone
Dec. 15: Do the good that is yours to do
Dec. 22: Hope is worth the risk
Christmas Eve: Love knows your name
Dec. 28: Don’t forget to laugh
Epiphany, Jan. 5: The road isn't straight
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Youth Group Holiday Sharing
Sunday, Dec. 8
5 – 7:30 PM
Fellowship hall (lower level)
All youth: RSVP to join us for dinner, games and gift wrapping or any part of the evening events
We'll bring joy to 2 Alexandria families by providing wrapped gifts for Christmas:
Congregation members: Sign up for the gift(s) you’ll purchase from the wish lists
Deliver your UNWRAPPED gifts to church by Sunday, Dec. 8, 5 PM. Please include gift receipt, if possible. With your support, our youth will wrap and deliver the gifts to bring Christmas joy to these families!
Questions? Contact Denise Steene or Nancy Lopez.
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Cookie Exchange
Wednesday, Dec. 11
7 PM
Fellowship hall (lower level)
Bring 5 dozen cookies of the same recipe and exchange for a beautiful selection of 4 dozen different cookies.
The remaining dozen will fill packages to be delivered to our friends who are homebound and used for receptions.
Everyone is invited to participate—men, women, boys and girls.
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Christmas Tree Trimming
Thursday, Dec. 12
Dinner at 6:30 PM, Fellowship hall (lower level)
Decorating at 7 - 7:30 PM, Worship space
Join the GSLC Women's Group, also known as Circle 3, for the annual GSLC tree trimming—all are welcome!
Following dinner, we'll decorate the tree in the worship space, including vintage Chrismon ornaments lovingly made over 50 years ago by Circle 3 members.
RSVP to Chris Hoeffner if you’ll come for dinner.
Unfamiliar with Chrismons? They originated at Ascension Lutheran church in Danville, Virgina in 1957.
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Children's Christmas Program
Rehearsal: Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 AM
Program: Sunday, Dec. 15
During 10:45 AM worship
Nibbles & fellowship follow
It’s meaningful for children and adults alike to experience the retelling of Jesus’ birth as shared by our young ones. Join us for Great Joy For All and learn how the magi, shepherds, people of Bethlehem, and members of the royal entourage all come to see Jesus.
Questions? Contact Denise Steene
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Poinsettias
Sunday, Dec. 15: Last day to order
Signup online or on the poster outside the worship space
The Altar Guild will again create a lovely display of poinsettias to decorate the sanctuary for Christmas Eve.
You’re invited to purchase one or more red poinsettias in honor or memory of family, friends and loved ones. The poinsettias are $14 each and can be taken home after the 7 PM Christmas Eve service.
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Angel Tree
Gifts due Sunday, Dec. 15 at noon
Christmas tree in the lobby
Help us share joy and care with 3 local families by providing Christmas gifts for children and adults. There are opportunities to purchase gifts from the wish lists and help deliver them—a truly joyful experience!
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