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You're Invited
We invite family, friends and the community to join us during Advent, Christmas and throughout the year.
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.
How does a weary world rejoice?
This Advent, we start by acknowledging the weariness, grief, rage, and hopelessness we carry—and we also affirm that we are made for joy. Conceding our pain can allow us to recognize where joy—and God—may also be present alongside our sorrow. We'll use powerful artwork from Sanctified Art (pdf) around the theme, How does a weary world rejoice?
Dec. 3- We acknowledge our weariness
Dec. 10- We find joy in connection
Dec. 17- We allow ourselves to be amazed
Dec. 24- We sing stories of hope. We make room
Dec. 31- We root ourselves in ritual
Jan. 7- We trust our belovedness
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Nativities
Saturday, Dec. 9, 9:30 AM
Worship space windows
Signup on the poster outside the worship space
Share your nativity in 1 of our 16 windows in the worship space. Greens and holly will be provided. The nativities that tell anew the story of hope for a broken world will stay in the windows until Epiphany on Jan. 7.
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Children's Christmas Program
Rehearsal: Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 AM
Program: Sunday, Dec. 10
During 10:45 AM worship
It’s meaningful for children and adults alike to experience the retelling of Jesus’ birth as shared by our young ones. Join us for Double Take: A Christmas Pageant as told by Matthew and Luke by the children and youth of Good Shepherd.
Questions? Contact Denise Steene.
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Cookie Exchange
Wednesday, Dec. 13
6:45 PM
Fellowship hall (lower level)
Signup on the poster outside the worship space
Bring 5 dozen cookies of the same recipe and exchange for 4 dozen different cookies. The remaining dozen will fill cans 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. 14
Dinner at 6:30 PM, Fellowship hall (lower level),
Decorating at 7:30 PM, Worship space
Join the Women's Bible Discussion 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. Learn more
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Youth Christmas Fun & Service
Friday, Dec. 15
6 – 8:30 PM
Fellowship hall (lower level)
Youth in grades 6-12: RSVP to attend some or all of the event
We'll bring joy to an Alexandria family by providing wrapped gifts for Christmas for a mom and 4 children—girls who are 10, 9 and 4 years old and a 3-year-old boy. Join us for pizza, games and gift wrapping.
Congregation members: Sign up by Dec. 13 for the gift(s) you’ll purchase from the family's wish list
Deliver your UNWRAPPED gifts to church by Friday, Dec. 15, 6 PM. Please include gift receipt, if possible. With your support, our youth will wrap and deliver the gifts to bring Christmas joy to this family!
Questions? Contact Nancy Lopez or Denise Steene.
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Poinsettias
Sunday, Dec. 17: Last day to order
Signup 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 $12 each and can be taken home after the 7 PM Christmas Eve service.
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Angel Tree
Gifts due Sunday, Dec. 17
Noon
Christmas tree in the lobby
Help us share joy and care with three local families by providing Christmas gifts for children. There are opportunities to purchase gifts from the children’s wish lists and help deliver them—a truly joyful experience!
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Christmas Caroling
Sunday, Dec. 17
2 PM
Meet at GSLC
Join in our tradition of caroling for our neighbors and several of our home-bound members. Song sheets will be provided. After, we'll return to GSLC for a holiday get-together. Bring a drink or treat to share—savory or sweet if you can.
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