Blue Christmas Service
On Dec 21 at 5:30pm we will have a Blue Christmas service. This is a quiet contemplative liturgy on the darkest day of the year that honors those for whom Christmas may not feel “merry and bright.” In it we acknowledge what may be sad or painful in this season and bring those feelings to God in faith and hope for transformation in God’s time, if not our own. There will be a soup supper after each of these Wednesday services.
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
2707 West 33rd Street Sioux Falls, SD
invites you to join us as we celebrate the summer
with a block party. ALL are welcome!
Thursday, August 25 from 5:30pm-8pm
Backyard BBQ Food Truck
will be serving sandwiches and sides to purchase.
(pork $10, chicken $11, beef brisket $12) with various sides
Beverages and dessert furnished by Good Shepherd
Mogen’s Heroes will be performing from 6pm-8pm
Various yard games plus a drawing and raffle!
Bring a lawn chair!
Congratulations to our 2022 graduates! Mia graduated from Augustana with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Environmental Studies. Molly graduated from Lincoln High and will attend the University of Minnesota in Duluth this fall studying Environmental Science.
Last Saturday’s Spring Cleanup proved to be very productive, with some cleaning inside the church but, a tremendous amount of tree trimming done by our handyman, Jerome. Two large trailer loads of branches were taken to the city drop off area. Special thanks to those that helped: Mo. Christina, Alice, Keel & Patty, Laurel & Jeff.
The “Walking Cross”, in the Children’s Prayer Garden, has been set in place. LGC (Landscape Garden Center) did an excellent job. The “Walking Cross“ has three colors of pavers and a fire pit in the center area.
Chris Clem wore out his back and muscles digging three big holes for the three Oak trees that we planted on one very late evening. We were trying to beat the forecasted rains, and we did. Also, Chris dug nine more holes for the boxwood bushes that are at the head of the Cross. (He is an animal) LOL.
Joe and Laurel Dose have graciously donated four bench’s for this project. A very BIG ‘Thank You’ to Joe and Laurel.
The beautification committee is now planning on how to proceed with the enhancement of this area. More shrubs, flowers, some assorted plants and a walking path to the Cross.
Please take some time to walk to the south side to the church and view this wonderful addition to our church property.
Dedicated by Bishop Jonathan Folts in October 2021.
Our HCC group have been blessed with donations to purchase must needed items for The Union Gospel Mission here in Sioux Falls- just in time for Christmas! Teri, Barb and Nanc made the delivery today. Many thanks to the HCC who have taken this ministry on to help the displaced and homeless population here in the city. This is an ongoing ministry for the HCC and Good Shepherd. Donations are always appreciated.
Christmas will look different this year. Our service will be on our FACEBOOK page only starting with wonderful Christmas music at 5PM then beginning the liturgy at 5:15PM. Please join us as we celebrate with joy the birth of our Lord and Savior. Have a candle available to light prior to the conclusion of our service for the hymn ‘Silent Night’. Yes, Christmas Eve will look different this year but we’ll all still be together. We will celebrate Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 27th at 10am!
The Advent and Christmas seasons are full of anticipation and joy for many, but not everyone is up and cheerful for the Christmas holidays especially during this time of COVID. Dealing with the death of a loved one, facing life after divorce or separation, coping with the loss of a job, living with cancer or some other disease that puts a question mark over the future, and a number of other human situations makes parties and joviality painful for some in our congregation and community. We are offering a quiet service of prayer, reflection and song on December 16th at 7PM on our FACEBOOK page.
Due to continuing high Covid numbers in our city, the Vestry has decided to continue to hold only online services and meetings through December, including Christmas Eve.
Through December, we will not have our 8am Eucharist and we will hold our 10am Eucharist and our Thursday 1pm midweek Eucharist completely online on the church Facebook page.
We will continue to reevaluate when we can resume safely distanced, sanitized, and masked attendance at services.
Wednesday Night Educational Forum
Our Speakers Forum continue ON LINE with What Other Christians Believe and Why. Speakers from a variety of Christian denominations will explain the history of their branch of Christianity, what they value about their tradition, and will answer questions. Join Zoom Meeting ID: 701 251 4474, Password: Psalm23
Nov 4 - Catholicism, Joe Rutten, Director of Benedictine Leadership Institute, Mt Marty University
Nov 11 - Baptist, Dr. Philip Thompson, SF Seminary
Nov 18 – Pentecostalism, Rev. Traci Humphrey
Thursday Bible Study, 11:15am
Our study of the Book of Acts using the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible will finish in October and we will begin a study of the Book of Revelation on Oct 22. Anyone is welcome to join the group at any time. You can join via video conferencing on Zoom or by telephone for teleconference.
Thursday and Sunday Book Study
Our book study groups will begin on Oct 1, 1:45pm and Oct 4, 11:30am with Adam Hamilton’s Christianity’s Family Tree: What Other Christians Believe and Why. You can purchase the book yourself locally or on Amazon or contact the office to order one.
