40 Words in 40 Days: Adiaphora
Adiaphora The term “adiaphora” is a transliteration of the Greek term (Latin: indifferentia; undifferentiated matters) meaning indifferent things. (via Dictionary of Luther and the Lutheran Traditions) Romans 14:2-3 2 One person’s…
40 Words in 40 Days: Sanctuary
Sanctuary A holy place where God is present. In the wilderness, that was the tent of meeting; in the time of Solomon, it was the Temple at Jerusalem. In both…
40 Words in 40 Days: Eucharist
Eucharist (YOO-kuh-rist) A Greek word meaning “thanksgiving” used in reference to the meal of Holy Communion. We call this meal Eucharist because we eat and drink in a spirit of…
40 Words in 40 Days: Kyrie
Kyrie (KEER-ee-ay) A short repeated invocation (in Greek or in translation) used in many Christian liturgies, especially at the beginning of the Eucharist or as a response in a litany.…
40 Words in 40 Days: Sacrament
Sacrament An act that imparts God’s grace, using visible means, connected with the Word of God, and commanded by Christ; for Lutherans, Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. (via Lutheran Basics…
40 Words in 40 Days: Liturgy
Liturgy Liturgy (meaning “work of the people”) is what we do when we gather to worship. The chief liturgy of Lutherans is the Holy Communion, the weekly Lord’s day event…
Stay Connected
Sign up below to receive our weekly eNewsletter that lets you know everything happening at Good Shepherd each week!
Thanks for subscribing! Please check your email for further instructions.
Connect with What's Happening
We're working on building new ways to help our community connect with everything that happens at Good Shepherd. Below are a few options for staying connected but look for more features soon.
eNews
View past issues and sign up for our weekly e-mail newsletter
Messenger
Browse the archives of our monthly print newsletter
News & Events
We're collecting stories of what's happening in and around Good Shepherd
Have a question?
If you'd like to know more about a specific program, we'd be happy to connect you with a member of our staff.
Click below to connect via e-mail with someone from our team and we'd be happy to help!