Omicron update from Pastor Chris
Dear siblings in Christ, After two years, we continue to wrestle with COVID-19. The recent surge in the Omicron variant has led to more anxiety and confusion. Our mental and…
Abide In Me
The ‘Man Upstairs?’ Someone, who once thought they were making some sort of connection to a well-known pastor once said to them, “I don’t care much for churches and such,…
Living the Post Resurrection Life: Truth and Action
What would you say? In just a few hours, 33 9th graders, who are affirming their faith at their Confirmation this afternoon, will share their belief statements before our online…
In the Light of the Resurrection
The Letter of 1st John is written to very early Christian believers who lived a short time after Jesus was raised from the dead -around 100 A.D. The opening lines…
Some Things To Hold On To
Maundy Thursday Tonight, we remember that Jesus gathers to celebrate the Jewish festival of Passover with his disciples in an upper room. At tonight’s meal, Jesus spends time lecturing his…
Something Borrowed
As we enter Holy Week, we begin to hear the stories we repeat, year after year. I don’t know how it is for you, but for me, these stories never…
Reopening Updates from Pr. Chris Enstad
Dear siblings in Christ, I am thrilled to announce the Good Shepherd Executive Committee, acting on recommendations from the COVID-19 Task Force, has authorized a return to in-person worship starting…
In Community With Our Neighbor
To watch and listen to Pr. Sheryl’s sermon, please click here. In the Room If you were to listen to the first chapter of Mark’s gospel read aloud, what might…
A “Come-to-Jesus” Conversation
Throughout Lent at Good Shepherd, we remember that we are created for community. In times of face-to-face and virtual togetherness, we are created for connection with one another. But what…
Created for Community with the Saints
The Church Community This past Tuesday a group of about 25 church members met up at the UW Arboretum and went for a walk together to enjoy God’s beautiful creation.…