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At the end of the Stillness Retreat on Saturday, Pastor Lynette shared a blessing from the writer Jan L. Richardson - "May you find the spiritual practices that offer you a doorway into the heart of God." Over the next week or so, we'll be sharing some of the practices we discussed right here. Maybe one of them will inspire you!
In the gospel reading for Sunday, January 19, Jesus provides 175 gallons of wine for a newly married couple. Whatever for?! Come to worship and hear about God’s good news in Christ. Worship begins at 9 AM, is also livestreamed on our website, and is always open to all. #elca #champaignurbana
This Sunday, January 12, we will celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord. Join in worship at 9 AM to remember your own baptism and celebrate God's many gifts to us. Sunday School starts up again this week, as does Adult Forum and our Dwelling Together small group. If you're looking for traditional worship, done warmly and well, in an inclusive and open way, this might be the community for you! #elca #champaignurbana
This Sunday, January 12, we'll hear in the Gospel reading that the people of Jesus’ day were “filled with expectation” (Luke 3:15). What about you? What do you expect when you come to worship at Good Shepherd? What expectations do you have for our worship life or what you'll take away from worship each Sunday? Comment below!
With gladness, we see the star and follow like the wise men did. Celebrate Epiphany with us this Sunday, January 5 as we sing all those wonderful Christmas carols about the wise men and the gifts they brought. Worship begins at 9 AM in person and will be livestreamed on our website. Come and worship! Bring your gifts and your friends. All are welcome here. #elca #champaignurbana #epiphany
Mary sings and we do, too, of justice and reversal, of hope and God's plan. Join us for worship on the 4th Sunday of Advent. Worship begins at 9 AM in the sanctuary and a livestream will be available on our website. Let us prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus! #elca #advent #champaignurbana
Sharing this lovely video in case you don't also follow the ELCA.
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Rick Steves' Story of Christmas Through Art
download: https://bit.ly/3ZWa9CWRick Steves, who worships at Trinity Lutheran Church in the Seattle area, has given this video clip, a 2-minute story of Chri...
If you missed the cantata yesterday, you can watch it here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHO_tBGCnqc
Thanks to all of our wonderful singers, musicians, directors, hosts, and audience members!
Christmas Cantata and Carol Sing
Concert and carol sing at 3 pm on Sunday, Dec. 15,. 2024 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Champaign,Il
Celebrate Christmas with us this year. The 5 PM service is a little shorter. The 7 PM service will have more special music. Both will be filled with favorite carols, connections for children, and candlelight. Communion will be offered at both services, too. Come, rejoice once again in the birth of our Savior! Share the invitation - all are welcome! #elca #champaignurbana #christmaseve