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Good Shepherd Youth welcome YOU to explore faith, build friendships, and serve others this fall. Join us Saturday, September 14 at 6 PM for our first meeting of the year. Friends welcome! #elca #champaignurbana #youthgroup
This Sunday, September 8, at GSLC: Join us outside on the front lawn for a casual worship service that includes a back-to-school blessing of the backpacks for anyone K-Ph.D. We'll also dedicate the new gaga ball pit and share communion. As always, our communion table is open to everyone! Bring a chair or use one of ours and plan to stick around for refreshments and activities afterwards! See you at church! #elca #champaignurbana
Back-to-school and backpack blessing will happen during 9 AM worship on Sunday, September 8th. Join us and receive a special tag to put on or in your pack. #elca #champaignurbana #backpackblessing
Sunday School officially starts September 15th! We meet weekly at 10:15 AM, with a Cross+Gen gathering most first Sundays. We offer classes for K-12 and for adults, too!
Register today at: gslc.breezechms.com/form/3abc43
We can't wait to see everyone who comes to learn and grow with us this year..... Yay! #elca #champaignurbana
Join us on Sunday, September 8th, at 9 AM for outdoor worship on our front lawn! We'll bless backpacks and celebrate communion (all are welcome - always) and welcome back our choir! Bring a chair or use one of ours. See you in church! #elca #champaignurbana #backpackblessing
This Sunday, August 18th, at Good Shepherd: What nourishes us? What gives us strength? Jesus offers the Living Bread and promises that whoever eats of that bread will live forever. How are you nourished and strengthened at God's table? Worship begins at 9 AM in the sanctuary, and, of course, includes Communion. If you are traveling, don't forget about the livestream available on our website. In the afternoon, we'll gather for trivia and fun hosted by our own Fellowship Committee and Joe C. See you in church! #elca #champaignurbana
We're hiring! Are you someone who loves working with youth and families to help them grow in service to their community and in their faith? Do you value diversity and want all young people to feel welcome in church? You might be the right person for Good Shepherd! Check out our full job description below.
YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Champaign, seeks applicants for the position of youth and family minister/ministry coordinator. The position reports to the pastor and works in cooperation with the Discipleship Committee to lead and coordinate faith formation efforts for children and young people Pre-K through High School.
The position will be part-time (20 hours/week) with potential to grow to full-time (with benefits) should the candidate offer skills needed.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE: A minimum of high school equivalency and preferably hold a two- or four-year degree in Education, Youth Ministry or similar educational field. Experience in a faith-based learning atmosphere would be preferable but not required. ELCA Lutheran background preferred, but not required.
DESIRED COMPETENCIES/CHARACTERISTICS: Able to express and share a faith in Jesus; enthusiastic and caring; creative and shows willingness to innovate; excellent organizational and communication skills; enjoys working with children and youth; understands and uses social media effectively, able to connect to youth’s interests; sets healthy boundaries for self and others; exhibits openness and welcoming, especially with regards to diversity, including LGBTQ+ youth and neurodiverse youth, willing to make connections and build relationships, listens to families and their needs, good administrative skills.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Will have use of an office at the church and will be expected to be in the building for some work hours, including Sundays; will work off-site for off-site activities; and may work from home for planning and reporting. This is an at-will position and will require a background check.
SALARY: $30,000 per year (20 hours per week). Salary is subject to federal and state taxes. STARTING DATE: Preferably by September 15, 2024
FOR FULL CONSIDERATION A LETTER OF APPLICATION AND RESUME SHOULD BE SENT BY EMAIL TO PASTOR LYNETTE CHAPMAN: pastor@gslc-cu.org by August 30, 2024. A full position description may be requested via that same email.
GSLC is an EEOC Employer
This Sunday, August 11, join us for worship at Good Shepherd at 9 AM. We continue our 12 Basket challenge in response to Jesus' generous gift of the Bread of Life. This Sunday, we'll also hear from many of the folks who attended the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering a couple of weeks ago. Come and celebrate! #elca #champaignurbana