Shop our Trunk Sale Saturday, August 10, and support the work of C-U at Home. Items for sale include LEGO kits (with instructions), Household goods, A wedding dress, A car top bike rack, costume jewelry, furniture, Kitchen wares, clothing, walking staffs, craft supplies, and more.... CASH ONLY. 8 AM to 12 Noon. Parking available behind the church. If you'd like to sell items, the reservation form is at gslc.breezechms.com/form/6388da

Join us this Sunday, July 28th, on the front lawn under the sycamore tree for a summer hymn sing! All are welcome! Bring your own chair or use one of ours. Then stay after for some refreshments. Worship begins at 9 AM. #elca #champaignurbana

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Champaign, seeks applicants for the position of youth and family minister. 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 base learning atmosphere would be preferable 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, willing to make connections and build relationships, listens to families d 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 1, 2024
FOR FULL CONSIDERATION A LETTER OF APPLICATION AND RESUME SHOULD BE SENT BY EMAIL TO:
pastor@gslc-cu.org by August 5, 2024. A full position description may be requested via that same email. GSLC is an EEOC Employer

Former youth turned youth worker Windsor Heights Lutheran Church, Zachary Meyer, stopped by to say hello to his Good Shepherd family at Synod Day!

Our crew with all our Central/Southern Illinois Synod of the ELCA friends!

Look at that sky! There's a storm coming! We are incredibly grateful for Greg Fisher and his mighty truck!

Mark your calendars for this casual, come-as-you-are worship service. We'll sing a ton of great hymns, pray a bit, and share communion. Bring a chair and a friend and stay afterwards for refreshments. Hymn Sing Sunday will be outside on the lawn, weather permitting, and starts at 9 AM, Sunday, July 28. #elca #hymnsing #champaignurbana