Summertime education-not just for the kids this year!…a time to grow, to enjoy the sun and light. What better time than summer to jump into a new pool of clear water refreshing our spirit, listening for God in Scripture story and our story. These opportunities for adult education this summer will challenge us to grow.
Sunday Mornings- 9:15 AM Horizons in Mission, in the Library. A new look at Mission for our lives today by Titus Pressler.
Sunday Evenings 5–6 PM Praying the Psalms, by Walter Brueggemann-facilitated by Tricia McKee
Thursday evening 7–8 PM Listening For God—A series of short story readings that touch our of faith and life:
- July 17-Kathleen Norris, From 'Dakota'
- August 7 - Alice Walker, 'The Welcome Table'
- August 14- Rick Bass, From, 'The Hermit's Story'
- August 21 - Nicole Mones, From 'The Last Chinese Chef'
Tuesday evenings in August:
- August 12 and 26: The Knitting Group 6:30-8:00 PM
- August 5 and 19: Adult 'Ruach'—Mosaics 6:30-8:00 PM
Call a friend and come refresh your mind and soul at Good Shepherd this summer! Child care provided upon request for either of the evening sessions-call the church office to RSVP.
The Beach Party, ‘Surfin’ the Scriptures’ is coming and the children are coming in a high tide! Leadership openings for snack, recreation, art, and story still have some spaces for those willing to serve and enjoy the children. Youth opportunities for mentoring a group are still open, training required—a great way to earn community service hours also.
Training for all areas of VBS will be Monday June 16, from 6:30–7:30 pm. Youth and adults. Child Care Provided, 423-3230.
Safe Church Training
Safe Church Training for those who haven’t taken it, led by Betty Wade Coyle, will be offered on Wednesday evening, June 18th from 6-9. This is a required one time training for all adults in our church community working with children. One time training. Cost, $10 paid by our church to the Diocese of Southern Virginia. Child Care Provided, RSVP 423-3230
Children Worship/ Education In the Summer!
Our youngest children at worship this summer will gather in the Children’s Chapel each week as their parents come in to the 10:00 service (Ages 3 and up). We will begin our weekly exploration of Lectionary story there, moving to the parish hall for more movement before joining their parents at the Peace each week through Labor Day. Contact Tricia McKee in the church office with any questions. Worship bags will also be available in the Narthex for those wishing to enjoy worship with their parents for the whole service. Our nursery will be staffed from 9:30 until after the 10:00 service each week.
Our regular church school classes for preschool through adults (including youth will begin again in the fall, September 7th with a fantastic Round Up! Day. 9:15 am.
