Upcoming Events
The Virgin Mother Kind: Mary in Scripture & Tradition
A Zoom series with Christy & Josh Hosler
Mondays: Dec. 1, 8, 15
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Sign up here.
We encounter Mary in a place where verbal tradition, mythical archetype, and steadfast devotion meet. Mary humbly responds to an angel, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” The same young woman also proclaims that God "has brought down the powerful from their thrones and lifted up the lowly"!
Mary only speaks in the Bible in four scenes. Has any other figure in history become so revered with so few words attributed to her? Come explore with us the ways Mary is portrayed in the Bible in her precious few appearances there; in early and later Church tradition; and in creative new ways in our culture today.
Questions? Contact the Rev. Josh Hosler.
Formal Welcome of New Members
Sunday, Dec. 7 at 8:00 or 10:30 a.m.
New to Good Shepherd? Want to be formally welcomed in a public way? That’s never required, but it’s a good way to make yourself better known to your new congregation. This is the next opportunity to do that, by standing in front of the congregation at a worship service while we share a "Litany of Belonging" at either Sunday service.
This is not a formal change of Christian denomination; we have a separate process for that. This is simply a way of saying, "I'm a baptized Christian, and this church is where I want to hang my hat!"
Sign up here. Questions? Contact the Rev. Josh Hosler.
Every Sunday morning:
Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
"Eucharist" is an ancient Greek word meaning "Thanksgiving." Every Sunday, Christians gather to share the feast of bread and wine that spiritually sustains us for our work in the world.
Good Shepherd's 8:00 service is spoken, with no music, and tends to be small and intimate.
Good Shepherd's 10:30 service includes music and tends to be larger, with all ages represented.
After the 10:30 service, all are invited to come downstairs to Seaman Hall for coffee, snacks, and conversation.
Questions? Contact the Rev. Josh Hosler.
Emmanuel All Nations Kenyan Episcopal Church
Sundays, 1:00 p.m.
We welcome the congregation of Emmanuel All Nations, newly a part of the Diocese of Olympia, to worship at Good Shepherd every week.
Questions? Contact the Rev. Josh Hosler.
Every Thursday morning:
Bible Study, 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Our group chooses one book of the Bible at a time to read straight through and discuss. Currently we are reading the Book of Isaiah. All are welcome!
Questions? Contact the Rev. Josh Hosler.