Two-week Adult Forum series-- "Evangelism for Episcopalians" with the Rt. Rev'd Frank Logue (Feb. 7), and "Reflections on Prayer in a Pandemic" with the Rev'd Dr. Sarah Coakley (Feb. 14).
Ash Wednesday in a Pandemic-- As imposition of ashes is unadvisable this year, Good Shepherd will mark the solemnity of Ash Wednesday with an online service of worship- accessible remotely at any time of day. Plan to engage Ash Wednesday worship online this year wherever you are, as we prepare for Easter in this hope-filled year.
Exclusive Previews of Angels Ascending and Descending-- Visit goodshepherdnewton.org/angelspreview for information about our upcoming celebration, which will offer both in-person and virtual previews of the renovations this weekend. Click here to make an appointment for your Exclusive Preview. Note: because of excitement and demand, we will be extending exclusive previews over the next few weeks. Click the RSVP for information to request a tour at a future date.
A screenshot of our Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 31st.
Thanks to all who attended and made this possible.
-screenshot compliments of Martina Stippler. Vergellt's Gott, Frau Doktor Stippler.
-many, many additional attendees thanks to Jim Nauen
Upcoming Worship
Sunday, February 7th -- Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
10:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the church and online
Wednesday, February 10th --
7:00 pm Evensong in the church and online
Sunday, February 14th -- Last Sunday after Epiphany
10:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the church and online
Children's Sunday Christian Education continues online
Sunday school for Preschool and Elementary will be continue to remain online through the winter of 2021.
This week's video for the children of Good Shepherd:
ADULT FORUM
Sunday 2/7
at 11:15 am
Evangelism for Episcopalians:
moving from welcome to intention
The Right Reverend Frank Logue, Episcopal Bishop, helps us to understand how evangelism is a natural byproduct of the joyful work of any parish community-- and isn't a four-letter word.
Sunday 2/14
at 11:15 am
Sarah Coakley's Prayer in a Pandemic: looking back
Dr. Coakley joins us live from Alexandria, Virginia, to offer reflections on her four-week series on prayer, take questions from Good Shepherd, and offer learnings and observations from the past months.
IN PREPARATION FOR LENT, WE WILL HOST OUR ANNUAL BURYING OF THE ALLELUIAS
ON THE PARISH GREEN
WE WILL ALSO HEAR A LESSON ABOUT OUR CALLING
AND OUR NEED TO HELP OTHERS AND TO CARE FOR GOD'S CREATION WITH COMPASSION. WE WILL CARE FOR OUR THE BIRDS (and probably the squirrels, too!)
IN A FUN ACTIVITY OF MAKING SUNBUTTER PINECONE BIRD FEEDERS
ON THE PARISH GREEN AFTER CHURCH.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RSVP FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE EMAIL FR. MICHAEL AT:
Due to ongoing interest and complications in the world, we offer additional Previews. Click the RSVP to request an Exclusive Preview.
Angels Ascending and Descending:
Handicapped Accessibility at Good Shepherd
Click here to view Angels Ascending and Descending, a plan to achieve 100% accessibility at Good Shepherd. At a total cost of $500,000 and with a beautiful, compassionate proposal secured, your Vestry asks you to consider prayerfully your support of this plan.
We continue to receive support and pledges while construction is underway.
Frumentum-- Communion at Home for older and at-risk parishioners
Frumentum, from the Latin word meaning wheat, is an ancient practice of the church, bringing items of Holy Communion to those separated from the life of the church, so that all can receive bread and wine on Sundays simultaneously.
With the blessing of our Bishop, Good Shepherd will offer Frumentum to members of our parish who cannot attend public gatherings for the foreseeable future. Volunteers from Good Shepherd will deliver consecrated bread and wine to you, or you can pick up items at the church, keep them in your home, and receive them on Sunday mornings while taking part in our online worship.
Please contact the Rector directly to request Frumentum, by calling the parish office or via e-mail at rector@goodshepherdnewton.org. Initially we will consecrate bread and wine for delivery on Sunday, September 13, so that Communion will be available beginning Sunday, September 20. Please specify the number of people who will receive so that we can deliver enough consecrated bread and wine for approximately four Sundays. Subsequent deliveries will occur next month.
Additional information about keeping the sacrament in your home and how to receive items will be provided to those who request Frumentum.
