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	The Center of Our Life Good Shepherd is a . . . Reverent . . . congregation committed to the liturgical heritage of the western church, celebrating Word and Sacrament using traditional forms, and yet with new vigor in order to reach new generations of Christians. Using a three-year lectionary corresponding to the seasons and festivals of the church year, readings from the Bible are proclaimed, with a sermon given to enable a more personal . . . Relevant. . . encounter with the God who comes to us through Holy Scripture. The sacrament of Holy Communion, the Eucharist, is at the heart of our worship service, with all baptized Christians welcome to commune. A rich variety of music supports and inspires our worship. Come to worship God here, bringing your doubts and faith and expecting to encounter God in this . . . Real . . . community gathered around Word and Sacrament. We strive to keep worship at the center of our life -- as individuals and as a community of faith. Much time and effort go into planning and preparing each service. Quality music is an integral part of our worship life. Through the liturgy we seek an encounter with God that is deep and authentic. The Holy Eucharist is celebrated three times each weekend, and on festival days. It's also celebrated Wednesdays in the summer and during the season of Lent. The rest of the year Evening Prayer is prayed on Wednesday, as well as the major festivals of the church. Schedule: Advent and Christmas at Good Shepherd Sunday, November 30, and December 7, 14, & 21 8:15 & 11:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:30 am Education hour Wednesday, December 3, 10, & 17 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist: Prayer and Meal Sunday, December 21, Advent 4 12:30 pm Church Decorating Wednesday, December 24, Christmas Eve 5:00 pm Family Eucharist 7:30 pm Festival Eucharist 10:30 pm Candlelight Eucharist Thursday, December 25, Christmas Day 10:00 am Festival Eucharist 7:00 pm Sung Evening Prayer Sunday, December 28, Christmas 1 8:15 & 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Thursday, January 1, Name of Jesus 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Sunday, January 4, Christmas 2 8:15 & 11:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:30 am Intergenerational Epiphany celebration Tuesday, January 6, Epiphany of our Lord 7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist All Sunday services are preceded by a 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening Eucharist. Saturday 6:00 pm Holy Eucharist A spoken service of Word and Sacrament Sunday 8:15 am Holy Eucharist 9:30 am Education Hour 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Both are sung services of Word and Sacrament Wednesday evenings Memorial Day through Labor Day and Advent 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist: Prayer and Meal Procession of light, chanted Evening Prayer, readings and Holy Eucharist Wednesday evenings during the season of Lent 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist A simple service of Word and Sacrament Wednesday evenings Labor Day through Memorial Day, except in Advent and Lent 7:00 pm Evening Prayer Lay-led spoken evening service