There’s always something happening at Good Shepherd.

Join members of the Towards Racial Justice small group as we discuss ways we can live out our faith that serves our neighbors and promotes justice. This session will explore civic engagement as a vital part of discipleship in the ELCA tradition. Together, we’ll discuss why advocacy matters, reflect on issues that affect our communities, and take action through a hands-on letter-writing campaign. Come ready to connect your faith to action and add your voice for justice and compassion in our society.

Join the Feeding Ministries Small Group in the Good Shepherd kitchen for “Jelly Making for Beginners”, as we bring back the culinary art of homemade jelly making. We’ll use Good Shepherd’s own elderberry bushes to demonstrate the process of making and canning jelly. Class size is limited to 8 and a fee of $10 will cover the cost of the jars and all the ingredients needed. Yes, you will have jelly to take home with you! NOTE: Since our Good Shepherd kitchen is a commercial kitchen, we also ask each participant to bring their own hat, hair covering or bandana to wear the day of the class.

We meet for lunch on the 3rd Sunday of every month at a Black or minority owned restaurant in Lancaster. This month we’ll gather at 11:30 AM at Taj Mahal Authentic Indian Cuisine, 2080 Bennett Avenue in Lancaster. Mark your calendars and join us for fellowship, great food, and support of our neighbors! NOTE: This event is part of a monthly series. It occurs on the 3rd Sunday of every month, and each month is in a different location. And each of these locations has ample and accessible parking available!

Mark your calendar and plan to join the Towards Racial Justice Small Group for a Watch Party and engaging discussion of the film “Rosewood” in the Martin Luther Room. A Zoom discussion will follow on October 27 (7PM-8:30 PM). Contact Kris Albert or Miriam Burke for details.

Celebrate Halloween with us as we welcome back Camron Robertson, Mr. Charisma, and his songs from yesteryear.

Join us for a meal and fellowship as we welcome a delegation from the Konde Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania. They will be in Pennsylvania to celebrate the installation of Bishop-elect Stephen Herr. Bishop Geoffrey Mwakihaba; his wife, Pastor Neema Mwakihaba; Pastor Emmanuel Mchomvu, a Tanzanian pastor who completed advanced studies at the Gettysburg campus of United Lutheran Seminary; and Dr. Lee Mwakalinga, head physician and director of Mbeya Hospital will be our honored guests. Afterwards we will gather to celebrate Wednesday evening service together at 6:00 PM.

Join the Senior Shepherds this November in All Saints Hall as we welcome Pastor Scott Paradise. The meeting will take place not long before Thanksgiving. With that theme in mind, Pastor Scott will remind us how we too are pilgrims, shaped by gratitude to be learners, travelers, and seekers of hope.

Starting around the middle of October, you can reserve a Thanksgiving Turkey Box. This box includes everything you need to make a Thanksgiving meal at home. Each box includes a turkey (or turkey tenderloin), 5 pounds of potatoes, cans of green beans and yams, a box of stuffing, and more. Look for more details soon.

Kids Count is excited to introduce this new worship service designed specifically for children (birth to about age 8) and their families. Here children can actively participate and learn while having fun. Please think about families who might appreciate this and start to spread the word!

Prepare again for the holidays as we enjoy festivities together.