The Call Ogden10:35 AM (4 hours ago)
Dear Friends,
Bishop Scott held an online conference with his clergy in charge of congregations yesterday afternoon to discuss how the current situation with coronavirus impacts worship and church ministries.
Bishop Scott has asked us to suspend services for at least the rest of March (the next 3 Sundays), asking our congregations to take this Lenten Fast of Public Worship for the sake of the vulnerable in our churches and communities. This means the Visitation/Confirmations on 22nd March will be postponed to a later date. Unless the situation worsens, we hope to be back at Church on Palm Sunday. This decision has not been made lightly, nor in a spirit of panic.
We can go ahead with small essential meetings, but anything else should be cancelled or postponed. Suzanne has cancelled Shepherd's Bowl for at least two weeks. The Wardens and I will be meeting on Sunday to discuss the running of Good Shepherd during this emergency.
We will be making phone visits with our shut-ins, and others, rather than in-person visits, to avoid bringing germs into their homes. Do take care of yourselves, and be mindful of everyone's safety. Follow the CDC guidelines. It would appear that this virus is worse than we first believed. However, as Christians we will not panic, but set an example of common sense, and concern for others.
Please keep everyone affected in your prayers, and support those who are isolated or quarantined by phoning, Skyping or FaceTiming them so they do not feel so lonely and cut off.
Linda and I discussed the situation yesterday, and, although we agreed the Office will only be open Monday through Thursday 8.30 - 12.00 for the next two weeks, it will likely be less than this, if at all. I will be in most of that time, and probably some afternoons too.
I know that most of you will be sad to miss worship on Sunday, and the feeling of being part of something bigger than ourselves. Mark Le Tourneau is going to send me his sermon for this Sunday, which is attached to this email, so you will have something to consider and meditate upon. Note that it is helpful to read the lections first: Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95, Romans 5:1-11, and John 4: 5-42. For worship you cannot do better than tune into the live-streaming of the Sunday service at the National Cathedral. The Presiding Bishop will be preaching. Here’s the link: National Cathedral live/ recorded worship...https://cathedral.org/worship/service-archive/
This time of uncertainty and crisis might also be a good time to renew your own practices of daily prayer and bible reading. The link below will take you to the Mission of St Clare website, which offers audio daily prayer and links to other sites.
https://www.missionstclare.com/english/index.html
I will be at the church on Sunday for anyone who does not get this message. I will not conduct a service, but will pray with those who turn up.
My prayers, as always, for you and all in our church and community.
Vanessa+
Office phone: 801-392-8168
Cell: 801-458-9486
Dear Friends,
Bishop Scott held an online conference with his clergy in charge of congregations yesterday afternoon to discuss how the current situation with coronavirus impacts worship and church ministries.
Bishop Scott has asked us to suspend services for at least the rest of March (the next 3 Sundays), asking our congregations to take this Lenten Fast of Public Worship for the sake of the vulnerable in our churches and communities. This means the Visitation/Confirmations on 22nd March will be postponed to a later date. Unless the situation worsens, we hope to be back at Church on Palm Sunday. This decision has not been made lightly, nor in a spirit of panic.
We can go ahead with small essential meetings, but anything else should be cancelled or postponed. Suzanne has cancelled Shepherd's Bowl for at least two weeks. The Wardens and I will be meeting on Sunday to discuss the running of Good Shepherd during this emergency.
We will be making phone visits with our shut-ins, and others, rather than in-person visits, to avoid bringing germs into their homes. Do take care of yourselves, and be mindful of everyone's safety. Follow the CDC guidelines. It would appear that this virus is worse than we first believed. However, as Christians we will not panic, but set an example of common sense, and concern for others.
Please keep everyone affected in your prayers, and support those who are isolated or quarantined by phoning, Skyping or FaceTiming them so they do not feel so lonely and cut off.
Linda and I discussed the situation yesterday, and, although we agreed the Office will only be open Monday through Thursday 8.30 - 12.00 for the next two weeks, it will likely be less than this, if at all. I will be in most of that time, and probably some afternoons too.
I know that most of you will be sad to miss worship on Sunday, and the feeling of being part of something bigger than ourselves. Mark Le Tourneau is going to send me his sermon for this Sunday, which is attached to this email, so you will have something to consider and meditate upon. Note that it is helpful to read the lections first: Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95, Romans 5:1-11, and John 4: 5-42. For worship you cannot do better than tune into the live-streaming of the Sunday service at the National Cathedral. The Presiding Bishop will be preaching. Here’s the link: National Cathedral live/ recorded worship...https://cathedral.org/worship/service-archive/
This time of uncertainty and crisis might also be a good time to renew your own practices of daily prayer and bible reading. The link below will take you to the Mission of St Clare website, which offers audio daily prayer and links to other sites.
https://www.missionstclare.com/english/index.html
I will be at the church on Sunday for anyone who does not get this message. I will not conduct a service, but will pray with those who turn up.
My prayers, as always, for you and all in our church and community.
Vanessa+
Office phone: 801-392-8168
Cell: 801-458-9486
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Service Schedule
Sunday: 8:00 am Holy Eucharist – Rite I 9:00 am Choir Rehearsal 9:30 am Sunday School Labor Day to May 30th 10:30 am Holy Eucharist – Rite II 10:30 am La Santa Eucaristía (en Español) Monday: 8:00 am Morning Prayer & Breakfast 6:00 pm Women’s Evening Prayer Tuesday: Feb 25th Shrove Tuesday Pancake 6:00pm Wednesday: Feb 26th Ash Wednesday Services Noon & 7:00pm Tuesday - Saturday: 8:00 am Morning Prayer Thursday: 12.15 pm Holy Eucharist – Rite II |
Worship is at the center of our parish life. Two of our three Sunday services are traditional and semi-formal, with an 8:00 Rite I service and a 10:30 Rite II Choral Eucharist with pipe organ, choir, and occasionally tone chimes. The Latino service, celebrated in Spanish at 10:30, includes hymns from the Latino hymnbook.
Music has long been a vital part of worship at Good Shepherd. Our music program features works which are accessible to the congregation, while contributing to spiritual growth and an enhanced worship experience. Music selected embodies the artistic integrity of the great Anglican musical tradition. Every Sunday morning a slate of volunteers works to ensure that all services and classes run smoothly. These include altar guild, acolytes, lay eucharistic ministers, teachers, ushers, greeters, lay readers, choir and other musicians. In addition to these volunteers, we are also blessed by our priests, deacons and the only licensed lay preacher in the diocese, Dr. Mark LeTourneau. |