The Call Ogden
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 through JUNE, asking our congregations to take this Fast of Public Worship for the sake of the vulnerable in our churches and communities. This decision has not been made lightly, nor in a spirit of panic.
We can go ahead with small essential meetings, but anything else will be cancelled or postponed. Suzanne has cancelled Shepherd's Bowl.
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.
Office will only be open by appointment, until it is safe to resume normal hours.
I will be in most of the week days, but please call ahead to make sure I am in my office.
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. For worship you cannot do better than tune into the live-streaming of the Sunday service at the National Cathedral. 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
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 through JUNE, asking our congregations to take this Fast of Public Worship for the sake of the vulnerable in our churches and communities. This decision has not been made lightly, nor in a spirit of panic.
We can go ahead with small essential meetings, but anything else will be cancelled or postponed. Suzanne has cancelled Shepherd's Bowl.
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.
Office will only be open by appointment, until it is safe to resume normal hours.
I will be in most of the week days, but please call ahead to make sure I am in my office.
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. For worship you cannot do better than tune into the live-streaming of the Sunday service at the National Cathedral. 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
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. |