Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501 Concerned Clergy of Olympia (https://olycompassion.org) would like to invite you to celebrate the sacred in all of us during this interfaith Pride service. The service will feature readings and songs that draw upon Read More
Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. Matthew 7:7-11 First, a big thank you to everyone for their articles included in this report. It’s time consuming to write this stuff, but because of the many articles Read More
Just as Esther, in the Old Testament, was called to be an advocate with the king of Persia for her threatened people, we are called to raise our voices to urge our leaders in Congress to protect programs for people who struggle with hunger. Next Sunday we join Esther in Read More
The Congregation Council wants your input as we develop a budget proposal for your consideration at the annual meeting on Sunday, May 20. Please take 15 minutes to complete a survey on your priorities. While we are doing this survey to inform budget decisions, this is also a church planning Read More
The Good Shepherd Action Plan is Ready for Your Review and Comments The Strategic Planning Task Force has completed their assignment and their proposed action plan is available for your review and comments. There are printed copies of the proposal in the Narthex. You may also click Strategic Plan Web Read More
Have you ever wanted your own garden but didn’t have the space or time to dig it up and water it as often as it is needed? This growing season we invite you to Pick a Patch. It’s a chance to contribute to the wellbeing of the earth, yourself, and Read More
This April we’ll be featuring short stories about the work ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran World Relief are doing in India. On April 22 beginning at 9:50 in Room 160 we will have a presentation on how things look on the ground in Bihar. We’ll culminate in an intergenerational India Read More
SILENT AUCTION & PIANO BAR Join us on Saturday, June 2, from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. in Crary Hall for a fun evening to raise funds to complete the columbarium and memorial wall project. Come and enjoy live piano music, potluck appetizers, complimentary wine and beer, a dessert auction and a Read More
Everyone is invited to an evening of music and conversation on Saturday, April 28 at 6 p.m. as Michael Larson returns to Good Shepherd to play with his friend and PLTS seminarian, Taylor Hagbo. This informal event will include wine and appetizers and an opportunity for conversation with Taylor and Read More
Congressional action is expected soon on the FARM Bill, which includes many important programs, including SNAP (formerly Food Stamps). Diane Armbrust is collecting stories about its importance to our families and friends. These will be forwarded to Senator Murray to help her advocate for the program. Please see Diane if you would Read More