The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Salinas, California

 

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We seek to know Christ in our lives and to make Christ known through our actions in the world.

Worship forms the core of our church life. Music, from piano to violin to guitar, singing from Classical to Gregorian to Taize to Cursillo to Emmy Lou Harris - is loved.  Flowers, from local gardens and nurseries, grace the worship space.  Liturgy changes with the changing season..

Reaching out to others in love and compassion is a core value. Youth group raises money for Haiti, gathers food for Monterey Food Bank, and has fun together. Handmade shawls from the Prayer Shawl Knitters are blessed and distributed far and wide. Heifer Ark is an ongoing multi-generational project.  Homeless men are fed and housed at the Parish Hall once a month. 

Spiritual formation provides growth and depth. Advent 2010 features a lively Sunday morning 9 a.m. discussion of Handel's Messiah and the Bible.  In January, 2011, small group bible studies will resume. Godly Play tells sacred stories in the 9 a.m. worship service. And Sunday School uses art, games, discussions to explore the Sunday readings.

Children and Youth are treasured. John Hackbert, 20, is the youth leader. He works closely with Pastor Linda to provide safe, fun and growth filled lessons on Sunday mornings, and once a month youth groups for two separate groups.  The 9 - 14 year olds meet on the 3rd Saturday of the month.  The 13 years and up meet once a month for service projects and fellowship.