Worship & Music

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands!
Serve the Lord with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!
Psalm 100:1-2

For Sunday worship, Good Shepherd uses a rich variety of service settings on a rotating basis. Some are traditional while others are more contemporary.

Childcare is available in the Nursery for children under the age of five.

During Communion, gluten-free wafers and cup, as well as a grape juice cup, are available. All who believe in Christ’s presence in this sacrament are welcome!

Choir & Instrumentalists ~

Good Shepherd is blessed with many gifted musicians, both instrumentalists and vocalists.

The choir presents beautiful anthems especially during the Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter seasons.
The With One Voice orchestra is comprised of flutes, guitar, piano, and any additional instruments members offer to play!
The Contemporary band and chorus lead Contemporary worship several times a year with vocalists accompanied by guitars and an enthusiastic beat from the drums.
Celtic Christian music services take place quarterly, led by church members in their group the “Green Mountain Celts.”
In summer and at other times, a service with Latin American music fills the air.

At Good Shepherd, we do indeed make a joyful noise!

Lent & Easter Highlights ~

Midweek Lenten services use both an Evening service and a setting using Taizé music, a contemplative service with sung prayers.
During Holy Week, Good Shepherd hosts ecumenical Morning Prayer.
On Maundy Thursday, there is a service of Holy Communion with Stripping of the Altar.
On Good Friday there is a Tenebrae service of increasing darkness.
The Easter Sunday Festival worship is followed by a brunch.

Advent & Christmas ~

Advent and Christmas are a special time in the church year. The Christmas Festival Season begins with a midweek evening Advent Lessons & Carols.
On the afternoon of Christmas Eve at 4:30 PM the Sunday School children lead a Family Candlelight worship service.
On Christmas Eve at 9:00 PM a more traditional Candlelight Service with Communion takes place.
The Christmas season comes to a close on the first Sunday after Christmas with a Christmas Lessons & Carols service.

Epiphany & Global Music ~

During the Epiphany season Good Shepherd has a tradition of “Global Music” featuring hymns from different parts of the world.

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