Friends, On Sunday, November 23, we will be assembling “blessing bags” after worship in Fellowship Hall. This is something that Shepherd has done on the Sunday before Thanksgiving since COVID passed. But just what are “blessing bags”? “Blessing bags” are simple, powerful gifts that convey both humanity and hope to struggling, marginalized members of society. By filling bags with essentials, writing encouraging notes, and directly providing them to those in need, caring citize

Got a song stuck in your head—or on your heart? I’d love to hear it! Whether it’s a beloved hymn, a new praise song, or something that’s been speaking to your spirit lately, your suggestions help shape the music we share in worship. Click the link below to send in your ideas — and keep an eye out! From now on, you’ll find this song suggestion link in each weekly newsletter, so you can share inspiration anytime it strikes. 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD-Ppcx_U

For a couple weeks, we as a congregation are focusing on sharing peanut butter (cereal, protein like tuna, chicken in a can are welcome too) for the Jeffco Action Center. This is an intentional need-based collection due to the SNAP benefits not being provided beginning in November due to the government shutdown.  SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, provides monthly benefits to help low-income individuals and families buy groceries. The assistance is loaded

This Sunday is Reformation Sunday on the church calendar – but we celebrate “Scot Sunday” on Reformation Sunday. That’s because our roots are in the Reformation of the 16th century and the influence of John Calvin and John Knox. Presbyterians played a significant role in shaping Protestant Christianity especially in Scotland and the United States. John Knox studied under Calvin and upon returning to his native Scotland, helped establish a national church governed by presbyter