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Friends, Did you know that Monday, July 27, was “National Love is Kind Day”? Love is often described as the most powerful force in the universe, influencing our thoughts, behaviors, and well-being in remarkable ways. Psychologists believe love is a fundamental human need. At its core, love is about connection - a deep, abiding sense of belonging that fulfills our most basic human needs. Love acts as a protective shield against depression, anxiety, fear, and various other me

Music Camp is coming—and this year, our campers are becoming Musical Detectives! Over four fun-filled days, young investigators will follow musical clues, crack rhythm codes, discover melody and harmony, and work together to solve sound-filled mysteries. Through singing, movement, games, instruments, and creative activities, each child will build confidence while learning that music is something we create and share together. We are also looking for volunteers to help our Musi

This past Saturday, over 60 people of all ages joined us on the Field for a morning of good old-fashioned fun at our first Summer Community Carnival! It was exactly what the vision was for this event. We hosted grandparents and grandkids, parents and kids of all ages – little through middle school. They almost all came from the neighborhood walking over or riding their bikes. Our two middle school neighbor boys were there for the full two hours, playing the games, winning

Fun for all ages, so bring the whole family and your friends and neighbors for some good old-fashioned fun. Picture bean bag tosses, ball throws, duckie races, all those classics with prizes along with cotton candy and popcorn—all FREE!

In Luke 14:12–24 and Acts 2:42–47, we discover that the gospel always makes room for more people. Jesus continually widened the table to welcome those pushed to the margins, and the early church gathered around tables to share bread, prayers, resources, and life itself. This Sunday, we'll reflect on hospitality not as entertaining guests, but as creating spaces of dignity, belonging, and shared life—especially for neighbors facing loneliness, housing pressures, or exclusion.

July has several events in July that are open to our neighbors and community: Summer Community Carnival July 11 10:00am - noon Step right up for a day of free family fun at our Summer Carnival! Enjoy classic carnival games, popcorn, cotton candy, sweet treats, and smiles for all ages. School Supply Drive June 28 - July 26 Shop and bring your NEW donations to the Church or buy online to be delivered directly to the Jeffco Action Center. Community BBQ July 17 5:00pm - 7

Friends, In his New York Times bestselling book, “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written”, Walter Isaacson, claims that the greatest sentence ever crafted by human hand is: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” When these words were first written by the creators of our Declaration of Independence (Benjamin Fr

Every great road trip needs a playlist. Whether you're heading across the country, up to the mountains, or just across town, the right music somehow makes the journey better. This summer, I'd like to invite you to add a few songs to your own "road trip playlist" that we'll be introducing in worship over the coming months. My hope is that these songs become familiar companions throughout the week, so when we gather on Sunday, we're already ready to sing them together. Give the

We are halfway through June, so it is time to think about July! We have a lot of FUN planned for all ages as we look to the month ahead. Kick things off with Worship on July 5th to celebrate our nation’s 250th Birthday and follow that up the next Saturday for our first ever Summer Community Carnival, July 11th 10am-noon outside on the field. Fun for all ages, so bring the whole family and your friends and neighbors for some good old-fashioned fun. Picture bean bag tosses,

Summer has a way of inviting us to slow down, look around, and notice what is already present. Too often, we begin with what is missing. We focus on the problems to solve, the resources we lack, the challenges facing our church, our neighborhood, or even our own lives. Yet the Apostle Paul offers a different vision. Writing to a diverse and sometimes divided church, he reminds them that God's Spirit has already placed gifts among them. "To each is given the manifestation of t

Pastor Matt talks about our upcoming Community BBQs.

Friends, Every time we turn on the news, scroll through social media, or walk into a conversation at work, there seems to be another layer of uncertainty, conflict, or pressure. Even when our personal life is “fine,” the constant exposure to global stress can quietly drain our emotional reserves. Finding hope in such times can seem almost impossible. Hope is not merely a feeling; it is a choice and a mindset that can be nurtured. So how do we find hope? That involves a person

As we head into summer, I want to extend a huge thank you to all of our singers and ringers who helped lead worship through such a full year of music ministry. From our Christmas cantata and Easter celebrations to weekly offertory anthems and special music throughout the year, your dedication, preparation, and faithful presence have blessed our congregation in countless ways. A special thank you also goes to our sound and tech volunteers working faithfully in the back each we

Music selection for church services requires careful analysis of scripture and sermon topics. It involves reviewing hymns, considering the liturgical calendar, and managing budget and voicing constraints. Planning also takes into account ensemble availability and timing, particularly for important events like Easter and Christmas.

A huge thank you to our many volunteers who helped make Faith Formation happen on Sundays! Since they are mostly downstairs helping, teaching and supervising kids you might not know who has dedicated time, energy and passion with our little ones, elementary age and middle school kids this school year. We just recently hired our Nursery staff so our volunteers have really stepped up since the beginning of the year to care for our little ones in the Nursery. Thank you to Kati

Pastor Matt talks about how you can help fill our new food pantry.

Dearest Shepherd family, I am writing this letter to you to let you know I am retiring from the finance office as of May 15th, 2026. I was hired for a temporary finance office position in October of 2020 and was temporary until June of 2021 and worked all through COVID. Then I was hired as your finance manager in January of 2022 on a permanent basis. It has been an honor & privilege serving you in this position for the past six and a half years, but now I am ready to just bec

May is a month of celebrations with Cinco de Mayo (May 5), Mother’s Day (May 10), and Memorial Day (May 25). But there are plenty of other ways to celebrate in the merry month of May. Here are just a few: May 1 is May Day and the celebration of spring. May 2 is World Tuna Day. May 4 is National Star Wars Day [May the 4th be with you]; but it is also our National Day of Reason. May 7 is National Day of Prayer. May 8 is National No Socks Day. May 9 is National Lost Sock Memoria

In the span of a few weeks, we went from Easter brass blazing to sitting at tables, listening to one another’s stories. If that’s not the full range of what worship can be, I don’t know what is! Summer is on its way, and with it comes a slightly different rhythm in worship. You might notice more variety in our offertory music—solos, duets, small groups—each week bringing something a little different to the table. It’s one of my favorite parts of the season: a chance to hear t

We are now in the church season of Eastertide which is the period between Easter and Pentecost, the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the coming of the Holy Spirit and birthday of the Christian Church. Eastertide is 50 days of basking in the glory of the resurrection, or 50 days of Joy. For us, Easter is not just one day! It is a season, a week of weeks, a month & a half, 50 days of celebration after the Day of Resurrection. Eastertide was originally a season to continue t