Events – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Final Summer Music Series Concert – Sunday, July 18, 2021

July 17, 2021 by Jane Kemp

Following worship, at 11:00 am, Sunday, July 18, we have the last in our Summer Music Series, a concert with Free Time + Jon Ailabouni.

Free Time is a Decorah-based jazz trio featuring Luther College grads Troy Downey (guitar), Andrew Moore (bass), and Leo Naughton Herbach (drums). The group can frequently be found at regional venues playing a mix of jazz and contemporary music. Free Time released their eponymous debut album in 2020. They’ll be joined by Decorah trumpeter and congregation member Jon Ailabouni for this performance. The concert will last 30-45 minutes and is free and open to the public. Masks are required.

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Welcoming Sunday!

June 23, 2021 by Jane Kemp

On Sunday, June 27, we celebrate Welcoming Sunday and affirm our commitment to live as a Reconciling in Christ congregation. We celebrate and rejoice in the beauty and the gifts of God’s of all beloved children who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer. We give thanks for LGBTQ members and friends of Good Shepherd who embody the beauty of God’s diverse creation.

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Covid 19 Phased Reopening Plan – Update June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021 by Jane Kemp

Because over 180 people have responded to our vaccination survey and our vaccination rate is 95%, the congregation council has determined:

We will worship indoors with no limit on attendance and no distancing requirement.
Masks are required during worship.
We will sing (with masks) throughout the entire service.
We can have a full worship service with offering and special music. Communion is served at the rail using individual servings.
The nursery is reopened.
We can have Fellowship Hour with paper cups and napkins.
Masks are optional indoors for small groups of vaccinated individuals.

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Saturday, June 19, 1:00 pm – Rev. Donald L. Berg “Celebration of Life” Service

June 14, 2021 by Jane Kemp

SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1:00 p.m., Good Shepherd Sanctuary – REVEREND DONALD L. BERG “CELEBRATION OF LIFE” SERVICE

Reverend Donald L. Berg, long-time member of Good Shepherd, died on January 10, 2021, at age 86. His “Celebration of Life” Service was delayed due to COVID-19 concerns.
Masks are required, with no limit on attendance and optional social distancing.
All are welcome at a reception at the church following the service.
Burial is at Union Prairie Cemetery in rural Decorah later in the afternoon.
Donald L. Berg’s obituary is at https://www.fjelstul.com/obituary/rev-donald-berg
Blessed be the memory of Don Berg!

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DEDICATION OF SUZANNE PILGRIM KITTELSON MEMORIAL BENCHES – 10:30 am, Sunday, June 13, 2021

June 10, 2021 by Jane Kemp

Two green benches, provided by memorial funds given at the time of Suzanne’s death last June, have been installed on Good Shepherd’s boulevard under the shade of the pine trees.