Lent at Good Shepherd

As we approach the season of Lent, we invite you to share in the hope that comes at the cross. This is a time for celebration and connection and we would love for you to be a part of it. During Lent, we have several opportunities for you to experience all that God is doing in our community, particularly our many worship services that bring our community together.

We’re continually updating this page, so check back soon for the latest information.
All Lenten Season

Serving Opportunities

During Lent, we will welcome thousands to Good Shepherd, thanks to God's grace and the hundreds of hours that people like you give to serving our community. Please check back often for the most up to date serving opportunities and share these links with your friends!
Paint Crew @ 1310 — Join us on Mar 7
The season of Lent lines up with a season of renovations for our facility at 1310 Shepherd Drive! We’re looking for people willing to serve by painting several areas in our building.

Join us on March 7th
Please register here to help us paint 1310! No experience required. Reach out to Nate Bachler with questions.
Serve — Holy Week Services
Check back soon for more information and a link to sign up to serve. Reach out to Chris McKenzie with questions.
Hospitality Room — Easter Weekend
Check back soon for more information and a link to sign up to serve. Reach out to Chris McKenzie with questions.
Setup & Tear Down — Easter
Check back soon for more information and a link to sign up to serve. Reach out to Chris McKenzie with questions.
Weds, February 18  •  12:30pm & 6:00pm

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting and the administering of ashes. We would be honored if you start this Lenten journey with us!
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In-person services in our Sanctuary at 12:30pm & 6:00pm

​​​​​Please Note — During the 6:00pm service, our nursery will be open for any child aged 0-36 months and we will have disability ministry support available. Please email Ian Zamora if you plan to attend this service and are in need of disability ministry support.

Check back soon for more information and a link to sign up to serve.
Weds, February 25 • 6:00pm

Taizé Prayer & Worship Service 

A Taizé service is a simple, meditative Christian prayer service that uses music, readings, and silence to promote reconciliation and peace. All are welcome to join this in-person service in our Sanctuary.
Week of March 2

Prayer Walk Around Your Neighborhood

We’re encouraging everyone to join us in prayer this week and walk around their neighborhoods. We are For Our Neighbors, and that begins with prayer!

Click below for our Prayer Walk Resource from Pastor Pamela Palmer.
Prayer Walk Resource
March 6–8

Serve Together at Feed the Need Illinois

Good Shepherd partners with Feed My Starving Children and fills hundreds of spots for the annual Feed the Need Illinois food packing event.
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Weds, March 11

Serve Together at Hesed House

Together, we provide home-cooked meals to over 200 guests, serving both for the evening and the following day. By coming together, we show love to some of our community’s most vulnerable members. This is a wonderful opportunity for families, friends, or small groups to serve side by side. It’s “fun with purpose” as we make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
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This is a collaborative effort that involves donating items for meal prep, baking homemade desserts, assembling sack lunches, and preparing food on-site.

Check back soon for more details.
Reach out to Jeannine Allen with questions.
Week of March 18

Share a Meal with Someone

We invite everyone who calls Good Shepherd home to share a meal together, especially by welcoming someone new into your home. Click below for some conversation starters!
Open Table Discussion Guide
Sat, March 21 at  9:00am – 11:00am  

Easter Bash

This worship and fellowship event is designed for our families with young children to share in the fun of Easter and remember the resurrection of our Lord and Savior! 
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We will have fun family games in the Activity Center, an egg hunt, and share in meaningful worship to celebrate Jesus rising from the dead. Each family will get a project to take home and do together as we enter into Holy Week.
 
Easter Bash is a sensory friendly event and welcomes ALL families. Our Disability Ministry Staff will be on hand to provide support when needed, and the Sensory Room will be available for parents to use with their children when they need a break.

Check back soon for more information and a link to sign up to serve.
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Reach out to Debbie Balis with questions.
Weds, March 25 at 6:00pm

Taizé Prayer & Worship Service 

A Taizé service is a simple, meditative Christian prayer service that uses music, readings, and silence to promote reconciliation and peace. All are welcome to join this in-person service in our Sanctuary.

Celebrate the Hope of Easter

Join us this Easter season as we come together in worship, reflection, and joy. This is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Christ, the hope He brings, and the renewal of our faith. All are welcome for any of the below services and events. We offer certain accommodations and support that are detailed below but we invite everyone to be part of these meaningful moments with our church family.

We’re continually updating this page, so check back soon for the latest information. Please note, all service times are subject to change given the nature of our building renovations.
Sun, March 29  •  9:00am & 10:45am

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, which marked the beginning of Holy Week. It's celebrated on the Sunday before Easter.

We'll have concurrent Contemporary and Traditional worship service times at 9:00am & 10:45am.
Thurs, April 2  •  6:00pm

Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday holds great significance for Christians for a few key reasons: Commemorates the Last Supper and the washing of disciples' feet by Jesus. It marks the foundational event of Jesus sharing his final meal with his disciples before his crucifixion.

We'll have a Traditional worship service at 6pm.
Fri, April 3  •  12:30pm & 6:00pm

Good Friday

Good Friday is a Christian holy day observing the crucifixion of Jesus and his death on the Cross.

We'll have Traditional worship services at 12:30pm and concurrent Traditional and Contemporary worship services at 6:00pm.

Please Note — During the 6:00pm service, our nursery will be open for any child aged 0-36 months and we will have disability ministry support available. Please email Ian Zamora if you plan to attend this service and are in need of disability ministry support.
Sat, April 4  •  4:00pm

Easter Saturday

We celebrate Easter, marking the resurrection and the foundation of our faith. This is a perfect time for those who call Good Shepherd home to join us.
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We'll have concurrent Traditional and Contemporary worship services at 4:00pm.

Please Note — During the this service, our nursery will be open for any child aged 0-36 months and we will have disability ministry support available. Please email Ian Zamora if you plan to attend either of these services and are in need of disability ministry support.
Sun, April 5  •  7:30am, 9:00am, & 10:45am

Easter Sunday

Join us as we celebrate Easter, honoring the resurrection—the cornerstone of our faith.
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We'll have concurrent Traditional and Contemporary worship services at 7:30am, 9:00am and 10:45am.

Please Note — During the 9:00am and 10:45am services, our nursery will be open for any child aged 0-36 months and we will have disability ministry support available. Please email Ian Zamora if you plan to attend either of these services and are in need of disability ministry support.

Confirmation Services 

April 19th at 9:00am & 10:45am
Confirmation is a faith milestone for teenagers to affirm the baptismal promises from their infant baptism. While affirmation of baptism is not a sacrament, the celebration of confirmation is see as a significant moment for students to learn more about their faith and commit to their personal walk with Jesus. Confirmation at Good Shepherd is a year-long experience meant to prepare students 9th grade and older for the affirmation of their baptism.
Please join us in prayers for all of our Confirmands and their families, and please join us for special services at 9:00am & 10:45am on Sunday April 19th!