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Church of the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ welcomes everyone. We try hard not to pretend to have the right to judge anyone else. On the one hand, that brings us the simple joy of receiving God’s love and celebrating that love with one another. That perspective helps us take on the challenge of sharing God’s love with all the world without the motivation of guilt. On the other hand, it may cause some to think we don’t stand for much. If we don’t push guilt and judgement, where do we find our identity? If we don’t base our fellowship on like-mindedness and agreement to certain beliefs, who are we?
We invite you to come find out. The answers aren’t easily reduced to a few words, but they are lived out in our community of faith. We have a deep fellowship based on love which calls us to serve God. We have a theological grounding which encourages open minds and honest questions. We take the Bible seriously rather than literally, and we celebrate a faith which is broad enough for all our differences.
If you are looking for a faith community that proclaims that God’s love embraces all people, you will want to participate in Church of the Good Shepherd.
If you are looking for other people who are willing to challenge one another to grow spiritually, and to be of service to make this world a better home for all in God’s creation, the Church of the Good Shepherd could be what you’re looking for.
We are a church that:
- Takes the Bible seriously, but not literally.
- Worships God with joyful hearts and open minds.
- Includes children in the life and ministry of the church.
- Celebrates creativity and the arts.
- Seeks to be inclusive of ALL people.
- Believes that growth in wisdom and understanding happens at all stages of life.
- Is committed to work for justice for all people and for the environment.
- Cares for one another, laughs easily, and rests in God's love.
- Looks to Jesus as teacher, prophet and Child of God.
Please come visit our progressive, open congregation. The Church of the Good Shepherd would like to welcome you!
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| Our Covenant |
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In the Lord's name we gather to worship and grow in the Christian tradition
Our mission is
to minster in love to all persons,
to strive for justice and peace,
to seek and respond to God's will.
We worship in sight of the Sandia Mountains
and see the beauty of God's creation.
We strive to bring forth a stewardship that
will sustain this sacred beauty for all generations.
We celebrate our multicultural community
and seek to find harmony and strength in our diversity.
We embrace our motto:
in essentials, unity;
in non-essentials, liberty;
in all things, charity.
To these purposes we unite and covenant with God and one another,
watchful for the guidance of the Holy Spirit,
and thankful for the grace of God.
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| Our Open and Affirming Statement |
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Church of the Good Shepherd, United Church of Christ, is an Open and Affirming congregation.
We seek to be inclusive of all persons without regard to age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation,
gender identity, religion, marital status, economic status, or personal ability.
We recognize the diversity of human nature as a part of God’s universal plan,
and affirm all families and relationships founded on love, respect, responsibility and trust.
We welcome into the full life and ministry of our church all those who seek Truth through Christ’s teachings.
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View and/or listen to how the United Church of Christ
describes Open and Affirming in its Radio and TV Ads - just click on the
links below and enjoy!
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We accept "All" people (legal_copy.mp3)
The Ejector (ejector.mov)
The Telephone - push 1 for ... (telephone_tree_national.mp3)
Here is the Church, here is the steeple (steeple.mov)
O Come some of Ye Faithful (some.mp3)
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| Church Staff |
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Pastor & Teacher
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Rev. William D. Ingraham (Bill)
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Mr. Kirk Wortman |
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Christian Youth
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Kate Sauer
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Choral Conductor
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Linda Gilmour |
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Dorenda Morse |
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| Nursery |
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Autumn Hillard |
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Tom Schellenbach |
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Nancy Kolenc |
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| Pastor Emeritus |
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E. Howard Houldsworth |
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COGS Website
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| Website Administrator |
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Lanie Dickel |
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Elected Officers for 2011-2012
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Installation Ceremony for the new Church Council - July 17, 2011
From left to right: Susan Jessup (insert), Lou Ann Shafer, Nancy Adam,
Lanie Dickel, Diana Lamb, Mercy Martinez-Nunnally, Beth Clark,
Mendy Brown, Robert Fleming,
Gwen Lewis, and Melissa Bachman plus Art Stuart and Jon Mitovich (inserted)
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| Executive Council 2011-2012 |
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| Moderator |
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Gwen Lewis |
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Beth Clark |
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| Council Clerk |
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Nancy Adam |
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| Treasurer |
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Art Stuart |
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| Financial Secretary |
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Robert Fleming |
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| Officer-at-Large |
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Mendy Brown |
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| Council 2011-2012 |
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| Ministry of Worship and Creative Arts |
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Diana Lamb |
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| Ministry of Christian Education and Development |
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Melissa Bachmann |
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| Ministry of Justice and Community Interface |
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Lou Ann Shafer |
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| Ministry of Hospitality |
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Mercy Martinez-Nunnally |
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| Ministry of Administration |
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Susan Jessup |
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| Member-at-large |
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Jon Mitovich |
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| Member-at-large |
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Lanie Dickel |
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Adhoc Committees 2011-2012
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