Sunday, June 6, was a day filled with tears, thanksgiving, memories and anticipation of what is yet to come, as we marked the closing of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (LCGS) building, located at 3680 Whitney Avenue, in Hamden. We welcomed two former pastors, Pastor David Kuck, who served LCGS from 1975 to 1980, and Pastor Daphne Burt, who served the congregation from 2012 to 2017. We also welcomed many members of the family of former Pastor Michael Rowold, who served the congregation from 1980 to 1992, and other former LCGS members who joined us for the occasion. Church Council President Ken Watson read greetings from the Rev. James Hazelwood, Bishop of the New England Synod, ELCA.
The worship service, led by Transition Pastor Leslie Swenson, was followed by a festive Coffee Hour with lots of conversation, shared memories and lingering to dwell in the beloved building that people of LCGS have called home since 1959.
Be sure to check here for more photos and read Pastor Swenson’s sermon on the closing of the building here.
