This year, Palm Sunday at Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church began with a potluck and pancake breakfast. You can tell by the smiles: The food was great, and the fellowship even better. At the front of the line is Tim Bergeland, our seminarian from Yale Divinity School. This was Tim’s last Sunday with us. Over the past year, Tim… Read More "Palm Sunday Celebration April 13, 2025"
In preparation for their move to New Hampshire, the congregation of Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church said Farewell to Larry and Denise Lundgren with a special coffee hour on Sunday, March 16th. Denise most recently served as Outreach Chair on the CGSLC Church Council. “Larry and I enjoyed our last Sunday with you very much,” Denise said. “Over coffee… Read More "Farewell, Denise & Larry: March 16, 2025"
Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will offer contemplative Evening Prayer services with Lectio Divina at 7 pm on all Wednesdays of Lent, beginning March 12 in collaboration with Grace & St. John’s Episcopal Church. The following are our other services and collaborations during Holy Week: Passion-Palm Sunday at Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran, 600 Shepard Ave., Hamden – 10… Read More "Lenten and Holy Week Services at Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church"
On Sunday, October 13, Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church celebrated the baptism of Jonalisé Jasmine Vivian Lin Branch. The Rev. Joshua Sullivan presided. Jesus said: I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will have the light of life. Pictured here with Jonalisé are her parents Nala Branch and Robert Lin. Read More "Baptismal Service: October 13, 2024"
On Sunday, May 26, we wished Tanja Helmert, our church family member, Farewell and Godspeed! For the past school year, Tanja has worked with Pastor Josh and members of the congregation as a Yale Divinity School-supervised ministry intern. We appreciate all that she has done for Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran and wish her the best. A special coffee hour… Read More "Farewell and Godspeed!"
On Sunday, May 12, Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church welcomed Lucia Joyce, the 9-month-old daughter of Pastor Joshua Sullivan and Madelyn Robertson, through the rite of baptism. Lucia was baptized by the Rev. Dr. Volker Leppin, a professor of historical theology at Yale and a member of our congregation who recently transferred his status as an ordained Minister of… Read More "Baptismal Service: May 12, 2024"
On Easter Sunday, March 31, beautiful flowers and handwritten Alleluia’s (and Hallelujah’s) adorned the walls as we gathered to celebrate the Risen Christ at Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. “Alleluia! He is risen indeed!” A special thanks goes to Starr O., Chris T., and John D. for setting up the beautiful Easter display. Read More "“Alleluia! He is risen!” Easter Sunday 2024"
Baked ham, egg casserole, potato casserole, scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, coffee cake and fruit rounded out the menu of the second annual Palm Sunday breakfast held at Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran on Sunday, March 24. Approximately 50 people attended the breakfast, which preceded the 10 am morning worship service from 8:30 am to 9:30 am in the church social… Read More "Second Annual Palm Sunday Breakfast a Success"
The Rev. Dr. Volker Leppin, an active member of Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, is the Horace Tracy Pitkin Professor of Historical Theology at Yale Divinity School. He is professor of medieval and Reformation history and theology, previously holding teaching positions in many universities in Germany and serving as an ordained minister from the Protestant church of Germany. Over… Read More "Rev. Dr. Volker Leppin Installed January 7, 2024"
