At a congregational meeting on Sunday, August 8, The Rev. Joshua N. Sullivan was elected as the first full-time pastor of Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Pastor Josh led the worship service that Sunday, and he and his wife, Maddy, and their daughter, Simone, greeted congregational members following the meeting at Coffee Hour. The Rev. Kari Henkelmann Keyl, a… Read More "Coffee Hour After Congregational Vote: August 8, 2021"
The congregation of Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church had the opportunity to meet Pastor Josh Sullivan and his family at a Meet & Greet at the church on Saturday, August 7, ahead of the Congregational Meeting on Sunday, August 8. Read More "Meet & Greet with Pastor Joshua Sullivan: August 7, 2021"
Read Pastor Swenson’s letter to the congregation below. Read More "Farewell Luncheon for Pastor Swenson: June 13, 2021"
n June 6, we gathered for the last time in this beloved place we have known as the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (LCGS). We give thanks for the ministry that has happened in this building since the time of its dedication in 1959, and for the people who have been fed and nurtured here in the Christian faith.… Read More "Closing Service of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Building: June 6, 2021"
Four young people–Nicholas Papa and Samantha Kovacs from Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran and Rachel Hanley and Patrick Morris from Trinity Lutheran, New Haven–were confirmed on Pentecost Sunday May 23 at Trinity. Our thanks to the Rev. Ryan Mills and the people of Trinity Church for their warm welcome and hospitality. Below are a few photos of the confirmands and… Read More "Confirmation 2021: May 23, 2021"
Easter Sunday 2021 was cool but dry and allowed members of Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hamden, to gather for outdoor worship at its 3680 Whitney Ave. facility. The April 4 Easter worship service was also live-streamed and available on Zoom to maximize participation during the ongoing COVID pandemic. Read More "Easter: April 4, 2021"
