Neither snow nor ice nor chill of winter deterred the area faithful from lining up this year for the third annual “Ashes-to-Go” event hosted by Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hamden. On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, about 268 people in more than 180 vehicles stopped by the 600 Shepard Ave. location, where they received ashes in the sign of… Read More "Area Faithful Line Up for Third Annual “Ashes-to-Go”"
In observance of Ash Wednesday, five Hamden churches will present a town-wide worship service with the imposition of ashes on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Grace & St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., at 7 p.m. The pubic is invited to attend. In addition to Grace & St. John’s, other congregations and clergy participating in this year’s ecumenical service include… Read More "Hamden Churches Plan Ash Wednesday Service Feb. 14"
“Ashes-to-Go” will be offered again this year outside Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 600 Shepard Ave., Hamden, as the Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. Pastors from Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran and Mount Carmel Congregational Church are teaming up for this drive-by event to mark foreheads of the faithful with ashes in the sign of the… Read More "Ashes-to-Go: Coming Soon!"
The idea for a community garden at Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church was planted many months ago. But the idea came to fruition this year, producing an impressive bounty of fresh produce to feed the hungry and pave the way for continued growth. Under the leadership of Rob Hansen, Christ the Good Shepherd’s community garden began in May as… Read More "Community Garden Project at Christ the Good Shepherd Enjoys First Year of Growth"
Community gardens are taking root in Hamden, with two local congregations joining a town-wide effort to provide fresh produce for the Hamden Food Bank. Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 600 Shepard Ave., and Grace & St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., are collaborating on the project, with each congregation planting vegetables in gardening beds provided by the Town… Read More "Community Garden Collaboration to Benefit the Hamden Food Bank"
Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be collecting new linens and other items to benefit families transitioning from homelessness into housing as part of its 2023 Spring Giving Campaign. The campaign, which runs through June 4, will benefit families, women and children served by New Reach, a non-profit organization based in New Haven, Conn. Since 1990, New Reach has… Read More "Spring Giving Campaign to Benefit Area Families in Transition"
It will be “ashes-to-go” once more for the area faithful as five Hamden churches host their second annual “Ashes-to-Go” Drive-Through Event and Interdenominational Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. That’s when clergy from the participating churches will use ashes to mark the foreheads of area residents with an ancient symbol of repentance in observance of Ash Wednesday. “On… Read More "Multi-Church “Ashes-to-Go” Event and Ash Wednesday Service Return Feb. 22"
Thanks to all who helped bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season through the Salvation Army “Angel Tree” program, which provides new clothing and toys for families in need. In 2022, Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran, Hamden, Connecticut, supported 10 children from four families in the Greater New Haven area. Similar to Christmas 2021, the congregation provided… Read More "Thanks for the “Angel Tree” Support"
As the holiday season quickly approaches, the Salvation Army is once again looking for local “angels” to help provide Christmas gifts for children of local families in need through its “Angel Tree” program. Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hamden, Connecticut, is once again heeding the call. Thanks to community support, the Salvation Army’s “Angel Tree” program served 217 families… Read More "Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Supports “Angel Tree” Program"
Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hamden, is joining local efforts to feed those in need this Thanksgiving by participating in the Hamden Community Services Thanksgiving Food Drive. Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran will be collecting frozen turkeys and other traditional holiday fare through Sunday, Nov. 13, to help fill Thanksgiving Meal Baskets for delivery to area residents. Last year,… Read More "Christ the Good Shepherd Joins Local Efforts to Feed the Hungry this Thanksgiving"
