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The God First Church
This Lent, join us for a four-week interactive journey to rediscover what it truly means to be a God-First Church. Through engaging teaching, worship, and small group conversations, we’ll explore community, servanthood, and spiritual disciplines.
Whether you’re new or longtime, come ready to deepen your faith, strengthen your connections, and take your next step. Let’s become the God First Church—together.
Wednesdays in March
Dinner - 6:00-6:30 PM
Program - 6:30-8:00 PM
Kids programming and Littles childcare will be provided.
Sign up HERE
Holy Thursday
For Holy Thursday this year, we want to focus on simply being in His presence together. We will gather for a special service on Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 PM to worship, receive communion, and reflect on what it means to be together in the presence of God.
This evening will be especially meaningful as several of our kids will be taking their First Communion during the service.
Please note that childcare will not be provided, and families are encouraged to attend and worship together.
Good Friday
On April 3, we will gather in observance of Good Friday, a solemn day of reflection and remembrance.
We invite you to join us for one of two services at 12:00 PM or 7:00 PM, where we will reflect on Christ’s sacrifice and the profound meaning of this day.
Littles childcare will be provided during the 7:00 PM service.
Good Friday
On April 3, we will gather in observance of Good Friday, a solemn day of reflection and remembrance.
We invite you to join us for one of two services at 12:00 PM or 7:00 PM, where we will reflect on Christ’s sacrifice and the profound meaning of this day.
Littles childcare will be provided during the 7:00 PM service.
Easter
Join us on Sunday, April 5, as we celebrate the joy and hope of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus! We’ll have three meaningful services designed for everyone in the family.
Service Times:
7:30 AM – Short Service (30+ minutes)
8:30 AM – Classic Service
10:30 AM – Modern Service w/ Kids & Littles
Come experience the hope, joy, and new life that Easter brings. We’d love for you and your family to celebrate with us!
Small Groups
As we look ahead to a fresh season this spring, we’re excited that our Small Groups will begin again the week of April 19.
It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect, build new rhythms, and step into this season of renewal with a community that encourages and supports you.
If you’re already in a Small Group, your leader will be reaching out soon with details. If you haven’t joined one yet, now is the perfect time to start! Check out the info below and sign up today.
EVERYONE is encouraged to join a Small Group that follows the 4R Model: reviewing the past week through praise, receiving God’s Word through Scripture, responding in prayer, and redirecting our spiritual gifts toward others. There are so many powerful reasons to be part of a Small Group—don’t miss this opportunity!
Learn more and sign up HERE
The God First Conversations
If you missed your chance to hear about the God First Life in a small group, there are still a few opportunities to learn more—and receive your own God First shirt!
Join us for God First Conversations on Sundays, 3/8 and 3/22, where you’ll discover what living the God First Life means for you and for Good Shepherd. These conversations will take place between services from 9:40am–10:20am in the Hall, with an additional lunch gathering on 3/8 from 11:45am–12:45pm.
Be sure to sign up HERE for one of these sessions and don’t miss your chance to be part of the God First Life—and get your shirt!
The God First Church
This Lent, join us for a four-week interactive journey to rediscover what it truly means to be a God-First Church. Through engaging teaching, worship, and small group conversations, we’ll explore community, servanthood, and spiritual disciplines.
Whether you’re new or longtime, come ready to deepen your faith, strengthen your connections, and take your next step. Let’s become the God First Church—together.
Wednesdays in March
Dinner - 6:00-6:30 PM
Program - 6:30-8:00 PM
Kids programming and Littles childcare will be provided.
Sign up HERE
A Gathering at the Table
If you’re curious about Good Shepherd or considering membership, A Gathering at the Table is for you. This relaxed gathering is a chance to share a meal, hear our story, and connect with others in our community.
We’ll meet on Sunday, 2/1 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and childcare will be provided. If you attend the 10:30 service, kids will start in Kids Church, with additional childcare afterward so parents can stay, connect, and enjoy the time together.
Sign up HERE
Christmas Eve
Join us this Christmas Eve at Good Shepherd for a joyful and calm celebration of the birth of Jesus—an uplifting pause amidst the busyness of the season. We will offer two services: a 10:00 AM service with Communion and a 5:00 PM service. The morning service will be livestreamed and will also be available to watch later.
Please note that GS Kids and Littles will not be offered during either service.
We encourage you to invite friends and family to share in this meaningful time of worship and celebration.
There will be no services on Christmas Day.
Countdown to Christmas
Get ready to roll out the red carpet for Christmas! Join us for our annual Countdown to Christmas event on Friday, December 5th at 6:30 PM!
We’re kicking off the holiday season in style—with festive fun for kids, families, and teens. Enjoy joyful activities, delicious treats, and plenty of Christmas cheer as we celebrate the season together.
Bring your friends, neighbors, and family for an evening of laughter, lights, and holiday cheer. You won’t want to miss this blockbuster start to the season!
Thanksgiving Food Drive
We’re starting our Thanksgiving Turkey Drive a bit earlier this year! With greater community need and fewer usual supplies, the Sierra Arden Food Closet needs our help more than ever.
We’ll collect turkeys and Thanksgiving staples on Sundays, November 9, 16, and 23, aiming for 100 turkeys. See the list below for all needed items.
Turkeys
Boxes of stuffing
Gravy packets
Canned cranberries
Cream of mushroom soup
The Food Closet also needs a few more volunteers—Good Shepherd remains a key source of support, and a couple of new faces would make a big difference.
Please contact Linden Beck at (916) 202-9021 or email linden.w.beck@gmail.com.
GS Kids & Littles Family Feast
It's time to gather around the table once again with your church family! Join us for our Second Annual GS Kids & Littles Family Feast on Friday, November 21 at 6:00 PM. Bring your favorite dish, your kiddos, and your appetite for connection and laughter.
This year we're adding something new, a mini trivia competition for families to enjoy together! Come ready to test your knowledge, share a delicious meal, and celebrate the many blessings of this season with our church community.
Sign up HERE
Baptism Sunday
Thinking about baptism? Do you feel God stirring your heart—whether it’s to be baptized for the first time or to reaffirm your baptismal commitment?
On Sunday, August 31, following our One Service Sunday, we’ll have a special opportunity for baptism and reaffirmation (choose between full immersion or a splash of water) in the courtyard.
If you’re ready to take this step of faith, we’d love to walk with you. Just fill out the form HERE to sign up.
One Service Sunday
Join us for One Combined Service on August 31 at 10:00 AM as we come together as a church community to worship and celebrate. The theme of the service is “Coming Home”—a time to reconnect, reflect, and rejoice together.
GS Kids & Littles will be available during the service.
Afterwards, stick around for baptisms and community time—we’d love to connect with you!
Encore Special Event
Encore & The GS Trustees invite you to join them on Thursday, 10/13 at 11:15 AM for a special stewardship event. Nathan Mahnke, a financial representative from Thrivent will be the guest speaker. Box lunches are available to those who register. You can sign up HERE or call the office at (916) 483-0451. The deadline to register is Friday, 10/7.