We are transitioning from SOCIAL DISTANCING to SOCIAL SOLIDARITY. We have an active food pantry two times a week (Tuesday and Thursday) at 3 p.m. Your family can pick up a week's worth of produce and basic nonperishable foods. If you have other needs (Pampers e.g.), let us know. If you are infected and need to speak with any of us or need warmed food, contact us about our drop-off service. We deliver fresh produce and/or warmed meals. During the crisis, we are limiting all gatherings and face-to-face meetings and only gradually opening up for face-to-face activities. It is a moral imperative to care for each other and thus we need to follow the health protocols. We have an online (Zoom) service or you can call in on Sunday to worship with us at 10:45 a.m. We also have a Spanish virtual worship service at 1 p.m. every Sunday. Services are followed by online community time. If you need to contact me for more information or emergencies, do call me at 347-369-1959 or e-mail me at: revjcruizgoodshepherd@gmail.com Thank you. Rev. Juan Carlos Ruiz
Tuesdays and Thursdays
On Tuesday and Thursday the food pantry is available from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Families can receive a week's worth of produce and basic nonperishable foods. Please let us know if you need other supplies such as Pampers.
Saturdays
Every Saturday morning our sewing and construction cooperatives meet for training and projects. (These are currently full, but for information about them and to make donations of money or supplies, please contact Rev. Juan Carlos. You can also suggest ideas for projects.) On Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m. we have at last started having in-person community gatherings for togetherness , music, gardening, and announcements - all with proper precautions of course.
Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering or donating to any of these activities. Everything else is canceled until further notice.
Faith Discussion Group 9:30 a.m. Soul Cafe Discuss, discern, pray, and share how God is transforming us by the power of God's living Word. All are welcome.
Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Main Sanctuary Children are always welcome to our main worship service. For more on family ministries see our youth page.
Tuesdays
Good Shepherd Play Co-Op 10:00 a.m.-12:00p .m. Soul Café More information here.
Wednesdays
Prayer Shawl/Blanket Group 10:00 a.m. Muller Room, Education Building Enjoy Knitting? Join the Prayer shawl/blanket group at Good Shepherd Church. We meet every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Muller Meeting Room. The blankets and shawls we make are lovingly made with the hope that the recipients can wrap them around themselves when they are in need of comfort. We offer free instruction for beginners, and experts and all levels are welcome! Feel free to call today if you’d like a prayer shawl or lap blanket for any person who you think would be comforted to know that we are sending prayers their way for whatever is occurring in their lives. The intent is not only for those who may be ill, but for various other occasions where the gifts of prayer and love would be appreciated. Call the church office at 718-745-8520 for more information.
Thursdays
Good Shepherd Play Co-Op 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Soul Café More information here.
Children’s Chorus of Bay Ridge 4:30-5:30 p.m. Soul Café With Rita Pihra-Majurinen, Music Director A community chorus for children in grades 1-8, inspiring the artist within each child through the power of music. CCBR welcomes and celebrates diversity. Chorus members reflect the rich cultures present within Bay Ridge and its surrounding neighborhoods, having roots in various faith traditions and numerous ethnic backgrounds. Learn more here.
Break Bread with JC! Soul Cafe 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join Pastor Juan Carlos Ruiz for:
Prayers and Reflections on our Faith Journeys
Food, Fun, and Fellowship
Finding ways to be faithful servants together in our community .
Please, if you are able, bring food to share at this informal potluck gathering. All are welcome!! All donations appreciated.