Everyone is welcome at our church
Please join us for our Sunday morning in-person worship services at 9:15am. For those that prefer to view our Live Video services, you can do that by viewing on our Facebook page or the Live Video window below will open on this Home Page at 9:15-9:16am. If the video doesn't start, refresh your browser. The carousel below has the last 10 service videos and they're all dated in the bottom right hand corner. Please see the calendar below for dates and times, and info on Special Services.
We usually have a wonderful coffee/fellowship hour after the service in the basement fellowship room. It's a great time to have some snacks, tea or coffee, and fellowship with one another!
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We are a member congregation of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Eastern Synod, Niagara Area.
We are a diverse congregation seeking the unity of Christ through worship, fellowship and servant-hood.
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Please bring a food donation for Project Share if you can. A bin is at the church front entrance.
Dear Friends of Good Shepherd, we want to thank all of you that continue to support our church and pastor through prayer, tithing and worship. We are the last remaining Lutheran church in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Your support helps us to continue to spread the Good News of Salvation through Jesus Christ. If Anyone would like to make a monetary donation, you can do that through our website. There is a red DONATE NOW button that allows you to make a donation to our church through Canada Helps. You can print an immediate receipt for your donation. There is also a Donate page in the dropdown bar for other ways to donate to our church.
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Lent
Our Lenten journey begins March 5 on Ash Wednesday with the marking of ashes in the shape of a cross on our foreheads. These ashes, made from last year’s palms, represent repentance and mortality, reminding us of our need for spiritual renewal and the fleeting nature of life. The word “Alleluia” is buried symbolically and is brought out again on Easter Sunday. During Lent, the theme of wilderness in our worship space reflects our spiritual path toward renewal. The readings during this season highlight the contrast between the austerity of Lent and images of God's abundance. We are called to seek the Lord and experience the fullness of life He offers, as we reflect on our own lives and God’s endless mercy and unconditional love. Lent is a time that helps prepare us for both the solemnity of Good Friday and the joy of Easter Sunday. Through repentance, reconciliation, and renewed trust in God’s promises, we journey toward a deeper experience of His grace, love, mercy, and the power of Christ’s resurrection.
Our Lenten journey begins March 5 on Ash Wednesday with the marking of ashes in the shape of a cross on our foreheads. These ashes, made from last year’s palms, represent repentance and mortality, reminding us of our need for spiritual renewal and the fleeting nature of life. The word “Alleluia” is buried symbolically and is brought out again on Easter Sunday. During Lent, the theme of wilderness in our worship space reflects our spiritual path toward renewal. The readings during this season highlight the contrast between the austerity of Lent and images of God's abundance. We are called to seek the Lord and experience the fullness of life He offers, as we reflect on our own lives and God’s endless mercy and unconditional love. Lent is a time that helps prepare us for both the solemnity of Good Friday and the joy of Easter Sunday. Through repentance, reconciliation, and renewed trust in God’s promises, we journey toward a deeper experience of His grace, love, mercy, and the power of Christ’s resurrection.
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A Call to Give for Project Share
As we enter this season of Lent, a time for reflection, sacrifice, and spiritual growth, we invite you to consider how your personal Lenten commitments can extend beyond individual practices and touch the lives of those in need within our community. Many of us choose to give up certain comforts or habits during Lent as an act of discipline and devotion. We ask that you think about how these sacrifices might also become opportunities to serve others. This year, we encourage each of you to direct the energy of your Lenten commitment toward Project Share, which aims to provide nourishment to families in need. If you are giving up something for Lent, please consider using that time or those resources or the money you would have spent on what you are giving up, to contribute to Project Share. You can participate in one of the following ways:
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By aligning our Lenten sacrifices with the needs of others, we not only honor the spirit of Lent but also become the hands and feet of Christ in our community. Your generous contribution, no matter how small, can make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who are struggling. Let’s fill the barrel and the jar by Easter!
Thank you for your continued commitment to living out our faith through acts of love, compassion, and service. |