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EPIPHANY
The Christmas season concludes with Epiphany—meaning
“manifestation”—which celebrates God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus
Christ. We observe Epiphany on the Sunday before January 6, commemorating the
arrival of the three Magi, the revelation of Christ to all nations, and the beginning
of the new year. On this day, we ask God’s blessing upon the church and all who
enter by chalking the sanctuary door with the year, 20 26, the initials of the 3 Magi,
Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar and crosses. The CMB letters also stand for
Christe Mansionem Benedicat which is Latin for "Christ Bless this House".
The Time after Epiphany begins with the Baptism of Our Lord on January 11 and
continues through February 15, the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, with the
Transfiguration. The Gospel readings in this Year of Matthew, within the three-year
lectionary cycle, present Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy. They describe the
kingdom of heaven and guide us in how we are called to live together. The
disciples are shown growing in their recognition of Jesus’ divinity and in their
understanding of his teachings. Throughout the Gospel, Jesus is revealed as the
living presence of God, culminating in his promise: “I am with you always, to the
end of the age”.
As we enter this new year, may we, like the Magi, seek the light of Christ in our
lives and reflect that light to the world around us. May we together experience the
fullness of God’s love and grace. Blessings to you in the season of Epiphany as we
walk in the light of Christ.
The Christmas season concludes with Epiphany—meaning
“manifestation”—which celebrates God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus
Christ. We observe Epiphany on the Sunday before January 6, commemorating the
arrival of the three Magi, the revelation of Christ to all nations, and the beginning
of the new year. On this day, we ask God’s blessing upon the church and all who
enter by chalking the sanctuary door with the year, 20 26, the initials of the 3 Magi,
Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar and crosses. The CMB letters also stand for
Christe Mansionem Benedicat which is Latin for "Christ Bless this House".
The Time after Epiphany begins with the Baptism of Our Lord on January 11 and
continues through February 15, the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, with the
Transfiguration. The Gospel readings in this Year of Matthew, within the three-year
lectionary cycle, present Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy. They describe the
kingdom of heaven and guide us in how we are called to live together. The
disciples are shown growing in their recognition of Jesus’ divinity and in their
understanding of his teachings. Throughout the Gospel, Jesus is revealed as the
living presence of God, culminating in his promise: “I am with you always, to the
end of the age”.
As we enter this new year, may we, like the Magi, seek the light of Christ in our
lives and reflect that light to the world around us. May we together experience the
fullness of God’s love and grace. Blessings to you in the season of Epiphany as we
walk in the light of Christ.
At Christmas, the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd gathers to tell an old and beloved story with fresh voices and open hearts. Our worship is shaped by Scripture, poetry, and proclamation, familiar carols sung with joy, and prayers that rise from the life we are living now. Candlelight warms the sanctuary as the light of Christ is shared, reminding us that hope multiplies when it is given away.
We celebrate the birth of Jesus not as a distant memory, but as a living promise: that God chooses nearness over power, tenderness over fear, and love that takes on flesh and breath. In this season of angels and shepherds, longing and wonder, we make room for laughter, quiet, and holy awe. All are welcome to join us as we keep Christmas together, rooted in tradition, shaped by grace, and alive with song.
In Christ,
Kevin+
We celebrate the birth of Jesus not as a distant memory, but as a living promise: that God chooses nearness over power, tenderness over fear, and love that takes on flesh and breath. In this season of angels and shepherds, longing and wonder, we make room for laughter, quiet, and holy awe. All are welcome to join us as we keep Christmas together, rooted in tradition, shaped by grace, and alive with song.
In Christ,
Kevin+
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 Video window below will open on this Home page a couple hours after the live service ends The carousel below has the last 4 service videos and they're all dated in the bottom right hand corner. (Please note that for the last few services, Facebook has not been co-operative in embedding the stream to our website but it is still available for one month on our Facebook page. Hopefully this will be rectified soon.) Please see the calendar below for dates and times, and info on Special Services.
We usually have a wonderful coffee/fellowship hour after the Sunday 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 pastors 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 top dropdown bar for other ways to donate to our church.
