The Church of the Good Shepherd, 680 Racebrook Road, Orange, will invite parishioners and the public to walk the church’s labyrinth on June 18, 9 a.m.
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The great pavement labyrinths first appeared in cathedrals like Chartres and Amien in the 12th through 14th centuries. Used for spiritual meditation and contemplation, walking the labyrinth has been a spiritual exercise for centuries.
The church invites the public to come and learn more about this enduring spiritual practice. Meet at the labyrinth on the south side of the church off Pryde Drive at 9 a.m.
The labyrinth walk is one of several events at the church in June.
On Youth Sunday, June 5, their 9:30 a.m. service will be led by the young people of the congregation filling the roles of readers, preachers, and Eucharistic assistants.
During the summer months Recreational Fun will continue on Wednesday mornings in the Parish Hall from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Interested in learning more about the Gospel of Luke? This summer they will have an opportunity to study scripture using a combination individual/group method of gospel learning called The 50 Day Bible Challenge. Contact the parish office at 203-795-6577 or at thegoodshepherd@optonline.net to join them or with any questions.
The church’s Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on Wednesday, June 22, 6 p.m., in the Parish Hall. Anyone interested in knitting or crocheting a prayer shawl for a person in need is welcome to join us. Open to the public, they craft all year-round and meet regularly. Their prayer shawls are blessed during a Sunday Eucharist and then distributed by our parishioners to friends, neighbors and family members in need and at area hospitals.
Vacation Bible School returns to The Church of the Good Shepherd in July, running from Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22. Contact the parish office at 203-795-6577 or vie email at thegoodshepherd@optonline.net with any inquiries.
The Shepherd’s Table, their free lunch and fellowship program,will go on hiatus for the summer.
For more information about the The Church of the Good Shepherd’s many other programs please call the Parish Office @ (203) 795-6577, email them at thegoodspheherd@optonline.net, visit their website at www.thegoodshepherdorangect.org, or check their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cgsorangect.