Palm Sunday Services at Shepherd by the Sea

We pray for sunny skies as Shepherd by the Sea members and visitors gather outside the church on Cypress Way in Gualala on Sunday morning March 24th just before 10 am. Pastor Peg Otte will lead the procession, with palms, into the church as we sing All Glory, Laud and Honor.  The service includes an interactive reading of the Passion, with members of the congregation taking on the various roles. Following the service, all are welcome to join in conversation, food and fellowship.  We bid farewell to Pastor Peg this Sunday as she returns to the midwest, with plans to return for a visit next year. 

Looking forward to Easter Sunday and the celebration of the risen Christ, Shepherd by the Sea invites you to a special service with both our Episcopal and Lutheran advising ministers presiding, and a special coffee hour to follow. 

 

Shepherd by the Sea is celebrating worship in its new sanctuary in Gualala! 

Shepherd by the Sea held a festive and beautiful dedication service on Sunday, February 18th.  Bishop Megan Traquair of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California, and Bishop Jeff Johnson of the Sierra Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America were present to solemnize this important occasion.  Our advising Episcopal and Lutheran minsters, the Rev. Portia Hopkins and the Rev. Dr. Moses Penumaka, were also part of this special service. Led by the cross, the clergy processed into the sanctuary, followed by the congregation. Bishop Traquair offered the homily, and Bishop Johnson presided over communion. Music director Sue Bohlin and violinist Marcia Potter provided musical accompaniment. Sue also led the SBTS Choir in "Come Build a Church." Food and fellowship followed the service, finishing out an exciting day in the life of Shepherd by the Sea, as we settled into our  permanent home.  

Shepherd by the Sea is a Protestant congregation open to the community in Gualala and the Mendonoma area. Our roots are in the Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and our worship liturgy is drawn from both traditions. 

                                                                 

Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we would like to meet you. All are welcome to join us!