The Church of the Good Shepherd, United Church of Christ

The Church of the Good Shepherd, United Church of Christ An In*******al, Intercultural Faith Community – An Open and Affirming Congregation – A member of the United Church of Christ

At the Church of the Good Shepherd, we seek to live and proclaim an active, open-minded, joy-filled faith in Jesus Christ. Here are some of our basic values:**

We value inclusive language - the practice of using both masculine and feminine images when referring to humanity and to God. Feel free to use the words you prefer. We value racial diversity and seek a style of worship and ministry that re

flects the numerous perspectives, traditions, and practices of our diverse ethnic heritage. We value and affirm gay, le***an, bisexual, and transgendered persons and their families and friends, and encourage their full participation in our church's life and ministry. We value peace and justice, and work to eliminate inequality, prejudice, hate, fear, and violence in our community and the world. We value the environment and work to restore health to our planet for this and future generations. We pray that you will feel welcome among us, and we invite you to assist us in creating new expressions of our common faith and life together.

05/06/2026
“Bearing witness complicates things. Divisive soundbites crumble, north and south get confused. But, stones certainly kn...
04/12/2025

“Bearing witness complicates things. Divisive soundbites crumble, north and south get confused. But, stones certainly know the violence, graves, and peace prayers held in this sacred, desecrated land.

On a borrowed donkey from a gracious neighbor, on crowd-sourced paths accompanied by loud rejoicing, Jesus wept on arrival, knowing full well what we humans are capable of doing to each other. He rode right into what stones have seen: criminalization and death-dealing decisions, dehumanization and denial of dignity, disregard for expansive beauty. What would stones shout? What do you shout? What do you silence?”

—Dr. Mindy McGarrah Sharp (.m.sharp) from her commentary on Luke 19:29-40 |

“It’s striking that Jesus never called Zacchaeus out—no loud shaming, no public humiliation. Rather, this seems like the...
04/05/2025

“It’s striking that Jesus never called Zacchaeus out—no loud shaming, no public humiliation. Rather, this seems like the gentlest calling-in. Faced with Jesus’ tender warmth, Zacchaeus descends from the tree, rejoins the people, and immediately pledges restitution—a two-pronged act of reconciliation with both God and neighbor.”

—Rev. Jeff Chu () from his commentary on Luke 19:1-10 |

Sermon from Sunday, March 30, 2025
04/02/2025

Sermon from Sunday, March 30, 2025

Sunday, March 30, 2025Fourth Sunday of LentEverything [in] Between: Lost and Found@sanctifiedart

“Voices aren’t disembodied utterings, but embodied precious people worthy of being heard. Bearing witness to the joy of ...
03/29/2025

“Voices aren’t disembodied utterings, but embodied precious people worthy of being heard. Bearing witness to the joy of found voices also bears witness to obliviousness that voices were missing. Even with deep conviction and contrition, it’s painful when the almost-always-heard realize they never noticed anyone missing in readings, historical genealogies, or learning environments.”

—Dr. Mindy McGarrah Sharp (.m.sharp) from her commentary on Luke 15:1-7 |

“Jesus’ original, agriculturally sophisticated audience would have known that a fig seedling needs several years to bear...
03/26/2025

“Jesus’ original, agriculturally sophisticated audience would have known that a fig seedling needs several years to bear fruit. They might even have found the vineyard owner’s question laughable. They would have understood that absence of fruit on a young tree wasn’t a sign of failure. Maturity requires time and care, attention and patience.”

—Rev. Jeff Chu () from his commentary on Luke 13:6-9 |

The gardener in the vineyard knows the fig tree needs rest, nutrients, and time—and it also needs to produce fruit. Both...
03/22/2025

The gardener in the vineyard knows the fig tree needs rest, nutrients, and time—and it also needs to produce fruit. Both things are true, which is also true for us. If we are always striving for more growth without taking time to rest, we will burn out. But if we are only ever resting, we won’t bear fruit or grow. The fig tree also teaches us that the in between time—of nurture before fruit—can be where transformation begins. |

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2145 Independence Boulevard
Ann Arbor, MI
48104

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9am - 2:30pm
Friday 9am - 2:30pm
Sunday 9am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+17349716133

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