Don’t miss Festival Sunday—happening this Sunday, June 1!
We’re celebrating the heart of our community—our amazing volunteers. We’ll also take time to discuss important Good Shepherd church matters and share in the joy of fellowship with a potluck lunch. All are welcome!
You’re invited
Come worship with us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m., where we sing, pray, listen to a message from Scripture, or hear from guest speakers. If children are present, they join the adults for the first half of worship and a special storytime before joining their Sunday School teacher. Throughout the year, we offer adult Sunday School, and you can visit our Worship page for the schedule and more info.
The mission of Good Shepherd Baptist Church is to be a supportive, open, growing Christian community that reaches out to all in a spirit of unconditional love. We respectfully acknowledge that our services are being held on the traditional lands of the Snohomish and other Coast Salish tribes.
FEATURED EVENT
Looking for a spiritually grounded backpacking experience?
Join us for the All Evergreen Backpacking Trip in the Mt. Baker Wilderness, June 19-22.
Some people feel closer to their Creator when they get out of the city and into the wild. If you’re one of them, we invite you to join us for the All Evergreen Backpacking Trip in the Mt. Baker Wilderness, June 19-22. The trip will be led by Rev. Dr. Jonathan Malone of Wilderness Journeys, and includes all food, common gear, and sessions before the trip where Jonathan meets individually with you to understand your spiritual walk and needs.
The cost is $800, and there are some scholarships available.
Contact Paul Schneider at the Evergreen office for more details:
253-859-2226
paul@ea-abc.org
OUR ONGOING ANTI-RACISM WORK
Did you know May is Foster Care Awareness Month?
It’s a time to recognize the importance of foster care, raise awareness about the system’s challenges, and support the children and families affected—not just this month, but throughout the year.
While reunification with birth families is often the preferred outcome, it isn’t always possible. Many children in care still face uncertainty and instability, and the foster care system continues to face significant challenges.
One critical issue is racial disproportionality—Black and Indigenous children are consistently overrepresented in foster care compared to their share of the general population. At the same time, budget cuts across the country threaten the stability of support programs, particularly those serving marginalized youth.
Even if you’re not able to foster or vote, you can still make an impact. Treehouse offers a simple letter-writing template to help you contact your Washington state legislators and advocate for continued support of foster care programs:
www.treehouseforkids.org/advocacy
To learn more about the need for equity in foster care and how you can get involved, check out these local organizations:
Akinfamily
Treehouse for Kids
Image is of a young girl playing with bubbles. Photo provided by Alexander Dummer on Unsplash
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