The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
 1130 Webster Road,  Webster,  New York 14580        (585) 872-2281
The Rev. Lance D. Robbins, Rector    Rochester Episcopal Diocese

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 Dedication Program 

 

How lovely is your dwelling place,
O LORD of hosts!
My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.
(Psalm 84:1-2 NRSV)
 

 
After nearly a year in the building the new addition was ready. Parishioners and friends gathered outside the new front doors. The Bishop banged his crosier upon the doors saying, "Let the doors be opened."

 
The procession then entered the new addition to the wonderful music of the Eastside Brass Quintet

 
There was much prayer and song as every part of the new Sanctuary was consecrated by Bishop McKelvey. The first praises to God were sung by the Junior, Teen, and Adult Choirs. The Chime Choir played as the Altar was vested and the candles lit for the first time. The mighty sounds of the new organ filled the Sanctuary too.


 

We all sang, prayed, sought God's continued guidance and blessing, and shared in the first Holy Eucharist in this place.

Alleluia! Alleluia! ALLELUIA!
 

 

 
The next day the Altar had already been set up for our first regular service.


The Chime Choir was, and will be, able to play without taking up two rows of pews.

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  Many thanks to Dorothy Mann, who designed and produced the program cover page shown above
and as a background for this web page.