Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
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In 2015, our congregation knew that it was time to identify and articulate our common mission. With an abundance of gifts and resources in our midst, we had been doing faithful ministry for generations. Still, communities evolve and times change. So we asked ourselves what God was calling us to now. A year later, we discerned our mission and vision. 

It was a joy and relief to know that while the Holy Spirit might have gathered us together for different reasons, we were moving forward in the same direction. But how would we do that? 

What does it look like for us to Proclaim, Welcome, and Serve? We are on that journey now. 
Research

2016

Research to answer the question "​How we were going to build into this future?"
Making a plan

2017

Plan for living into our mission was proposed to council and adopted. 
Living the Plan
2018 - present
In 2018 we found an architect to work with us. Unfortunately the Napa fires changed that plan as the architect became too busy with rebuilding homes in that area

That same year, we partnered with the Kairos Foundation to conduct a listening study and find out what our financial capacity and challenges would be. 
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Phase One: Professional Relationships

Partner with an Architect

Contract with a professional for architectural plans. 

Draft a multi-phase campus plan

Draft architectural plans for the whole campus, long-term and break them into manageable and prioritized phases. 

Partner with a fundraising consultant

 Contract with Kristin Wiersma from Kairos and Associates. 
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Phase Two:Empower Ministry

Expand Ministry

Continue to grow opportunity for people to proclaim, welcome, and serve through the life & ministries of CGS. 

Call a Deacon

 Call a rostered minister of Word and Service (Deacon) to lead our congregation in service
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Phase Three: Begin Construction

Kitchen Remodel

Replace plumbing & infrastructure. Update layout for practical use. 

Bathrooms

Replace plumbing. Make all restrooms gender neutral. 

Great Hall

Renovate to be energy efficient, multi-purpose, and welcoming. 
1550 Meridian Ave. 
San Jose, CA 95125

(408)266-8022
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church@cgslc.org
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  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Leadership
    • Our History
    • The Rainbow Fish
    • Our Partners and Friends
  • Worship
    • CGS on YouTube
    • Digital Worship Bulletins
    • Music
  • Living Together
    • Calendar
    • Newsletter
    • Blog
    • Important Documents
    • Library
    • Facilities
  • Breeze
  • Contact Us
  • Donate