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Temporary Quarters of New Evangelical and Reformed Church, February 1957 Photographer: Attributed to Eck Stanger

Temporary Quarters of New Evangelical and Reformed Church, February 1957 image
Year:
1957
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 2, 1957
Caption:
First Service: Ann Arborites active in formation of the new Evangelical and Reformed Church prepare the church's temporary quarters where the first worship service will be held tomorrow. The meeting place is located in the basement rooms of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kempf, 2700 Brockman Blvd. Kempf and Mrs. Veryl Steinaway, organist and steering committee member, (seated, left) look on as young Gary Steinaway helps committee member Mrs. Fred Jahnke with the candles. Standing (left to right) are the Rev. Richard E. Crusius, organizing pastor, and committee member Harold M. Knoch.

Church of the Good Shepherd Christmas Creche, December 1965 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Church of the Good Shepherd Christmas Creche, December 1965 image
Year:
1965
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, December 23, 1965
Caption:
To Light The World This symbolic creche has been placed before the altar of the Church of the Good Shepherd, United Church of Christ, 2145 Independence Blvd. The idea was borrowed from the Abbey of Our Lady of New Melleray, a Roman Catholic Trappist monastery in Dubuque, Iowa. Symbolism is used in place of the traditional figures at the crib to invite meditation on the mystery of the incarnation. Christians should mirror the life of Christ in their own lives and thereby reflect Him to the whole world, the abbey's superior writes in a letter to the Rev. Richard Crusius, pastor of Good Shepherd. In a candlelighting ceremony at the local church on Christmas Eve, ushers will receive their light at the creche and pass it on to members of the congregation.

Chinese Scrolls of the Good Shepherd Story, Church of the Good Shepherd, April 1966 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Chinese Scrolls of the Good Shepherd Story, Church of the Good Shepherd, April 1966 image
Year:
1966
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, April 22, 1966
Caption:
New Wall Hanging This Chinese wall hanging is one of four added to the permanent art collection at the Church of the Good Shepherd, United Church of Christ. Painted by a Chinese refugee in Hong Kong, the hangings depict the story of the Good Shepherd. The one above shows neighbors rejoicing with the shepherd who has found his lost sheep. It is traditional in many churches, both Protestant and Catholic, to read the Biblical story of the Good Shepherd on the second Sunday after Easter, and this custom will be followed at the local church. Interested persons may view the wall hangings at the church, 2145 Independence Blvd, at any time.