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.

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.