October 25, 2025

ABT Congregational Life Event

“May This Church be Like a Tree”

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Red Deer

“May This Church Be Like a Tree,” You might recognize those words from the hymn of the same title by Pablo D Sosa. Every tree knows the rhythm of the seasons and our churches are living through these seasons too. It’s new territory for us as we hold the gifts of buildings from our predecessors and step forward to learn – how bricks and mortar, wood and nails may creatively continue to serve God’s mission.

Our learning partner at this event was Katja Brittain who has worked with many congregations to shape faithful discernment. She will guide us in all kinds of new understandings of our how we see our church properties.

Resources from Katja are available here.