Good Shepherd Sunday

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Good Shepherd Sunday is April 26, 2026

Good Shepherd Sunday offers the opportunity to open our hearts to welcome all into Jesus’ abundant life. As you plan your worship services for the year, please join in celebrating the work of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois on Good Shepherd Sunday (April 26, 2026) or on another Sunday of your choice during the Easter season.

About Good Shepherd Sunday

Good Shepherd Sunday is a day every spring when congregations lift up LSSI programs with speakers, videos, and other provided resources. It offers the opportunity to financially support LSSI’s mission and ministries. 

Resources

Each year for Good Shepherd Sunday, LSSI provides resources to help church leaders and volunteers share information and updates about LSSI programs with their congregations. This includes recorded sermons, story videos, bulletin inserts, children’s messages, and more. These resources are posted every spring.

Ways Your Church Can Participate

The Ally Package

· Bulletin insert with donation information

· Physical envelopes

· Letter/announcement/ report script

· Overview video of LSSI

 

 

 

The Advocate Package

· All of resources in the Ally package, PLUS…

· Promotional flyer

· Worship planning ideas

· Kids message outline

· Sermon video

 

 

Ambassador Package

· All of resources in the Ally and Advocate packages, PLUS…

· Program video

· Impact statements link

· Adult forum guide

· Sunday school lesson

· Youth lesson

· Guest speaker

· JPGs and PNGs of images for use on screens, printed worship materials, and social media

 

Request Resources

Please complete the form below to let us know about your plans for Good Shepherd Sunday, to request LSSI giving envelopes, and to receive an email notification when resources are available for download.

For more information about Good Shepherd Sunday, contact Rev. Kelly Nieman Anderson at 847.635.4653 or Kelly.Nieman‑Anderson@LSSI.org.