On Sunday mornings, we use two historic forms of worship services. Holy Communion, also called the Eucharist (which means "thanksgiving"), is usually offered twice a month and Morning Prayer is used on the other Sundays. Both use the orders of service from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), ​as authorized in 1979  by The Episcopal Church.

​Morning Prayer, lead by a lay officiant, is approximately 30 minutes. Our Morning Prayer is a modern service but rooted in the monastic tradition and ritual of daily prayers, psalms, readings from Scripture, and time honored collects (prayers) and litanies. Often a sermon is included.  There is music throughout the service.
Holy Eucharist or Holy Communion is a sacrament celebrated and offered by many Christian denominations, remembering the Last Supper that Jesus had with his disciples. In communion, bread and wine are consecrated and consumed as the body and blood of Jesus Christ. This service uses the historic format and ritual also used in Roman Catholic, Lutheran and other Traditions.
We love music and use a variety of resources. We mainly use the 1982 Episcopal Hymnal but also use
Lift Every Voice and Sing and Gather.

Each week the Sunday Service is available in a printed leaflet that contains the complete
Order of Service, with the exception of hymns and the sermon. Special Holy Days and other special liturgical events
will be shared on Facebook and service leaflets will be available in advance of such services. 

The weekly Sunday leaflets are available via email on request.
Please contact the church office and ask to be added to our email list. 
(973) 334-2883 or email: goodshepherdepiscopal.mlp@gmail.com 

> Click here to learn more online about the Book of Common Prayer
​> Click here for online information about the Revised Common Lectionary
​> Click here for hymn texts from the 1982 Episcopal Hymnal