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Taize Service

May19

A candlelit service that is meditative in nature, with quiet singing (short songs repeated again and again), Scripture, silence for meditating (a time to reflect on whatever word or phrase touches one's heart), and prayer, all are welcome, 6 p.m.

Where

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

99 Central Park Rd.

Plainview, NY

Phone

516-349-1966

Price

free

Healing Service

May26

A special service for those asking for prayers to help heal what is ailing them, anointing and/or the laying on of hands is available to those who wish to receive it, 6 p.m.,

Where

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

99 Central Park Rd.

Plainview, NY

Phone

516-349-1966

Price

free

Jazz Worship Service

Jun2

Readings, prayers and jazz musicians playing arrangements of traditional hymns and songs, 6 p.m.

Where

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

99 Central Park Rd.

Plainview, NY

Phone

516-349-1966

Price

free

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