Upcoming Events
Trunk-or-Treat
Children and families from Good Shepherd Church and Good Shepherd Day School are invited to join our first annual Trunk or Treat shared event on Thursday, October 30, 5:30-6:30 pm!
Outside, we’ll have games and treats to enjoy at each trunk in the parking lot! Inside, families are invited to explore the new books at our school Book Fair!
Donations of individually-wrapped candy and non-candy items (ex. rings, pencils, erasers, stickers) for this event are greatly appreciated. Your children may “feed” your donations to the friendly monsters at church or school! We hope to see you there!
All Saints' Sunday
All Saints Sunday is a feast that commemorates all saints, both known and unknown. On this day we will celebrate several baptisms at the 10am! Join us for this joyous day!
Children are invited to process in holding a saint during the opening hymn! Meet Ms. Patty in the loggia area at 9:45am.
All Souls' Evensong
Solemn Choral Evensong featuring prayers and music in memory of our loved ones who have departed this earthly pilgrimage. The Choir will sing Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Pie Jesu” from his Requiem, “Sing me to Heaven” by Daniel Gawthrop, Psalm 130, and the Eastern Orthodox chant, Kontakion, sung at Queen Elizabeth II’s burial service at St. George’s, Windsor. The Song of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32), which the Choir sings every week, takes on special meaning at this service as a prayer for the departed.
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
according to thy word;
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
which thou hast prepared before the face of all people,
To be a light to lighten the Gentiles,
and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
Good Shepherd Book Group
This group has taken as its focus the idea that the best literature makes us examine the deep questions of being human. They meet on the first Thursday (Sometimes second) of each month at 7pm in the Library or via Zoom.
For the Zoom link and more information, CLICK HERE.
Commitment Sunday
This year, we will gather for Commitment Sunday with the prayerful opportunity to make our Estimate of Giving for the 2026 Mission and Ministry Budget and the Building Together Campaign. We hope you will join us on November 9th at the 8am, 10am, or 5pm service! We will gather for a celebration luncheon at Ashland Elementary School at 11:30am on that Sunday as well.
CLICK HERE to register!
Moms' Ministry
The Moms's Ministry group provides a nurturing space for mothers to gather for friendship, support, and spiritual growth in the midst of motherhood. We'll gather on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 8:45-9:45 am, in the Bishop's House, 536 Sayre Avenue (next to Good Shepherd Day School's Kinder Condo)
God's Pantry Work Night
Join friends from Good Shepherd at the volunteer center for God's Pantry, located at 817 Winchester Rd. We'll get involved in tasks that help prepare food to be shared with our hungry neighbors. Time is 6-8 pm. Please wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty. This outreach event is open to children ages 10 and up with a guardian, as well as all adults. An additional volunteer registration with God's Pantry is required.
CLICK HERE to Register
Men's Breakfast
Every third Saturday at 8:30am, Good Shepherd Men come to the Undercroft and share a meal together. Their next meeting will be November 15. All are welcome! Contact Bill Cox for more information.
Music Sunday
Did you know how vital music is to our development? Music not only brings us joy, but it also ignites various cognitive, emotional, and physiological processes! For children and adults, music helps strengthen memory skills and helps our body and mind work together. Come join us for Music Sunday this Sunday after the 10am service until Noon. Adults will meet in the choir room and Children will meet in the Youth Suite. More info at www.gslex.org/music.
Lighthouse Ministries Dinner
Join Good Shepherd friends to serve a hot and delicious meal to some of Lexington's most vulnerable individuals. You can help cook needed items ahead of time (to drop off at the church or at Lighthouse) or come downtown with Julie to serve the meal. CLICK HERE to register to see the various options for participating!
Children and Families Advent+Christmas Lunch and Story
Families are invited to join our special Advent lunch and interactive story to get ready for the great Mystery of Christmas! We’ll cater lunch from Chick-Fil-A in the Undercroft and together start to celebrate the start of Advent!
CLICK HERE to Register
Choir Festival at Christ the King
The Good Shepherd Choir is joining forces with the Choir of the Cathedral of Christ the King for a festival of hymns on Sunday, November 23, at 2:30 p.m. That Sunday, the Sunday before Advent, is known as Christ the King Sunday. The audience will be invited to sing along with familiar hymns like Crown him with many crowns, The King of love my shepherd is, and All creatures of our God and King. An 8-member brass ensemble and our own Alicia Helm McCorvey round out the offerings at this festive and fun gathering.
Date: November 23
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Cathedral of Christ the King
Address: 299 Colony Blvd, Lexington, KY 40502
Thanksgiving Eucharist
All are Welcome to join us for our Thanksgiving Eucharist at 12pm. This service will be in place of the weekly Wednesday Noon Eucharist.
Young at Heart Gathering
The Young at Heart Small Group will have lunch at Palmers at Lexington Green on November 2nd following the 10am service. We will all meet there after church.
Please let Laura Sparks know if you are attending.
161 Lexington Green Circle
Children's Advocacy Center: Dinner & Tour
One of Good Shepherd's neighbors is the the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass (CACBG). This nonprofit provides a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child sexual abuse across 17 Central Kentucky counties. Each year, over 1,000 children come to the Center for forensic interviews, medical examinations, counseling and support. All services are provided in at no cost to a child’s family.
The Outreach Team, along with any other Good Shepherd worshippers, will share in a light dinner, receive an overview of the work, and take a short tour. This event is open to older teens and adults.
Moms' Ministry
The Moms' Ministry group provides a nurturing space for mothers to gather for friendship, support, and spiritual growth in the midst of motherhood. We gather on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 8:45-9:45 am, in the Bishop's House, 536 Sayre Avenue (next to Good Shepherd Day School's Kinder Condo).
CROPWalk
Join Good Shepherd as we attend the 2025 CROPWalk on October 12 from 3-5pm. We will meet at Second Presbyterian Church at 3pm. (460 East Main Street)
CLICK HERE to Register
Take Steps with your Greater Lexington community to provide food, a voice and a safe place to call home for our neighbors in Central KY and around the world!
We will begin gathering at 3 PM at 2nd Presbyterian to register, meet & greet new friends, visit God's Pantry booth (bring canned foods to donate), make posters, purchase a T-shirt. Our 3 mile Historic East End experiential WALK begins at 3:30 PM. Bring your family and friends! The more the merrier!
No one in this world should be hungry. That's why the Greater Lexington (KY) CROP Hunger Walk is more than just a gathering of people in a place. We're part of a movement, taking steps and raising funds together to provide meals for those in our own community who need them - and supporting programs that create greater food security in communities all around the world.
Our community's CROP Hunger Walk is the heart and 'sole' of ALL caring, concerned people uniting with the common goal to Help End Hunger at home and around the world. 25% of funds we raise will be given to God's Pantry Food Bank. 75% support the global relief and development work of Church World Service, sponsor of the national WALK mission.
Acolyte Training
Acolyte Training is designed for beginning as well as experienced acolytes. Being an acolyte is an excellent way youth their understanding of the customs and traditions of your church as well as provide needed support for our overall worship experience. Acolytes are expected to serve at least one Sunday each month and occasionally two Sundays.
Duties involved include: Children's Chapel Crucifer, Torch Bearer, Processional and Clergy Crucifer, First and Second Server, and other duties as needed during a Sunday worship service.
Beginning acolytes are introduced to the basic duties and responsibilities of an acolyte and will typically begin serving as Children's Chapel Crucifer.
Experienced acolytes are provided with enhanced training for incrementally increased responsibilities. This includes: Gospel Processions, First and Second Server duties, Baptisms, and special services.
All youth aged 8 through Senior in High School are invited to be an acolyte.
Concerts for Charity benefiting The Shepherd's House
Support The Shepherd’s House at the Annual Concert for Charity on October 9th at 7:00 PM at the Historic Lyric Theater. Enjoy performances by Duane Betts and Stoll Vaughan while making a difference. Get your tickets now all proceeds benefit the Shepherds House.
The Shepherd’s House is a long term recovery center for people struggling with the disease of addiction started by Good Shepherd Episcopal Church nearly 40 years ago.
Habitat for Humanity: Women's Build
Church of the Good Shepherd is one of three corporate sponsors of Lexington Habitat for Humanity’s upcoming Women Build project.
Good Shepherd’s build dates are October 9th & 10th from 8:30am to 3:30pm. This event will open to the public mid September and spots will fill up quick. To be guaranteed a spot, make sure you register! The Good Shepherd priority deadline is Monday, September 15!
Blessing of the Animals
Bring your pet(s) and join us in the parking lot behind the playground at 1:00pm for our St. Francis Day blessing of the Animals!
Acolyte Training
Acolyte Training is designed for beginning as well as experienced acolytes. Being an acolyte is an excellent way youth their understanding of the customs and traditions of your church as well as provide needed support for our overall worship experience. Acolytes are expected to serve at least one Sunday each month and occasionally two Sundays.
Duties involved include: Children's Chapel Crucifer, Torch Bearer, Processional and Clergy Crucifer, First and Second Server, and other duties as needed during a Sunday worship service.
Beginning acolytes are introduced to the basic duties and responsibilities of an acolyte and will typically begin serving as Children's Chapel Crucifer.
Experienced acolytes are provided with enhanced training for incrementally increased responsibilities. This includes: Gospel Processions, First and Second Server duties, Baptisms, and special services.
All youth aged 8 through Senior in High School are invited to be an acolyte.
Men's Retreat
WHEN: OCTOBER 3-5
WHERE: CATHEDRAL DOMAIN – CONFERENCE CENTER
RETREAT LEADER: Rev. Jason Leo from Trinity Church, Covington, Ky.
COST: $213.00/NIGHT (ROOM AND BOARD)
WHAT: A TIME TO GET AWAY FROM “IT ALL” AND RELAX, REFRESH AND REFOCUS ONE’S PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL LIFE AND HAVR FUN DOING IT.
RSVP: PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS YEAR’S RETREAT OR CONFIRM YOU WILL BE ATTENDING.
Email Bill Cox or call 859-227-6435.
MORE DETAILS ARE FORTHCOMING SO STAY TUNE, BUT IN THE MEANTIME MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND THE 2025 DIOCESEN RETREAT.
Acolyte Training
Acolyte Training is designed for beginning as well as experienced acolytes. Being an acolyte is an excellent way youth their understanding of the customs and traditions of your church as well as provide needed support for our overall worship experience. Acolytes are expected to serve at least one Sunday each month and occasionally two Sundays.
Duties involved include: Children's Chapel Crucifer, Torch Bearer, Processional and Clergy Crucifer, First and Second Server, and other duties as needed during a Sunday worship service.
Beginning acolytes are introduced to the basic duties and responsibilities of an acolyte and will typically begin serving as Children's Chapel Crucifer.
Experienced acolytes are provided with enhanced training for incrementally increased responsibilities. This includes: Gospel Processions, First and Second Server duties, Baptisms, and special services.
All youth aged 8 through Senior in High School are invited to be an acolyte.
Camp 1746 at The Domain
Camp 1746 is an opportunity for grown-up kids to leave their worries and responsibilities at the foot of the mountain and spend a few days being a kid again. Go back in time & relive your days as a Domain camper...or experience our camp for the very first time.
Explore the streams, caves, and the forest trails during led hikes on the 800 acre Cathedral Domain property located in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Relax on our decks and porches or around the campfire. Refresh your soul with the spirit of the mountain, discover your creative side with arts & crafts, hit a bullseye with archery, and participate in fellowship while cultivating old and making new friendships.
All kids over the age of 21 are invited to attend.
Lexington Sacred Music Festival at Good Shepherd: Magnificat! The Song of Mary through the Ages
We are one of the hosts for the Lexington Sacred Music Festival! Starting at noon, we will be performing The Magnificat, the words of Mary according to the Gospel of Luke (1:46-55). This piece has been set to music by composers throughout the ages and in many genres. In this program, we will offer a variety of musical settings featuring soloists and choir. All are welcome!
CLICK HERE to Listen to the Podcast
In this episode, Dr. Everett McCorvey is joined by Mattilda Middleton and Alicia Helm McCorvey to discuss their upcoming event, Magnificat: The Song of Mary through the Ages. This moving program explores the words of Mary from the Gospel of Luke, brought to life through settings by composers across the centuries.
Featuring soprano Alicia Helm McCorvey with the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Choir, this concert invites listeners to experience Mary’s timeless song of praise in a powerful new way.
Embrace Outreach Dinner
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Each Monday evening, Embrace Church invites the community to join them for prayer, fellowship, a meal and a worship service. Good Shepherd will help Embrace host the meal on Monday, September 22.
The menu will be hamburger stroganoff, peas and onions, roasted fall vegetables, fruit salad and cake.
You can provide food for the meal, come for prayer at 4:00pm, help prepare and serve the meal at 5:00pm, participate in the worship at 6:45pm OR come and go as your schedule permits. There's a place and a time for everyone to serve. This outreach event is open to all ages.
Family Fun Day at Evan’s Orchard
Children and families (ages birth - 5th grade), join us for an afternoon of food, fun, apple picking, and a hayride! Meet us at the white, Good Shepherd Tent!
Evan's Orchard
1783 Newtown Pike
Georgetown, KY
Young at Heart Small Group Gathering
Join us for an exciting afternoon! After the 10am service, we will eat at Halls on the River (1225 Athens Boonesboro Rd.). Then after we eat, we will go watch a historical reenactment at Fort Boonesborough. All are welcome! If you have any questions, you can reach out to Laura Sparks.
The reenactment starts at 2:00pm. The address for Fort Boonesborough is: 4375 Boonesboro Rd, Richmond, KY 40475.
Silent Retreat
More information coming soon! Check out the webpage to stay “in the know”.
Men's Breakfast Group Returns
Men’s Breakfast Group returns on Saturday, September 20 at 8:30am in the Bishop’s House!
This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 8:30am in the Undercroft.
For their September gathering, they will meet in the Bishop’s House.
Young Adult Trivia Night
Every third Wednesday, our Young Adults gather at Mirror Twin Brewing for Trivia Night! We all sit at one table and work as one team. All are welcome! If it’s your first time coming, make sure to reach out to Zac Blankenship, so that we will look out for you!
Love Thy Neighbor Bible Study Begins
Join Julie and Rev. Emily in the Library on Sunday mornings starting on September 7! Each week will feature a different community outreach group sharing what they do, why they do it, and how we could deepen the relationship. It’s a chance for some small talk around big challenges in our city.
Women's Bible Study Returns
Women’s Bible Study will return on September 4th! This group meets in the Library every Thursday morning at 9:30am. More information coming soon!
Young at Heart Small Group Gathering
We are eating at the Olive Garden at the Fayette Mall on the 31st after the 10:00 service to discuss our next few meetings. Hope to see you there!
Healing Ministry Bible Study Begins
Starting on August 26th, every Tuesday at 6 pm, we will begin offering a hybrid Healing Ministry Bible Study. Right now, we are studying the healing miracles in the gospels to really interrogate what healing means. All are welcome!
Church Under the Bridge
Church Under the Bridge has moved back under the Martin Luther King bridge near the Lincoln painting in downtown Lex. Each Sunday, community members who are hungry are invited to receive a simple, "to go" meal. Good Shepherd will be the host on Sunday, August 24 from 1-4. You can donate food, or come and provide hands to help distribute the meal, and clean up. This outreach experience is open to older teens and adults.
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Centennial Celebration
On Sunday, August 24, we will host a Centennial Celebration before the 10am service. We will gather outside the church and have a blessing of the Good Shepherd Cornerstone which was laid on August 29, 1925!
Mystics Speaker: Carmen Acevedo Butcher
Join us at the Mystics Reading Group as Carmen Acevedo Butcher joins us via Zoom! Carmen is the translator for the ‘Practice of the Presence of God’ by our current mystic, Brother Lawrence. Come join us in the worship space at 5:30pm.
https://www.carmenbutcher.com/
Centering Prayer will be held as usual at 5pm.
Information Session: Music this Fall
Join Mattilda after the 10am service for 10 minutes on August 17th in the worship space as we discuss new music opportunities this fall: Music Sundays, Sing for Fun for Boys and Girls, Choristers, Creative Space, Children’s Chapel, and Singing Lessons.
NEW EYC Schedule Starts
This year, GoodShepEYC is combined 6th - 12th grade. We will begin our new schedule on Sunday, August 17th. From 4:00-5:00pm in the Bishop’s House (536 Sayre Avenue), students are invited to join the “Creative Space” where every student discovers and embraces their unique spiritual gifts. During this time, students will choose which “Area of Focus” they want to be a part of: Jam Band (with Music) and Drama+Media. The mission is to cultivate a nurturing environment that encourages creativity, self-discovery, and personal growth. Afterwards, we will all have dinner in the Undercroft from 5:00-5:30pm, and then we will have our regular Sunday EYC from 5:30-6:30. Come share your talents with us! If you have any questions, you can reach out to Zac!
3-Week Newcomer Sunday School Class Starts
Join Rev. Emily starting August 17th for a Newcomer Sunday School Class! Join us upstairs in the Library at 9am. All are welcome!
We will meet:
August 17th, 24th, and 31st