Upcoming Events
Work Day at Gleanings Housing
Gleanings Housing is a newly formed Lexington based nonprofit that gathers community strengths to develop and sustain equitable rental housing. Good Shepherd friends will be partnering with Gleanings this year to help them complete another duplex. The workday will feature indoor and outdoor activities related to progress on the home. This activity is open to all ages (younger children must come with a guardian).
Moms' Ministry
Our Moms’ Ministry meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month in the Bishop’s House at 8:45am. (536 Sayre Ave.) CLICK HERE for more information
Ironbridge Workshop Tour
Many of you bought beautiful wooden cutting boards, ornaments or other items at the Alternative Gift Market last fall. Come and see how they are made, and more importantly, hear the vision for how the shop helps restore dignity and hope to those living on the streets. We'll also meet founders Robert and Leslie Littrell and share in a salad buffet dinner. Come prepared to shop too! This event is open to all ages.
Palm Cross Workshop
Come learn how to make Palm Crosses in preparation for Palm Sunday! We will gather in the Undercroft starting at 9am! Reach out to Ann Plummer if you have any questions.
Good Shepherd Day School Spring Fling Garden Soirée Fundraiser
CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets!
Join us for our annual GSDS Spring Fling Fundraiser, a delightful cocktail-style Garden Soiree held at the picturesque Apiary. This special evening will bring together parents, grandparents, church parish members and friends for an elegant gathering featuring curated food stations, creative specialty cocktails, a silent auction and the ever-popular chair raffle-all set amidst the beautiful, garden inspired surrounding of this unique venue.
Proceeds directly support vital enhancements to our school, including new playground equipment for active play and exploration, refreshed curriculum materials that align with our foundation for early childhood learning, and teacher training to strengthen our programs.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect across generations, enjoy a sophisticated night out, and invest in the bright future of our youngest learners. We can’t wait to celebrate with our extended school and church family!
SPRING FLING SPONSORSHIP
This year’s fundraiser will support key enhancements to better serve our students and families: new playground equipment for joyful outdoor discovery, refreshed curriculum materials aligned with our foundation for early childhood learning, and teacher training to strengthen our programs.
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Palm Cross Workshop
Come learn how to make Palm Crosses in preparation for Palm Sunday! We will gather in the Undercroft starting at 9am! Reach out to Ann Plummer if you have any questions.
Palm Sunday
8am, 10am, 5pm
This service includes the procession of palms (outside) and the reading of The Passion. This is the first day of Holy Week.
Serving Dinner at Embrace
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, March 30th.
The menu will be fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit salad biscuits and ice cream sandwiches.
You can provide food for the meal or help prepare and serve the meal at 4:30pm, as well as stay and 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.
Maundy Thursday Service
The commemoration of the Eucharist by Jesus ‘on the night he was betrayed. The service ends with the ‘stripping of the altar.’
Flowering the Church
Join us in the Undercroft and in the Worship Space as we ‘flower’ the church for Easter! All are welcome- come when you can! We will begin at 9am.
The Great Vigil of Easter
The Great Vigil of Easter is a service in the Book of Common Prayer that is meant to be the first Easter service of the season. It consists of four distinct sections:
Lighting of the new fire and singing the Exsultet (Easter proclamation)
Vigil of readings, psalms, and prayers
Baptism and/or renewal of baptismal vows
The first Eucharist of Easter
Instead of combining all four parts together and cutting many of the readings like we have done in the past, we will spread the vigil portion “through the hours of the night with large blocks of silence for prayer and meditation. The church through these hours is always keeping vigil, but not everyone is there all the time.” (Bishop Neil Alexander in “Celebrating Liturgical Time,” p. 135)
Time Liturgy/Readings
8:00 p.m. Lighting of the new fire and singing the Exsultet
8:30 p.m. The Vigil begins. Each section contains a Scripture reading, a Psalm, and a spoken prayer, followed by time for silent prayer and meditation.
1st Reading: The story of Creation
9:00 p.m. 2nd Reading: The Flood
9:30 p.m. 3rd Reading: Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac
10:00 p.m. 4th Reading: Israel’s deliverance at the Red Sea
5:00 a.m. 5th Reading: God’s Presence in a renewed Israel
5:30 a.m. 6th Reading: Salvation offered freely to all
6:00 a.m. 7th Reading: A new heart and a new spirit
6:30 a.m. 8th Reading: The valley of dry bones
7:00 a.m. 9th Reading: The gathering of God’s people
7:30 a.m. The Renewal of Baptismal Vows and the First Eucharist of Easter
Easter Day Services
Service Times
7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 5:00pm
Come celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus!!
*Nursery will be available at all morning services.
*Children’s Chapel will be available at the 9am and 11am services.
Easter Egg Hunt
We will have our Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10:15am on the Bell Court Lawn. Please plan to arrive at 10:00am at the Day School Steps! Please bring your own basket.
We are taking Easter Egg and Candy donations! Please make sure all candy is individually wrapped and small enough to fit in the eggs. You can place your donations in the bin in the loggia.
Putt Putt Tournament Fundraiser
Our Third Annual Putt Putt Tournament Fundraiser is on May 9th from 10am-Noon at Fairway to Heaven Miniature Golf Course (at the Lexington Ice Center)!
All proceeds from The Third Annual GoodShepEYC Putt Putt Tournament Fundraiser will go towards EYC Experiences!
The format is Captain's Choice. Teams may play just one 18-hole course or all three courses. The best overall score from one of the three courses will determine the winning team.
Hole Sponsorship: Starting with hole one, our sponsored signs will be placed in order in which they are submitted. Please submit your graphic art by April 20, 2026.
God's Pantry Work Night
Join friends from Good Shepherd at the volunteer center for God's Pantry, located just down the street from the parish 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.
Moms' Ministry
Our Moms’ Ministry meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month in the Bishop’s House at 8:45am. (536 Sayre Ave.) CLICK HERE for more information
Good Shepherd Book Group
Monthly Good Shepherd Book Group meets in the Library and via Zoom!
CLICK HERE for more information!
Children + Families Lenten Lunch
Families are invited to the undercroft for lunch and a Godly Play Story about the life of Jesus as we begin to journey through the season of Lent towards the Mystery of Easter.
Experience the story we will tell the children in chapel. Enjoy time with other families. Receive Lenten resources to encourage your family to Love Like Jesus together!
A Festival of Hymns: From Sorrow to Joy
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: 533 East Main Street
Free Admission
Featuring the Good Shepherd Choir and singers from the community.
The musicians of Good Shepherd will lead the festival. These include Dr. Mattilda Middleton, Organist and Choir Director, Dr. Scott Roberts, Assistant Organist, and Justin Felix, Assistant Choir Director. Kay'mon Murrah will work with the choir on vocal production. In addition to his work as Community Outreach Manager at LexArts and a featured singer with the American Spiritual Ensemble, he was recently appointed to the new position of Voice Teacher for Congregational Singing at Good Shepherd.
If you would like to sing in the Festival Choir as a guest singer, contact Mattilda at mattilda@gslex.org for a PDF of the music. A basic knowledge of music notation is all that is required. The schedule for singers will be as follows:
11:50 a.m. Gather
12:00 p.m. Rehearsal begins
1:30 p.m. Quick Break
1:40 p.m. Rehearsal continues
2:30 p.m. Break for Refreshments
3:00 p.m. Concert
Attire: Concert Black
FoodChain Tour
Foodchain links fresh food to community needs through free meals, cooking classes, education, aquaponics and so much more! Join members of the Outreach Team as they tour Foodchain and learn about their outreach, as well as how Good Shepherd might be more involved. Tour begins at 5 pm at the W. 6th Street location. This event is open to all ages.
Moms' Ministry
Our Moms’ Ministry meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month in the Bishop’s House at 8:45am. (536 Sayre Ave.) CLICK HERE for more information
Silent Retreat
Come join us for a Silent Meditation Retreat right here at home. On Saturday, February 21st we are going to have an all day Silent Retreat at Good Shepherd.
The retreat day will consist of meditation sessions, teaching, and a catered lunch. This silent retreat is designed to be a deep dive into contemplative practice. The teachings will be short, meaningful lessons on contemplation and the search for God in the silence.
The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a brief welcome, introductions, and notes on the structure of the retreat. We will then enter into silence which will be maintained all day long. Our teachers will speak when offering their teachings at appointed conference times, beyond that all will remain in silence throughout the day. Lunch will be provided in the undercroft. The retreatants will maintain silence during lunch while a contemplative text is read and a brief lesson on the text is offered. This is in keeping with the monastic tradition of the reading of sacred texts during meals.
The retreat is in four movements. Morning, lunch time, afternoon and late afternoon. You may come to one, two, or all four of the movements.
This is a great retreat opportunity for people who have never experienced a silent retreat to do so without leaving town. It is also a wonderful chance for people who have a meditation practice to get a retreat experience right here at home in the midst of the busyness of life.
For more information go to our website: www.gslex.org/silentretreat.
Men's Breakfast
The monthly Men’s Breakfast Group will meet in the Bishop’s House (536 Sayre Ave).
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Join us as we celebrate Shrove Tuesday, the day before our Lent journey begins! We will have pancakes and sausage for dinner in the Undercroft starting at 5:30pm! All ages are welcome for this fun, festive event!
Young at Heart Small Group Event
The Young at Heart will stick around after the 10:00am Service and pack food backpacks for Ashland Elementary School. Afterwards, they will go eat together at Ramsey's at the Zandale Shopping Center! (151 W Zandale Dr.)
Hallelujah, Broadway! Gala Fundraiser for Music
Join us for this Gala Fundraiser for Music at Good Shepherd! This night will feature Alicia Helm McCorvey and friends singing sacred music from Broadway hits and a Silent Auction. The proceeds will go toward scholarships for the Music and Prayer Pilgrimage to Gloucester Cathedral in England in July of 2028. Children and youth are welcome to attend!
Friday, February 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral, 166 Market Street.
Formal Attire.
Meal Catered by Dupree Catering and Events
Sweet potato tots and Salmon rillettes on cucumber
Frisee & Radicchio Salad with Tart Apple and Olive Oil Vinaigrette
Winter Spice Fried Chicken with Spicy Maple Syrup
Pulled Pork with Cranberry Carolina Sauce
Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Red Potatoes
Country Style Green Beans
Cornbread and Butter
"Carrot Cake" Bread Pudding with Bourbon Cream Cheese Glaze
Limited cash bar (Beer & Wine)
Select Auction Items available
Keeneland Box and 6 Clubhouse Tickets
Shaker Village: Overnight stay and dinner for 2
Tour of Mill Ridge Farm
Dinner and Opera Tickets for Two
Painting by Bob Owen
Miscellaneous baskets, quilt, paintings, and more
Church Under the Bridge Lunch
Each Sunday, community members who are hungry are invited to receive a simple, "to go" meal. Good Shepherd will be the host on Sunday, February 1st between the hours of 11:30am and 2:30pm. You can donate food, make sandwiches beforehand, or come and provide hands to help distribute the meal and clean up. This outreach experience is open to older teens and adults.
Chili Cookoff
Join us for our Chili Cookoff in the Undercroft at 5:30pm! All are Welcome!
If you would like to provide chili, SIGN UP HERE!
If you plan on attending, let us know too!
MLK Day: Walk with us!
Join Good Shepherd Outreach minister, Julie Broderson and other friends in the Martin Luther King Day Freedom March on Monday, January 19th at 1:00 pm. Weather permitting, we'll carry the LOVE IS ALL banner in the march.
Afterward, those who are able and interested can join the 2:00 pm program at Central Bank Center. We’ll hear from Rev. Devon Crawford around the themes and values of Dr. King, as we support the hopes and dreams of a united Lexington.
Annual Meeting
Join us for our Annual Parish-Wide Meeting THIS Sunday after the 10:00am Service! This meeting shouldn't last longer than 45 minutes. Children are invited to the Undercroft for a pizza lunch and fun activities!
Office Holiday Closings
Our Office will be closed on the following days:
Thursday, December 25
Friday, December 26
Thursday, January 1
Christmas Eve Services
4:00pm | Family-Friendly
Children’s Chapel
Nursery
Victory Brass, Organ, No Choir
7:00pm | Quiet and Festive
Livestream
Children’s Chapel
Nursery
Organ and Partial Choir
11:00pm | Tranquil and Joyful
Organ and Full Choir
Children's Christmas Party
Children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to join our annual Children’s Christmas Party! We’ll start with an outreach service project for the children at our FCPS partner schools, followed by dinner and holiday games. Parents may drop off their children in the undercroft and pick them up after Lessons & Carols. Our nursery is available for infants and toddlers.
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
This Christmas service dates back to the 19th century and entails spoken lessons and sung carols. With the candle-light flickering and the beautiful carols sung by our angel choir, this night brings the hope and joy that we experience awaiting Jesus’ birth. Join us for this special occasion on December 21st at 5:00pm.
The Pre-Service Concert for Lessons and Carols begins at 4:30 p.m. Featured performers will include Kay’mon Murrah, who recently became our Voice Teacher for Congregational Singing at Good Shepherd. Kay’mon will sing an excerpt from Messiah by Handel, for which he was recently a featured soloist in three sold-out performances at Duke University.
Other performers include Alicia Helm McCorvey, her daughter Julia on violin, Rebecca Price on cello, Carolyn Dupont on harp, and Frank Espinosa who is also singing an excerpt from Messiah.
CHILDCARE:
The Nursery will open starting at 4:00pm.
The Children’s Christmas Party (ages 3-5th grade) will be going on simultaneously (4:45-6:15pm) in the Undercroft! Please let us know you’re coming by registering HERE.
EYC (Youth) Christmas Party
Join us in the Youth Suite for our Annual Christmas Party! We will play a Christmas Gift Exchange game, so please bring a gift with you (less than $10). We will also have treats and snacks available!
Greening of the Church
All are welcome to join us as we 'Green the Church' for Christmas! Meet us in the Undercroft at 10am. Many hands make light work!
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
Office Closed
Our office will be closed for Thanksgiving! We will resume our regular office hours on December 1st.
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.
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
Alternative Gift Market
Come shop for a cause on November 23rd between 9am-noon! Throughout the parish, there will be vendors set up to sell you unique and handcrafted holiday gifts.
Matchstick Goods is a social enterprise investing in Lexington youth. Ironbridge Woodshop supports those living on the streets. Our Quilters Ministry is donating all of their proceeds to the capital campaign.
Invest in local ministry while finding unique gift items for the special people in your life.
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!