Upcoming Events
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.
Young at Heart Luncheon
Hey Young at Heart, Seniors! We’d love for you to join us for a special Luncheon on May 10th hosted by Rev. Hendree and Zac Blankenship following the 10am Eucharist in the Undercroft. We’re planning a fun celebration with lunch, games, table trivia, and a chance to chat and share memories.
Men's Breakfast
The Men’s Breakfast Group is open to all men of the parish. This is a wonderful opportunity for all generations to meet and share a meal together! We gather in the Undercroft.
Graduation and Teacher Appreciation Sunday
Celebrate with us on May 17th! During all three services, we will recognize 2026 Graduates and teachers. If you or someone you know is graduating, fill out the form by clicking the button below.
Parish Picnic
All are invited to our Parish Picnic after the 10:00am service on May 24th! Our meal will be catered by Dupree Catering- led by our very own, Jeremy Ashby.
Faith and Films Group
On the last Sunday of each month, we will gather to discuss a film together. Great films have the power to shape how we see ourselves, others, and even God. So let’s talk about it!
Everyone watches the film before they come, and then we discuss together as a group.
Go to www.gslex.org/adult for more information.
Bishop's Visit
Bishop Mark is making is final visit to Good Shepherd on April 19th! Come join us for this joyous occasion! He will be confirming, receiving, and reaffirming members in the church.
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.
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.
The Great Vigil of Easter
The Great Vigil of Easter is the first Easter service of the season. It consists of four distinct sections:
Saturday Night (8:00 p.m.):
Lighting of the new fire and singing the Exsultet (Easter proclamation)
Vigil of readings, psalms, and prayers
Sunday Morning (7:30 a.m.):
Baptism and/or renewal of baptismal vows
The first Eucharist of Easter
This year:
The vigil portion will take place “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)
Information on entering the church: Starting at 8:30pm and continuing in the early morning hours, please enter through Entrance A (on Bell Court).
SCHEDULE
Time and Liturgy/Readings
8:00 p.m.
Lighting of the new fire and singing the Exsultet outside in the Columbarium
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
2nd Reading: The Flood
9:00 p.m.
3rd Reading: Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac
4th Reading: Israel’s deliverance at the Red Sea
9:30 p.m.
5th Reading: God's Presence in a renewed Israel
6th Reading: Salvation offered freely to all
6:00 a.m.
7th Reading: A new heart and a new spirit
8th Reading: The valley of dry bones
6:45 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
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.
Holy Saturday Prayers
Join us for a 30-minute short service for prayer on Saturday, April 4th at 9:00am in the Worship Space. Reach out to Mary Chandler Bolin with any questions.
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.’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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.)