Upcoming Events
NEW Bible Study with Faith and Liza
This group will meet in the Library every Wednesday. They will be studying Ruth.
Evan's Orchard Family Fun Day
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
Blessing of the Animals
This short and special service for your pets will be held in the parking lot.
Serving Dinner at Embrace
Good Shepherd has partnered with Embrace in 2026 to host dinner each 5th Monday and our next day of service is Monday, August 31.
The menu is chicken pot pie, green beans, rolls, and ice cream sandwich cake. You can provide food for the meal, help prepare food ahead of time, or serve the meal starting at 5 pm. There's a place and a time for everyone and this experience is open to all ages.
Young Adult Board Game Night
Join us on August 20th at 6:00pm for a board game night at Villainous Pub! Grab some drinks and snacks, play some games, and get to know fellow young adults at Good Shepherd. Anyone in their 20s and 30s at Good Shepherd is invited.
Serving at Arbor Youth Services
Join us on August 20th to prepare a home-cooked meal and teach independent cooking skills to the young adults at Arbor Youth.
No experience needed: Just bring a willing heart to encourage the kids.
Can’t make the evening? You can still help by donating supplies in advance.
Parish Picnic and Outreach Opportunity
Good Shepherd is celebrating the return of fall formation routines with a picnic and outreach event hosted at Ashland Elementary. DuPree Catering will provide a delicious lunch and then whoever can stay and help will move into stations to pack meals for Lifeline Christian Mission. The goal is 10,000 meals in an hour. These meals will benefit Good Shepherd's "blessing in a backpack" as well as other local and regional programs.
Back to School Blessing
Father Hendree will provide a back to school blessing for students and teachers during all three services.
Men’s Breakfast
This group meets on the third Saturday of every month at 8:30am in the Undercroft.
Music Sunday
Join Mattilda and friends and lift your voice in song! You can sing in the choir for a morning and/or join us for a Group Singing Lesson after the 10am in the Choir Room. For more information, CLICK HERE or email Mattilda.
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 Group
The Moms' Ministry provides a nurturing space for mothers to gather for friendship, support, and spiritual growth in the midst of motherhood. On June 23rd and July 28th at 8:45am, we will meet at Woodland Park for a group playdate!
Shepherd's House Run for Recovery
Join us at the Run for Recovery! (R4R)
The Shepherd’s House R4R is made up of a 5K run and a 1 mile fun walk and is open to all ages. You can even bring your canine friends and you might win the dog contest. Keeneland will be the host for this year’s race, which begins at 8 am on Saturday, July 25th. There will be food trucks, a tribute wall and Good Shepherd will have a booth! (Stop by for a group picture before the race!) The goal is 150 participants from the parish and all proceeds benefit the Shepherd’s House and their structured programs that promote personal responsibility, accountability, and life skills to successfully live in recovery.
Serving Dinner at Lighthouse Ministries
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. Just click REGISTER to see the various options for participating! This is an opportunity for adults, and teens (12 and up) serving with a guardian.
Music Sunday
Join Mattilda and friends and lift your voice in song! You can sing in the choir for a morning and/or join us for a Group Singing Lesson after the 10am in the Choir Room. For more information, CLICK HERE or email Mattilda.
Habitat for Humanity Work Day
Help Charysia and her daughters complete their home. Good Shepherd's work day will focus on interior work. Construction managers will be on site to give direction to the work, so no experience is necessary. Just a willingness to learn and serve. Register online and Julie, the Minister for Outreach, will be in touch with additional information.
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, June 29th. The menu is 'breakfast for dinner."
You can provide food for the meal or help prepare and serve the meal at 5 pm, 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.
Gardening with Seedleaf
Seedleaf is a local nonprofit that provides horticultural training and encourages urban gardening to provide access to food for people at risk of hunger. Good Shepherd's new partner has a garden not far from the parish, and our next work day with them will be Thursday, June 25th from 4-6 pm. Come and play in the dirt, while learning about best practices, and helping to grow food for people who live in food deserts. Open to all ages (with a guardian present).
Moms' Ministry Group
The Moms' Ministry provides a nurturing space for mothers to gather for friendship, support, and spiritual growth in the midst of motherhood. On June 23rd and July 28th at 8:45am, we will meet at Woodland Park for a group playdate!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.