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“I live an active and busy life, so I need the grounding that the silence of Centering Prayer offers.”
Woody Snowden
“I never regret going. Rector’s Bible Study serves as the most fruitful discipline I have added to my weekly schedule.”
Lamar Blankenship
“Our small group stands out by creating a welcoming community where real connections flourish. It offers a space for genuine conversations, shared experiences, and meaningful relationships.”
Matt Hadden
Learning together
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Join us Sunday mornings at 9:15am in the Undercroft for Rector’s Bible Study. We will take a deeper look at the Gospel appointed for the day. What is Jesus up to and how might we apply his teachings t our own real world lives?
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Father Hendree leads a discussion of the work and writings of the Christian mystics. We will read a variet of mystics over the course of the year.
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We dive into the bible stories and look for ways that we can use what we find in our own real-life stories. We open with a few minutes of meditation, so this is a great place to learn about contemplative practice. Why “Applied”? Our aim is to Apply the fruits of our study to our actual, everyday lives.
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The Women’s Bible Study group meets on Thursdays during the fall and spring at 9:30 a.m. in the Library (in person only).
All women are invited and you may join at any time; you do not have to be a Good Shepherd member to attend. This is a lovely, warm, welcoming group of women and we hope you will consider joining us! If you are interested in joining this great group or need more information, please contact Marian Willard at Marian@willardlex.com
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The Good Shepherd book Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7:00-8:30pm in the Library. Come enjoy open and caring conversation and the exchange of ideas!
Worship
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Centering Prayer is a form of silent prayer (meditation) which invites us to rest in silence to deepen our relationship with God. The Monday session will start with a short teaching on silent prayer, then we will do a sit together. Click the button below to learn more and see times.
During some liturgical seasons, we offer 20-minute sits every day. Stay updated on our Contemplative Church webpage!
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The Good Shepherd offers several Choirs differing in commitment levels. Throughout the year, our choirs sing every Sunday morning at the 10am Holy Eucharist, at Diocesan Music Events, Lessons and Carols, and other special music events throughout the year.
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There are many opportunities to serve during Sunday services, and we would love your help!
Our current opportunities include: Acolytes, Altar Guild, Choir, Eucharistic Ministers, Flower Ministry, Greeter, Lectors/Intercessors, and Ushers.
Click Here to let us know if you’re interested in joining one of these ministries!
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Wednesdays at 7pm in the Worship Space.
Choral Evensong is a service of Evening Prayer sung by church choirs worldwide, from Westminster Abbey to here at Good Shepherd. Rooted in the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline, this centuries-old tradition invites you to experience sacred music while the choir offers evening prayers on behalf of the congregation. If you are seeking beautiful music and quiet reflection, Choral Evensong welcomes you.
Young Families
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This is a ministry for expectant and postpartum families. The Guild of the Christ Child ministers walk alongside the expectant family during their pregnancy and postpartum transition to offer prayer, encouragement, and practical support if desired.
Contact Patty or fill out this form if you are expecting and/or interested in joining this ministry!
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The Moms' Ministry provides a nurturing space for mothers to gather for friendship, support, and spiritual growth in the midst of motherhood. This group will begin meeting on Tuesday, February 25 at 8:45am. They will continue to meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays!
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We have a wonderful small group for our families with young kids! This offers the space to gather together with other parents/families in a similar stage of life. This groups usually meets once a month.
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All of the classes Father Hendree offers are great for parents to join!
Rector’s Sunday School
*In person & via Zoom
Young Adults
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An opportunity for Young Adults to engage in fellowship and further exploration of faith as they continue to connect with God and each other.
Contact Faith Neece in order to be added to our text chain.
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This is a group of Young Adult Women who get together every few weeks for an opportunity to relax and catch up!
Contact Faith Neece for more information.
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All of the classes Father Hendree offers are great for Young Adults to join!
Rector’s Sunday School
*In person & via Zoom
Support
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Navigating life after the loss of a spouse. Join us for conversation in an atmosphere of love and mutual support once a month. If you would like to join this group, please reach out to Jan Hellebusch.
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Every third Friday at 11:30am, a group of folks who are caring for/living with a person with memory loss meet at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church (Library). The group is facilitated by Marie Smart, Dementia Care Specialist, who is recently retired from the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. It is an informal gathering where individuals are encouraged to share their questions, frustrations, fears, griefs and “unbelievables” regarding life with a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. We talk, listen, commiserate, laugh and sometimes cry together and always, support and encourage.
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The Moms' Ministry provides a nurturing space for mothers to gather for friendship, support, and spiritual growth in the midst of motherhood.
Small Groups
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This Small Group is for all of our Young at Heart individuals and couples out there to join for fellowship and fun! Contact Laura Sparks if you are interested!
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An opportunity for Young Adults to engage in fellowship and further exploration of faith as they continue to connect with God and each other.
Contact Faith to get added to the text chain!
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A group of young adult women who get together every few weeks for an opportunity to relax and catch up!
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We welcome all couples with young kids! We meet once a month for fellowship, and would love for you to join us!
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It is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a safe space for all of our College Students to Explore their faith, ask questions, give voice to their fears and have fun.
We are currently meeting with students on their schedule for coffee and lunch when they are available.
Email Faith to get involved
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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.
For more information, contact Bill Cox.
Ministry Teams
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Meal Angels volunteer to prepare meals for parishioners who have needs such as illness, surgery, a new baby, or a death in the family. Comfort and support are offered in a small but significant way.
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The Quilt ministry meets once a week to sew quilts for parishioners who are ill, baptized, etc.
Most of the women in this group had not made a quilt before joining! Some choose not to sew, but use their gifts to design quilt tops with pre-cut squares. There are many contributions non-quilters can make.
New members are always invited!
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Lay Pastoral Care Visits to Homebound/Shut-In:
Parishioners who are homebound or living in nursing homes or assisted living are visited on a monthly basis to offer fellowship and a connection to the church.Lay Pastoral Care Visits to the Sick:
Visits are made to parishioners on a short-term basis following an illness, surgery or injury to offer support and encouragement until they are able to return to worship services. These visits may be made to hospitals, rehab centers or the parishioners home. Usually these visits are done once each week until the person is well and able to return to church. -
Eucharistic Visitors (EVs) are lay persons who take Holy Communion to parishioners who are ill or otherwise unable to attend services. EVs are an important expression of the Church as a community. They represent the Church to those they visit and carry the parish with them as a sign of the whole community's care, support and concern.
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Cards are sent to parishioners in times of pain, sorrow and suffering as well as in times of joy and celebration. It is a small way to let others know they are loved and being thought of.
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This is a ministry for expectant and postpartum families. The members of the guild walk alongside the expectant family during their pregnancy and postpartum transition, offering prayer and practical support if needed. There are 4 stages of support for your parenting journey.
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The funeral ministry helps guide families through the funeral process at church. We arrive early and do what we can to help the family feel comfortable. At funeral time, we escort them to the church. This ministry gives an opportunity in a very sad situation to help fellow parishioners.
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The Wedding Guild helps guide couples through our church, helping with vendors, guiding them with a timeline, and ultimately watching them walk down the aisle.
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Sunday altar flower arrangements are divided into 4-6 smaller vases and delivered to parishioner’s homes and hospital rooms.
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Compassion and the love of knitting/crocheting have been combined into a prayerful ministry and spiritual practice which reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace. Many blessings are prayed into every stitch. Most of our work is done at home but this group does meet once a month for fellowship and knitting together. The shawls that are completed are blessed at the Wednesday noonday healing service and delivered to parishioners in need of prayers and healing.
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The Daughters are a group of Christian women striving to fulfill the promises of our Baptismal Covenant through a personal Rule of Life which incorporates a Rule of Prayer and a Rule of Service. We pray daily for members of our parish and others who have made requests. We meet once a month to enjoy fellowship, to share in a program for spiritual growth, and to update our prayer list.