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Back to School Blessing - this Sunday, August 24th
Students of all ages, teachers, college professors--anyone starting (or has already started) a new school year--you are invited to bring your backpack, book bag, or briefcase with you to church this Sunday (August 24th) for our annual Back to School Blessing during the 10:15 worship service.
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EYC Pool Party – August 23
When: Saturday, August 23, 5:30-7:30 PM
Where: Hosted by Nan & Jack Boyne at 807 Harvey St, Raleigh 27608
Can you join us? Be sure to RSVP here: Pool Party Signup
Contact: Rev Justin
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Come Sing With Us!
Chorister Program Register Now for 2025-2026
Information and registration form online
Do you know a child who loves to sing? The Church of the Good Shepherd is launching a chorister program this fall.
Please register your child by September 1. Visit our website for more information.
If you are interested in learning more about music programs at Good Shepherd, please contact contact Kirsten Homdrom, Director of Music and Organist
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Please register by September 1
Family Weekend! September 19-21
You are your family are warmly invited to The Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Family Weekend at the Trinity Center in Pine Knoll Shores, September 19-21. Contact: Rev. Justin Learn more and register here.
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Women of the Parish…You’re Invited!
The Episcopal Church Women of St Ambrose Episcopal Church
joyfully invite you to join with women of faith as we spend a special day, facilitated by the always dynamic Rev. Canon Kathy Walker, Missioner for Black Ministries for the Diocese of North Carolina. Using the stories of two women from the Bible to explore our theme, we will study, pray, reflect, and talk, also taking time to break bread together and enjoy each other’s company.
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When: Saturday, Sept 6, doors open at 9:00 am for light breakfast, retreat runs 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
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2025 location: New Hope Collaborative (formerly St. Mark’s Episcopal Church) 1725 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh NC 27604
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Attire: comfortable casual
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Registration: To RSVP you may call the St. Ambrose church office at 919-833-8055, email ecw@stambroseraleigh.org OR register online HERE
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Registration deadline: Friday, Aug 29 to assure we have enough lunch for all
Donations are welcome to cover breakfast and lunch. No cost for retreat. Invite a friend!
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The Rally Day Festival on September 7 will feature fun, food, and fellowship (and more!) for everyone in the parish. Look for fun activities like our Great Cookie Bake-Off and Sale, Used Book Sale, and the Dunking Booth! All proceeds will go towards the Beyond Our Doors Little Free Pantry. Don’t miss it! Admission to Rally Day is free, but we hope that everyone will bring an item (or two!) for the Little Free Pantry. Learn about the pantry in our latest blog article, here.
Can you contribute homemade cookies for the Cookie Bake-Off & Sale? Please contact Christie Barbee (919.345.1494) or Jean Knepley (586.216.2369).
Please visit our website for more information and ways to get involved, or contact David Baggett (919.831.2018).
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News you can use from the Green Team
Fun Things to Do!
Moth Night
Saturday, August 23 from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Apex, NC
Did you know that there are an estimated 160,000 species of moths worldwide -- almost ten times as many as there are for butterflies? Most only come out at night, so you may not have seen them before. Well, here is your chance! Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter for their popular Moth Night at Crowder County Park in Apex.
North Carolina Botanical Garden 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden
Sunday, September 14 – Sunday, December 7, Chapel Hill, NC
Free and open to the public during normal Garden hours (9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays). Learn more here: Sculpture in the Garden - North Carolina Botanical Garden
Did You Know?
Tips for recycling plastic bottles:
- Keep the lid on empty bottles! Plastic caps are too small to be recycled on their own.
- Crush the air out of your plastic bottles, put the cap back on and then recycle.
- Reducing the amount of air in plastic bottles helps you fit more into your blue recycling cart.
- Don’t put your recyclables in a plastic bag. Plastic bags are not recyclable
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Sunday, August 24
Please note: Kid's Sunday School and Children's Chapel & Godly Play are on break during August.
8 AM
8:30 AM - 12 Noon
- Nursery Care Available (infant-4 yo)
10:15 AM
11:30 AM
- Fellowship Time on Sunday, August 24, will be hosted by The Flower Guild. Please join us after the 10:15 service for lemonade and nibbles. Contact Anne Doster for more information.
| | The Church of the Good Shepherd Prayer List | |
- Roy Wright
- Catherine and Bob Williams
- Janet Gilliam
- Ralph Sanders
- Pete Taylor
- Martha Bailey
- Peggy Hawks
- Janie Ward-Newton
- William Short
- Paul Hoch
- JoAnn Kistler Lattimore and Charles Lattimore
- Brinley Harris
- Don Caudill
- Janet Watrous
- Jerry Smith
- Margaret Park
- Lynda Terrell-Rea
- Susie Rahal
- Tamara Gregory
- Larry Phearse and Family
- Bob Kirchgessner
- Josephine Placa
- Bob Wood
- Patricia Harris
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- Diane and Gary Gabbard
- Michael Riddle and Randy Roberts
- Andrea
- Katie Beaudoin
- Ann and Afif Antoun and Family
- Mr. Dolando
- Jerry
- Molly Propst
- The Moyer Family
- The Burns Family
- The Placa-Madsen Family
- the people of Israel and Palestine
- the people of Ukraine and Russia
- victims of gun violence
- those affected by drought, heat, floods, storms, and fires.
We pray for Pauline Grace Ciavolino and Matthew Walker Seaton who are to be married on Saturday.
In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Emmanuel, Southern Pines, and Chapel of the Transfiguration, Southern Pines.
In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for Church of the Province of South East Asia.
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Prayer Requests: The people of The Church of the Good Shepherd are eager to join you in lifting your prayers to God. Please tell us how we can pray with you by CLICKING HERE to submit a prayer request.
Prayer requests added to our public prayer list will be refreshed every month; please feel free to resubmit them if you would like them to remain on the prayer list.
| | Altar flowers from August 17, 2025. Photo courtesy Peter Jezierny. | |
If you are looking for meaningful ways to serve the parish, please consider the ministries listed below. The contacts listed will be excited to provide more information. | | |
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM; Fridays by appointment
Pastoral Care Emergencies
Please call the Pastoral Care Support Line 919.831.2008
Prayer Requests
Please CLICK HERE to submit a prayer request.
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Announcements and photos to share with our parish family are always welcome!
New! Please email your contributions to Dana Deaton at cgsnews@cgs-raleigh.org
The deadline for newsletter submissions is Wednesday at 2 PM. Thank you!
Announcements may be edited for content and space.
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