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CGS Seniors and St. Ambrose Silver Angels Unite! August 13 (RSVP now)

Senior Lunch with St. Ambrose's Silver Angels on Wednesday, August 13th in Shepherd's Hall immediately following the noonday Eucharist service in the church. Please RSVP by Friday, August 8th. Email David Baggett or call the Parish Office (919.831.2000) Thank you!

Ask, Pray, Read -- Encounters with Faith During August

This month brings a variety of opportunities for you to question, read, and pray with others. We warmly

encourage you to try something new, make new connections, and meet God real and alive in a new way.


Exploring Morning Prayer - August 10 at 9am

Join Brett MacDonald this Sunday morning at 9 AM in the Ennis Suite to explore the history of daily prayer and its roots in the Rule of St Benedict. Brett will also be reading Morning Prayer Monday-Thursday (through August 14th) at 8:30 in the chapel. Please join him! 


Bible Amnesty - August 10 at 11:30am

Join Rev. Justin and a panel of our resident Bible scholars to answer your questions about the Bible! Bible Amnesty will be held in the Ennis Suite at 11:30 AM on August 10. This event is designed for newcomers, but all are welcome to attend. If you would like to submit a question in advance, place a card in the question box located in the hallway leading into the the church. These cards can be signed or submitted anonymously. You can also email questions to Rev. Justin. Stupid questions are not only permitted, they’re encouraged!


Pop-Up Book Group - August 17th at 11:45 AM

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants

By Robin Wall Kimmerer

Kimmerer is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and the founder and

director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. Her book, Braiding Sweetgrass, has

become an international bestseller. If you've read it already, you know why. If (like Imogen) you haven't

read it yet, perhaps this is your chance. “Robin Wall Kimmerer encourages readers to consider the ways

that our lives and language weave through the natural world... to illustrate the culture of gratitude in

which we all should live.” (Publishers Weekly).

Please register by September 1

Family Weekend! September 19-21


Join us for Family Weekend

Trinity Center at Pine Knoll Shores

September 19-21, 2025


Contact: Rev. Justin
Family Weekend Info & Registration

Monthly Men’s Fellowship Lunch – August 14

Men’s Fellowship Lunches take place on the SECOND THURSDAY of each month at 12 NOON at High Park Grill. Come enjoy lively fellowship and a reasonably priced meal--no reservation is required and everyone is welcome! Contact: Jack Boyne ( 919.832.3641)

EYC Pool Party – August 23

Don’t Miss the Pool Party!


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

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 today! Visit our website for more information.


There will be two choirs at CGS for choristers beginning in September 2025:

  • Junior Choristers – grades K-2 (Tuesdays 4:30-5:20pm)
  • Senior Choristers – grades 3-12 (Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm; with an option to sing with the Chancel Choir for high school singers: 7:00-8:30pm)
Information and Registration

Chancel Choir happenings


Part of the Chancel Choir recently attended a Hymn Festival at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, led by Tom Trenney and VOCES8, and had a great time of inspiring music and worship!



If you are interested in learning more about the Chancel Choir or the Chorister Program, please contact contact Kirsten Homdrom, Director of Music and Organist

NEW for Rally Day! The Great Cookie Bake-Off & Sale is coming to Good Shepherd! Whether you enter the contest or just contribute to the bake sale, you will be supporting a vital ministry of our church, the Little Free Pantry. We are looking forward to sampling your Granny's best recipe for Snickerdoodles or the latest internet sensation. So use your time and talents for a wonderful purpose! Contact: Jean Knepley


Back by popular demand: The Pre-Owned Book Sale! Bring those books you no longer need so that someone else can enjoy them. Books will sell

  • hardbacks -- $5 each
  • paperbacks -- 3 for $5

Proceeds will go to support our Little Free Pantry. You will find a bin in the Parish Life Center lobby waiting for books you would like to donate. Contact: Susan Lewellen


It's BACK...The Dunking Booth! Yep, this parish favorite is returning to the Rally Day Festival, and we'll have a blast dunking some of our parish favorites. This year proceeds will go to support our Little Free Pantry.

  • 3 balls -- $5
  • guaranteed dunk -- $10

You want to nominate a "dunkee"? Please email David Baggett with your suggestion(s)! Great fun for a great cause!


And So Much More! Stay tuned for details.


What's Rally Day?

It is our parish-wide celebration to kick off our new church program year! This year's Rally Day Festival will feature fun, food, and fellowship (and more!) for everyone in the parish. Don’t miss it!


Lots of help is needed to make this year's Rally Day Festival a success. Here’s how you can help...


1. Plan now to be there!

2. Make a financial contribution to help offset costs. If you'd like to contribute, please send your check to the Parish Office. (Please send your check, payable to The Church of the Good Shepherd, to David Baggett's attention and note Rally Day on the memo line of your check).

3. Join the team! Lots of folks are needed to make the event a success. If you'd like to help, please fill out this form or contact David Baggett.


If you have any questions about Rally Day, please don't hesitate to contact David Baggett (919.831.2018). Thanks very much for your support!
Rally Day Festival Info and Volunteer Form

We Are Hiring!

The Church of the Good Shepherd seeks a Director of Children and Family Ministries to sustain and expand our family ministry programs. Learn more here.

Mission Trip Recap!


What an unforgettable week in Burnsville, NC


Twelve of our amazing EYC high schoolers and seven dedicated adults came together to put on a roof and build a deck for the future home of Linda Peterson, whose house was lost in the flooding from Hurricane Helene. The group arrived on Sunday, July 20 and returned home on Friday evening, July 25.


We worked hard, laughed harder, and made lifelong memories — from evening adventures in Asheville (escape room champs! ) to bonding with our new Baptist friends, especially Chris Lewis, our fearless foreman from Roach, MO.


We are so grateful for this time of service, fellowship, and doing God’s work together.  The EYC is already counting down to next year’s mission trip!


Click here to see our photo album on the facebook page!

Join us for Tuesday Bible Study with Mother Nancy


-10:30 AM in the Ennis Suite

-5:30 PM at 3110 Belvin Drive, Raleigh 27609


Please contact the Parish Office (919.831.2000) if you have questions or would like more information.

 

Worship With Us

Sunday, August 10


Please note: Kid's Sunday School and Children's Chapel & Godly Play are on break during August.


8 AM

  • Holy Eucharist, Rite I


8:30 AM - 12 Noon

  • Nursery Care Available (infant-4 yo)


9 AM

  • Learning about Morning Prayer with Brett MacDonald in the Ennis Suite Join Brett MacDonald to explore the history of the daily office and its roots in the Rule of St Benedict.


10:15 AM


11:30 AM

  • Fellowship hosted by Women of the Chancel Choir
  • Bible Amnesty with Rev. Justin in the Ennis Suite Join Rev. Justin and a panel of our resident Bible scholars to answer your questions about the Bible!

Join Us on Sunday Fellowship Time


Fellowship Time on Sunday, August 10, will be hosted by Women of the Chancel Choir. Please join us after the 10:15 service for lemonade and “nibbles". Contact Jan Harris 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
  • Lynn Wiss
  • Dawn Downs
  • Jamey
  • Jesse Murray
  • Diane and Gary Gabbard
  • Mike Newton-Ward
  • Carolyn Lowery
  • Michael Riddle
  • Randy Roberts
  • Andrea
  • 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.


And we pray for those who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom, remembering especially Donald Moyer, John Burns and Joseph Placa.


In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for St. Thomas’, Sanford, and Trinity, Scotland Neck.


In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for Eglise Anglicane du Rwanda (The Anglican Church of Rwanda).

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 3, 2025. Photo courtesy Peter Jezierny.
 

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Vision Accomplished

Pledges Made:  $242,709 (increase from last week: $0)

Pledge Payments & Gifts Received:  $224,025 (increase from last week: $500)


Thank you for your generous support of the Vision Accomplished campaign!

Parish Finances


Thank you for your faithful financial support of our church and our ministries.


BUDGET UPDATE


January 1 - June 30, 2025

   Actual Income $535,485

Budgeted Income $535,359

 Actual Expenses $488,394

           Net  $47,091


June 2025

   Pledge Income $67,145

Budgeted Pledges $50,269

            Net 16,876


 

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.


 

Our Parish Partners
 

News from the Diocese

The vision of the Diocese of North Carolina is to be a community of disciples committed to following Jesus Christ into the dream of God for us and for all creation, in Becoming Beloved Community.


Be sure to check out news and information from the Diocese and The Episcopal Church on their websites.
 

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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. 

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

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