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Announcements and photos to share with our parish family are always welcome!
Please email your contributions to David Baggett.
The deadline for newsletter submissions is Wednesday at 2 PM. Thank you!
Announcements may be edited for content and space.
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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.
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Preparing to Observe a Holy Lent
Ash Wednesday is next week: February 14th.
Please make note of the Ash Wednesday service schedule:
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8 AM: Imposition of Ashes (a brief service perfect for those on the run)
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12 Noon: Imposition of Ashes with Holy Eucharist (sung service)
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7 PM: Imposition of Ashes with Holy Eucharist (sung service with choir)
Please note: parking is available at 200 W Morgan Street for all Ash Wednesday services.
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Don't Miss the Pancake Supper!
Tuesday, February 13th, 6-8 PM
Shepherd's Hall
Before you begin your Lenten sacrifices, come feast! Pancakes courtesy of the EYC....tunes courtesy of The Hyde County Ramblers. There is a recommended $5 donation per person to support the EYC. Don't miss this beloved parish tradition! Contact: Maggie Fyfe
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More Parking News!
The owners of 200 West Morgan Street (formerly Diocesan House) have graciously offered the parking lot for Good Shepherd parishioners to use according to the following schedule:
- Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper (February 13th): 5 - 9 PM
- Ash Wednesday (February 14th): for all services (8 AM, 12 Noon, and 7 PM)
- Sundays during worship services & fellowship time (for the foreseeable future)
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Save the Date
Parish Retreat at the Beach!
Friday, July 12- Sunday, July 14 at Trinity Center in Salter Path, NC
Stay tuned for details!
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Giving the Gift of Rhythm (Children & Teens Edition)
As a reminder, Rev. Imogen is building a “standby” list of adult volunteers willing to assist with events and activities for children and teens on Sundays, as needed. CLICK HERE TO READ HER MESSAGE. Contact: Rev. Imogen
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Lenten Fellowship Suppers
A key component of our church's 150th Anniversary celebration is Building Community. To honor that initiative, we are hosting Lenten Fellowship Suppers each Friday in the homes of fellow parishioners. These suppers will help us get to know one another better and grow and build a stronger community. To sign up for one of the supper events PLEASE CLICK HERE. Contact: Peg Dorer
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Episcopal Coalition: Habitat for Humanity
This year's build to support Habitat for Humanity will be starting soon! Anyone can work any dates they like, but February 24th and April 6th are the primary dates Good Shepherd is being asked to support:
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February 24th is the wall build at Habitat's construction facility. Wall builds are exciting and fast paced. Volunteers will work to build all the interior and exterior walls for a new Habitat home. Where? 3301 Jones Sausage Rd, Garner NC 27529.
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April 6th is the day the Good Shepherd team will work on site and help provide lunch for the team. Hearts, hands, enthusiasm and energy are wanted to build a community where everyone feels valued. You will be working with a team to build a safe and affordable home in our community. Where? 24 Kelley Meadows Drive, Knightdale.
To sign up for a shift to work, please CLICK HERE. Contact: Don Blankenship
To sign up to help provide lunch for the team on April 6th, please CLICK HERE. Contact: Karen Boyne.
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Don't You Love Fellowship Time?
Please consider signing up to bring snacks for Sunday Fellowship Time or (if you are not able to host a Fellowship Time) to donate some snacks for the Fellowship Time Pantry. Please note that there is now an entry to add an "In Memory/In Honor Of" slot. This will also appear in the Sunday Bulletin. Please CLICK HERE to sign up. Thank you! Contact: Peter Miller
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Sunday, February 11th
- 8:30 AM - 12 Noon || Nursery care available (infant to 4 yo)
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9 AM || Sunday School (Preschool through Fifth Grade): Join Imogen+, Justin+, Ms. Elizabeth, and Mr. Cliff for some music, crafts, and fort building! We're going to learn about the Transfiguration, make some tents (one for Jesus, one for Moses, and one for Elijah!), and do some sculpting with chenille sticks. We can't wait to see you there!
- 10:15 AM || Children's Chapel
Sunday, February 18th
- 8:30 AM - 12 Noon || Nursery care available (infant to 4 yo)
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9 AM || Sunday School (Preschool through Fifth Grade) -- Join Justin+, Ms. Elizabeth, and Mr. Cliff for our Lent Sunday School series as we move "From Caterpillar to Cocoon to Butterfly." Through games, stories, art and music, we follow the Monarch butterfly's life cycle, as each stage serves as a symbol of the process of spiritual growth which happens to us during Lent and culminates on Easter in joy and new life.
To register for future classes (to be sure we have enough supplies), please CLICK HERE TO EMAIL TARA SUMANASENI! For more information/questions please contact Imogen and Justin. We would love to hear from you!
- 10:15 AM || Children's Chapel
Contact: Rev. Imogen
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Sunday, February 11th
5:30-7 PM || EYC
Contact: Rev. Justin
Tuesday, February 13th || Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Contact: Maggie Fyfe
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The Church of the Good Shepherd
150th Anniversary
Honoring Tradition, Growing in Faith, Building Community
Stay tuned for opportunities to celebrate!
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Love Letters to Good Shepherd
As part of our 150th Anniversary celebration, we are collecting memories, fun moments, thoughts and calling it Love Letters to Good Shepherd.
Everyone is encouraged to jot something down:
- A special moment you recall,
- What brought you to Good Shepherd,
- What things you enjoy most – you choose!
It can be anonymous, or you can sign your name. Use words or draw a picture. Express a thought as an individual, do it as a couple or as a family – tell us what you want the world to know about this parish in this moment in time.
There will be a special box in the first-floor bookcase display spot for the next few weeks
to collect these letters. Don’t be shy. We urge you to contribute – even if it’s only a phrase.
Length does not matter. What would be wonderful is to fill up the box! The “letters” will be part of our 150th Homecoming event on April 21st.
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Urban Ministries Outreach Project
As part of our 150th Anniversary celebration and in keeping with our parish's long tradition of outreach, we will soon launch a special service project to benefit those in our community served by Urban Ministries of Wake County. Stay tuned for details for how you can be involved and support this exciting project! Contacts: Jean Knepley or Grace Sved.
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Sunday, February 11
Please note: nursery care will be available from 8:30 AM until 12 Noon
8 AM || Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9 AM || Christian Formation for All Ages
Kids
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Sunday School (PLC, 2nd Floor) -- Join Imogen+, Justin+, Ms. Elizabeth, and Mr. Cliff for some music, crafts, and fort building! We're going to learn about the Transfiguration, make some tents (one for Jesus, one for Moses, and one for Elijah!), and do some sculpting with chenille sticks. We can't wait to see you there! Contact: Rev. Imogen
Adults
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The Good Shepherd Way: The History and Traditions of the Church of the Good Shepherd
with John Beck (Ennis Suite) -- This class is being offered as part of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Good Shepherd. It will focus on how the parishioners and clergy of the Church of the Good Shepherd built a church with a unique identity and will explore the founding of the church in 1874, its crucial first four decades during which its identity was forged, and the events and people important in the life of the church during the remainder of its 150-year history. John Beck has attended Good Shepherd for 25 years. He’s served on the vestry and the Good Shepherd Archives and History Committee and was the junior warden in 2022. He’s a college history professor and author.
10:15 AM || Holy Eucharist, Rite II & Children's Chapel
11:30 AM || Fellowship Time
5:30-7 PM || EYC
Contact: Rev. Justin
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Tuesday, February 13
10:30-11:30 AM || Bible Study with Rev. Nancy
Ennis Suite
6-8 PM || Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Shepherd's Hall
Don't miss this beloved parish tradition! Pancakes galore courtesy of the EYC and tunes provided by the Hyde County Ramblers. Contact: Maggie Fyfe
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Wednesday, February 14 || Ash Wednesday
8 AM || Imposition of Ashes
brief service perfect for those on the run
12 Noon || Imposition of Ashes with Holy Eucharist
sung service
7 PM || Imposition of Ashes with Holy Eucharist
sung service with choir
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Thursday, February 15
8:30-9:30 AM || Books & Bagels
Note new meeting place! We are now meeting at the Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery at 6490 Tryon Road in Cary. This is a lovely congenial spot with great food and plenty of free parking. As usual we will still be meeting at 8:30 AM on Thursday mornings. We would love to have you join us. Our current book is One Summer: 1927 by Bill Bryson in which one the most admired nonfiction writers of our time retells the story of one truly fabulous year in the life of his native country. Contact Jean Knepley (586.216.2369).
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Sunday, February 18
Please note: nursery care will be available from 8:30 AM until 12 Noon
8 AM || Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9 AM || Christian Formation for All Ages
Kids
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Sunday School (PLC 2nd Floor) -- Join Justin+, Ms. Elizabeth, and Mr. Cliff for our Lent Sunday School series as we move "From Caterpillar to Cocoon to Butterfly." Through games, stories, art and music, we follow the Monarch butterfly's life cycle, as each stage serves as a symbol of the process of spiritual growth which happens to us during Lent and culminates on Easter in joy and new life.
To register for future classes (to be sure we have enough supplies), please CLICK HERE TO EMAIL TARA SUMANASENI! For more information/questions please contact Imogen and Justin. We would love to hear from you!
Adults
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Online Giving with Gregg Knepley (Parlor) -- During stewardship season, many parishioners requested information about how to give online. This session will answer your questions, so please join Gregg for this informative session!
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Lenten Formation Offering with Jon Stoddard (Ennis Suite) -- Come discuss Rachel Held Evans’ Searching for Sunday in which Evans explores faith through the lens of the sacraments and shares her “thorny relationship with the church.” Please see Top of Mind, above, for more information about our Congregation in Conversation initiative during Lent.
10:15 AM || Holy Eucharist, Rite II & Children's Chapel
11:30 AM || Fellowship Time
5:30-7 PM || EYC
Contact: Rev. Justin
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Saturday, February 17
Can You Help? Warmth for Wake
Time is nearing for Good Shepherd’s annual workday with Warmth for Wake to help cut,
load, and deliver firewood to some needy families. This year, we’ve been asked to help
on Saturday, February 17 from 8:30 AM until noon at Everett Farms, 7044 Wildlife Trail in Raleigh.
We need 1-2 people with chain saws (bring your own) to section logs, several two-
person teams to operate gas-powered log splitters, and 2-3 people with pickup trucks or
trailers to load and deliver the firewood to designated families. All other help is
welcome, and expert assistance and onsite training will be provided.
This is an excellent opportunity to team up with your fellow parishioners to get outside,
get a little exercise, and spread some post-Valentine’s Day love to help deserving
families that would otherwise be cold this winter. It is open to anyone 14 years or older
(16 years or older to work with power equipment), so it is also a good source of service
hours for teens that need them.
You can sign up by CLICKING HERE. If you have any questions or need more details,
please contact Dan Harris.
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Well Done, Good Shepherd!
Our goal was to create 350 valentine's cards for Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen guests to be distributed on Valentine's Day.
We actually produced 360 cards...with special thanks to EpiscoPALS kids and parents and the amazing Elizabeth Gant, Beth O'Connell, and Carolyn Wilson!
The cards will be blessed during the 10:15 worship service on Sunday and then distributed to Shepherd's Table guests on Wednesday!
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Notes from the Green Team on Observing a Green Lent
PLEASE CLICK HERE for some great green ideas to consider during Lent. Please come join us at the next Green Team meeting on March 3rd at 9 AM! Contact: James Joslin
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Remember the St. Nicholas Tree?
Father Frederick Clarkson, Spanish-Language Ministry Coordinator, Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina, recently sent a note of thanks:
"The [St. Nicholas Tree] gift distribution went very well. Attached please find some pictures of the distribution taken by our volunteers. We always appreciate your support and that of your community. Thank you very much again."
PLEASE CLICK HERE to see some photos that Fr. Fred shared.
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Ways to Serve
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.
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Parish Finances
PLEASE CLICK HERE for a budget update (through December 31). Thank you for your faithful financial support of our church and our ministries.
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Prayers and Cards for Rev. Andrew
Please keep Rev. Andrew and his family in your prayers while he is on medical leave. If you would like to send Andrew a card, his home address is
1409 South Street
Durham, NC 27707
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How to Make Tax-saving Contributions to Good Shepherd!
Parishioners frequently ask if they can easily pay pledges or make contributions to the church with appreciated shares of stock or from their IRA’s. Now, with the help of our investment firm for the CGS Endowment Fund Trust, we can be of help.
First, if you have appreciated stock shares you would like to use for your pledge commitment or other Good Shepherd cause, you can do so easily and automatically with a few simple
instructions to your financial advisor.
Second, you may be able to avoid taxation on Required Minimum Distributions from an IRA
by giving proper instructions to your financial advisor or broker. For further information on how to do this, feel free to contact Duke Fentress, Trustee (919.215.8256).
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Follow, Like, Share!
Do you follow The Church of the Good Shepherd on Facebook? We're trying to build our social footprint, and you can help! If you're a Facebook user, when you see a post from The Church of the Good Shepherd, please like it (assuming you do) and share it. Thank you!
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King's Ridge "Fill It with Love" Drive
CASA's King's Ridge project is near and dear to our hearts, and we are always excited to support it. CASA and The Green Chair Project have teamed up to launch the Fill It with Love Drive (February 1-14) with the goal to fill Kings Ridge apartments with kitchen and bath items for the residents moving in later this year. CLICK HERE to read more about it. You may access the Amazon site for buying recommended home goods by CLICKING HERE. Than you for your support.
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Learn More about Good Shepherd's Partners
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Are you curious?
Adult Confirmation & Inquirers Class
Wednesdays, 7-8 PM via Zoom
Eight-week series begins March 6
Are you curious to know more about your faith? The Bible? The Episcopal Church?
Confirmation classes explore the basics of Christianity (God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the history of the church) and the way The Episcopal Church lives out that basic faith through worship according to the Book of Common Prayer, Bible study and service to others. It is a meaningful class that will help grow your faith.
The diocesan-wide adult confirmation and inquirers class will lead you on this journey with fellow travelers from across the diocese. The team of class leaders includes Bishop Sam Rodman, Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson and Jenny Beaumont. All are welcome.
Questions? Contact: Jenny Beaumont (919-600-5299).
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Celebrating Black History Month
February 1st marks the first day of Black History Month, and the Diocese of North Carolina invites you to mark this important history in a number of ways:
Take a moment to learn about historical moments and figures: Each day, the diocese will share on social media historical moments, churches and figures on our social media channels. You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Attend the Annual Celebration of Blessed Absalom Jones, happening February 10 at Saint Augustine's University. Worship begins at 10 a.m., and a luncheon will follow featuring the world premiere of "Telling Our Stories." Register.
Join the Lenten and pre-pilgrimage diocesan-wide book study, "Wilmington's Lie." The eight-week study begins February 6 and meets Tuesdays from 12-1:15 p.m. via Zoom. Register.
Explore the resources available on the new diocesan reparations and restitutions ministry webpage.
Learn about systemic racism through Racial Equity Institute (REI)'s foundational workshop. Subsidies are available; see below for more detail and upcoming dates.
Find a celebration near you; several churches across the diocese have shared events happening both in their own space and in their local communities. Find an event.
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The Church of the Good Shepherd Prayer List
Roy Wright, Carolyn Owens, Janet Gilliam, Ralph Sanders, Pete Taylor, Martha Bailey,
Peggy Hawks, Ginny Byrd, Mitchell Lawrence, Darrell Dennis, Janie Ward-Newton,
William Short, Catherine and Bob Williams, Fran and Paul Hoch, Carolyn Watson,
Brinley Harris, The Most Rev. Michael Curry, Mike Webb, Greg Johnson, Larry Bledsoe,
Don Caudill, Carter Halloran, The Rev. Andrew Phillips, Kathleen Pias, Joe Henry,
The Fasciano Family, The Stohler Family, The Hall Family,
Kate & Florrie McCard and The McHale Family, John and Karen Price and The Price Family, The Coxe Family, the people of Israel and Palestine, and the people of Ukraine.
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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.
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Thank you for Supporting the Life and Ministries of
Good Shepherd!
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Come Worship with Us!
Sunday, February 11th
8 AM Holy Eucharist
9 AM Christian Formation
Sunday School (Preschool through 5th Grade)
Adult Formation
10:15 AM Holy Eucharist & Children's Chapel
In Person & Livestream Worship
Service Bulletin
11:30 AM Fellowship Time
5:30 PM EYC (Episcopal Youth Community)
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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.
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