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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.

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. 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2nd

Wishing you and your loved ones a year filled with blessings, love, and happiness!

Christmastide

at

The Church of the Good Shepherd


What's Happening This Sunday


8 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite One

Daughters of the King will offer prayers in the West Transept during communion


8:30 AM-12 Noon Nursery Care Available (infant-4yo)


9 AM

  • Sunday School for Kids (4-12 yo)


  • Adult Formation: New Class Starts Sunday!

How to Read the Bible

Led by Debbie Moyer in the Ennis Suite 

Start the new year with us as we explore how to read and understand the Bible. You may feel like a novice and don’t know how to start, or you may be looking for opportunities for spiritual growth and deepening your Bible reading and study. This four-week class will cover a variety of topics and methods and resources. Please click here to read more about it...


10:15 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite Two, & Children's Chapel

Daughters of the King will offer prayers in the Bride's Room during communion


11:30 AM

  • Undecorating the Chrismon Tree

Can you help? We will meet in the sanctuary immediately following the 10:15 service. Many hands make light work. All are welcome! Any & all help will be much appreciated! Contact: Karen Boyne


  • Community Lunch & Fellowship

Sponsored by Beyond Our Doors Ministry Team

Contact: Gerard McNeill


5:30-7:30 PM Episcopal Youth Community (EYC)

Contact: Rev. Justin

Top Of Mind

Vestry Nominations Due Tomorrow!

The Parish will elect four new vestry members at the Annual Parish Meeting on January 26, 2025. New vestry members will serve a three-year term beginning February 1, 2025. If you would like to serve or know someone who would make a great candidate for vestry, please get a nomination form by CLICKING HERE. Self-nominations are encouraged! Please contact Esther Hall Nominating Committee chair to chat further about serving. 

Nomination forms must be received by Friday, January 3, 2025.


PLEASE CLICK HERE to read more about the vestry and what it means to serve.

Wednesday Noonday Eucharist Services

Our Wednesday Noonday Eucharist services will resume next Wednesday, January 8th.

Monthly Men’s Fellowship Lunches in 2025

The newly reinvigorated group will meet on the SECOND THURSDAY of each month at 12 NOON at High Park Grill. A table will be reserved so drop in and enjoy lively fellowship and a reasonably priced meal--a winning combo! No reservation is required and everyone is welcome to join the group at 625 E. Whitaker Mill Road.

Next Gathering: Thursday, January 9th at 12 Noon

Saturday, January 25

Out & About Supper Group

OUT & ABOUT is a longstanding Supper Group at our Church of the Good Shepherd that affirms our LGBT families and friends. We gather monthly at a host's home for a potluck supper, fun & fellowship. Contact: Brother Paul Henry, OSF (954.448.8931)

Next Gathering: Saturday, January 25th at 5 PM

Where: 391 Virginia Water Drive, Rolesville 27571

Host: Brother Paul Henry, OSF

RSVP to Brother Paul (954.448.8931) if you're able to attend.

Sunday, January 26

Don’t Miss Our Annual Parish Meeting

On the 26th, we’ll have one combined worship service at 9 AM, immediately followed by the Parish Meeting in the church. Nursery, Kids’ Sunday School & Children’s Chapel will be available. 

Did You Order 2025 Pledge Envelopes?

Your box of pledge envelopes is ready for you to pick up at the Front Desk in the Parish Life Center.

Outreach Opportunity!

Needed: Men's Winter Clothing and More!

Cleaning out your closets? Food Not Bombs is a long-running mutual aid group in need of men's winter clothes and shoes, blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, underwear, sleeping bags, and tents for distribution every Saturday in Moore Square. Items should be clean and in decent condition. Please place your donations in the labeled bins in the PLC foyer during church and Parish Office hours. Contact Bethany Pergerson with any questions! Thanks for helping us spread the warmth!

Keep Reading...Because There's More!

Be sure to see below for more news, including

  • Info about kids and youth programs and activities
  • Parish Life
  • DOK Invitation
  • Battery Recycling
  • November Finance Update
  • Vision Accomplished Update
  • Opportunities to Serve
  • Parish Prayer List
  • News from the Diocese

A Note to Parents, Grandparents, and Caregivers of

Our Youngest Beloved

Are you receiving emails and updates about childrens activities and events? If not, be sure to CLICK HERE so we're able to be in touch. Thank you!

Let the children come together and grow in faith and friendship! 


Sunday School for kids 4-12 years old resumes

Sunday, January 5th at 9 AM!

Episcopal Youth Community


CLICK HERE to read the lasted EYC News, including upcoming activities and events.


Looking Ahead...


2025

  • Jan 5 - EYC Meeting, 5:30-7:30 PM
  • Feb. 14-16 - EYC Retreat at the Trinity Center
  • July 20-26 - EYC Mission Trip


For information about the Episcopal Youth Community at The Church of the Good Shepherd, EMAIL THE REV. JUSTIN GABBARD or give him a call at 859-630-2835.


To receive text messages about upcoming EYC events, CLICK HERE to be added to the list.

Parish Life

To All Ladies of The Church of the Good Shepherd

The Daughters of the King will be hosting a short "get to know us" on Sunday, February 2nd immediately following the 10:15 worship service. If you are curious, come, ask questions, and get to know us...what we are about and what we do. Contact: Mary Jezierny

Battery Recycling Project 

The Green Team is collecting batteries in the Parish Life Center lobby to dispose of them properly. To date, we have collected over 50 pounds of used batteries! Thank you and keep up the good work! Here are a few things to keep in mind:



  • Where do I leave my used batteries? There is a plastic bucket labeled for battery recycling in the lobby just inside the PLC front door. The recommendation we have received for storing used batteries is a non-metal container (preferably cardboard or plastic) in an indoor space at room temperature. The bucket was supplied by Raleigh’s Batteries Plus.
  •  How often are batteries removed? We remove them every week.
  • What happens to them? The batteries are taken to the Wake Convenience Disposal Site on Deponie Drive and deposited in the large plastic containers marked for battery disposal.  
  •  How are used batteries recycled? It depends on the type of battery, but to learn more, please see: How Batteries Get Recycled: The Process Explained | GreenerIdeal


If you have questions about the Battery Recycling Project, please contact Beth Hahn

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.


Parish Finances

PLEASE CLICK HERE for a budget report (through November 30th). Thank you for your faithful financial support of our church and our ministries.

Vision Accomplished

  • Pledges Made: $242,604.34 (increase from last week: $80)
  • Pledge Payments and Gifts Received: $184,776.52 (increase from last week: $1,333.33)


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

Meet Our Partners

Learn More about Good Shepherd's Partners

From The Diocese

Be sure to check out the latest news and information from the Diocese.

The Church of the Good Shepherd Prayer List


Roy Wright; Catherine and Bob Williams; Janet Gilliam; Ralph Sanders; Pete Taylor;

Martha Bailey; Peggy Hawks; Darrell Dennis; Janie Ward-Newton; William Short;

Paul Hoch; Brinley Harris; Don Caudill; Jane Mayhew; Janet Watrous;

The students, faculty, and community of St. Augustine’s University; Rebecca Lamb;

Kathy Acton; Patricia Harris; Amy Proseus; Reginald Fuller; Dawn Downs; Elise Abernathy;

Mike Newton-Ward; Derek Tahj'e Corron; Glenda Holloway; Gary Blaettler; Pam Zullinger;

The Davidson Family; The McComas Family; The Fuller, Longerbeam, and Spencer Families;

the victims of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans; the people of Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon; the people of Ukraine and Russia; victims of gun violence;

and those affected by drought, heat, floods, and storms,

especially those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.


In the diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Church of the Ascension at Fork, Advance;

Christ Church, Albemarle; Good Shepherd, Asheboro.


In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Church in Wales.


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.

Thank you for Supporting the Life and Ministries of

Good Shepherd!

Give Toward My Pledge
Give A One-Time Gift 
Give Toward Vision Accomplished Campaign 

Come Worship with Us!

Sunday, January 5, 2025


The Second Sunday after Christmas Day


8 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite One


8:30 AM - 12 Noon Nursery Care Available


9 AM Sunday School for Kids & Adult Formation


10:15 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite Two, & Children's Chapel

Livestream

Service Bulletin


11:30 AM

Undecorating the Chrismon Tree

Please help if you can. Thank you!


Community Lunch & Fellowship

Sponsored by Beyond Our Doors Ministry Team


5:30-7:30 PM Episcopal Youth Community (EYC)


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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