News for this week:
- Calendar
- Sunday Schedule and Links
- Fellowship Time
- Note about worship
- Announcements:
- Friar's Corner
- ONE Wake Update join us 7/12
- Backpack Donations by 7/27
- We are Hiring
- Voice Recital - July 17
- Mission Trip 7/20-27
- All Aboard the Meal Train
- Out & About 7/20
- Green Team- Summer Reading
- Disability Pride Month
- Livestream Help?
- Bible Study starting back 8/5
- Bible Amnesty –8/3 &10
- News for Families and Children:
- Pool Party 8/3
- Chorister Survey
- Prayer List
- Altar Flowers
- Support Our Parish
- Connect With Us
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Worship with Us!
Sunday, July 13
8 AM
8:30 AM - 12 Noon
- Nursery Care Available (infant-4 yo)
9 AM
- Sunday School (kids 4-12 yo)
10:15 AM
At 11:30 AM
- DOK Meeting in Room 403
- Fellowship with snacks and beverages hosted by Good Shepherd parishioners in the Garner area.
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Join us on Sunday for Fellowship Time
Fellowship Time will be hosted on Sunday, July 13th by parishioners who live in the Garner area. Please join us after the 10:15 service for “nibbles” and lemonade. Julie Crain can be reached at juliecrain2002@yahoo.com if you’re interested making a food contribution.
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A Note about Worship This Sunday
This coming weekend we have some special worship offerings at Good Shepherd. Our Diocesan Intern, Brett MacDonald, will be preaching at both services, and at the 10:15 AM service the Rev. Cathy Deats will be our celebrant.
At the 8 AM service on Sunday, Brett will be leading Morning Prayer. This is a wonderful lay-led liturgy that Brett will be offering on weekday mornings during his time with us (more information will be forthcoming).
If you are interested or excited to reacquaint yourself with Morning Prayer, we invite you to join us at 8 AM.
If you are most excited to receive the Holy Eucharist, please plan to attend the 10:15 AM service.
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Friar's Corner
A prayer for those tragically impacted by the floods in Texas:
God of this moment, when the water has taken too much and the silence feels heavy, be near. For those who are grieving, bring steady breath. For those still searching, bring strength that holds. For all of us, bring the kind of courage that stays when answers do not come. Help us face what is here and what is still unknown. Be in the waiting. Be in the heartbreak. Be in the hands that hold each other now. We need you. Amen.
(Adapted from the New Zealand Prayer Book)
Thank you!
Brother Paul Henry, OSF
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Support for the Unhoused: Join us July 12
Church of the Good Shepherd members, picture here, joined other non-partisan ONE Wake members last Thursday to bless land in Cary and Raleigh for affordable housing. It will be developed by the Homeownership for Equity Campaign.
A similar outpouring of Good Shepherd folks is needed at the Accountability Action assembly which is scheduled for this Saturday, July 12 at Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 3703 Tryon Rd. At this session local and state officials will be questioned on their further commitments to affordable housing funding and land development. There is a goal of 1000 participants Saturday to demonstrate continued advocacy for the unhoused.
Good Shepherd needs to continue our energy for advocating for the less fortunate by our turn out. Your presence will show our support for helping the unhoused. - Jeff Whitaker, 919-696-1612 (Textable)
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We Are Hiring!
Director of Children and Family Ministries
The Church of the Good Shepherd seeks a Director of Children and Family Ministries to sustain and expand our family ministry programs. The director will oversee all children’s curricula, programs, and activities, recruit and develop a team of engaged volunteers, and foster meaningful connections with the children and families of the parish. They will create a welcoming and nurturing environment and provide opportunities for children and families to grow in their love and knowledge of God, their call to serve others, and their unique significance in the life of the parish and the world.
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Support the Episcopal Farmworker Ministry - Donate Backpacks by 7/27
Again this year, The Church of the Good Shepherd is collecting back-to-school school supplies to benefit approximately 350 children served by Episcopal Farmworker Ministry. Our goal this year is to collect 80 backpacks by July 27! Thank you in advance for your generous support
Contact: Gerard McNeill or the Parish Office.
Learn more about this important ministry and get instructions on how you can donate a backpack in the blog article below:
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You're Invited! Voice Recital - July 17
Jared Hernandez cordially invites you and your family and friends to enjoy A Concert Evening Voice Recital at The Church of the Good Shepherd on Wednesday evening, July 17 at 7PM. Doors open at 6:30.
A Note from Jared:
Hello Good Shepherd Family! Many of you may not know that Ms. Jennifer Seiger, who is also a lasting member of the choir and the church, has been my voice teacher for over 3 years. On Wednesday July 16th from 7 to 8 PM I am offering a concert to commemorate my time with her, along with only some of the music I've had the privilege of learning with her. She is my guest of honor for the night and will be there, and we will both share a duet early in the program, but the rest of the concert is just me. Come ready to expect different genres and styles, and a whole bunch of storytelling. Anyone who would enjoy this event is welcome, as are any plus one's or two's of your company. I hope to see you there! Love, Jared
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CGS Mission Trip to Yancey County - July 20-27
The trip is organized by the EYC but it open to everyone in the parish. It's not too late to sign up! For more information about the Mission Trip visit our website or contact Rev. Justin.
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Meal Train Ministry
Get on board the COGS Meal Train!
In the latest feature on our blog, learn more about this amazing Care Ministry and how you can get involved.
Contact Nan Boyne for more information.
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OUT and About Supper Group- July 20
- When: 6-8 PM on Sunday, July 20
- Hosts: Molly Propst, Erin O’Hara, and Jon York
- Where: At the home of Molly Propst (6239 Fountainhead Drive, Raleigh 27609)
- Can you come? Please contact Molly Propst by July 15
The hosts are providing the main course (baked ham). Guests should plan to bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert to share.
Out and About is a longstanding Good Shepherd supper group affirming our GLBT families and friends. We gather monthly at a host's home for a potluck supper and fellowship. ALL ARE WELCOME! Contact: Brother Paul Henry OSF by text at 954-448-8931.
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A Recommendation from the Green Team
Looking for a good summer read?
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
By Robin Wall Kimmerer
In Braiding Sweetgrass, Potawatomi botanist, author, professor and 2022 MacArthur Fellow, Robin Wall Kimmerer writes about the reciprocal relationships between humans and the land. This book received the 2014 Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award and was amongst the New York Times Bestseller, the Washington Post Bestseller, and the Los Angeles Times Bestseller lists. This nonfiction novel will leave you with life lessons of gratitude to sustain the gifts of the earth that sustain you.
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Icons of Divine Mystery: Disability, the Imago Dei, and the Church’s Call to Slow Love
What does it mean to love our neighbor as ourselves when that neighbor’s body or mind challenges our assumptions about what is “normal” or “complete”? July is Disability Pride Month and it invites us to consider this question. In response, I’d invite us to see disability not as a problem to be solved, but as a theological gift that helps the Church glimpse the mystery of God.
Read the complete article by Diocesn Intern Brett MacDonald here, in the first post on our new blog.
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Can You Help with Our Livestream Ministry?
Our livestream ministry is vital, connecting us with homebound members and extending our reach far beyond Raleigh. If you're interested in learning more about this impactful ministry and exploring if it is something you would be available to assist with, please contact Ed Sharp or Craig DeShong
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Tuesday Bible Study: Taking a July Break, Resuming August 5th
Did you know that Good Shepherd offers a weekly Adult Bible Study? It's a wonderful opportunity to connect and deepen your faith with others in our community.
Our Bible Study with Mother Nancy is taking a short break for July. We'll be back on Tuesday, August 5th, and we'd love for you to join us! You have two options: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM at the church or Tuesdays at 5:30 PM at Mother Nancy's home.
Curious to learn more? Please reach out to the parish office for details.
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Bible Amnesty – August 3 & 10
This summer, Good Shepherd’s Newcomers Committee is offering a new series called Bible Amnesty. We have invited a select panel of our resident Bible scholars to answer all the questions about Holy Scripture that you’ve always been too afraid to ask. Bible Amnesty will be held in the Ennis Suite at 11:30 AM on August 3 and 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 sanctuary. 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!
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Pool Party, August 3
Good Shepherd Families and Children are invited to a Pool Party on Sunday, August 3! Please RSVP so we'll know who to expect!
Sign up here!
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Chorister Program Coming Soon!
Please fill out our information form
Do you know a child who loves to sing? The Church of the Good Shepherd is launching a chorister program this fall, and Director of Music & Organist Kirsten Homdrom (Dr. H) is surveying interested families with children in grades K-12. Please fill out this form, and feel free to pass it along to friends!
Thank you for all of the great responses so far, and to those of you who attended our chorister info session on June 27. Be on the lookout for more information about this wonderful opportunity to praise God through music!
Information Form
To learn more contact Kirsten Homdrom, Director of Music and Organist
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- 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
- Josephine Currin
- Tamara Gregory
- Betty Metheny
- Larry Phearse and Family
- Bob Kirchgessner
- Josephine Placa
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- Randy Roberts
- Peter Karl Sewald
- David Stroud
- Bob Wood
- John Anthony Allen
- Patricia Harris
- Lynn Wiss
- Katie Beaudoin
- Rebecca Lamb
- Ann and Afif Antoun and Family
- The Woody Family
- The Chestnut Family
- the people of Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and Iran
- the people of Ukraine and Russia
- victims of gun violence
- those affected by drought, heat, floods, storms, and fires, especially those suffering as a result of Tropical Storm Chantal and flooding in Texas.
In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for
St. Thomas’, Reidsville, and Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Ridgeway.
In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Church of North India (United).
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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.
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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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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.
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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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