Announcements January 9, 2026

GRACE IN GRIEF

(Formerly Bereavement Group)

January 11th



Persons experiencing loss are welcome to join the Grace in Grief Group this Sunday at 9:00 AM. The group offers a safe and compassionate space to share, listen, and heal together. Please join us as we reflect and support one another through the pain of loss. Meet in the Quiet Room. 

THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD

JANUARY 11 - 10:00AM SERVICE



On this Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, we joyfully welcome back those baptized at Good Shepherd during the past year. As we reaffirm our Baptismal Covenant together, we give thanks for the Spirit’s work in their lives and in the lives of their families. In celebration, all are invited to a special Coffee Hour following the service. Those baptized in the past year are Theodore Bryce, Cameron Carrier, Ava Cook, Aiden Fawcett, Marlowe Lowry, Fatima Masri, Gabriel Masri, Bayne McNamara, Scottie McNamara, Emilia Platt, Evan Platt, Bowen Powers, and Lucy Williams.   

BIBLE STUDY WITH CLERGY

JANUARY 14, 11:00 AM

Paul the Apostle has often been read in ways that feel heavy or exclusionary. Join us as we explore his Letter to the Romans with fresh eyes, hearing it as a bold proclamation of God’s grace, liberation, and good news for all. Meets Wednesdays at 11:00 AM in the Parish Hall. 

O.W.L.S. SENIOR FELLOWSHIP:

JANUARY 15, 11:30 AM

Join the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Shepherds) to kick off 2026 with their first luncheon of the year! Father Jim Cook will be the special guest speaker. Bring a sack lunch; beverages and dessert are provided. All seniors are welcome—bring a friend. Hope to see you January 15 from 11:30 until 1 PM. Meet in the Parish Hall. 

THEOLOGICAL BOOK STUDY: JANUARY 15, 4:00 PM

New year, new book! The Theological Book Group continues a 6-week study of Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus, by Elaine Pagels. Written like a historical mystery, the book explores enduring questions about Jesus—his birth, resurrection, miracles, and lasting influence. Join us for lively conversation Thursdays at 4:00 PM in the library, or via Zoom. Start 2026 with something new! For more information, contact Mary Lou Crifasi in the church office. 

GOOD SHEPHERD 2025 ANNUAL MEETING:

JANUARY 25, 10:30 AM

Good Shepherd’s annual church meeting is Sunday, January 25. We will have one worship service that morning at 9:00 AM after which we will have a short break, then reconvene in the church for the meeting. We will recap the 2025 year in Good Shepherd, elect new Vestry members, consider the 2026 budget, and hear from our Good Shepherd Ministry leaders. We will have lively discussions on our community and mission. The nursery and a childcare program will be available for young children during the service and the meeting. 

Attention ministry leaders: we’re gathering updates for the 2025 Annual Report. Complete the online form emailed to you to share details about your ministry. Thank you for helping us celebrate and share the work of our ministries! Forms are due Friday, January 16, 2026. Contact Michelle Lane at mlane@goodsheponline.org for information. 

ARTIE’S PARTY SILVER DISCO BALL: FEBRUARY 13

Step onto the dance floor for a vibrant night of delicious food, funky beats and disco fun! There will be side hustle fun including Silent Disco, plinko for Outreach Ministries, on-site prize drawings, a selfie station, Twister, & “Kourtyard” Karoke! Enjoy catered cuisine with Disco Sparkle, dance to the sounds of DJ Funk E.

All proceeds from Artie’s Party fund the Outreach Ministries of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church as we live into our vision to be a vibrant spiritual and educational community radiating God’s love for everyone, everywhere. Artie’s Party is more than a one night event —it lives on in our community as we work with many local and international charities to help break the cycle of food insecurity, homelessness, and poverty.

Watch for your invitation and registration card in the mail! Tickets and 50/50 prize drawing tickets will be sold in the Narthex starting January 25 through February 8. Please call the church office with any questions.

To donate an item for the silent, live or online auctions, please send or deliver your item with a description and your contact information to Jo in the church office. For more information, visit the website at goodsheponline.org/arties-party, or contact Teresa Grashof at tgrashof@ferbercompany.com. 

"Hear These Words" is a weekly podcast from Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Tequesta, FL hosted by our Rector, Sanford Groff. Each week we discuss the passages of Scripture assigned for the upcoming Sunday according to the Revised Common Lectionary with guests from within the Good Shepherd community and with colleagues from around the nation. Listen to (or watch) episodes each Tuesday at www.GoodShepOnline.org or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

At Good Shepherd, we know that generosity doesn’t just sustain a budget—it shapes lives, forms faith, and builds a community where love grows.

When you give, you help create a church where welcome is real, worship is vibrant, and people of all ages find belonging. Your gift becomes the seed that helps ministries take root—from Sunday School to pastoral care, from music and liturgy to outreach and fellowship. It nurtures the soil of our shared life by supporting essential staff, maintaining our sacred spaces, and preparing us for growth.

As Scripture reminds us, we are “built together spiritually into a dwelling place for God” (Ephesians 2:22). And at the center of all we build stands Christ—our cornerstone, our strength, our joy.

This year, we invite you to be part of a harvest of hope. By making a pledge, you’re not just giving to a church—you’re helping love take root in every heart we serve.

Join us as we grow something beautiful—together!

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A Moment of Gratitude

This month’s Moment of Gratitude comes from Mike Grashof, who lifts Dr. Ian Anderson, former Senior Warden, with deep appreciation. For many years, Ian has faithfully shepherded our youth, serving as our interim youth director, a volunteer youth leader, and our sole catechist, with wisdom, creativity, and steady care. He also leads our Morning Prayer ministry with great diligence and sings in the choir, offering his gifts across the full life of the parish. Ian’s leadership has enriched our community in countless ways, including the creation of truly phenomenal events, most especially the wine tasting dinner. We hold Ian and his wife, Letty, in our prayers as she continues her recovery at their summer home in Tennessee.

Looking for something specific?

Visit our website! Here are our most visited pages:

Resources: Order Altar Flowers, update your information, request a name tag

Prayer: Links to morning prayer, prayer resources, request prayer for someone

Giving: Make a gift or an estimate of giving, stewardship

Home: Service times, calendar, hours, featured services and opportunities

Outreach: Programs and events, community engagement

Fellowship: Good Guys, Morning Glory, O.W.L.S., Coffee Hour

Children and Families: Sunday School, Youth Group and Family gatherings

There is so much more information to explore! If you have any questions, you are always welcome to give us a call. 561-746-4674

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Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and School

The Rev. Dr. Sanford H. Groff, Jr., Rector

561-746-4674