Please be aware that clergy and staff never send emails or texts requesting discreet assistance or soliciting gift cards or cash transactions. Also, please be aware of scam emails/texts in general. It is always a good idea to verify that the email address/number matches the information in your contacts.

Weekly Update for September 17th, 2026

Top of Mind...

Sunday School

With the start of our program year right around the corner, we would like to ask all parents/guardians to please use this form to register all Sunday School age children.


Sunday School will start this Sunday. A reminder that this fall, we're excited to make a small but meaningful change to our Sunday School program by offering two age-based classrooms, allowing us to better meet children where they are in their faith and development:


Younger Classroom: Pre-K through 1st Grade

AND

Older Classroom: 2nd through 5th Grade

Our Shelter from The Stormy Blast: Spiritual Reflections of Hope & Redemption on the events of 9/11

This Sunday, we look forward to welcoming the Rev. Dr. Stuart Hoke to preach at both services and lead discussions during the 9 AM Adult Formation time. Hoke is a retired priest of the Episcopal Church, now living in Charlotte. He was an eyewitness to the catastrophic events of September 11, 2001—and a hands-on participant in the recovery efforts at Ground Zero until 2008 when he stepped down as Executive Assistant to the Rector of Trinity Church Wall Street in New York City. He speaks from the perspective of one who saw firsthand both mass destruction on the day itself, and God’s precious gift of Redemption in the days and months that followed.

Out & About Potluck Supper

OUT & ABOUT is a longstanding Good Shepherd supper group affirming our LGBTQ families & friends. This originated +30 years ago by our own Dwayne Holloway, Chris Yetter and Rev. Dale Harmon. We continue this lovely supportive tradition regularly during the year at a host's home for a potluck meal, fun and fellowship. Know anyone who would like to join us, interested in hosting or co-hosting a future potluck supper? Just reach out to: Brother Paul Henry, OSF by text at 954-448-8931. ALL ARE WELCOME! Our next supper is this Sunday hosted by Michael Springston, Dave Roten, and Julie Lowe at 112 Cherry Birch Court in Holly Springs.

Sunday Morning Bible Study

Debbie Moyer’s 9 AM Sunday morning Bible class returns next Sunday, September 27th in PLC Room 303. We will continue our study of the Gospel of Matthew. All are welcome! Please contact Debbie with any questions.

Growing Spiritually with Kids in Tow

Parents and kids: Save the date – Sunday, September 27th -- 4:45-6:00 PM at the church. Dinner and sitters provided. The Rev. Polly Robb will help lead our discussion. By the grace of God, children are born innately spiritual. How can we as caretakers/parents foster our kids' spirituality, lest it diminish? How can our own spirituality grow alongside? 

The Feast of St. Francis Pet Blessing

Bring your furry, scaly, and/or winged friends to Jaycee Park on Saturday, October 3rd from 3-5 PM for a pet blessing in honor of the feast of St. Francis!

Reminders

Dr. Kirsten Homdrom Presents a Solo Piano Recital

Our own Dr. Kirsten Homdrom is presenting a solo piano recital Expressions featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Florence Price, Francis Poulenc, and others on three sepperate occasions. Admission is free; please join us! 


Friday, September 25 at 7 PM - First Presbyterian Church Raleigh, NC

Friday, October 9 at 7 PM - Reid Center in Richmond, IN

Friday, October 23 at 7 PM - First Presbyterian Church Burlington, NC

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

The Tuesday Bible Study is studying the Gospel of John. The group meets at 11 AM on Tuesdays in the Ennis Suite. Please call the Rev. Polly Robb if you have any questions. All are welcome to join anytime.

Did You Know?

Interested in becoming a Church of the Good Shepherd Docent? 

The CGS Archives and History Committee is looking for volunteers to serve in a new docent organization. If you have an interest in the history of Good Shepherd, this would be a great way to serve the church. A docent’s job is fairly simple: be available to answer questions about the history of the church and the church building during church functions and open houses and lead short tours. Training would be provided. To volunteer or for more information, please contact John Beck at jbecknc@yahoo.com. 

Greater Triangle Area Crop Hunger Walk

SAVE THE DATE! We are organizing a team to participate in the upcoming Greater Triangle Area CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 2 PM. More details to follow soon from the Outreach Committee.

Come Worship & Learn This Sunday


The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost


8 AM

Holy Eucharist, Rite I


8:30 AM - 12 Noon

Nursery Care Available (infant-5 yo)


9 AM

  • Children's Sunday School
  • Adult Formation: Responding to 9/11

10:15 AM

Holy Eucharist, Rite II


11:30 AM

Fellowship Time Hosted by the Altar Guild; Contact: Marguerite Sullivan


5:30 PM

EYC

Next Week (Monday-Saturday)


Monday, September 21

  • 9 AM Morning Prayer


Tuesday, September 22

  • 9 AM Morning Prayer
  • 11 AM Bible Study in Ennis Suite; Contact: Rev. Polly Robb
  • 4:30 PM Good Shepherd Choir Rehearsal
  • 5:30 PM Bible Study at Van and Gigi Giersch's Home(6433 Chapman Ct, Raleigh, NC 27612)


Wednesday, September 23

  • 9 AM
  • Morning Prayer
  • Kaffeeklatsch Fellowship Group (at The Flying Bisquit, 2016 Clark Ave, Raleigh 27605); Contact: Jean Knepley
  • 12 PM Holy Eucharist
  • 6 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal
  • 7 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal


Thursday, September 24

  • 8:30 AM Books & Bagels Book Group at Starbucks (3800 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607)
  • 9 AM Morning Prayer


Friday, September 25

  • 9 AM Morning Prayer
  • 10 AM Exploring the Spiritual Journey in Ennis Suite

News & Updates

Our Altar Flowers this past Sunday

Photo Courtesy of Peter Jezierny

Parish Prayer List


Catherine and Bob Williams; JoAnn Kistler;

Roy Wright; Janet Gilliam; Ralph Sanders; 

Pete Taylor; Martha Bailey;

Janie Ward-Newton; William Short;

Brinley Harris; Don Caudill; Margaret Park;

The Rev. Sallie Simpson; Patricia Harris;

Larry Phearse and Family; 

Mike Newton-Ward; Rock Kershaw;

Bill White; NY Mike Smith; Tamara Gregory; 

Lynda Terrell-Rea; Elise Abernathy;

Marsha Sample; Susan Doty; Lynn Wiss;

Kari Molvar Kim; Jemma Kim; Sue Johnson;

Nicholas Smith; Peter Smith; Lou Phillips;

John Anthony Allen and Family;

The Pursley Family; The Cooke Family;

The Rahal and Anderson Families;

The Smith and Acton Families;

The Vitaglione Family;

the people of the Middle East;

the people of Ukraine and Russia;

victims of gun violence;

and those affected by drought,

heat, floods, storms, and fires.


And we pray for those who mourn,

including the family and friends of

Valerie Buckner, Mary Best, A.B. Swindell,

Peggy Hawks, Charles Latimer, Nolan Simon,

Karen Pursley, Deborah Cooke, Susie Rahal,

Jerry Smith, Gerard Spagnoli, and Guy Vitaglione.


In the diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for 

Christ Church, Walnut Cove and Emmanuel, Warrenton.


In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for

The Anglican Church in Australia.

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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Life and Ministries of Good Shepherd

BUDGET UPDATE

January 1 - August 31, 2026


Actual Income $754,798

Budgeted Income $701,996

 Actual Expenses $691,342

           Net $11,654



August 2026

   Pledge Income $49,101

Budgeted Pledges $60,185

            Net - $11,084


Ministry Opportunities

If you are looking for meaningful ways to serve, please consider the ministries listed below. The contacts listed can provide more information. More opportunities are listed on our webpages: Serve our Parish / Serve our Neighbors



News from the Diocese & The Episcopal Church

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Parish Office Regular 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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A Friendly Reminder…

Have you moved? Changed your phone number or email address? If so, please be sure to contact Parish Administrator David Baggett or 919.831.2018. Thank you!

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