What a great day we had last Sunday as we kicked off our "Walk in Love" stewardship campaign! From our overflowing children's chapel procession to our beautiful Junior and Community Choir anthem to our guest preacher to our 9:15 Family Faith Talk, the morning was a celebration of all that we do for children and families, and an expression of all that we hope to be able to do in the years ahead.

One of the gifts of Good Shepherd is the opportunity we have to minister to the young people in our midst. We share with them the stories of God in our Godly Play and Brick by Brick Sunday school classes. We teach them the ways of Episcopal worship in our Children's Chapel and form in them a love of Episcopal hymnody in our Junior Choir and Community Choir. We give tweens and teens a safe space to talk about the difficult choices they face in today's world during Sunday School, and offer them an opportunity to form faith-based friendships in Youth Group and Club 45. We help parents gather in our Parenting Forum so that they can support, encourage, and learn together how to "Walk in Love" in our daily lives.

Helping to form young people in the faith and teach them to follow Jesus is an incredible privilege. And as Spider-Man says, "With great privilege comes great responsibility." Helping children to find the voice of God amidst the ever-louder voices of this world requires resources. It requires time, energy, effort, volunteers, commitment, and, of course, money. To continue to offer all of the great programs that Good Shepherd has for children, youth, and families, we need the support of the whole community. Your gift to Good Shepherd during the stewardship season helps us raise the next generation in the faith, even as we grow our own. We hope you'll join us in this privilege and responsibility.

This year you can make your pledge commitment through Realm. Use the button above to pledge from your browser or log into the Realm Connect app on your phone. 

FORUMS THIS SUNDAY | 9:15 AM

Adult Forum

Unshakable Faith: Exploring the Book of Hebrews | Sundays - November 17 | Parish Hall

Discover the profound teachings of Hebrews in this interactive, small group Bible study. Explore themes of faith, endurance, and the supremacy of Christ, and deepen your understanding of how Jesus fulfills Old Testament promises. As we get to know this powerful book, we'll find encouragement and strength for our own spiritual paths, drawing closer to Jesus and each other.

Family Forum

Money & Generosity | October 27 - November 16 | Kincaid

Following up on our Money Matters talk, we will continue discussing how to talk to and teach kids about money and generosity at every age and stage.

HAPPENING SOON

OCT

26

Planting Day for All Ages

Saturday, October 26 | 9 AM

Join us for a family-friendly morning of fun in the sun. Sponsored by our Parish Connections committee, we will be planting seeds for the future as we spruce up our church grounds with fall color. There will be opportunities for all ages to help on this fun-filled morning. Bring your own gardening tools and gloves. Bring your family, bring a friend, and bring yourself. 

OCT

27

Youth Formation: Pumpkin Decorating

Sunday, October 27 | 9:15 AM

Come decorate pumpkins with us during the formation hour. We will provide all supplies and pumpkins. All students in 6th through 12th grade are welcome! 

NOV

3

All Souls' Requiem

Sunday, November 3 | 5 PM

A beautiful service of remembrance with music provided by our Adult Choir. All are welcome.

NOV

17

Stewardship Celebration

Sunday, November 17

Save the date for our end of stewardship celebration lunch.

NOV

24

Service Day with Austin Street Center

Sunday, November 24

We are changing up the menu for our upcoming full day of service with Austin Street Center. Stay tuned for details and plan on serving!

Nominations for Bishop Coadjutor are Now Open

This is a time of great excitement, hope, and prayerful anticipation as we seek a Bishop Coadjutor who will serve alongside our Diocesan Bishop, The Rt. Rev. George Sumner, and after a time will succeed him as the Eighth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas. Nominations are open to all and must be made by Thursday, October 31.

View the Diocesan Profile here.

View the Nomination form here.