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EYC Winter Warmth Drive- now through Nov. 9
The Episcopal Youth Community is now accepting donations for their annual Winter Warmth Drive.
Your donations of winter hats, gloves, scarves, socks, chap-stick, and small packages of tissues will be distributed to Shepherd’s Table guests on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Collection bins will be placed in the church lobby by the reception desk through Sunday, November 9. If you would like to order online, please visit our Amazon wish-list HERE.
Our youth thank you for your support.
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Take a Step Towards Ending Hunger- join us for the CROP Walk!
The Church of the Good Shepherd is organizing a team to participate in the upcoming Greater Triangle Area CROP Hunger Walk!
We invite you to join us for part or all of the three mile walk, or sponsor us with a donation on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM, as we walk together to support both our local neighbors and communities across the globe in their struggle with food insecurity. Our goal is to raise $1500.
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New Opportunities for Prayer and Study This October
Adult Formation: October with C.S. Lewis
The "October with C. S. Lewis" Adult Formation offerings continue this Sunday at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd floor of the Parish Life Center. Ian Finley, our resident C. S. Lewis enthusiast and recent presenter, has personally prepared an abridged script of Lewis' most famous work - The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe - for us to share together and explore its significance as a Christian parable. To volunteer as a reader please contact class coordinator Lynn Hoke receive a copy of the text, with your assigned reading section noted.
Mere Christianity - Audio Book
For those joining us for Adult Formation this month to discuss C.S. Lewis, this is the audio book of Mere Christianity recommended in the session:
https://youtu.be/QmHXYhpEDfMsi=4OEPQ59PvsyaMpGa
Morning Prayer, each day at 9:00 AM
Pray with the Rector and other parishioners in our beautiful sanctuary on weekday mornings. We are now offering Morning Prayer from 9:00-9:30 Monday through Friday. Coming together in this simple way can deepen our sense of companionship with God and each other, and also reorient us to God's sense of peace and purpose for our lives as the day begins.
Additionally, the church will be open beforehand on weekdays starting at 8:30 for those who desire a space for silent prayer (even if you want to step in for 5 minutes on your way to work) or for those who have scheduling conflicts at the 9 o'clock hour. If you would like to join us and are in need of off-street parking, please feel free to park in the circle drive.
For more information on either of these opportunities, please contact Lynn Hoke (Adult Formation Coordinator) or Guynn Prince (Morning Prayer). We are excited to see what God makes possible through these new gatherings this fall.
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OUT & About - October 19
OUT & ABOUT is a longstanding CGS supper group affirming our GLBT families & friends. We gather monthly at a host's home for a potluck and fellowship. For information reach out to: Brother Paul Henry OSF by text at 954-448-8931.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Choir Exchange!
This past week, the CGS Chancel Choir participated in a choir exchange with the Chancel Choir at First Presbyterian Church, our across-the-street neighbor! Both choirs sang together for FPC's service on Sunday October 12, and we are looking forward to hosting both choirs here at CGS on Sunday November 9. Anthems for the day are Alice Parker's "Brethren, We Have Met to Worship" and Felix Mendelssohn's "Grant Us Thy Peace".
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Music Dates to Note for Fall and Advent - Mark Your Calendars!
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November 9 - Chancel Choir joined by First Presbyterian Church Choir and Mark Woodcock, director, for 10:15am Eucharist
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December 7 - Traditional Advent Lessons and Carols NEW time! 4:00pm with reception to follow
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Your voice matters in the fight for affordable housing. Get involved with the work of ONE Wake!
Don't miss these two key events:
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Annual Meeting (Oct 21): Review the year, set the strategy, and power the next phase of the Affordable Housing Campaign!
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Candidate Assembly (Oct 25): Watch candidates give public "Yes" or "No" answers on specific affordable housing proposals!
Ready to get involved, get answers, and make a difference?
Click here for all the dates, details, and how to RSVP!
| | If you want or need a ride to the Annual Meeting, please contact Jeff Whittaker at919-696-1612 (Textable). | |
All Saints' Day Observance, November 2
We will observe All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 2nd. If you would like to add the name of a recently deceased loved one to be prayed for during the worship services on the 2nd, PLEASE CLICK HERE or contact the Parish Office (919.831.2000) Monday-Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM. If you would like to add more than one loved one, please use a separate form for each name. Names are due by Sunday, October 26th. Thank you!
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Take a tour with the Green Team on Nov. 7
Join the Green Team on Friday, November 7 at the Walnut Creek Wetland Educational Center and Nature Park.
Often environmental stories are sad and depressing, but we have a good news story that is the result of Episcopalians partnering with grassroots organizations to restore wetlands, resulting in the beautiful Walnut Creek Wetland Educational Center and Nature Park.
Learn more on our website:
| | Each of you should use whatever gifts you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. (1 Peter 4:10) | |
Gifts of Time and Talent
How you would like to share your gifts to further God’s work at the Church of the Good Shepherd?
Our church family is a source of deep blessing—offering community, stability, hope, and a place to call home. In turn, each of us has much to give through our unique passions, gifts, and abilities. As we enter this season of stewardship, we are invited to discern how God is calling us to share our time and talents for the good of our parish and the flourishing of our wider community.
Everyone in our parish family is encouraged to complete this Time and Talent survey. Please let us know your interest in serving in any of the following by areas by checking the appropriate boxes. Your responses will help us discover how best we can serve God’s work together at the Church of the Good Shepherd, support our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan and guide opportunities for ministry and volunteer service.
By offering your gifts and passions through this online form, you help shape the future of our parish while uplifting and supporting both our church family and the wider community. After you submit the form, a fellow parishioner will reach out to connect you with opportunities where your gifts can bless others. And for those who prefer a paper copy, they are available in the main lobby of the Parish Life Center and in the church office.
Please take a few minutes to complete the Time and Talent Survey:
| Learn more about our Annual Giving Campaign and make your pledge online here: | | |
Safe Church Training, Sunday November 9th
The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina requires many ministry positions and volunteers to complete Safe Church Training every three years. The training is designed to ensure that each church is providing a safe place for children and young people as well as adults who are vulnerable. Those required to attend are clergy, church staff, vestry members, anyone who works with children or youth, anyone who makes at-home visits or other visits on behalf of the church.
The Diocese of North Carolina is providing 3 training sessions in November. One of those is November 9 at 1 PM, and a group of us from Good Shepherd will experience this session together. Would you like to join us? Please do. A light lunch of sandwich and chips will be served. Please call the Parish Office (919.831.2000) to reserve your spot. Contact: Susan Lewellen
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The Church of the Good Shepherd is blessed with an active and vibrant EYC (Episcopal Youth Community), with the dedicated support of parents, clergy, and adult parishioners. All youth grades 6-12 and their friends are encouraged to attend EYC events! Save this handy calendar or visit the EYC webpage. Be sure to sign up for EYC emails for updates.
We will also have Youth Ministry Committee Meetings on the following Sundays at 11:30: November 2, December 7, January 11, February 1, March 1, and May 3.
For more information about EYC, please contact Rev. Justin
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Sunday, October 19
8 AM
8:30 AM - 12 Noon
- Nursery Care Available (infant-4 yo)
9 AM
- Kid’s Sunday School
- Bible Study led by Debbie Moyer in Room 303
- C.S. Lewis Series led by Ian Finley, second floor Adult Formation room
10:15 AM
11:30 AM
5:30-7:30 PM
- EYC (Episcopal Youth Community)
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Join us for Fellowship Time
Fellowship Time on Sunday, October 19, will be hosted by the Books & Bagels Book Club. Please join us after the 10:15 service for lemonade and nibbles. Contact Jean Knepley for more Information.
| | The Church of the Good Shepherd Prayer List | |
- Catherine and Bob Williams
- JoAnn Kistler Lattimore and Charles Lattimore
- Roy Wright
- Janet Gilliam
- Ralph Sanders
- Pete Taylor
- Martha Bailey
- Peggy Hawks
- Janie Ward-Newton
- William Short
- Brinley Harris
- Don Caudill
- Jerry Smith
- Margaret Park
- Lynda Terrell-Rea
- The Rev. Sallie Simpson
- Patricia Harris
- Susie Rahal
- Tamara Gregory
- Larry Phearse and Family
- Bob Kirchgessner
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- Randy Roberts
- Garrett Stewart
- Glenna Musante
- Libni
- A.B. Swindell
- The Lingerfelt Family
- The Williams Family
- The Hoch Family
- The Kochersberger-Watrous Family
- the people of Israel and Palestine
- the people of Ukraine and Russia
- victims of gun violence
- those affected by drought, heat, floods, storms, and fires.
In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for St. Paul’s, Winston-Salem; St. Stephen’s, Winston-Salem; and St. Timothy’s, Winston-Salem.
In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Episcopal Church.
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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.
| | Altar flowers from October 5, 2025. Photo courtesy Mary Jezierny. | |
If you are looking for meaningful ways to serve the parish, please consider the ministries listed below. The contacts listed can provide more information. | | |
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.
Thank you for reading the Parish News.
Announcements and photos to share with our parish family are always welcome!
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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A Friendly Reminder…
Have you moved? Changed your phone number or email address?
If so, please be sure to contact Parish Administrator David Baggett at david.baggett@cgs-raleigh.org or 919.831.2018). Thank you!
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