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Don't forget! Daylight savings time ends on Sunday morning.
Clocks will turn back one hour.
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CITY OF OAKS MARATHON
The City of Oaks Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 2, causing detours and road closures. The streets immediately around the church will reopen by 8:30am.
Plan your journey and travel times. For information about road closures, visit https://cityofoaksmarathon.com/detours-road-closures/
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Adult Formation
Join us in November: Hospitality and the Spiritual Life
This Sunday we kick off our November Formation series on Hospitality and the Spiritual Life. As our Little Free Pantry continues to feed our neighbors and we prepare to welcome overnight guests on White Flag nights, join Rev. Imogen and Lynn Hoke as they consider how prayer and solitude form us for rich encounters with God in the face of those to whom we minister, and who minister to us. Bring your experiences, insights, and questions as we spend a little time with Henri Nouwen (in particular his short and powerful book, Reaching Out) and put out our nets for a catch.
October with C.S. Lewis - Thanks and Resources
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to explore C.S. Lewis this October, from Mere Christianity through The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. Linked below are the slides from the class, which include references to the relevant tests, as well as links to the YouTube resources we discussed. It was such a gift to explore Lewis' writing with you all! - Ian Finley
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KGrHJt98j22xx6ihTr0kGDuuWz1bY7zytVGTduzndvg/edit?usp=sharing
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Newcomers Class and Reception
The Rev. Justin Gabbard will host a series of Newcomers Classes after church on November 16, November 23, and December 7. These informal sessions will provide an introduction to the Episcopal Church, Anglican theology, and our particular pattern of worship and give newcomers
an opportunity to become better acquainted with our clergy and some of our other new members.
This series will be followed by an adult confirmation class beginning in January. Confirmations and receptions will take place during the bishop’s visitation on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Contact: The Rev. Justin Gabbard
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Don’t Miss Our Annual Oyster Roast
When: Saturday, November 15th, 5-7:30 PM
Where: Shepherd's Hall
You're invited to the annual Jim Propst Oyster Roast! Don’t love oysters? Don’t fret…shrimp, hot dogs,
and kid friendly food will be available, too, along with yummy sweets. And kids will enjoy the special kid’s area. This is a fun food and fellowship event, and everyone is welcome! Come hungry and BYOB.
Registration is appreciated so we know how many oysters and shrimp to order. Please register by Thursday, November 13th. There is no charge for this event, but donations to offset costs will be gratefully accepted at the door.
OH! Volunteers are also needed to help with the Oyster Roast; if you can help, please contact Ed Sharp. Thank you!
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Poinsettia Order Form
Help decorate the church for Christmas with beautiful poinsettias placed in memory of loved ones or in thanksgiving for blessings. Please fill out the order form by Sunday, November 9. Paper copies are also available. Thank you!
Order Here
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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.
We hope you can join us! Learn more on our website:
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Take a Step Towards Ending Hunger- sponsor the CROP Walk on November 8
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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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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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
| | The Good Shepherd Choir has been hard at work on their musical offerings for November and December, but that doesn't mean they haven't had time for fun! At rehearsal this week, they celebrated their hard work with a Halloween Party, coming in costume, playing musical games, and ending with pizza and doughnuts. Even Douglas the Penguin came in costume! The Good Shepherd Choir sings next on Sunday November 16 for the 10:15am Eucharist. |
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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What Can You Do to Help with Hurricane Melissa Relief?
Episcopal Relief & Development is in close contact with partners, including local dioceses and agencies in Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti, as Hurricane Melissa continues to cause widespread devastation throughout the Caribbean region. "Please give today to the Hurricane Relief Fund and help our partners and dioceses reach vulnerable communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa. As we continue to assess ongoing needs in impacted areas, your urgent gift will enable us to respond now — and in the long run to aid in recovery." more info here: https://www.episcopalrelief.org/
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2026 Goal: Not met, not yet!
Thank you to our 172 generous pledgers who made their 2026 financial commitments totaling $817,839. We are especially grateful for 13 first-time givers. Every gift matters and is deeply appreciated. Having your intended contribution amount allows the Vestry to adopt a more accurate budget, providing certainty for both programmatic and personnel needs.
The Vestry will approve the 2026 budget on December 1 based on $817,839. If life got in the way and you forget to submit your financial commitment, you can still help to increase our budgeted number by making your contribution today.
On behalf of our Good Shepherd community, please know how deeply appreciated your financial gifts are to living into our mission: The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd is, with God's help, a welcoming, inclusive, and growing community inspired by worship to actively serve others through the love, teaching, and example of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Sincerely,
Esther Hall
| Learn more about our Annual Giving Campaign and make your pledge online here: | | | |
Sunday, November 2
8 AM
- Holy Eucharist, Rite I
- DOK available for healing prayers
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
- Hospitality and Spiritual Life series, Room 323 (second floor Adult Formation room)
10:15 AM
11:30 AM
- Fellowship Time on Sunday, November 2 will be hosted by the Beyond Our Doors Ministry Team. Please join us for a Community Lunch following the 10:15 service.
| | 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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- Libni
- Melissa Habel
- Ty Allen
- David Lovelace
- Dorothy Allen Smith
- Michael Smith
- The Lingerfelt Family
- The Hoch Family
- The Kochersberger-Watrous Family
- The Best Family
- The Swindell 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, especially those impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte, Kanuga, and St. Mary’s School.
In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Church of the Province of West Africa.
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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 26, 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.
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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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