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Upcoming Events
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1/14 Second Sunday after Epiphany, services at 8 AM and 10 AM, The Rev. Louise Howlett Preaching
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1/14 Coffee Hour Kitchen Tour 9:15 AM
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1/14 Conversation with Rev. Louise on Mental Health (following 10:00 AM service)
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1/15 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:00 AM (1st and 3rd Mondays of each month)
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1/15 Contemplative Prayer 11:30 AM (Every Monday)
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1/15 Brown Bag Lunch Book Discussion: 12:00 PM (Every Monday)
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1/15 Service at Aynsley Place 2:20 PM
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1/18 Service at Courville at Nashua 2:30 PM
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1/21 Meet the Candidates 9:00 AM (see below)
- 1/21 Lay Pastoral Care Team: After 10:00 AM Service meet in Lounge (Please note the date change due to Parish Annual Meeting on 1/28)
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1/22 Inquirers Class with Pastor Kathy 6:30 PM
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1/23 2024 Budget Review 7:30 PM
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1/28 PARISH ANNUAL MEETING 11:00 AM
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Fellowship and Coffee:
It may not come to you as a surprise that responses from our Renewalworks survey included the need for more welcoming and a desire to participate in group activities. Coffee hour is integral in presenting a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all, especially newcomers.
In an effort to revitalize our fellowship time on Sundays and boost coffee hour support, I will be holding a "Group Orientation and Discussion" in the kitchen on Sunday January 14th, at 9:15 AM. We will walk through the kitchen and familiarize everyone with the features, coffeemaker and storage areas. The kitchen is not a scary place!
Please try to stop in during that time or reach out to me for a private tour!
Thanks,
Sue Corman, Sr. Warden
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Meet the Candidates - Sunday, January 21 at 9:00 AM
Please join us to introduce the candidates for Vestry, Diocesan Delegates, and Interfaith Council on Sunday, January 21 at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Hosted by the 2024 Nominating Committee.
2024 Budget Review—Tue. Jan. 23rd at 7:30 PM
The Executive Committee, Finance Committee, and Pastor Kathy invite the parish to join a Zoom meeting on Tuesday January 23 at 7:30 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to allow parishioners to ask questions relating to the Vestry approved 2024 Budget prior to our Annual Meeting.
Zoom link here
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING 2024
In accordance with the By-laws of the of The Church of the Good Shepherd, Episcopal, in Nashua, New Hampshire, the ANNUAL PARISH MEETING will be held SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This meeting will be IN PERSON ONLY.
At this meeting we will recognize the service of outgoing Vestry members, vote for incoming Vestry Members and delegates to the Diocesan Convention and Representatives to the Interfaith Council, announce the Good Shepherd Commendation, as well as share some of the accomplishments and events that occurred in 2023, and affirm the 2024 budget that will guide our ministry in the coming year.
Potluck brunch will be provided following the single worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sign up to help out with food, set-up, and clean-up.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Susan G. Nutting
Clerk, Vestry
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Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention January Programming continues... | |
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Join the newly formed CGS STEPS committee (Support Through Education to Prevent Suicide) as they present a series of educational programming that will help you learn more about mental health, the ways that it effects our lives, and how we can help and be helped. We are not alone.
January 14: The Rev. Louise Howlett, LMFT, a mental health professional, Episcopal priest and Dean of Clergy for the NH Episcopal Church will join us to preach at both services. Following the 10AM service Rev. Howlett will facilitate a conversation on Suicide, Mental Health and the Church--Stigmas and Supports in the Fellowship Hall. A light lunch will be served.
January 21: The Rev. Spencer Hatcher Executive Director of the Barbara C. Harris Center will speak after the 10am service in the Fellowship Hall on Mental Health First Aid. This talk will give an overview of how to recognize and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse.
Please contact Becky Lentz, Mary O'Reilly, Deacon Nancy, or Pastor Kathy if you have any questions.
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Kerygma—Sowing Tears, Reaping Joy: The Bible & Brahms’ Requiem.
Follow this famous requiem a tour of Biblical prompts about death, grief, the brevity of life, and faith for here and hereafter. Through music and Scripture, we move from graveside to grieving, from the challenges of self-reflection to new perspectives and hope beyond. Join us for this Lenten Bible study course lasting 7 weeks.
- When: After Morning Prayer Wednesday mornings, 10:00 am-11:30 am, February 7 through March 20
- Session Leader: Robin Hertel
- Size: Limited to 10 participants.
- Suggested Donation: $15
Sign up: Online HERE
OR
Call the office 603-882-5352
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Are you on Realm? Realm is CGS's secure online portal for our parish. Update your profile, add a picture, see your giving and more. Sign up with your email, or reach out to John in the office for more information.
LOG INTO REALM HERE
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Honoring loved ones through Memorials
If you wish to honor a family member or friend on a special Sunday, you could donate money for the Altar Flowers ($60) or Wine, Wafers, and Candles ($25). Please contact Peg Wehner at 603-889-5067 or pegwehner44@gmail.com to discuss your wishes.
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The 42nd Annual MLK, Jr. Celebration
Monday, January 15
1 – 4 p.m.
Manchester Memorial High School Auditorium
1 Crusader Way, Manchester, NH
All are invited to join the celebration as the Martin Luther King Coalition, New Hampshire hosts this 42nd Annual gathering.
Rather than featuring a single speaker, this year's event includes breakout groups led by various speakers where participants will engage in continuing King's legacy today.
Learn more
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Join the Conversation: Earth Care Network
Tuesday, January 30
7 p.m.
Zoom
The Earth Care Commission and SpiritBound will host a conversation about what is happening around the state.
Do you have a passion for environmental sustainability and want to connect with others? Are you interested in hearing from others about congregational and community response to Climate Change? Do you serve on a Green Team or volunteer for a local environmental non-profit?
We'll exchange our collective wisdom on topics such as reducing plastics in our communities, talk about lessening our carbon footprint collectively and individually as well as opportunities for environmental policy advocacy.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing further information about joining the meeting.
Register here
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This week’s community prayer intentions for
Healing and Special Concerns
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Keith Adams
Kathrine Amsden
Jerry Armstrong
Rev. Kate Atkinson
Gerry Balcom
Colby Bamford
Barbara
Jayme Bellafatto
Janet Boduch
Mike Bradbury
Brandi
Ella Brown
Eileen Brunk
Joanne Brunk
Leo Brunk
Martin Burboa-Reese
Mary Cahill
Carnevale & Lewis Family
Karyn Cassidy
Lorraine Christman
Charlene Core
Roger Crosby
Sandy Darling
Charlotte Davis
Family of Emily DeGuzman
Heather Duquette
DeLuca Families
Ryan Demers
April Duncan
Julie Dunning
Robert Duquette
Roxanne Dwyer
Blaine Eccles
Debbie Ekers
Norman Ellis
John Epstein
Charles Freiburger
Giaconnia Family
Jeanne Gregoire
Courtney Guilfoy
Kristin Hebert
Jacqui and Brian Hollenbeck
Chip & Sally Hulten
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Marcy Klamka
Peter Langlois
Dawn Marie Long
Sandra Long
Colby Jean M.
Maddie
Hannah Malik
Nancy Martin
Philip Marinucci
Claire McGraw
Jane Metcalf
Elissa Morin
Craig Morton
Judy Mulligan
Jim Mutherbaugh
Susan Nadeau
Myranda Newton
Teiyana Nolan
Susan Nutting
Tina Ostrowski Lincoln
Edith Pack
Tina Terry Peel
Ashley & Shirley Phillips
Charles Raine
Eleanor Richards
Kathie Rousseau
Samantha Rousseau
Heather Rossbach
Danil Shapovalov
Nicole Silvaria
Dawne Sosa
Jan Sylor
Richard Tan
Terry Toland
Chris Walsh
Max Walsh
John Waugh
Ray and Bonnie Whalen
Don Yelton
Jennifer Zeleneski
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For Those Deployed in the Military
Alyssa Dyer, Alan James Epstein, Johnathan Epstein, Samuel Epstein, Robert Herendeen, Bryan Laliberte, Devon Lambert and Josh Lentz.
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Vestry - vestry@cgsnashua.org
Sue Corman (Sr. Warden)
Sandy Desharnais (Jr. Warden)
Amey Fuller (Treasurer)
Susan Nutting (Clerk)
Kathy Cormier, Amy Cooley, Beth Derderian, Doug Liles, Jacqueline Marshall, Sarah Patton, Howard Titus
and Jane Wilkins.
Office hours Monday thru Friday 9:00 am. - 4:00 pm
Announcement submissions are due every Tuesday by noon :-)
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The Rev. Kathy Boss, Rector
The Rev. Nancy Meyer, Deacon
Church of the Good Shepherd
214 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060
603-882-5352
www.cgsnashua.org
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