Our youth grades 8-12 will be participating in the 30 HOUR FAST on May 3-4. This year we will be donating to “End 68 Hours of Hunger” which will benefit the families of the Nashua Community. During the fast youth learn about the causes and effects of hunger, participate in various games, outing to Shaw’s to purchase food for a family five which is used to create a labyrinth, and placed at the alter for blessings then donated to the “End 68 Hours of Hunger”.  As an Outreach Event and Service Project we will also be raising money for this organization so they can serve the needs of those in our community who are less fortunate.

How can you help with this Outreach Event / Service Project?  

Donate to their canned goods wish list - Canned Tuna, Canned Soup, Boxes of Oatmeal, Canned Vegetables, Boxed Macaroni & Cheese, Individually Wrapped Snacks. A box will be placed in the office as well as outside of the office during Sunday Services. For additional information please go to nashua@end68hoursofhunger.org .

Esther Harless Scholarship

Esther Harless, a parishioner of the Church of the Good Shepherd for about twelve years, died in 1987 and left her estate to the church.

A scholarship fund for youth was designated by the “Harless Committee”, an amount to be invested and the income given to active youth of the parish. High school seniors (pending graduation), recent high school graduates and students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or seminary program are invited to apply. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2024.

Follow this link to the application and eligibility requirements,

Esther Harless Scholarship (squarespace.com)

Please reach out to Sue Corman, Senior Warden, Harless Committee, with any questions, radar3018@comcast.net. 

Our Parish Administrator John Budzyna is designing the sound, lights and set for this incredible production in Newburyport, MA.... Special opening night 2 for 1 tickets on Fri, 5/3 at 7:30 pm. Use code "AWARDS"

THE STANDS, a new play by Jack Neary, comes to the Firehouse Center for the Arts May 3-5 after a highly successful run at the Players’ Ring in Portsmouth! Winner of four New Hampshire Theatre Awards, including Outstanding Professional Production, THE STANDS is fast-moving, funny, suspenseful, high-octane theatre featuring six of the region’s best and most sought-after actors–Ashley Risteen, Jocelyn Duford, Kate Gilbert, Tara Johns, Trish Aponte and Dave Sullivan. Directed by the playwright, THE STANDS, co-produced by Acting Out and the Players’ Ring, is a stunning, sometimes shocking theatrical experience.

Take a moment to reflect on the Sermon from this past Sunday from The Rev. Kathy Boss...

Exploring Interfaith Connections,

Relationships, and Engagement



A book group sponsored by The Nashua Area Interfaith Council and the Nashua Public Library

Join us for one of more of the discussions over zoom exploring the insights contained in the book My Neighbor’s Faith, edited by Jennifer Howe Peace, Or N. Rose and Gregory Mobley. Nashua residents can request an interlibrary loan copy at NPL but may have to pay for postage. Used copies are available online.

Session One – Parts I and II – 7-8 pm, Monday May 6

Session Two – Parts III, IV and V – 7-8 pm, Monday May 13

Session Three – Parts VI and VII – 7-8 pm, Monday May 20

For more information contact John Rowntree, President of The Nashua Area Interfaith Council president@nashuaareainterfaith.org

To register and receive the zoom link that will allow you to join the sessions please provide your contact information using this

ONLINE FORM

"The Philadelphia Eleven"

Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m.

All are invited to a screening of the full-length documentary, "The Philadelphia 11," on Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew's in Hopkinton. The film tells the story of the women and their supporters who broke the "stained-glass ceiling" by organizing their ordination to the priesthood in 1974, when it was prohibited by The Episcopal Church. It will be followed by a panel discussion with the Rev. Molly Bidwell, the first woman to be ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire; the Rev. Anne Webb; the Rev. Jennifer Walters, rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Peterborough; and Bishop Rob Hirschfeld. This event is financially supported by the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire Reconciliation Committee.

Earth Care Network Gathering

Tuesday, April 30, 7 p.m.



The ECNH and SpiritBound will host its second conversation about what is happening in environmental stewardship around the state. Do you have a passion for earth care 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 nonprofit?

On Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. on Zoom, participants will exchange their 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. Register by clicking on the button below.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For Those Deployed in the Military

Alyssa Dyer, Alan James Epstein, Johnathan Epstein, Samuel Epstein, Robert Herendeen, Bryan Laliberte, Devon Lambert and Josh Lentz.

Vestry - vestry@cgsnashua.org

Sue Corman (Sr. Warden)

Don Yelton (Jr. Warden)

Amey Fuller (Treasurer)

Susan Nutting (Clerk)

Vestry Members: Thom Arpin, Amanda Blair, Kathy Cormier, Mark Crepeau, Michael Engelsen, Doug Liles, Sarah Patton, Denise Thompson-Coutu, and Jane Wilkins.

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