Upcoming Events
· 5/16 Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM
· 5/18 Aging & Spirituality continues 10:00 AM (through June 1)
· 5/19 Day of Pentecost—Services: 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM (Baptism)
· 5/19 Adult Forum: CGS Book Group - Maureen Fry and the Angel of the North by Rachel Joyce
· 5/19 Goldwork Embroidery Class with Emily Adams 12:00 PM
· 5/20 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:00 AM
· 5/20 Contemplative Prayer 11:30 AM (Every Monday)
· 5/20 Brown Bag Lunch Book Discussion: 12:00 PM (Every Monday)
· 5/20 Altar Guild Annual Meeting and Potluck Supper 6:00 PM
· 5/21 Vestry Meeting 7:00 PM (Third Tuesday of each month)
· 5/22 Wednesday Morning Prayer 9:30 AM
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· 5/23 Service at Corville 2:30 PM
· 5/23 Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM
· 5/25 Recovery Dinner Church 5:30 PM
· 5/26 First Sunday after Pentecost, Services: 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
· 5/26 Lay Pastoral Care Team (immediately following 10am Service)
· 5/26 No Adult Forum/No Youth Group (Memorial Day Weekend)
· 5/27 Office Closed for Memorial Day
· 5/27 Contemplative Prayer 11:30 AM
· 5/27 Brown Bag Lunch Book Discussion: 12:00 PM (Every Monday)
· 5/29 Wednesday Morning Prayer 9:30 AM
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From Deep Roots, New Life
“Talking about coaching is inherently being a little vulnerable, because if I’m saying, ‘I’d like coaching,’ I must be saying, ‘I need help.’ But of course, we all do need help, and it’s a great thing to have your diocese say, ‘We expect and want you to ask for help. In fact, we’ll find someone to support you.'"
— The Rev. Reed Loy
In this week’s testimonial video, the Rev. Reed Loy, rector of St. Andrew’s, Hopkinton, shares his experience with the Coaching Fund—one of the five funding priorities of the From New Deep Roots, New Life capital campaign.
This campaign is focused on investing in our people, not buildings. From Deep Roots, New Life allows us to create a lasting endowment to train, place, and support the lay and ordained leaders in our churches—all our churches, both big and small.
Learn More
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Texas Roadhouse Dine-Out Night
Join us for another Fellowship Dine-Out Night! (And it’s a Fundraiser too)
CGS will be hosting another Restaurant/Dine-out Fundraiser Night at Texas Roadhouse in Nashua, NH on Thursday, June 20, 2024. So, mark your calendars and plan to bring your family and friends! Our first dine-out night at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Nashua, NH was very successful; lots of folks attended, heard lots of laughs, yummy food, and it raised $246.24. This money, as well as future money raised will go to CGS’ general fund to support our ministries. Stay tuned for more information.
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Rector’s Discretionary Fund/Local Non-Profit Offering
On the last Sunday of each month (May 25th) the Offertory Plate gifts that are not pledges will be split between the Rectors Discretionary Fund which supports individuals in need with gas cards, grocery cards, rent assistance, etc. and a local non-profit. The non-profit for May will be Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter. Please consider giving a gift above your normal pledge.
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Adult Forum
5/19 CGS Book Group Discussion Maureen Fry and the Angel of the North by Rachel Joyce. Suggested by CGS Book Group 2022-2023 "Completing her trilogy of bestselling novels that began with The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Joyce returns with a beautiful novella about motherhood, grief and the power of forgiveness. A decade on from her husband’s epic pilgrimage, Maureen undertakes a journey of her own, in search of answers about their son’s suicide. Prickly and wary of strangers, Maureen is nonetheless portrayed with compassion and tenderness by Joyce, and the novel’s conclusion is deeply moving and life-affirming." (www.theguardian.com)
5/26 Memorial Day weekend, no Adult Forum
6/2 Operation Renewed Freedom
Geraldine Duncan will talk about how therapeutic horseback riding helps veterans, first responders experience renewed freedom.
6/9 TBA
WORKSHOPS
5/19, 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Goldwork Embroidery Class with Emily Adams
Have you ever admired the beautiful embroideries on our church vestments and altar frontals, and wondered how they were made? Then this class is for you! This afternoon workshop will cover the basics of goldwork embroidery, which has been used to decorate ecclesiastical textiles for centuries. With Emily's patient and expert instruction, we'll work on embroidering the CGS cross using kits she provides. In addition to embroidery techniques, we’ll also talk a bit about the history, use, and meaning of church embroideries. The kit included with the class provides the threads, fabric, and design to create your own goldwork embroidered cross, similar to the ones found in our sanctuary. There will be a limit of 10 kits, which cost $20. Please bring your own sewing scissors if possible. This class is geared towards beginners, and no prior embroidery experience is necessary to stitch this design. Only two spots left!!!!
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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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Fellowship and Coffee:
Many people have been enjoying our fellowship time on Sundays, but we need your help to make it happen! We need some new faces and some of our parish groups to step up and host coffee hour. Please sign up below to help.
Coffee Hour Signup
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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 or 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 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
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Video Series Provides Resources for Talking About Crisis in the Middle East
Are you and your congregation looking for constructive ways to talk about the devastating situation in the Holy Land? "Bearing Witness" is a free, video-based study program from the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ). It tells the stories of people living in Palestine and Israel and the remarkable ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem that bring hope and healing in this volatile part of the world. Read more here.
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Church Pension Group Releases Report on the Origins and Sources of Its Assets
The Church Pension Group (CPG), a financial services organization that serves The Episcopal Church, recently released a report on the origins and sources of its assets. This report was developed in response to a resolution from the 80th General Convention. To better understand historical financial connections to the enslavement of humans, the slave trade, and racial injustice, Resolution 2022-A129 urged CPG to research the sources of wealth of the donors to The Church Pension Fund (CPF), which was founded in 1917, and share the results. Read more here.
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Celebration of the Life and Ministry of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray
Wednesday, May 23, 7 p.m. on Zoom
The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray was the first Black woman to be ordained in The Episcopal Church. As we celebrate 50 years of women’s ordination, all are welcome to join a Province 1 event to learn about this groundbreaking lawyer, activist, poet, and priest on Wednesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Rev. Murray’s niece, Rosita Stevens-Holsey, author and leader of the Preserving Pauli Murray Foundation, will speak about her aunt and the legacy she has left us. Register here.
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LOVE Campaign For Faith Leaders to Meet Gubernatorial Candidates
Wednesday, May 29, 7 p.m.
Concordia Lutheran Church, Concord
The Faith Leader Caucus of the Granite State Organizing Project invites clergy and lay leaders to a series of conversations with the candidates for governor of New Hampshire. Candidates will be asked questions about how as governor they will “Love Their Neighbor” when it comes to education, immigration, housing, and other topics. Anyone who identifies themselves as a faith leader is welcome to attend. The first conversation, with candidate Chuck Morse (R), will be on Wednesday, May 29, 7 p.m., at Concordia Lutheran Church, 211 Main St., Concord.
Subsequent conversations are scheduled with Joyce Craig (D) on Thursday, June 20 at 12 p.m. in Manchester and with Cinde Warmington (D) on Friday, June 21 at 4 p.m. in Goffstown. Exact locations to be announced.
REGISTER HERE
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This week’s community prayer intentions for
Healing and Special Concerns
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Keith Adams
Jerry Armstrong
Rev. Kate Atkinson
Jerry Balcom
Barbara
Becky
Jayme Bellafatto
Janet Boduch
Judy Boss
Brandi
Ella Brown
Martin Burboa-Reese
Brian Burgess
Cindy Caradis
Carnevale & Lewis Family
Charlotte Davis
Heather Duquette
DeLuca Families
Julie Dunning
Robert Duquette
Roxanne Dwyer
Kathy Eckels
Chuck Fitzpatrick
Fred A.
Jeanne Gregoire
Jacqui & Brian Hollenbeck
Chip & Sally Hulten
Eileen Kashulines
Kathy Kashulines
Marcy Klamka
Clark Lambert
Dana Lambert
Peter Langlois
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Friends and Family of
Pete Larochelle
Dawn Marie Long
Sandra Long
Colby Jean M.
Maddie
Hannah Malik
Philip Marinucci
Jane Metcalf
Fran Miller
Elissa Morin
Jim Mutherbaugh
Myranda Newton
Susan Nutting
Tina Ostrowski Lincoln
Edith Pack
Nancy Peacock
James Pelham
Kevin Rebello
Kathie Rousseau
Samantha Rousseau
Heather Rossbach
Danil Shapovalov Family
Nicole Sildaria
Dawne Sosa
Katherine Swisher
Jan Sylor
Richard Tan
Terry Toland
Chris Walsh
Bonnie Whalen
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)
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.
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 Episcopal
214 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060
603-882-5352
www.cgsnashua.org
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