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Announcements and photos to share with our parish family are always welcome!
Please email your contributions to David Baggett.
The deadline for newsletter submissions is Wednesday at 2 PM. Thank you!
Announcements may be edited for content and space.
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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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Don't Miss It!
Summer Retreat at the Beach
Friday, July 12- Sunday, July 14
Trinity Center in Salter Path, NC
Join us for a weekend of rest and refreshment at the Trinity Center this summer. Our Summer Retreat for all ages and stages of life promises a time of connection with God, with nature, and with one another as we step out of our city context and head to the beach. We look forward to making this part of our yearly rhythm as a parish and look forward to seeing many of you there this July!
We have a limited number of rooms available, so please reserve your room now to avoid disappointment! Book your reservation by May 3rd for the early bird discount! For more details, including rates, read more...
PLEASE CLICK HERE to make your reservations.
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Vision Accomplished Campaign Update
We are happy to report that Vision Accomplished is off to a fantastic start! In one week following the campaign announcement, we have received pledges totaling more than $91,000 from our congregation. That’s more than 60 percent of our goal of $150,000 to fully retire the mortgage debt on the Duncan-Giersch Parish Life Center. Thanks to all of you who have already submitted such generous donations. For those who are considering a donation or have questions, PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
- Pledge between now and May 31, 2024
- Pay in a lump sum or in installments between now and December, 2025
| You may pledge online, using one of the two convenient options below, or you may submit a physical pledge card. Pledge cards are available in the Parish Life Center foyer and in the church (east transept and narthex). Thank you! | | | |
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Welcoming the Newest Parishioners
This Sunday, Good Shepherd Sunday, during the 10:15 worship service, we will recognize and welcome 43 siblings in Christ who have joined the parish over the past year, since Good Shepherd Sunday 2023. Here is a list of those being celebrated:
The Chartier Johnson Family (Lucy, Adelyn, and Ellis)
Katie Chimenti
Todd Cohen
Anne Doster
The Joyce Family (Michael, Alexia, and Lana Joyce)
Susan Lewellen
The Malone Family (Brooks, Karen, Megan, Kathryn, and Haley)
Florrie and Kate McCard
Christine and Jonathan McClain
Diane Pergerson
The Reichard Family (Elizabeth, Jeff, Margaret Anne, Scott, and George)
Travis Sayer and Leo Sevilla
Corrine Seacrest
Robert Scully
Eve Vitaglione
Jared Wakeman & Seamus Riley
The West Webb Family (Peter, Jessica, Abby and Nora)
The Whitehorne Family (Andy, Jay, and Will)
The Zomorodi Family (Meg, Ali, Arianna, and Benjamin)
Please come and join in welcoming our siblings in Christ and giving thanks to God for calling them to The Church of the Good Shepherd!
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Hosting Sunday Fellowship Time Is ...
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EASY -- Home baked goodies are great, but store bought is fine too! Beverages are provided.
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FUN -- Sign up with a friend, make it a family activity, do it with your ministry group, or ask to be paired with someone.
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MEANINGFUL -- Pick a date that is significant to you or your group, and include your "in honor of", "in memory of" etc. in the bulletin. Dates currently available from May 19 through the end of 2024. PLEASE CLICK HERE to sign up. Thank you!
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Questions? Contact Grace Sved at 919-247-6426
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Adult Formation Series Continues
Letters to Marc about Jesus
by Henri Nouwen
Discussion Group facilitated by Carolyn Edge
April 7th-May 12th at 9 AM in the Ennis Suite
During this offering, we look at seven letters Henri Nouwen wrote to his 19-year-old nephew. We focus on how the resurrected Jesus makes his way into our spiritual lives as the God that sets us free, is loving and compassionate, and yet is also hidden. If you missed last week's session, don't let that stop you from coming this week!
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History Day 2024
Our own beloved Lynn Hoke, Diocesan Archivist, invites everyone to the diocese's History Day 2024! Registration closes on April 21st. Contact: Lynn Hoke
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Assistance from the Green Team
If you are planning a church event, the Green Team can provide its checklist of
environmentally favorable actions. The checklist includes recycling and composting assistance. A member of the Green Team can also be available to stand by the containers to help get the right stuff in the right containers. Contacts: James Joslin or Beth Hahn.
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ONE Wake at Good Shepherd
Contributed by Jeff Whittaker
Recently ONE Wake’s 2023 and 2024 accomplishments were presented in this newsletter. ONE Wake’s goals and effectiveness are clear and dovetail nicely with the outreach ministry of this church. Good Shepherd can become an even better member if you join the ONE Wake email list. This is not a large commitment but can greatly help those in our community who often lack a voice.
If you join:
- You will learn about key Wake County issues that will improve the lives of our citizens.
- Once in a while ONE Wake will ask you to join a group of fellow citizens to support an issue by attending a candidate forum or rally.
- If you find an issue that touches your soul, you can help shape a reasonable approach to finding solutions by meeting with other like-minded citizens.
You control how much time is involved while becoming more knowledgeable about the Wake community. Please join the ONE Wake emails from Good Shepherd, by emailing me, Jeff Whittaker.
For comments or suggestions, please contact Jeff Whittaker by calling/texting 919-696-1612.
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A Note to Parents, Grandparents, and Caregivers of
Our Youngest Beloved
Are you receiving emails and updates about childrens activities and events? If not, be sure to CLICK HERE so we're able to be in touch. Thank you!
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Sunday, April 21
9 AM Sunday School
Our Easter Sunday School series continues with "Grapes and Grains: Meeting Jesus in the Eucharist." Join Mr. Cliff for music in the Second-Floor foyer at 9 AM, followed by classroom time with Rev. Justin. If you have any questions, just reach out to Rev. Imogen or Rev. Justin.
10:15 AM Children's Chapel
11:30 AM Kids’ Table
During the Art Expo on April 21st, there will be a spot displaying Good Shepherd kid’s artwork. So kids, do you have a picture at home to bring in that day? If you want to do something new (right quick), take a design from the batch on the first-floor bookcase near the nursery and add color! See you at the Kids’ Table! Ms Elizabeth
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Sunday, April 28
9 AM Sunday School
Our Easter Sunday School series continues with "Grapes and Grains: Meeting Jesus in the Eucharist." Join Mr. Cliff for music in the Second-Floor foyer at 9 AM, followed by classroom time with Rev. Justin. If you have any questions, just reach out to Rev. Imogen or Rev. Justin.
10:15 AM Children's Chapel
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Save the Date!
June 24-27 || Vacation Bible School
Registration for Vacation Bible School will open next week! During Vacation Bible School this summer "we'll provide a half-day program from June 24th through June 27th. You can expect all the beloved elements, including Elizabeth Gant's art and Ian Finley's storytelling. But this year there will also be a VBS musical courtesy of Music Director Clifford Badgley. And our goal is to have 30 children participating in this year's VBS.
Questions or want to be involved in our VBS planning process? Please EMAIL REV. IMOGEN - she would love to hear from you!
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April 21, 5:30-7:30 PM || Movie Night
April 28, 5:30-7:30 PM || Defining My Values
For more information about the Episcopal Youth Community at The Church of the Good Shepherd, EMAIL THE REV. JUSTIN GABBARD or give him a call at 859-630-2835.
To receive text messages about upcoming EYC events, CLICK HERE to be added to the list.
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Sunday, April 21st
Good Shepherd Sunday
Homecoming, Lunch, and Art Expo
8 AM || Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8:30 AM -12 Noon || Nursery Care Available
9 AM || Christian Formation
See Kids Corner, above, for more information.
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Discussion Group: Letters to Marc About Jesus, by Henri Nouwen, facilitated by Carolyn Edge in the Ennis Suite. For more details, please see Top of Mind, above.
10:15 AM || Holy Eucharist, Rite II, and Children's Chapel
11:30 AM || Homecoming Potluck Luncheon and Art Expo
Shepherd's Hall; Contact: Peg Dorer
5:30-7:30 PM || EYC
Contact: Rev. Justin
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Tuesday, April 23rd
10:30-11:30 AM || Bible Study with Rev. Nancy
Ennis Suite
5:45-6:45 PM || Bible Study with Rev. Nancy
3110 Belvin Drive, Raleigh 27609
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Wednesday, April 24th
8:30-9:30 AM || Bible Study
Ennis Suite
12 Noon || Holy Eucharist with Anointing
Church
6-7 PM || Handbell Choir Rehearsal
Contact: Cliff Badgley
7-8 PM || Choir Rehearsal
Contact: Cliff Badgley
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Thursday, April 25th
8:30-9:30 AM || Books & Bagels
Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery at 6490 Tryon Road in Cary. This is a lovely congenial spot with great food and plenty of free parking. We would love to have you join us. Contact Jean Knepley (586.216.2369).
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5 PM || Deal-Horton Wedding Rehearsal | |
5 PM || Deal-Horton Wedding | |
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Sunday, April 28th
8 AM || Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8:30 AM -12 Noon || Nursery Care Available
9 AM || Christian Formation
See Kids Corner, above, for more information.
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Discussion Group: Letters to Marc About Jesus, by Henri Nouwen, facilitated by Carolyn Edge in the Ennis Suite. For more details, please see Top of Mind, above.
10:15 AM || Holy Eucharist, Rite II, and Children's Chapel
11:30 AM || Fellowship Time
5:30-7:30 PM || EYC
Contact: Rev. Justin
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Last Sunday, Rev. Imogen led us in blessing Rev. Andrew and thanking him for his ministry.
Photo courtesy of Peter Jezierny
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Ways to Serve
If you are looking for meaningful ways to serve the parish, please consider the ministries listed below. The contacts listed will be excited to provide more information.
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Parish Finances
PLEASE CLICK HERE for a budget update (through February 29). Thank you for your faithful financial support of our church and our ministries.
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Learn More about Good Shepherd's Partners
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History Day 2024
Registration for HISTORY DAY 2024 is now open.
April 27, 9 AM - 5 PM. at Christ Church, Raleigh & Historic St. John's, Williamsboro
History Day 2024 is set to explore the legacy of Bishop John Stark Ravenscroft, the first elected bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina, serving from 1823-1830. As this year marks the bicentennial of his episcopate, we will explore his understanding of church and society. Charting the twists and turns in Ravenscroft's religious and social outlook will be our diocesan historiographer, the Rev. Brooks Graebner. Then the Rev. Dr. Benjamin King, Professor of Church History at the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest, will set Ravenscroft's views in the larger historical framework. King has written extensively about the Oxford Movement and most recently has concentrated his research and writing upon the connections between the Oxford Movement and the church's response to transatlantic slavery. His address is entitled "From Proslavery to Black Liberation: The Revolution in High Church Theology." Following these addresses, the Rev. Canon Lindsay Ardrey, canon missioner for diocesan restitution and reparations ministry, will offer a response from the perspective of our diocesan commitment to restitution and reparations. The day will begin at Christ Church, Raleigh, where Ravenscroft served from 1823 to 1828, and end at St. John's Williamsboro, the oldest frame church in North Carolina and a historic property of the diocese.
The cost of History Day 2024 is $20, with all registrations online. For questions or additional information, please feel free to contact Lynn Hoke, Diocesan Archivist
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The Church of the Good Shepherd Prayer List
Roy Wright; Carolyn Owens; Janet Gilliam; Ralph Sanders; Pete Taylor; Martha Bailey; Peggy Hawks; Ginny Byrd; Mitchell Lawrence; Darrell Dennis; Janie Ward-Newton; William Short; Catherine and Bob Williams; Fran and Paul Hoch; Carolyn Watson; Brinley Harris; Don Caudill; Shirley Caudill; Larry Bledsoe; Carter Halloran;
Stephanie Rivers; The students, faculty, and community of St. Augustine’s University; Felix Waturu; Donal Cannon; Anna Florko; Jane Clayton;
Elizabeth Alexander and her family; Matthew Wood; Watson Pugh; Jane Mayhew;
Joyce; Michael Blake; Erin O'Hara and The O'Hara Family;
Ian Finley and The Finley Family; The Cato Family;
the people of Israel and Palestine; and the people of Ukraine and Russia.
We pray for those who have died, that they may have place in your eternal kingdom, remembering especially Richard Alan (Dick) Storck.
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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.
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Thank you for Supporting the Life and Ministries of
Good Shepherd!
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Sunday, April 21st
Good Shepherd Sunday & Homecoming
8 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9 AM Christian Formation for Adults & Children
10:15 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II, &
Children's Chapel
In Person & Livestream Worship
Service Bulletin
11:30 AM Homecoming Potluck Lunch & Art Expo
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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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