Welcome to Good Shepherd
Welcome to the Church of the Good Shepherd. We are a small but growing Episcopal congregation, located in the beautiful Fountain City area of North Knoxville. Our membership has no territorial boundaries. Active members come from throughout Knoxville and the surrounding counties of Anderson, Jefferson, Union and Campbell.
As a member of the world wide Anglican church, we recognize the importance of learning to live meaningful lives through the use of scripture, tradition and reason. We take the Bible seriously, we value learning from the past and we are not afraid to use the God-given gift of human reason in seeking God through Christ. At our best, we respect differences of opinion and we celebrate human diversity.
Coming Up This Sunday, July 18
Even if you don't have kids, you've probably noticed that we do a lot with our children at Good Shepherd: From Vacation Bible School to Godly Play to the throng that regularly troops downstairs for Children's Church, were reaching more of our kids than ever before.
But what's actually going on?
This Sunday, come to breakfast between the two services to learn about our Children's Ministries from the people who do this important work. If you have a child, love a child, or ever were a child, it's worth knowing more about.
Sunday, July 18
- 8:30 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite I
- 9 am: Choir Rehearsal
- 9:30 am: Light Breakfast — Children's Ministries
- 10 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with choir)
This Week at Good Shepherd, July 18-25
This week Good Shepherd is preparing for one of our more fun — and enjoyable — traditions: Vacation Bible School. This July 26-30, kids from preschool through middle school will gather together for Montessori-style Bible lessons, crafts, science, music and fun. Everyone is welcome, so make sure to spread the word to co-workers, neighbors and anyone who is or has a child. The main VBS program is free; there will be a nominal charge for "extra" child care before and after VBS. Pick up a flier from Marj Thigpen-Carter or the church office, and get your favorite kids signed up today.
Here's a rundown of what's happening at Good Shepherd this busy week:
Sunday, July 18
- 8:30 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite I
- 9 am: Choir Rehearsal
- 9:30 am: Light Breakfast — Children's Ministries
- 10 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with choir)
Tuesday, July 20
- 11:15 am: Prayer Service, Sacred Reading, Bible Study, Lunch
Wednesday, July 21
- 10 am: Bridge Club
- 6 pm: Evening Prayer (Chapel)
Thursday, July 22
- 11:15 am: Prayer Service, Text-Critical Bible Study, Lunch
- 6:30 pm: Weight Watchers
Sunday, July 25
- 8:30 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite I
- 9 am: Choir Rehearsal
- 9:30 am: Breakfast
- 10 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with choir)
Sermon: February 14, 2010
Fri, 03/26/2010 - 10:34 — bohlkenTransfiguration Sunday
Charles Fels
- No audio available for this date
Readings:
Readings At Vanderbilt Divinity Library
Hebrew Bible: Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm: Psalm 99
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
New Testament: Luke 9:28-36,(37-43)
Sermon: January 31, 2010
Mon, 03/15/2010 - 10:21 — bohlkenFourth Sunday in Epiphany
Charles Fels
- No audio available for this date
Readings:
Readings At Vanderbilt Divinity Library
Hebrew Bible: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm: Psalm 71:1-6
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
New Testament: Luke 4:21-30
Sermon: January 17, 2010
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 13:49 — bohlkenSecond Sunday in Epiphany
Charles Fels
- No audio available for this date
Readings:
Readings At Vanderbilt Divinity Library
Hebrew Bible: Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm: Psalm 36:5-10
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
New Testament: John 2:1-11
