Whether you are new to Christianity, new to the Episcopal Church, or simply new to Good Shepherd, we are so glad you’re here. We believe that faith is a journey—and we are committed to walking with you from joining to belonging. Our hope is that everyone who enters this community would be fully known and fully loved. We’d love to meet you and help you feel at home. With questions please contact the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks, Senior Associate Rector, or Stephanie Jastrow, Community Ministry Group Leader.
Periodically throughout the year, we offer helpful opportunities to learn and support parishioners as we all prepare for the end of our lives. If you have a topic or resource to share, please contact the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks.
Feeding the Flock is a ministry of the men of Good Shepherd who love to grill and serve others with good food and warm hospitality. This team prepares meals for parish events—and has a great time doing it! Along the way, volunteers build community, share laughter, and feed the body and soul of Good Shepherd. Interested in joining the grill crew? Contact Will Holford for more information.
The Flower Guild breaks down Sunday’s altar flowers and curates them into several small arrangements to be delivered to parishioners by Love on the Run volunteers. For more information, please contact Taylor Bowles.
When a funeral is held at Good Shepherd, the Funeral Guild provides support for the service and those in attendance. Guild members prepare the church for the service, direct guests to the service as they arrive on the church campus, serve as ushers and greeters, and clean up after the service. This ministry is vital to the support of our grieving families and to the clergy team, helping to make our funerals a place of welcome and respite for all who are grieving the loss of their loved ones. For more information, please contact Susie Piaget.
All parishioners are invited to take part in Generations— a ministry of intergenerational connection and community. These events are open to all ages and are a great way to meet others in a relaxed, joyful setting. We gather both on campus and offsite for excursions, field trips, and luncheons throughout the year. Come be part of the fun and fellowship! For more information, please contact Kathy Jolink.
Good Shepherd Littles & Parents is a welcoming community for families with young children. Whether you’re navigating diapers, preschool, or the playground years, this ministry is here to help you find connection, support, and friendship. We gather throughout the year for casual playdates, parent meetups, and family-friendly events—all designed to nurture faith, fellowship, and fun for both children and their grown-ups. Come find your flock! To learn more or get connected, please click here to join the GroupMe.
Our 20’s and 30’s group brings young adults together for friendship, fellowship, and fun. Whether we’re meeting for dinner, exploring the city, or gathering for conversation, we’re building a supportive community—and walking the Christian journey together. New faces are always welcome! To learn more or get connected, please click here to join the GroupMe.
Greeters are often the first people encountered by newcomers and regular attendees alike on Sunday mornings, and we rely on greeters to help create a positive worship experience for the parish. To learn more or get involved, contact Kathy Jolink.
For all who have experienced seasons of grief and are in need of support that focuses on where God is in the midst of your struggles, group work can be a way to come together and share our feelings in a trusting environment. These groups are organized as needed throughout the year. If you find yourself experiencing a life event and traveling a grief journey, you may wish to embark on the journey with a group that can offer special care and support. Members of the group agree to maintain confidentiality. For more information, please contact the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks.
Lay Eucharistic Visitors bring communion and prayers from the church altar to homebound members of our Good Shepherd family. At the conclusion of the communion portion of the service, Lay Eucharistic Visitors are sent by the parish to bring the gifts of the Eucharist to those they are scheduled to visit. They offer a pastoral presence to those who cannot come to church and who desire to keep connected to their church family. New Lay Eucharistic Visitors receive training and visit parishioners in pairs, following the Safe Church guidelines. For more information, please contact the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks.
Love on the Run delivers flower arrangements from the Sunday altar to parishioners who are either home from the hospital, grieving the loss of a loved one, at home with a new baby or under long-term care. All you need is a car and a willingness to meet others. We’ll supply the flower arrangements. For more information, please contact Emily Price.
We host newcomer welcome events throughout the year, and we are grateful for the volunteers and parishioners who help extend this ministry of hospitality. For more information, contact Kathy Jolink.
At Good Shepherd, we celebrate the gift of new life in our community. Our Newborn Ministry volunteers visit families shortly after the birth of a child, offering a warm welcome, a small gift, a meal, and a word of encouragement. All you need is a car and a heart for hospitality to be part of this joyful ministry. To learn more or to get involved, contact the Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail.
For parishioners experiencing long-term care needs, the Pastoral Care Support Team is here to be the bridge between the church and the parishioner in need. We seek to build relationships through ongoing and creative pastoral care communities that meet with caregivers to develop a support model that is right for each parishioner. If you feel called to serve others in ways that sustain the connections to our community, please contact the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks. If you are providing care for someone who may benefit from receiving ongoing, long-term support from members of our parish, please contact Boots Willeford.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets monthly and through faith, fellowship and a love for all things creative, experienced and beginner knitters and crocheters create prayer shawls for those in need of comfort and an awareness of God’s presence. For more information, please contact Judy Vance.
The Parish Care Committee prepares food for and serves at receptions following funeral services, providing a much-appreciated ministry to families in the parish. If you enjoy event planning and execution, this is the guild for you. This is a tremendous and appreciated gift to our grieving families. For more information, please contact Ruth Jones.
St. Brigid’s Guild prepares delicious meals that are then frozen and later delivered to members of the parish who have had a baby, who have recently been hospitalized, or who need a little extra support. The group cooks together in the parish kitchen once a month. No experience required – we will share our favorite recipes with you. For more information, please contact Louise Brown.
Supper Clubs are small, intergenerational groups that gather regularly to share meals and deepen connections. Whether meeting in homes, restaurants, or other favorite spots, these gatherings offer a meaningful way to get to know fellow parishioners beyond Sunday worship. Supper Clubs help make our large church feel a little smaller—one meal at a time. To learn more or to get involved, contact Jessica Riels.
All women who are members of our parish are automatically members of the Women of Good Shepherd, a vibrant group of women of all ages who come together for fellowship, spiritual growth, and service. We gather for special events throughout the year designed to deepen our connection with one another and with God. Whether you’re looking for a place to connect, serve, or grow, there’s a place for you. Interested in getting involved? For more information, contact Jessica Riels.
The Women’s Book Club is an intergenerational group that gathers monthly for thoughtful conversation and community. We meet at 5:00p on the second Tuesday of each month—both in person on the Windsor campus in the parent lounge and online. Together, we explore books through the lens of our shared spiritual journey, finding connection through story and reflection. All women are welcome! For a list of upcoming books, contact Linda Gorzycki.
