I’m a member of Church of the Good Shepherd, an Episcopal
parish in downtown Raleigh NC.
CGS was founded in 1874, and our current sanctuary was built in 1914. A rich history!
...but the congregation is a diverse flock, engaged in urban ministry and very much alive with young families and their children.
Come for a visit!
CGS was founded in 1874, and our current sanctuary was built in 1914. A rich history!
...but the congregation is a diverse flock, engaged in urban ministry and very much alive with young families and their children.
Come for a visit!
Patient & Gracious God,
When I was a surly teenager church was so tedious. What’s
with these old hymns, the same routine every week, the uncomfortable pews?
You were indeed patient and gracious - because forty years
later - it’s a joy to be in church!
Those ancient hymns and our timeless liturgy connect the
faithful across generations. The pews are still uncomfortable, but the ninety-eight
year old benches creak with tradition and history. That’s comforting. Today, I
find order and harmony (neither of which seemed crucial when I was sixteen!)
Praise God! Worship is inspiring and uplifting. I am a
witness to your presence at Church of the Good Shepherd.
…with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him
the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the
Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which
God lives by his Spirit. (Ephesians 2:20-22)
Amen.
