Newcomers

Welcome Newcomers!Good Shepherd welcomes you to our parish family.  Whether you are just passing through, living here for a limited time, have lived in Lexington for some time, or have recently moved here, there's space for you in the pews and a place for you in our community.

If you want to know more about us, this "Information for Newcomers" page is a good place to begin.  Throughout the year, we have a wide variety of classes for your spiritual growth, events that can give you a chance to both make friends and be of service to our church family and/or to our community.  There are opportunities for a one-time service and for making long term commitments.  Be sure to fill out a Visitor Card found in the pew rack in front of you.  That will put you on our mailing list for The Shepherd's Voice, our parish newsletter, and also give us the chance to deliver a Welcome Packet to your home that includes a lot of information about Good Shepherd.

We hope you will soon feel at home with us, that you will find your questions answered and your needs met.  Don't hesitate to ask our clergy, staff, or members about anything that interests you.  Again I say, we're glad to have you!  Follow the links to find out more about:

Some people already know how to "do" church, come to Good Shepherd and jump right into classes and activities.  Others need to be greeted and invited to join in, and we try to do that.  Here are a few suggestions that might help you become more comfortable with us and to help us get to know you better.

Sunday Morning Service

Acolyte, Altar Guild, Chalice Bearer, Choir,
Flower Arranging, Flower Delivery,
Sound System, Greeter, Usher, Lector/Intercessor

Weekdays

Choir Guild, Food Ministry, Guild of the Christ Child,
Noonday Prayer Ministry, Office Volunteer,
Stephen Ministry, Parish Committees

Opportunities for Outreach
 Pledging time to assist with ministries outside of our parish is a very meaningful way of returning some of God's goodness to us to others in need.  Good Shepherd is very active in ministries that have grown out of our church and also some that are a part of greater Lexington.  Follow the links to find out more about:

Church isn't all about worship.  Meeting for fun and fellowship helps make our church a family.  Join something fun, and you will find that making new friends enhances your worship and study.  Follow the links to found out more about:

Special Newcomer events include the annual Advent Tea for Newcomer Ladies, the annual Taste of Italy progressive dinner around the church, a reception following one or more  Evensong, and other informal newcomer receptions.