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An Inclusive & Inviting Family of Faith

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A Desire to Study God's Word
Made Real in Jesus Christ

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A Commitment to Serving Others

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A Church That Prays Together
and Plays Together

Sunday Worship – August 14 @ 10:30am

We welcome you to join us in worship this Sunday — in person or online — at 10:30am. Please click here for our bulletins and order of worship. We will also have a few printed copies on hand for those of you who are worshiping in the church sanctuary.

We have Sunday School available for children and youth from Infants – 7th grade. Children join parents for the beginning of service and leave after the children’s word. For infants – Pre K age children, we have child care class available where children can play and do activities with our two hired childcare workers. Our other classes are for children grade Kindergarten – 3rd grade, and for children in grades 4 – 7. If a child has a sibling in a class they would feel more comfortable with, they are welcome to attend with them.

We will be celebrating communion as part of our worship service this week. For those worshiping online, please have nearby the elements for the service – juice, wine, or whatever you have on hand along with bread or crackers.

Please forward this information to your friends, and neighbors and invite them to join us.

To join our Zoom video conference line:

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Our password is 315138.

Notes

In light of the CDC’s updated indicators for monitoring community levels and recommendations, the GSUCC Covid Task Force has recommended that GSUCC move to a masking optional, not required, indoors policy. Our communion practice and outdoor fellowship will remain the same for now.

While we recognize there are still unvaccinated (especially children under 5) and immunocompromised folks in our community, our low transmission rate and high vaccination rate provide a significant layer of protection for everyone.

We encourage the continued use of masks for anyone for any reason they feel is appropriate for themselves and their situation. Not wearing a mask indoors may feel weird, may feel wonderful, may feel both! Or it may not feel like a safe decision for you right now and you’ll choose to continue masking. All of these responses are valid and will be respected at GSUCC.

We value your continued support of GSUCC ministry. The preferred method is to send checks or direct bill pay to Good Shepherd United Church of Christ,1050 NW Maynard Rd., Cary, NC 27513. You may also access on-line giving HERE.

Permission to stream the hymns in this service obtained from One License with license #A-715220.

A progressive Christian community living in love.

Cary’s Good Shepherd United Church of Christ is a vibrant family of faith that is dedicated to being a welcoming and embracing home for families and individuals. We strive to the reflect the teachings of Jesus Christ in our relationships, spiritual journey and service to others.

Our Faith

Good Shepherd UCC embraces the progressive tradition of the United Church of Christ, which traces it’s roots through the Pilgrims, the Afro-Christian Movement, and German immigrant churches. UCC firsts include: ordination of a woman and an openly gay man, participation in civil disobedience, and support of marriage equality.

Our Family

Good Shepherd UCC is diverse in all sorts of ways- age, race, gender expression, background, sexuality, education, family structure, etc.! We take great pride in being a welcoming and inclusive congregation. Whoever you are, and wherever you find yourself on life’s journey, there is a place here for you to be known and loved in a family of faith.

Our Focus

Good Shepherd UCC is a Christ-centered congregation that seeks to do justice, work for peace, and build an inclusive community. We strive to demonstrate Jesus’ love for all, compassion for the hurting, and advocacy for the oppressed. Social justice and community involvement are a long-standing and essential part of who we are.

Wherever you are on your faith journey,
you are welcome here!

A joy-filled family of faith.

WE WORSHIP WE GROW WE CONNECT WE SERVE

You Are Welcome Here

Pastor Welcome

On behalf of everyone at Good Shepherd UCC, I’m pleased to welcome you to our website and our church family. Welcoming is the word we most often hear from first-time visitors. If you are looking for a new church home that is warm, friendly and supportive, please consider joining us for a Sunday of worship.

— Rev. Carla Gregg-Kearns, Senior Pastor

Worship Schedule

Sunday Worship

9am — Intergenerational Class (@ High House Living Room)
10:30am — Worship Service (with Child Care Provided)
10:45am — Sunday School (Grades K -5)
After Worship — Light Snack Fellowship

In Pursuit of a Perfect World

Video Welcome

We have been attending GSUCC for a little over a year now and we have absolutely fallen in love with this congregation.

Sarah S

"Walk with justice, walk with mercy and with God's humble care ..." We end by singing this every week and it is seen in our members' actions not just our words.

Kate Y

This is my family. I'm proud to be part of this growing family.

Kathy B

An exceptionally warm and welcoming gathering of humanity that rejoices in our differences as children of the family of God!

Gordon W

What a blessing this church is to the community! There are few houses of worship with this type of integrity in action.

DeeDee A

Very friendly, welcoming church. The welcome never stops. Every Sunday, I feel more and more like a member of the family.

Rowena R

I've been blessed to discover this church. It is full of love and wonderful, warm people dedicated to following Christ's teachings.

Rebecca K.

A vibrant children's ministry, kind fellowship, inspiring worship, and a down to earth vibe-- all keep us coming back again and again. So glad we found Good Shepherd!