Living
Living is the mission and outreach sphere of the church. Good Shepherd has outreach ministries that support local, national and global outreach programs through volunteer participation, in-kind contributions and financial assistance. These ministries require planners as well as participants.
Longan Elementary partnership
Donate school supplies for the students and teachers at Longan Elementary in July and August. The school is located in our church's neighborhood. After school tutoring is also offered throughout the school year.
Contact Diane Hoffman
CARITAS
As part of Congregations Around Richmond Involved to Assure Shelter (CARITAS), we host families and / or singles who are homeless for a week. Set up, fix meals, drive our guests to the YMCA for showers or to the laundromat, wash and fold towels, or just be there as a loving presence. Be one of the 150 to 200 people needed to make this ministry a success or join the leadership team to plan and organize. Sign up sheets are in Wistar Hall in the weeks prior.
Contact Andy Elmes andyelmes@comcast.net
United Methodist Men
The United Methodist Men is a monthly fellowship for men who center themselves in prayer, Discipleship and serving the community and the world. All men are invited to breakfast the second Sunday of each month at 8:15 a.m. in the Youth Adult Education Center.
Contact Andy Elmes andyelmes@comcast.net or Sonny Rea erea97@aol.com
Hospitality House
The house on the Good Shepherd campus is used to provide temporary housing to those with various needs. Volunteer opportunities vary.
Mission trips
Members of Good Shepherd have gone to Honduras, Brazil and Africa as part of medical missions and to Bosnia on a peace mission. In 2007, Good Shepherd co-sponsored a medical mission trip to Honduras through Friends of Barnabas Foundation.
Lamb’s Basket
Lamb's Basket is an interfaith food pantry serving residents of Henrico County. Non-perishable food donations are accepted anytime and can be placed in the baskets found in our Celebration Center. Assistance is needed to deliver the donated food to Lamb’s Basket on Mondays or Wednesdays between 10:00am and 1:00pm. Come and fill bags or assist patrons on the first Tuesday or third Thursday of the month from 9:30 to 1:30. We welcome one-time volunteers in the summer months.
Contact Hansi Brittain hansibrittain@verizon.net
Easter Baskets
Organize and recruit for the Interfaith Services of Henrico Easter Basket distribution or help distribute Easter baskets, typically on the Monday before Easter.
Contact Ruth Wilkinson cusmile2day@hotmail.com
Freedom House
We serve dinner to the residents of Freedom House, a transitional community shelter, on the first Wednesday of even months. Plan the menu, donate the food or cook the meal the Tuesday night before at 7:30pm at church or meet at the church at 6:00pm on Wednesday to car pool to Freedom House and serve. Sign up sheets are in Wistar Hall in the weeks prior.
Contact Ruth Wilkinson cusmile2day@hotmail.com
Hermitage Helpers
The Hermitage is a retirement community providing independent and assisted living to its residents. Be a friendly face and a helping hand to the residents of the Hermitage as they go to chapel on Sunday afternoons. Serve every six weeks from 2:30-4:15pm. This is a particularly good activity for families with children.
Contact Carol Draper
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Coal Pit Learning Center Assistance
Coal Pit Learning Center is a faith based preschool and aftercare program serving at risk children in Henrico County. Read a story, lead an art activity, do a cooking project, or come up with your own activity that you think will appeal to children.
To be connected to the director, contact Andrea Fuller afuller321@comcast.net
Disaster assistance
Help assemble flood buckets and other forms of aid as called.
Service Times
- Sunday Worship (Celebration Center):
- 8:15 am - Traditional, 9:30 am - Blended
- 11:00 am - Contemporary
- On the 5th Sunday of the month - 9:30am only
- Sunday Schools (Various Classrooms):
- 9:30 am
- Youth (Youth & Adult Building):
- Sunday evening - 6:30 - 8:00 pm
