Study and discussion of the upcoming Sunday lectionary readings

We invite all to the 8:30 am in-person Eucharist. This service will also be shared via Facebook Live.

Join our own, Rick Carter, for the conclusion of this series on what makes Episcopalians different. Many in East Tennessee are not cradle Episcopalians -- some come from the Southern Baptist tradition; others from the Roman Catholic tradition. Even if you are a cradle Episcopalian or come from some other tradition or none at all, these 2 Christian denominations are well represented in East Tennessee. Our bible belt culture is soaked in the evangelical piety of the Baptists. What is their history? Do we believe the same things they do? How do we differ? What do we share? Yet we also have bishop and sacraments. Are we simply a kind of Roman Catholic lite? Are we Roman Catholic without a pope? Are we simply a church of the reformation formed because Henry VIII wanted a divorce? Or do we contribute something more to the history of Christianity and to contemporary Christian spirituality and practice? Let's come together to learn what makes Episcopalians Episcopalian.

We invite all to the 11:00 am in-person Eucharist with music& choir

Join us to listen to community issues from our friends and congregation.

Good Shepherd will have the pleasure of serving UT Tyson House students dinner. Those attending can carpool from church at 5:00 pm. If you drive yourself, Tyson House address is 824 Melrose Pl #1, Knoxville, TN 37916. Tyson House is a Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry that provides an ecumenical worshiping community for UT-Knoxville students.

Carrie Murray, personal trainer, teaches this class. The Monday class is only 30 minutes and is free of charge. This class is designed to prepare your body, heart and mind for Centering Prayer which follows at 7:00 pm. Feel free to come even if you do not intend on staying for Centering Prayer. It is a gentle and peaceful way to close the day. Give gratitude and thankfulness an opportunity to flow from your heart through this moving meditation.

The Tai Chi Gung is a simple and unique practice to equilibrium and health that was developed by Lao Tzu. Its benefits vary depending on what you are looking to achieve. The exercises may enhance your physical fitness by:

• Improving flexibility and joint health;
• Enhancing cardiovascular function; and
• Strengthening the immune system.

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This is a simple service with a devotional liturgy, 20 minutes of silence, and closing prayers. Typically includes Eucharist once a month and brief book discussions on the other weeks. Whether new to CP or not, all are warmly welcome!

Carrie Murray, personal trainer, teaches this class. It typically runs for 45 minutes to an hour and includes standing Tai Chi Gung exercises, but chairs are provided if needed. Many of the exercises can be modified when sitting. This practice is recommended for adults over the age of 25 or so.

The Tai Chi Gung is a simple and unique practice to equilibrium and health that was developed by Lao Tzu. Its benefits vary depending on what you are looking to achieve. The exercises may enhance your physical fitness by:

• Improving flexibility and joint health;
• Enhancing cardiovascular function; and
• Strengthening the immune system.

They can also calm you, provide a deeper level of inner peace and cultivate more mindfulness. Although this practice offers many of the same benefits as the Tai Chi, it is unique in many ways. Please join the class to learn more about it and see if it is right for you! A suggested donation of $10 per class will go to Carrie; she also does Venmo.

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Study and discussion of the upcoming Sunday lectionary readings

Join us to listen to community issues from our friends and congregation.