Jul
12

Sunday Services

8:30 am
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Location:
Sanctuary

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

Jul
12

Cafe Good Shepherd

9:15 am
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Location:
parish hall

Cafe Good Shepherd opens its doors for the summer, serving up some tasty breakfast goodies. Please join us in between services for a cup of coffee along with the camaraderie of this fun gathering.

Jul
12

Sunday Services - Summer Schedule

10:00 am
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Location:
Sanctuary

We invite all to the 10:00 am Eucharist with music

Jul
13

Knoxville Street Medicine Clinic

1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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Location:

Good Shepherd hosts a Knoxville Street Medicine Outreach (KSMO) clinic every second Monday of the month from 1 pm to 4 pm. The mission of this nonprofit is to "build trust, provide free medical care and improve the quality of life of those living without shelter by meeting people where they are." The Clinic is conducted in the parish hall with a physician, providing general checkups and more. No insurance or ID is required, and patients are seen in the order that they arrive. Additionally, hospitality including sandwiches and other snacks are provided. For more information about KSMO, go to https://knoxstreetmedicineoutreach.org/.

Jul
13

Tai Chi Gung

6:25 pm
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Location:
chapel

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.
Jul
13

Centering Prayer

7:00 pm
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//
Location:
chapel

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!

Jul
14

Game Day

9:30 am
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12:00 pm
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Location:
parish hall

Does Mexican Trains, Rummikub, or Sequence strike a cord with you? You're invited to "Game Day @ Good Shepherd," Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to noon-ish in the Parish Hall. We'd love to have you, so come on down. No reservation required! Questions: email or text Melinda, davis327@yahoo.com, 865-242-1155.

Jul
15

Tai Chi Gung

12:00 pm
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//
Location:
parish hall

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.

Jul
19

Sunday Services

8:30 am
-
//
Location:
Sanctuary

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

Jul
19

Cafe Good Shepherd

9:15 am
-
//
Location:
parish hall

Cafe Good Shepherd opens its doors for the summer, serving up some tasty breakfast goodies. Please join us in between services for a cup of coffee along with the camaraderie of this fun gathering.

Jul
19

Sunday Services - Summer Schedule

10:00 am
-
//
Location:
Sanctuary

We invite all to the 10:00 am Eucharist with music

Jul
20

Tai Chi Gung

6:25 pm
-
//
Location:
chapel

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.

Jul
20

Centering Prayer

7:00 pm
-
//
Location:
chapel

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!

Jul
21

Game Day

9:30 am
-
12:00 pm
//
Location:
parish hall

Does Mexican Trains, Rummikub, or Sequence strike a cord with you? You're invited to "Game Day @ Good Shepherd," Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to noon-ish in the Parish Hall. We'd love to have you, so come on down. No reservation required! Questions: email or text Melinda, davis327@yahoo.com, 865-242-1155.

Jul
22

Tai Chi Gung

12:00 pm
-
//
Location:
parish hall

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.

Jul
26

Sunday Services

8:30 am
-
//
Location:
Sanctuary

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

Jul
26

Cafe Good Shepherd

9:15 am
-
//
Location:
parish hall

Cafe Good Shepherd opens its doors for the summer, serving up some tasty breakfast goodies. Please join us in between services for a cup of coffee along with the camaraderie of this fun gathering.

Jul
26

Sunday Services - Summer Schedule

10:00 am
-
//
Location:
Sanctuary

We invite all to the 10:00 am Eucharist with music

Jul
26

Summer Concert Series - Bluegrass and Barbecue

5:00 pm
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Location:

Join us for a concert featuring the lively sounds of Grassy Creek Bluegrass Band. Come enjoy an evening of toe-tapping music, warm fellowship, and a delicious barbeque dinner provided by the Men's Club. Bring your friends and family as we kick off another wonderful season of music and community at Good Shepherd!

Jul
27

Tai Chi Gung 

6:25 pm
-
//
Location:
chapel

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.

Jul
27

Centering Prayer

7:00 pm
-
//
Location:
chapel

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!

Jul
27

Evening Prayer

7:00 pm
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//
Location:
Sanctuary

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!

On July 29, 1974 Eleven Women Were Ordained as priests in the Episcopal Church. It was the culmination of a long struggle for the equal recognition of women's voice, vocation, and ministry in the Church. Join us as we celebrate the feast of the Philadelphia 11 on Monday, July 27 at 7 pm. We will be meeting in the church sanctuary with a service of silence, Evening Prayer and music led by The Good Shepherds. Come pray, meditate, and sing with us in celebration of what God has done in her Church.

Jul
28

Game Day

9:30 am
-
12:00 pm
//
Location:
parish hall

Does Mexican Trains, Rummikub, or Sequence strike a cord with you? You're invited to "Game Day @ Good Shepherd," Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to noon-ish in the Parish Hall. We'd love to have you, so come on down. No reservation required! Questions: email or text Melinda, davis327@yahoo.com, 865-242-1155.

Jul
29

Tai Chi Gung

12:00 pm
-
//
Location:
parish hall

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.