Introducing: Round Tables

This fall, we’d love for you to join us for a new opportunity to gather, Round Tables! Register Here

After the community survey we did in the spring, the elders and staff have been working together to invite conversation and connection for us all. We will be hosting four Round Tables this fall; each one geared toward a different demographic, with the goal of hearing from you about your communities and the opportunities you see for the church to engage more. We will be asking questions and listening and your voice is so important to these conversations! We would love for you to join any or all of the sessions (even if you might not name yourself in a certain group, you could be interested in the conversation!). Each session will be led by people both on staff and the elder board, and you can email Kate Gungor if you’d like any more information.

Round Tables will take place in the Fellowship Hall, from 12:30pm-1:30pm (following the 11am service). Coffee will be provided! 

Save the Date - October 5: Round Table for Creatives/ October 19: Round Table for 20-Somethings/ November 9: Round Table for LGBTQ/ November 2: Round Table for Parents

Coffee Hour on Sunday Mornings

Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed – Launching Sunday, September 28

We’re excited to begin offering Coffee Hour on Sunday mornings—a space for connection, conversation, and community over a warm cup of coffee. To make this possible, we’re looking for a team of volunteers (yes, we need a couple dozen new people) to help serve coffee once a month. If you enjoy hospitality and are available to take a shift, we’d love to have you on the team!

Coffee will be served during two time slots: 9:00–9:45 AM and 10:30–11:15 AM

Whether you’re a regular at one of these services or just looking for a simple way to get involved, this is a great opportunity to serve and connect. Interested? Email, register, and if you have any questions, you can email Alicia to learn more.

Fall Small Groups 2025: Sacred Belonging

This fall, our small groups will gather around Sacred Belonging: A 40-Day Devotional by Kat Armas. Books can be picked up on Sunday mornings starting September 14 or from your group leader at your first meeting.

Groups will:

• Meet for 8 weeks, beginning the week of September 28 through the week before Thanksgiving.

• Read and discuss one devotional entry each week together.

• Meet in neighborhoods across the city: Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Grand Central, Hudson Square, and Boerum Hill.

Reading the full devotional at home is encouraged but not required to participate.

Sign Ups are Open Now! Click this link to sign up.

Fall Schedule - Save the Dates

Friday Examen - Online - Starting October 3rd - Register Here

Apple Picking - Saturday, October 18 (NEW DATE) Register Now!

Reading Group - Zach Lambert’s “Better Ways to Read the Bible” - Starting October 7th - Register Here!

GS Kids & Family Bingo - October 12th

Healing After Spiritual Trauma: A Conversation on Reconnection and Renewal - October 29th - Get Tickets Here (use code local123)

Hygiene Kits with City Relief — Give & Pack

City Relief can use up to 100 hygiene kits in a single day. This fall, our whole church is pitching in.

Step 1 — Give (deadline: Oct 26)

$12 = 1 kit • Goal: $12,000 for 1,000 kits. Give now

Step 2 — Pack (Sun, Oct 26, after the 11am service)

Join our Pizza & Packing Party—family-friendly and hands-on. We’ve pre-purchased all 12 items; your gifts fund them.

RSVP to volunteer

What’s in a kit? Toothbrush & toothpaste, floss, razors & shaving cream, shampoo & conditioner, body wash, deodorant, hand sanitizer, masks.

Missional Opportunities

Serving Together This Fall

This season at Good Shepherd New York, we’re partnering with City Relief, The Telos Group, and others to meet real needs in our city and beyond. From fundraising to hands-on outreach, there are many ways to give, serve, and participate.

See Fall Opportunities & Register

Weekly Online Offerings

Whether you're in the heart of New York City or connecting from afar, our online offerings provide a welcoming space for everyone. Discover meaningful experiences, deepen your faith, and engage with our community—all from the comfort of your home. Check out the link below to see all of the weekly online events we are hosting this season.

Check out our online offerings here.

Volunteer at Good Shepherd

Looking for a meaningful way to connect, give back, and make a difference? Volunteering is a simple and impactful way to support our church and build community.

Why Volunteer?

• Easy Commitment: Arrive just 15 minutes before service—it’s easy to fit into your Sunday.

• Flexible Scheduling: Use Planning Center to block out any dates you’re unavailable.

• Build Community: Meet new people, deepen relationships, and feel more connected.

Ways to Serve

There’s a place for you—whether you love hospitality, working with kids, or supporting worship.

• Hospitality Team: Greet guests, usher, and help create a warm, welcoming environment.

• Liturgist Team: Serve as a reader during the service and help lead worship.

• Kids Team: Support our children’s ministry as a teacher or helper—no experience required.

Ready to Join?

Fill out our [Volunteer Form] to get started. We’ll walk you through the onboarding process and make sure you feel confident and supported.

Have questions? Reach out to:

• Alicia Divers, Pastor of Community and Mission (will you embed the email address in the name?)

• Gabriela Kropf, Director of Kids Ministry (will you embed the email address in the name?)

Let’s create a welcoming space together.

Listen to Good Shepherd Collective’s Album “All Shall Be Well”

The new Good Shepherd Collective album is out now! You can listen to it here.

Staff

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