Summer Service Schedule

We have officially switched to our Summer Sunday Schedule! We will have one in-person service at 11:00am with full kids program offered at that time. Please note there will not be a 9:30am service until after Labor Day.

Summer Neighborhood Meetups

This summer, we’re bringing our community a little closer—one neighborhood at a time.

One of the clearest things we heard in our recent church-wide survey? You want more ways to connect. We’ve heard you, and we’re excited to announce Summer Neighborhood Meetups—a series of casual, outdoor gatherings happening across NYC.

These are easy, drop-in friendly, and hosted by our amazing elders. Whether you’re brand new or a familiar face, these are great spaces to build connection, enjoy the sunshine, and meet others who call Good Shepherd home.

How it works:

1. Pick your neighborhood(s)

2. Click to officially join the group — this keeps you in the loop for all details and updates

3. Invite a friend — everyone’s welcome

Prospect Park Meetup

Hosted by: Roxy Stone

West Side of Prospect Park

July 12 (1–4pm) & August 16 (1–4pm)

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Brooklyn Bridge Park Meetup

Hosted by: Kevyn Dillow

Pier 1, Harbor View Lawn

July 31 – Movie Night (6–10:30pm) & August 17 (5–7pm)

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Central Park Meetup

Hosted by: Ryan Clark

Sheep Meadow, Central Park

July 12 (12–5pm) & August 16 (12–5pm)

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Madison Square Park Meetup

Hosted by: Jayne Sugg

Madison Square Park

July 26 (1–4pm) & August 30 (1–4pm)

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Hudson River Pier Meetup

Hosted by: Jacky Ponnadurai & Alicia Divers

Hudson River Piers 45 & 63

July 12 (11–2pm) & August 6 (6–8pm)

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Greenpoint & Williamsburg Meetup

Hosted by: Brian Reinke

McCarren Park

July 26 (1-4pm)

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Not seeing your neighborhood?

We chose these five based on where the largest clusters of our community live—but we hope to expand. If you’re interested in hosting a meetup in your own neighborhood, reach out to Alicia Divers.

Let’s make this a summer of connection.

The Kingdom Within - Mindfulness Series

The Kingdom Within is a 7-week Mindfulness course on Wednesday nights from 7-8pm, starting July 16th through August 27th. The group will meet together on Zoom, so digital and local parishioners are welcome.

Growing up in the church, I had a strong desire to draw close to God. But the traditional practices I inherited like praying and bible study never seemed to lead me to the intimacy I felt was possible.

In the midst of my deconstruction phase, I stumbled onto a style of meditation called "Effortless Mindfulness" – a direct contemplative practice that revealed ‘the kingdom of god within me.’ It was a simple yet profound recognition of the holy spirit’s presence, and exactly what I had been looking for.  

If any of this strikes your curiosity, then this practice may be a good match for you. It will be a mix of modern mindfulness practice imported from the eastern traditions, fully integrated with the gospel of Jesus that we all know and love.

Sign up here to register. Email Tim Ronco if you have any questions!

Calling Leaders, Dreamers, and Doers

We’re forming a small group of leaders, dreamers, and doers who have a heart for our unhoused neighbors and want to help integrate the work of City Relief into the life of our congregation. If this work speaks to you—and you have the time and energy to help bring it to life—we’d love to hear from you.

Alicia will be hosting a small gathering in her home this summer to begin dreaming, planning, and imagining what this could look like in our community.

Interested? Reach out to Alicia Divers to learn more or get involved.

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.

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