One Service Starts This Sunday

Beginning this Sunday, May 25th, we switch 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.

City Relief Sunday (in case you missed it). 

This past Sunday, we had the joy of hosting one of our trusted city partners, City Relief. Dan Sadlier preached a powerful message on the Beatitudes (if you missed it, you can watch it here) and shared more about City Relief’s ongoing work with our unhoused neighbors across NYC.

City Relief Sundays are more than just a moment—they’re an invitation to lasting impact. These Sundays are designed to invite our community to become Relief Partners: monthly donors who make City Relief’s weekly work possible.

Why become a Relief Partner?

With a monthly gift of $42, you help fund weekly block parties where guests receive food, clothing, and compassionate connection. More than that, your support provides access to City Relief’s on-site care team and community partners who assist guests with housing, employment, detox programs, health insurance, ID services, and more.

Your ongoing generosity makes a tangible difference.

Learn more or become a Relief Partner: cityrelief.org/crsundays

Let’s be a community that shows up—not just on Sundays, but every day—with generosity and shared care.

Ways to Get Involved with City Relief

1. City Relief Commons Training (Online)

Wednesday, May 28 | 7:30 PM ET | Zoom

Join a 90-minute virtual training to learn about the current realities of homelessness, challenge myths, and explore tangible ways to serve with justice and compassion.

The session features Dr. Terence Lester, founder of Love Beyond Walls, and includes breakout rooms—one led by Alicia Divers for the GSNY community.  Register here and be sure to select Good Shepherd New York when signing up.

2. Serve In Person with City Relief

Friday, June 13 | 10:30 AM–1:00 PM | Chelsea Park

Join a GSNY team to serve at City Relief’s Chelsea outreach. Help create a welcoming space, distribute meals and supplies, and build connection through presence and care.

Alicia Divers will provide prep materials and meet you on-site.  Sign up here

3. In-Person Training with City Relief CEO Josiah Haken

Date TBD (June) | 7:00 PM | 155 E 22nd Street

Join City Relief CEO Josiah Haken for an evening focused on the current state of homelessness in NYC.

We’ll explore how to stay engaged without burning out, what justice looks like in the face of overwhelming need, and how each of us can offer meaningful, ongoing support.  RSVP here

Church Picnic at Madison Square Park
Sunday, June 8 | Immediately Following the 11AM Service

Join us for a casual, bring-your-own picnic in Madison Square Park. After the 11AM service, we’ll walk over together to enjoy a slow afternoon of conversation, community, and rest in the heart of the city.

What to Bring:
Please bring a blanket, something to sit on, and anything you’d like to eat or drink. You’re welcome to pack your own lunch or pick something up from one of the many nearby spots around the park.

There’s no agenda—just a chance to connect, be outdoors, and enjoy the city with others from the community.

Everyone is welcome, including friends, kids, and those new to the church.

Digital Church Weekend

We are excited to host our second Digital Church Weekend June 6-8.  Join other digital church parishioners from around the world to gather in NYC for a weekend of connection, exploration and worship. Registration Cost is $50. For more info and to register, click HERE.

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.

Spring Small Groups Are Here

Sign-ups are now open for our Spring Small Groups, launching the week of May 11th and running through the end of June.

At Good Shepherd, we believe transformation happens in community. This season, our groups will meet in homes and restaurants across the city—gathering around food, meaningful conversation, and prayer. Whether you’re new to faith or have been on this journey for a while, there’s a place for you.

Find a group near you and sign up today

For Good Shepherd Parishioners beyond NYC, we have 3 groups open for our Spring season.

Nashville (meets in person)

Pacific NW (meets digitally)

East Coast (meets digitally)

Email alex@goodshepherdnewyork for any questions.

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 “Live On”

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