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7400 Hampton Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23505
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Palm Sunday, also known as the Sunday of the Passion, is the first day of Holy Week in the Episcopal Church. It commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and his subsequent Passion and crucifixion. The liturgical color for this day is red, and it is marked by a procession of people down the Mount of Olives into Jerusalem, waving branches of palms or olive trees, singing psalms, and shouting the antiphon, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” All are welcome join us for this kick-off of Holy Week.
Come be part of the 2026 Easter Narthex Window installation! We’ll gather in Memorial Hall at 10:00 AM for two hours of creativity and fun. If you have a glue gun and an extension cord, please bring them along. If not, no worries! There will be plenty for everyone to do!
Maundy Thursday is a significant day in the Episcopal Church, marking the institution of the Eucharist by Jesus Christ. The day is celebrated with a ceremony of washing feet, which symbolizes the love and service that Jesus demonstrated to his disciples. The service includes a gospel reading, homily, and the washing of the feet, followed by the stripping of the altar, which is a tradition that reflects the bareness of the altar on Good Friday. The liturgy for Maundy Thursday provides for the celebration of the Eucharist and the washing of feet, which follows the gospel and homily. The altar is stripped and all decorative furnishings are removed from the church, creating a stark and reflective atmosphere for the worship service.
Good Friday in the Episcopal Church is a day of solemnity, fasting, and reflection on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The liturgy includes readings from the Passion Gospel, solemn collects, and optional devotions before the cross.
Easter Day is the annual feast of the resurrection, the pascha or Christian Passover, and the eighth day of cosmic creation. Faith in Jesus' resurrection on the Sunday or third day following his crucifixion is at the heart of Christian belief. Easter sets the experience of springtime next to the ancient stories of deliverance and […]
Good Shepherd Sunday — Our Parochial Feast Day is always the 4th Sunday of Easter. We will do it BIG this year with live lambs and a lesson about what Jesus means by his many statements and parables about GOOD SHEPHERDS. Bring your kids, grandkids and neighbors’ kids! We will also have our quarterly Breakfast […]
Please join us for breakfast hosted by the Men's Group after church in Memorial Hall. Our guest speaker for the morning will be Lori Smith, following the worship service. She is Executive Director of the All God’s Children Camp. Good Shepherd, through the Outreach Committee’s leadership, will celebrate its 4th year of partnership with this […]
The Good Social is a relaxed, informal gathering hosted in the home of a fellow parishioner. It’s a potluck style evening. bring your favorite beverage and hors d’oeuvre to share! Childcare will be provided, with kids enjoying their own “Good Social” at the church at the same time.Our next Good Social will be held at […]
We welcome you to STAY & PLAY with us after service on the playground! New here? Call our office for more details!
Good Shepherd is committed to helping those experiencing homelessness and hunger in our community through our involvement with the H.O.P.E Foundation, Inc. (hopefdn.org). H.O.P.E.’s efforts aim to help restore faith and hope by Helping Others Pursue Excellence. Good Shepherd is supporting our neighbor's experiencing homelessness by preparing and serving meals over the next six months (May – Nov. 2026). Volunteers will […]
