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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T090000
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SUMMARY:Worship
DESCRIPTION:We gather in person and online each Sunday at 9am. Worship is prayerful and reverent\, with sermons that make you think; uplifting music; Communion (bread and wine) each week. Members of all ages participate in the Sunday service. A nursery is available for children under 3. Children’s Chapel for children 3 and up takes place during the first half of the service.
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/holy-eucharist-rite-ii/2025-08-31/
LOCATION:Good Shepherd\, 7400 Hampton Blvd.\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sundays,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250825T143058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T143058Z
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SUMMARY:Back to School Sundae
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 31st after the Sunday service for a Back to School blessing with ice cream!
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/back-to-school-sundae/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T081500
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250808T144642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T155140Z
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SUMMARY:Prayer without Words
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/prayer-without-words/2025-09-03/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20240605T185524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T144053Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:The weekly Women’s Bible Study group will resume on Wednesday\, September 10th from 9:30-11:00AM in the Good Shepherd Library. \nThe Bible study will include a discussion from the Gospel lesson from the upcoming Sunday using a one page Synthesis guide. The discussions draw from personal experience\, questions and insights about the lesson\, and from the wealth of knowledge shared by the attending individuals. No previous Bible Study experience is needed. Regular participation is encouraged but not required as each session stands alone. The class is casual\, non-judgmental\, conversational in tone\, and welcomes diversity of all backgrounds. All are welcome to come and participate in the lively and meaningful discussions. \nIf you have any questions please contact Sallie Avery\, the group facilitator\, by phone 757-489-5330 or email at ssavery4@gmail.com
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/small-group-bible-study-4/2025-09-03/
LOCATION:Good Shepherd Library\, 7400 Hampton Blvd.\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer & Study,Wednesdays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sallie Avery":MAILTO:office@goodshepherdnorfolk.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250728T175037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T175037Z
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SUMMARY:Rise Against Hunger
DESCRIPTION:Rise Against Hunger works in countries worldwide to fight hunger\, targeting communities facing high rates of food insecurity. They provide volunteer-packaged meals and other assistance\, often through school feeding programs\, to support nutrition\, education and health for children and families facing hunger right now. They also partner with local leaders to implement sustainable agriculture and income-generating projects that support long-term solutions to food security and empower communities to become self-reliant and thrive. \n\nRegister or Donate Here: https://riseagainsthunger.org/register/?id=701Pj00000YYBs1IAH
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/rise-against-hunger/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250118T150459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T180912Z
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SUMMARY:Parish Picnic
DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to seeing you on September 14th for our Annual Parish Picnic. \nThe picnic will take place immediately following the 9:00 Sunday service in the Shirland Lot\, weather permitting. \nWe can’t wait to enjoy this special day with you! \nPurchase Tickets Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-parish-picnic-2
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/parish-picnic-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Featured,Homepage,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250910T015401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T015402Z
UID:30029892-1758450600-1758456000@goodshepherdnorfolk.org
SUMMARY:H.O.P.E Feeding Ministry
DESCRIPTION:HOPE meals are back! Every year from May through November we partner with HOPE Foundation to help feed those experiencing homelessness in Norfolk. Now is the time to check your calendar and sign up to help! Each team makes a meal here in our Good Shepherd kitchen\, packages the food up for transport\, and then a subset of the team delivers meals to 1-3 locations in Norfolk. Each meal is organized and led by a member of the Outreach Committee or a staff member. Got questions? Call or email the church office. The delivery time will be at 4pm. Cars will be leaving the parking lot right at 4pm. Check with organizer for exact times. \nRegister Here: https://signup.com/go/aqMqQvb
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/h-o-p-e-feeding-ministry-2/2025-09-21/1/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250825T142803Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Contest Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Church of the Good Shepherd Launches “The Rhythm of Life” Poetry Contest\n\nThe Church of the Good Shepherd is excited to announce the launching of their first ever poetry contest to wrap up their creative summer series\, Food for Body and Soul! We invite members of our community\, as well as the poetry world at large\, writers of any or no religious affiliation\, to participate.\n\nContest Information\nThis year’s theme\, “The Rhythm of Life”\, evokes thoughts of the natural world as well as the spiritual\, and provides rich opportunities to reflect on what it is to be human and to be alive.\n\nSubmission Information\n\n\nEach entrant may submit up to three (3) poems.\n\n\nPlease submit a single document in a single email to poetry@goodshepherdnorfolk.org\n\n\nAttach poems to the email as a .doc\, .docx or .pdf attachment with your name in the subject line\, but not in the attachment. In the body of the email\, list poem title(s).\n\n\nAll submissions will be read anonymously. Please remove your name and contact information from your document and file name. File name should instead give title of first poem in submission (for example: TheWind.docx.)\n\n\nContest is open to poets 16 and up.  A separate contest is available for those under 16.\n\n\nWe welcome all forms and styles but do not accept previously published work or work that has been created in any part with the assistance of AI tools.\n\n\nWe do accept simultaneous submissions. Please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.\n\n\nWhile the poetry contest is not an explicitly religious event\, the guidelines used derive from a fundamental commitment our members make\, using words from our Book of Common Prayer: “Will you strive for justice and peace among all people\, and respect the dignity of every human being?” We answer\, “I will\, with God’s help.” We will not consider submissions that endorse prejudice\, racism\, xenophobia\, classism\, sexism\, homophobia or gratuitous violence.\n\n\n\nDeadline\nPoems must be received by September 22\, 2025\nAll contest winners and honorable mentions will be announced by November 1\, 2025.\n\nEntry fees\nThere is no entry fee.\n\nPrizes and Judges\nAll entries will be judged by Angier Brock\, Emily Pease\, and Beth Williams\, poets who\, as part of the 2025 Food for Body and Soul series\, led our poetry collaboration in June.\nWinners and entrants may be invited to a public reading.\n\n1st prize: $250\n2nd prize: $100\n3rd prize: $50\n\nDepending upon submission response\, Church of the Good Shepherd may choose to publish a small anthology of winning and notable poems.  Good Shepherd requests first serial rights. All rights revert back to the author upon publication\, although we will preserve your work online in our archives. We also request the right to republish your work in future anthologies and/or as promotional broadsides with author permission.\n\nSelection Committee Bios:\nAngier Brock retired from more than thirty years of teaching\, Angier lives in Yorktown\, VA. Over two dozen of her hymn and anthem texts\, set to music by various British and American composers\, have been sung at worship services and concerts in the US and the UK. Several have been recorded and are available on Spotify. She also writes reflective prose and offers small\, private writing classes. She has been a keynote speaker at the Tri-Diocesan Fall Camp at Shrine Mont on the topic of the connections between spirituality and writing. She holds an MA in Christian Education from Union Presbyterian Seminary and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing (Poetry) from Virginia Commonwealth University.\n\nEmily Pease is a fiction writer and poet. Her short stories have been published in The Missouri Review (Editor’s Prize\, 1999)\, The Georgia Review\, Witness\, The Alaska Quarterly Review\, Shenandoah (Bevel Summers Prize)\, Kenyon Review online\, and elsewhere. Her collection\, Let Me Out Here\, won the C. Michael Curtis Short Story Book Prize at Hub City Press in 2018\, judged by Lee K. Abbott. Her poetry appears in One\, Florida Review\, Rattle (Ekphrastic Challenge winner\, June\, 2021)\, Litmosphere\, and Juniper. Her poem\, “Lone Pony On the Last Farm In the City” was recently chosen as the winner of the William Matthews Poetry Prize at Asheville Poetry Review\, selected by Nickole Brown. She earned an MFA in Fiction from the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers and taught creative writing for many years at William & Mary. She continues to call Williamsburg home.\n\nBeth Oast Williams is the author of the chapbook Riding Horses in the Harbor (Finishing Line Press\, 2020). Her poetry has been accepted for publication in Nimrod\, Salamander\, EcoTheo Review\, Leon Literary Review\, SWWIM\, One Art\, and Rattle’s Poets Respond\, among others\, and nominated twice for the Pushcart Prize.
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/poetry-contest-deadline/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250819T021406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T021408Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Group Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Please join our Men’s Group after church in Memorial Hall. \n  \nRSVP Here: https://signup.com/go/BeRudHZ
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/mens-group-breakfast-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250901T171407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T171407Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Contest Deadlines for 15 and Under
DESCRIPTION:KIDS AGES 15 AND UNDER:\nDo you write poetry? You’re invited to enter our Poetry Contest! \n\nPrizes will be awarded. Your poem may be chosen for a public reading or publication.\n\nThe theme of the contest is “the rhythm of life.”\n\nSubmission Information \n\nPlease submit your poem using the form below.\nContest is open to poets age 15 and under. (A separate contest is available for those 16 and up. See goodshepherdnorfolk.org for details)\nWe welcome all forms and styles but do not accept previously published work or work that has been created in any part with the assistance of AI tools.\n\nDeadline\nPoems must be received by September 30\, 2025.\nAll contest winners and honorable mentions will be announced by November 1\, 2025.\n\n\nThere is no entry fee. Good luck! \n\nLink to Submit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf22ld2hHdWCErQ2r-RaOvKym9U_dAZMBi5rCBEutjOBsUeQ/viewform
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/poetry-contest-deadlines-for-15-and-under/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20251006T170425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T174523Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest for Hope Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:In this time of division and conflict\, faith communities of all kinds across Norfolk are joining together to do good! During the month of October\, we are collecting much-needed resources for the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia. Whether or not you belong to a church or synagogue or mosque\, we invite you to join us!  We’ll stack the donated food in our windows so you can see the progress we’re making together. \nThe fact is 1 in 4 children in Norfolk experience food insecurity. Let’s fill our windows with donated food and feed the hungry…together! \nBins will be placed at church entrances on Hampton Blvd and on North Shore. \nCollection ends October 31st. Click here for shopping list examples. 
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/harvest-for-hope-food-drive/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250118T150449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T153328Z
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SUMMARY:Blessing of the Animals
DESCRIPTION:With this year’s Blessing of the Animals quickly approaching this\, we are hopeful the weather will be looking purrrrrfect for a sunny outdoor service alongside our favorite furry friends. Be sure to meet us out on the lawn for the annual St. Francis service\, starting at 9am. If you join us remotely\, please note that the service will NOT be live streamed this Sunday due to the service being held outside!
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/blessing-of-the-animals-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,Homepage,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250118T005319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T164458Z
UID:30003577-1760264100-1760266800@goodshepherdnorfolk.org
SUMMARY:Parish Report
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we gather in Memorial Hall immediately following the service on Sunday. Hear the latest updates on how we are doing as a church and what lies ahead for Good Shepherd! Everyone is encouraged to attend the meeting. A light breakfast will be provided.
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/parish-report-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250118T003016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T003018Z
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SUMMARY:Young Families:  Stay and Play
DESCRIPTION:Calling all parents of young children! \nThe Third Sunday of each month we welcome parents of young children to join us for rotating monthly activities following the 9 a.m. service.  This month we will be hosting our Young Families Stay and Play event.  This is a fun way for your kids to hang out together on the playground while you get to know other parents and enjoy some light snacks outside.  We look forward to seeing you there! \nNew to Good Shepherd? This is a great way to meet and connect with other parents and learn more about our great kids’ programs. \nIf you’re interested in joining us\, contact Ben Blanchard.
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/young-families-stay-and-play-8/
LOCATION:Good Shepherd\, 7400 Hampton Blvd.\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanchard":MAILTO:office@goodshepherdnorfolk.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250118T150653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T173855Z
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SUMMARY:Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION:There is still time to sign up and decorate a trunk at this year’s Trunk or Treat event! Participants can arrive to the church parking lot at 3:30 PM to start setting up. You can decorate based on a theme of your choosing and goodies will be provided to pass out to the trunk-or-treaters. Remember that this is a family-friendly event\, so bring your friends and family to join in the fun!\n\n\nBe Advised: The Church Parking Lot will be reserved for Trunk or Treat participants and pedestrians ONLY.\nAll additional parking can be found at the lot of Second Presbyterian.
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/trunk-or-treat-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Community Events,Featured,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250118T150742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T202320Z
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SUMMARY:All Saints Service
DESCRIPTION:At our All Saints service\, we remember and honor those who have died.  You are invited to submit the names of your loved ones through the link below no later than October 24th\, 2025. Submitted names will be read aloud during the service. \nThis year\, in addition to names\, we are offering the opportunity to upload photographs of your loved ones for display in our chapel following the service. \nSubmit names here: https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/all-saints-prayer/ \n 
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/all-saints-service/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Featured,Sundays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20251110T141755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T141755Z
UID:30029894-1762884000-1762891200@goodshepherdnorfolk.org
SUMMARY:WINDOW WORKSHOP - Art Night
DESCRIPTION:Come get creative with us! We’ll be working on the next round of narthex window displays\, and everyone’s welcome—no skills required\, just good vibes and a willing spirit!
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/window-workshop-art-night/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Blanchard":MAILTO:office@goodshepherdnorfolk.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250118T151132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T164656Z
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SUMMARY:Vestry Elections
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday after the 9am church service to vote for your 2026 Vestry!
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/vestry-elections/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250901T172026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T172026Z
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SUMMARY:Young Families: Parents Only Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Calling all parents of young children! \nThe Third Sunday of each month we welcome parents of young children to join us for rotating monthly activities following the 9 a.m. service.  This month we will be hosting our Young Families Parents Only Brunch.  This is a fun way for you to get to know other parents and enjoy a brunch.  We look forward to seeing you there! \nNew to Good Shepherd? This is a great way to meet and connect with other parents and learn more about our great kids’ programs. \nIf you’re interested in joining us\, contact Ben Blanchard.
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/young-families-parents-only-brunch-2/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20251112T183441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T161535Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Wine & Cheese Night
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a night of celebrating our poets! The Church of the Good Shepherd launched our first ever poetry contest to wrap up our creative summer series\, Food for Body and Soul! We invited members of our community\, as well as the poetry world at large\, writers of any or no religious affiliation\, to participate. \nThis year’s theme\, “The Rhythm of Life\,” evokes thoughts of the natural world as well as the spiritual\, and provides rich opportunities to reflect on what it is to be human and to be alive. \nAll entries were judged by Angier Brock\, Emily Pease\, and Beth Williams\, poets who\, as part of the 2025 Food for Body and Soul series\, led our poetry collaboration in June.
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/poetry-wine-cheese-night/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Featured,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250118T151012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T143841Z
UID:30003596-1765729800-1765735200@goodshepherdnorfolk.org
SUMMARY:Gingerbread & Jazz
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Good Shepherd GINGERBREAD & JAZZ Christmas Party is coming up! \nDreamers and visionaries—start planning your gingerbread houses for this year’s contest! \nEvent begins at 4:30pm! Guests vote for their favorite gingerbread houses with cash or card. The house that gets the most votes (raises the most money) is the winner! Every dollar collected in the contest will benefit H.O.P.E. Foundation Ministries in their mission to feed and support those in Norfolk experiencing homelessness! \nStep One: Bring your gingerbread creation. \nStep Two: Bring cash to vote in the contest. \nStep Three: Join us for live jazz outside\, hot chocolate\, and the opportunity to support a good cause! \nContestants register for the contest here! Please arrive no later than 4:15pm with your submissions.
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/gingerbread-jazz/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250118T151442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T151003Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Pageant
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the birth of Christ at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Norfolk with a Christmas Eve Eucharist on Wednesday\, December 24\, at 4:00 PM. We warmly invite you to join us for this special service as we watch the annual Christmas Pageant. This is always a very special service where we celebrate the birth of Christ and tell the Nativity story through the eyes of our children and youth. We will end the service to celebrate the gift of our Savior’s birth with scripture readings and Holy Communion\, offering a meaningful way to mark this holy night. \nPlease note that there will be no Children’s Chapel or nursery available during this evening service.
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/christmas-eve-pageant/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Featured,Homepage,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251225T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20250118T151250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T151129Z
UID:30003598-1766653200-1766656800@goodshepherdnorfolk.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Day Service
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the birth of our Savior on Thursday\, December 25\, at 9:00 AM with the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Norfolk\, VA. Our Christmas Day Service with Eucharist – held in the intimate setting of Good Shepherd’s Chapel – is a special service that provides a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the light of Christ coming into the world and to rejoice in the good news of His birth. All are welcome to join us in this celebration of divine love and grace. We welcome all to share in this special and joyful celebration of Christmas! \nPlease note that there will be no Children’s Chapel or nursery available during this evening service. \nThere will be no live stream available for this service.
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/christmas-day-service-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Featured,Homepage,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20260109T163843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T143625Z
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SUMMARY:NSU Concert Choir
DESCRIPTION:The Norfolk State University Concert Choir\, one of the oldest student organizations at Norfolk State University\, is composed of talented young singers from across the national and international community. This diverse group of students represents majors from every college and school at NSU.  \nOn February 15\, 2026\, Good Shepherd of Norfolk will be hosting the NSU Concert Choir for a one-evening only fundraising event that will directly support this scholarship fund\, and the creative future of Norfolk State University students. In cooperation with Norfolk State University\, Good Shepherd has established an endowed scholarship for students at NSU in honor of long-time member\, Anne Redfern. This scholarship will be awarded annually to one or more music majors who demonstrate financial need and who embody Anne Redfern’s generous and adventurous spirit and her commitment to uplifting and empowering others. \nRESERVE YOUR CONCERT AND RAFFLE TICKETS HERE  \nGeneral Admission: $20 \nChildren (10 and under): FREE \nThank you to all of our raffle sponsors for donating the prize packages worth over a total of $500! Your in-kind donations will help us raise funds for the future of an NSU student: \n\n\n\nNSU Concert Choir CDs from Director Harlan Zackery\nGift Certificate for Balloon Bouquet from Liz Hermann of Betty Liz Balloons\nCity-Wide Scavenger Hunt Tickets (One Pair of 2 and One Pack of 6) from Let’s Roam\nGift Certificate for Custom Stationary from Debbie Schlegel of Hot Pink Daisy Designs \nOne Garment Bag and Dopp Kit Set in Black 100% Cotton Canvas with off-white web trim. (Includes monogram or name detail) from Neven Garris of The Monogrammery.\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/nsu-concert-choir/
LOCATION:Good Shepherd\, 7400 Hampton Blvd.\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20260218T163620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T164340Z
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SUMMARY:ASH WEDNESDAY
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for ASH WEDNESDAY \nServices at 12 pm and 6 pm
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/ash-wednesday/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20260218T182840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T182840Z
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SUMMARY:Jacqueline's Farewell Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/jacquelines-farewell-party/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20260224T195944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T160654Z
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SUMMARY:Camp Imagine Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and hands-on workshop where creativity knows no bounds! We invite individuals aged 11 through adulthood to roll up their sleeves\, get a little messy\, and help us paint props and prepare for camp. This is a fantastic opportunity to unleash your artistic talents\, meet new friends\, and contribute to a vibrant community project. We look forward to seeing you there and making something truly special together! \nSIGN UP HERE
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/camp-imagine-workshop/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20260226T164750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T141418Z
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SUMMARY:Young Families Stay & Play
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to STAY & PLAY with us after service on the playground! \nNew here? Call our office for more details!
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/young-families-stay-play/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Sundays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20260218T212216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T133111Z
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Help Save Lives and Empower Your Health!\nIn March\, successful donations get free A1C testing\, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes.* \nOne test result per donor in a 12-month period; no fasting required. *Terms applied. \nAre you eligible for blood donation? Find out about the eligibility requirements to donate blood today. Learn about general health\, travel\, medications\, tattoos\, and more HERE. \nDonating blood? Complete your pre-reading and health history questions online using any device\, before visiting your blood drive location: HERE. \nBlood donors who are Black play a critical role in helping sickle cell disease patients receive the most compatible blood match. Donors needed to meet this urgent need HERE. \nPre-sign up for Blood Drive HERE.
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/red-cross-blood-drive/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055746
CREATED:20260218T172446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T133553Z
UID:30030219-1774774800-1774778400@goodshepherdnorfolk.org
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION: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!”  \nAll are welcome join us for this kick-off of Holy Week.
URL:https://goodshepherdnorfolk.org/event/palm-sunday/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Featured,Worship
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