Mission Outreach

We are called to be the change we want to see in the world by honoring human dignity and seeking to improve the rights and conditions of people locally, nationally, and globally.
Contact us for more information on these outreach opportunities.

El Ocotillo, el salvador

We have been in a mutual relationship with the village of El Ocotillo since 2001.

We would describe it as walking with the community. Our support has been providing scholarships for their children and young adults. Thus far, we’ve supported more than 45 students and 14 have gone on to graduate university. We share worship often and send delegations to the community about every two years. Our major fundraiser for scholarships is an annual pupusa dinner. Learn more about ways to get involved.

Welcoming Refugees

Since 2021, Good Shepherd has joined the Interfaith Partnership for Refugee Resettlement, an organization of seven local faith communities, and the International Institute of New England to sponsor newly arrived refugee families. We welcomed our first family in 2022 from Afghanistan and in 2024, we’re resettling a family from a refugee camp in Bangladesh. Learn more about ways to get involved.

Esperanza Academy

Esperanza Academy is a tuition-free, independent middle school in the Episcopal tradition welcoming girls of diverse faiths, races and cultures from Lawrence, Massachusetts. Good Shepherd has been in a relationship with Esperanza since 2007. We have volunteered as education consultants, student sponsors, library helpers, tutors, science fair judges and student interview mentors for high school entrance. We’ve also expanded their library with book titles chosen by the students. Learn more about ways to get involved.

fighting hunger locally and globally

Good Shepherd has a long history of supporting local food pantries and in recent years is additionally fighting world hunger through a meal-packing event sponsored by Rise Against Hunger. Through this work, Good Shepherd has supported families facing food insecurity throughout Middlesex County and sent food to the far reaches of the world. Learn more about ways to get involved .