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November 2, 2025
Jonathan Panek
Stewardship Reflection

In 2006 Barb Magee joined Good Shepherd’s delegation to El Salvador.  It was her first personal experience with the impoverishment and reality of life in a third world country. She channeled that experience into broadening Good Shepherd’s assistance and outreach efforts.  Today our church offers many opportunities for individuals, families or groups to do something tangible and helpful for our neighbors -  whether here in Acton, or for our far-flung neighbors around the world.

Stewardship Reflection
November 2, 2025
Sermons
Jonathan Panek
Rev. Eleanor Terry

Rev. Ellie suggests, “It is a human thing, love; a holy thing, to love what death has touched.”  We all know that death is part of every life. But with Jesus’ death and resurrection we also know that in death life is changed, not ended.  

Rev. Eleanor Terry
October 26, 2025
Jonathan Panek
Stewardship Reflection

In the midst of our 2026 Pledge Drive Toni Berryman reflects on the ways the Good Shepherd community has found a home in her heart.

Stewardship Reflection
October 26, 2025
Sermons
Jonathan Panek
Rev. Ken Schmidt

Deacon Ken asks, “What does Jesus command us do?”  Jesus’ second Great Commandment instructs us to love God, and to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Do we truly love and accept ourselves with all our faults and imperfections?

Rev. Ken Schmidt
October 19, 2025
Sermons
Jonathan Panek
Rev. Eleanor Terry

The Episcopal church calls us to follow Jesus through prayer, worship, proclamation of the Gospel, and by promoting justice, peace, and love. Rev. Ellie notes that prayer comes first in that list. What exactly is prayer? Why is it foundational to being a Christian?

Rev. Eleanor Terry
Catherine Conway
April 20, 2020
Mission Outreach, Events

Earth Day happenings for its 50th anniversary

Catherine Conway
April 20, 2020
Mission Outreach, Events
Earth Day happenings for its 50th anniversary

Virtual activities and resources recommended by the CGS Creation Care team.

Catherine Conway
April 20, 2020
Mission Outreach

What is life like at Esperanza Academy during COVID-19?

Catherine Conway
April 20, 2020
Mission Outreach
What is life like at Esperanza Academy during COVID-19?

This short video from Esperanza Academy features a teacher's update and an excerpt from a student's COVID-19 diary.

Tagged: COVID-19

Barbara Magee
April 20, 2020
Mission Outreach

Letters about the pandemic from El Ocotillo

Barbara Magee
April 20, 2020
Mission Outreach
Letters about the pandemic from El Ocotillo

Read letters from two of the scholarship students in El Ocotillo sending prayers to us during this pandemic and updating us on their status in El Salvador.

Tagged: COVID-19

Admin Good Shepherd
April 13, 2020

In-person services suspended until May 31

Admin Good Shepherd
April 13, 2020
In-person services suspended until May 31

In the meantime, it is important to remember that whether we are gathered in one place or apart in various locations, we are the Body of Christ.

Tagged: COVID-19

Catherine Conway
April 12, 2020
Sermons, Worship

The Rev. Melissa Buono

Catherine Conway
April 12, 2020
Sermons, Worship
The Rev. Melissa Buono

Sermon for Easter Sunday 2020

Catherine Conway
April 5, 2020
Sermons, Worship

The Rev. Melissa Buono

Catherine Conway
April 5, 2020
Sermons, Worship
The Rev. Melissa Buono

Sermon for the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday 2020

Catherine Conway
March 25, 2020
Pastoral Care

COVID-19 epidemic prayer requests

Catherine Conway
March 25, 2020
Pastoral Care
COVID-19 epidemic prayer requests

Praying together for those impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic

Tagged: COVID-19

Catherine Conway
March 22, 2020
Sermons, Worship

The Rev. Melissa Buono

Catherine Conway
March 22, 2020
Sermons, Worship
The Rev. Melissa Buono

Sermon for March 22, 2020

Admin Good Shepherd
March 5, 2020

World Day of Prayer 2020

Admin Good Shepherd
March 5, 2020
World Day of Prayer 2020

March 6, 11 am at Trinity Church, 81 Elm Street, Concord, in partnership with Holy Family Catholic Church, Concord

Catherine Conway
February 29, 2020
Shepherd's Staff

The Lent/Easter 2020 issue of the Shepherd's Staff!

Catherine Conway
February 29, 2020
Shepherd's Staff
The Lent/Easter 2020 issue of the Shepherd's Staff!

Read the latest issue of the Shepherd’s Staff with updates from the new Senior Warden, Holy Week Worship details, photos from Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, and more.

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Church of the Good Shepherd, 164 Newtown Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States(978) 263-5782admin@goodshepherdacton.org

Church of the Good Shepherd
164 Newtown Road, Acton, MA 01720
978-263-5782

admin@goodshepherdacton.org

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Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.
Thursday: 8:00 p.m. (on-line)
Schedule changes in the summer.


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