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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
September 15, 2020
Priest Transition

News from the Transition Team

Catherine Conway
September 15, 2020
Priest Transition
News from the Transition Team

Call for bios to welcome Reverend Ellie…deadline 9/27.

Catherine Conway
September 15, 2020
Priest Transition

The Search Committee stands adjourned!

Catherine Conway
September 15, 2020
Priest Transition

The Search Committee is pleased to report that it has successfully completed its work.

Catherine Conway
September 15, 2020
Church Shepherds

Building update

Catherine Conway
September 15, 2020
Church Shepherds
Building update

Some long-anticipated building improvements are planned, underway, or completed!

Catherine Conway
September 15, 2020
Shepherd's Staff

The September 2020 issue of the Shepherd's Staff

Catherine Conway
September 15, 2020
Shepherd's Staff
The September 2020 issue of the Shepherd's Staff

Read the latest issue of the Shepherd’s Staff including updates on outdoor services, organ pipe repair, sound improvements, and the return of Spiritual Parenting.

Catherine Conway
July 10, 2020
Priest Transition, Worship

Announcing our new Rector!

Catherine Conway
July 10, 2020
Priest Transition, Worship

The Reverend Eleanor Applewhite Terry has accepted the call to become the 5th Rector of our beloved Church of the Good Shepherd!

Catherine Conway
June 28, 2020
Sermons, Worship

The Rev. Melissa Buono

Catherine Conway
June 28, 2020
Sermons, Worship
The Rev. Melissa Buono

Sermon for the fourth Sunday after Pentecost, June 28, 2020

Catherine Conway
June 2, 2020
Fellowship, Mission Outreach

New England bishops respond with one voice to President's "cynical" photo op

Catherine Conway
June 2, 2020
Fellowship, Mission Outreach
New England bishops respond with one voice to President's "cynical" photo op

Bishops call out “the abomination of continued oppression of and violence against people of color in this nation”

Source: https://www.diomass.org/news/diocesan-news/new-england-bishops-respond-one-voice-presidents-cynical-photo-op

Catherine Conway
May 7, 2020
Shepherd's Staff

The Easter 2020 issue of the Shepherd's Staff!

Catherine Conway
May 7, 2020
Shepherd's Staff
The Easter 2020 issue of the Shepherd's Staff!

Read the latest issue of the Shepherd’s Staff with updates on how the church community is staying active and connected through the isolation of COVID-19.

Tagged: COVID-19

Catherine Conway
May 3, 2020
Sermons, Worship

The Rev. Melissa Buono

Catherine Conway
May 3, 2020
Sermons, Worship
The Rev. Melissa Buono

Sermon for the fourth Sunday in Easter, May 3, 2020

Catherine Conway
April 26, 2020
Sermons, Worship

The Rev. Melissa Buono

Catherine Conway
April 26, 2020
Sermons, Worship
The Rev. Melissa Buono

Sermon for the third Sunday in Easter, April 26, 2020

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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

Services:
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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