The Rev. Ken Schmidt
Rev. Ken Schmidt proclaims the Gospel and shares his sermon on Trinity Sunday, June 15, 2025
Rev. Ken Schmidt
Groundbreaking for Esperanza Academy's new school
Members of Good Shepherd helped break ground on this exciting project
On Thursday, May 29 th Carolyn and Andy Platt represented Good Shepherd at the groundbreaking for Esperanza Academy’s new school which is due to open in the Fall 2026. The new building will allow the academy to expand from a middle school for girls to a K-8 school and to move from an old crowded building to a beautiful 21st century school.
In the presentations at the ground breaking ceremony several speakers mentioned the positive impact the new building will have on revitalization of downtown Lawrence. The mayor and many council members were there along with families and other supporters.
The new Esperanza Academy will be the only girls K-8, tuition-free school in the country!
Rev. Eleanor Terry, Rector
Gospel and sermon for the Feast of Pentecost, Rev. Ellie Terry, Rector
Gospel and sermon for the Feast of Pentecost, June 8 2025
Celebration of Ministry
On Wednesday June 4th Bishop Julia Whitworth officiated at the (belated) formal installation of Rev. Ellie as Good Shepherd’s fifth rector. We also celebrated the nearly five years of service Ellie has already given since she actually began as our rector.
Here is the service in its entirety.
Rev. Ellie Terry is officially installed as fifth rector of Church of the Good Shepherd and her nearly five years of service are celebrated by Bishop Julia Whitworth. Watch the full service using the link below.
Rev. Eleanor Terry, Rector
Gospel and Sermon for the 7th Sunday after Easter, June 1 2025.
2025-06-01 Gospel and Sermon for the 7th Sunday in Easter
The Rev. Eleanor Terry
Rev. Eleanor Terry shares her thoughts on the Gospel for the 5th Sunday in Easter.
Gospel and Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Easter
We did it!
We did it! Rise Against Hunger, May 4, 2025
10,000 meals and an abundance of enthusiasm!
Fifty-one pairs of hands did God's work on Sunday packaging 10,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger. Children brought their grandparents; and grandparents brought their grandchildren. Some joined for the first time and other "experts" took their favorite stations for the third year in a row. A hearty crew helped set up, arriving at eight in the morning and more generous souls stayed to clean the parish hall and load the truck. Thank you to all and to the many generous donors!
Ken's quote from St. Francis says it all: "Preach the Gospel always. When necessary, use words." No words were needed on Sunday.
Rev. Eleanor Terry, Rector
2025-05-11 Gospel and sermon for the 4th Sunday in Easter. Rev Eleanor Terry, Rector
Gospel & Sermon for the 4th Sunday in Easter
Rev. Eleanor Terry, Rector
Rev. Ellie reflects on the Gospel for the third Sunday in Easter. What do Jesus’ words mean for us today?
The Gospel for the Third Sunday in Easter and Rev. Ellie’s sermon reflecting on what it’s message means in our lives today.
Rev. Eleanor Terry, Rector
Rev. Ellie shares the Gospel and her sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Easter, April 27, 2025.
Gospel & Sermon for April 27, 2025