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Dessert with Virginia Y! Global Partner in Asia

The CGS Global Outreach Team warmly invites you to an event with Virginia Y, an overseas partner with CGS who has an extensive ministry of teaching, counseling, and assisting in church planting in a major city in Asia. Holding multiple advanced degrees from the U.S., she felt called to return to her homeland to work with Reformed Churches there. She has a unique perspective that will shed light on the state of the church in China in rapidly changing times. Options […]

Event Series Spring Sunday Morning Classes

Spring Sunday Morning Classes

Winter/Spring 2025 Flyer – Note all classes begin at 9:30 a.m. Session One | January 5, 12, 19, 26 Selected Psalms Matt Mahla & Kris Cooper | S212 In the Psalms we discover the full range of responses to life – from exuberant praise to deep mourning and sorrow. Our RUF pastors Matt and Kris will select one Psalm per week to examine and discuss together. The Process of Forgiveness Bob Burns | S203-204 This is a broken world. And it was inevitable that we […]

Event Series Souper Sunday Lunch

Souper Sunday Lunch

All are welcome to join us for lunch each week after Sunday's worship service for a great bowl of soup down in our kitchen! Bring your family, your friends, or just yourself and enjoy some time getting to know others in this community. Families planning to come usually contribute a soup or side to share, but feel free to just come and join even if you have nothing to bring! We'd love to see you there. Contact: Mark Whipple 

“A Taste of CGS” after Worship

Church of the Good Shepherd

Are you new to our church and looking to connect with others? Would you like to hear more about our church and ask some questions? Join us at the Whipple's house (4210 Peachway Dr.) after worship on Sunday, January 26 from 12:15-1:15 p.m. for "A Taste of CGS." We will serve you a delicious lunch, you’ll meet some amazing people, and ministry leaders will share briefly about our desires for our ministry and opportunities for you to take next steps […]

Spring Sunday Morning Classes – Session 2

Winter/Spring 2025 Flyer Session 2 | February 2, 9, 16, 23 Combined class "The Church"  The CGS Pastors | Room 212 There is a great deal of confusion about the church today in our culture. For this month the CGS pastors will explore the purpose and practices of the church, as well as the role the church plays in our walk with Christ and life together.  February 2 - What is the Church? – Chris Garrett February 9 – Why […]

Community Garden Interest Meeting and Lunch

Interest Meeting | February 2, 12:30 p.m. Calling all gardeners, artists, and handymen: we need your expertise to establish the CGS Community Garden. There will be an interest meeting after church on February 2 during the Super Sunday lunch hour. Plan to participate in the potluck lunch and we will move over to room S202 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss. Interested in lending your time or talents? Contact | Amanda Briscoe or Tara Carlson

Event Series Souper Sunday Lunch

Souper Sunday Lunch

All are welcome to join us for lunch each week after Sunday's worship service for a great bowl of soup down in our kitchen! Bring your family, your friends, or just yourself and enjoy some time getting to know others in this community. Families planning to come usually contribute a soup or side to share, but feel free to just come and join even if you have nothing to bring! We'd love to see you there. Contact: Mark Whipple 

Spring Sunday Morning Classes – Session 2

Winter/Spring 2025 Flyer Session 2 | February 2, 9, 16, 23 Combined class "The Church"  The CGS Pastors | Room 212 There is a great deal of confusion about the church today in our culture. For this month the CGS pastors will explore the purpose and practices of the church, as well as the role the church plays in our walk with Christ and life together.  February 2 - What is the Church? – Chris Garrett February 9 – Why […]

Event Series Souper Sunday Lunch

Souper Sunday Lunch

All are welcome to join us for lunch each week after Sunday's worship service for a great bowl of soup down in our kitchen! Bring your family, your friends, or just yourself and enjoy some time getting to know others in this community. Families planning to come usually contribute a soup or side to share, but feel free to just come and join even if you have nothing to bring! We'd love to see you there. Contact: Mark Whipple 

Youth Room Fundraiser Lunch

Come to Caleb Pun's fundraiser this Sunday, February 9, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Souper Sunday lunch. Bring $5/person for some grilled cheese and tomato soup combos in the CGS kitchen!

Spring Sunday Morning Classes – Session 2

Winter/Spring 2025 Flyer Session 2 | February 2, 9, 16, 23 Combined class "The Church"  The CGS Pastors | Room 212 There is a great deal of confusion about the church today in our culture. For this month the CGS pastors will explore the purpose and practices of the church, as well as the role the church plays in our walk with Christ and life together.  February 2 - What is the Church? – Chris Garrett February 9 – Why […]

Event Series Durham Rescue Mission Meal

Durham Rescue Mission Meal

CGS is responsible for providing lunch at the Durham Rescue Mission men’s campus. We fed over 300 last month, so your continued help is greatly appreciated. If you would like to help with this month’s meal, please notify  Will Burkart or via phone at (919)732-5199. Dropping off dishes in the main kitchen the morning of the meal remains the same. Thank you for your generous support of this ministry. Here is the new link to the Signup Genius page for the Winter/Spring […]

Weekly Communion Servers Needed

All communing members at CGS are invited to participate in a once-a-month rotation for serving communion. (Serving on 5th Sundays is an option for those who can't serve as frequently.) Join the Communion Team Contact: Stephen Balevic. Thank you!   

Event Series Souper Sunday Lunch

Souper Sunday Lunch

All are welcome to join us for lunch each week after Sunday's worship service for a great bowl of soup down in our kitchen! Bring your family, your friends, or just yourself and enjoy some time getting to know others in this community. Families planning to come usually contribute a soup or side to share, but feel free to just come and join even if you have nothing to bring! We'd love to see you there. Contact: Mark Whipple 

Spencer Johnson’s Ordination Service

Join us on February 16 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary as we celebrate the ordination and installation of Spencer Johnson, with dessert to follow. The Lord has been faithful to the Johnson family as they’ve reached this exciting milestone in their lives, and gracious to us in bringing them to CGS. Questions? Contact: Caroline Garrett

Spring Sunday Morning Classes – Session 2

Winter/Spring 2025 Flyer Session 2 | February 2, 9, 16, 23 Combined class "The Church"  The CGS Pastors | Room 212 There is a great deal of confusion about the church today in our culture. For this month the CGS pastors will explore the purpose and practices of the church, as well as the role the church plays in our walk with Christ and life together.  February 2 - What is the Church? – Chris Garrett February 9 – Why […]

Event Series Souper Sunday Lunch

Souper Sunday Lunch

All are welcome to join us for lunch each week after Sunday's worship service for a great bowl of soup down in our kitchen! Bring your family, your friends, or just yourself and enjoy some time getting to know others in this community. Families planning to come usually contribute a soup or side to share, but feel free to just come and join even if you have nothing to bring! We'd love to see you there. Contact: Mark Whipple 

Prayer for Ukraine Zoom Gathering

The CGS GO Team encourages you to join others in praying for the church in Ukraine on Sunday, February 23, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. as the war there continues for the third year. CGS supports Andrew Sheppard who serves there. Mission To the World Country Director Jon Eide will lead this prayer time with updates from leaders of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ukraine so we can hear how God is working in the midst of war. There will be a time […]

Quarterly Town Hall

March 2 | Combined SMC: Quarterly Town Hall Each quarter we gather as a church family to be encouraged by receiving updates from the many ministries in our congregation, hear a current financial report, and discuss plans for the coming months. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions. Room S212.