New to Good Shepherd?
So you have seen our times and locations and have decided to visit, but you have some questions about how our worship service works.
So you have seen our times and locations and have decided to visit, but you have some questions about how our worship service works.
On Saturday, Celtic Kirk takes about an hour. On Sunday, the early service is also about an hour, and the later one is somewhat longer.
If you’re not Episcopalian or Christian, our sign says “Come as You Are – All Are Welcome” – and we really mean it.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
The first Episcopal services in Dunedin, marking the beginning of our Good Shepherd congregation, were held in December 1886. Our first congregation numbered about 16 persons. The Right Reverend Edwin G. Weed, consecrated in August as Bishop of Florida, visited the community during the Christmas season, preached, confirmed four persons, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. Following that visit the little congregation petitioned the Bishop for missionary oversight, having raised $340 toward support of the work. They were soon put under the care of the Reverend William H. Noyle who also visited Clearwater Harbor and Tarpon Springs.
The Church of the Good Shepherd is part of The Episcopal Church and the world-wide Anglican Communion. Our Christian heritage is over 2,000 years old, our Anglican tradition is over 500 years old, our American denomination is over 200 years old, and our Dunedin congregation is over 130 years old.
There are several Episcopal churches in northern Pinellas County, and we strive to collaborate with and support each other. Each of these Episcopal Churches is part of the Clearwater Deanery, which has its own Facebook Page. In addition, we have strong ties to other congregations in the area, occasionally worshiping or doing service projects together.
Sunday
8 AM - Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:15 AM - Sunday School For Adults
10 AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II
Sunday School For Kids:
During the 10 AM Service
(School Year)
Nursery Care available during the 10 AM service.
Wednesday
6 PM - Communion Service
Worship bulletins at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
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Proclaim with me the greatness of the Lord; let us exalt his Name together.
~ Psalm 34:3
The music ministries of Church of the Good Shepherd offer you the chance to let music be a part of your gift to God. The Adult Choir and the Bells of Hope are open to all adults from high school on up. Although we strive for musical excellence, the priority is for each individual to be nurtured as a Christian and as one who contributes by participation to glorify God through music in worship.