Church of the Good Shepherd

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Church of the Good Shepherd, Charlottesville, VA

Church Planters: The Rev. Robert Cunningham, The Rev. April Murrie

Church of the Good Shepherd embodies and uniquely expresses the gifts of the Anglican tradition in Charlottesville. This church is grounded in the Trinity - Father, Son, and Spirit - as host and provider (Ps. 23), as our standard for justice and love of the world (Ez. 34), with Jesus as our Good Shepherd, who leads us on a pilgrimage, whose voice we know and follow (Jn.10) as we participate with him and others in ministry, toward the horizon of dwelling together in his house forever.

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Funny Clergy Clothes
Funny Clergy Clothes

This is why I shall happily – though not without a certain unavoidable self-consciousness – wear funny clothes as I take vows and have a Bishop ask God’s blessing over me on Saturday. They show beyond doubt who I am serving.

Ordinations in the Diocese
Ordinations in the Diocese

We give thanks for the ordination of April Murrie into the priesthood, Wade Bradshaw and Angela Holstege into the transitional diaconate on Saturday, August 17, at Church of the Good Shepherd in Charlottesville, VA.

The Wounds of God for the People of God
The Wounds of God for the People of God

As I’ve grown more conscious of this, I’ve become particularly aware that my hands are not just mine. “You” — which includes our hands — “are not your own,” as Paul tells us. They are, mysteriously, marked as conveyors of God’s touch, if you will. And as such, they are set apart not only to hold “weighty” things but also participate in the “hands on” ministry of Jesus.

Art During Holy Week
Art During Holy Week

A special dimension of Holy Week at Church of the Good Shepherd, Charlottesville, VA included an art exhibit by parishioner Brittany Fan. Over the course of Holy Week services, Good Shepherd added/introduced one piece at a time along the walls of the sanctuary.

Belonging to and Loved by God
Belonging to and Loved by God

During their recent retreat, the women at Redeemer Anglican church explored how different habits of being present with God grow their sense of identity as women who belong to God and who are loved by God.

Ordination in the Diocese
Ordination in the Diocese

We give thanks for the ordination of April Murrie to the diaconate on Sunday, February 18, at Church of the Good Shepherd, Charlottesville, VA.

Introducing Benediction Farm
Introducing Benediction Farm

Benediction Farm is a lot of things, but one of these is a resource to the ministries of our diocese. We hope to help you: let me tell you about this.

A Logo Story: Church of the Good Shepherd (Charlottesville, VA)
A Logo Story: Church of the Good Shepherd (Charlottesville, VA)

Church of the Good Shepherd is an Anglican church plant in Charlottesville, Virginia. We are a community seeking to grow into Christ’s likeness for the glory of God, for the abundance of our own lives, and for the good of our neighbors.

Ordination in the Diocese
Ordination in the Diocese

We give thanks for the ordination of Robert Cunningham to the priesthood on March 5, 2022 at Churh of the Good Shepherd in Charlottesville, VA.

Good Shepherd Cohosts Bryan Stevenson
Good Shepherd Cohosts Bryan Stevenson

Church of the Good Shepherd, Charlottesville, VA is grateful to be a partnering church with Theological Horizons in bringing Bryan Stevenson to Charlottesville.

Church of the Good Shepherd Launch Date: October 30
Church of the Good Shepherd Launch Date: October 30

The official public launch date for the Church of the Good Shepherd in Charlottesville, VA is Sunday, October 30.

An Update from Church of the Good Shepherd Church Plant
An Update from Church of the Good Shepherd Church Plant

It's been awhile since you have heard from us because we are actively and prayerfully working towards our public launch in a few weeks!

You are invited to the Pre-Synod Workshop!
You are invited to the Pre-Synod Workshop!

Ministry in a Secular Age: Practices for Faith Formation and Evangelism with Robert Cunningham and April Murrie

Church Planting in the Diocese
Church Planting in the Diocese

Church Planting is central to the mission strategy of the Diocese. Since its founding, the diocese has consistently devoted itself to planting a thriving network of Anglican churches throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Ordinations in the Diocese
Ordinations in the Diocese

We thank God for the ordination of Tuck Bartholomew to the priesthood and Robert Cunningham to the transitional diaconate on Sunday, August 14, Church of the Good Shepherd, Charlottesville, VA.

Charlottesville Church Plant
Charlottesville Church Plant

In a recent update, church planters (Robert Cunningham & April Murrie) share the church’s new website, logo, and plans for a September public launch.

Church of the Good Shepherd: A Church Plant in Charlottesville
Church of the Good Shepherd: A Church Plant in Charlottesville

Church of the Good Shepherd will embody and uniquely express the gifts of the Anglican tradition in Charlottesville, VA.

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