Church of the The Good Shepherd is active in its ministries, social and study groups. If there is a ministry or group you would like to join, contact the church office or the listed contact.
| Ministry Group | Contact | Meeting Time/Date | Description |
| Acolytes | Dave Talbot | Monthly obligations as scheduled | Assist in services of Holy Eucharist and other rites of the Church. |
| Altar Guild | Ellen Schmidt or Liz White |
Monthly obligation. Organizational meeting in Sept. |
Teams attend each service once a month, to set up, clean up after the service. |
| Building and Grounds | Dave Talbot | 1st Monday (monthly) 7:00 p.m |
Maintains physical building of the church and surrounding grounds. |
| Chalice Bearers | Allen Busby | Monthly obligations as scheduled | Offer the Eucharistic wine to communicants. |
| Diocesan Convention Delegates | Father Tom | Annual obligations | Represent the parish at the Diocesan Convention. |
| Education & Formation | Kristin Niederberger Or Nina Edwards |
4th Tuesday of odd numbered months 7:00 p.m. |
Encourage each individual’s faith, growth & development of a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Plan and encourage participation in a variety of activities that are part of a healthy spiritual plan. |
| Evangelism | Peter Nielsen | 4th Tuesday of even numbered months 7:00 p.m. | Proclaim & spread Good News of God in Christ. Work at welcoming visitors & provide means for their assimilation into the life of the parish family. Plan and evaluate advertising, opportunities for inviting new persons. |
| Financial Ministries Council (FMC) |
Scott Johnson | 1st Tuesday (monthly) 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. |
Plan, monitor and communicate with the vestry important financial issues and opportunities concerning stewardship of our parish. |
| Eucharistic Visitors | Father Tom | Irregular | Communion & visitation for homebound and hospitalized. |
| Hospitality | Susan Nielsen | No set meeting date or time | Facilitate events during the year, including Parish picnic and Easter vigil. Duties: arranging for refreshments, set up and clean up for events. |
| Music - Instrumental |
Sarah Jacobs | Wed. 7:30 10:15 Service |
Assist with 10:15 worship and additional services during Advent, Lent & Easter. Children’s Choir learns new songs, presented at various services. |
| Music - Vocal |
Nicole Murray | Adult Choir Wed. 7:30 Rehearsal Sun. 9:30 Rehearsal 10:15 Service Con Brio Choir (K– 5th grade) 9:00 Sundays |
Assist with 10:15 worship and additional services during Advent, Lent & Easter. Children’s Choir learns new songs, presented at various services. |
| Nursery Teachers | Judy Kile | 9:00 through 10:15 Service | Attend to babies during Adult Sunday School, forums and Sunday worship service. |
| Office Helpers | Marty Busby | As needed | Those responsible for bulletin and newsletter creation and "putting together." |
| Parish Nurses | Sharon Carmichael or Jan Huster |
Saturday and Sunday after the services | Offerings such as blood pressure screenings, information on health issues and providing light and basic meals for those coming home from the hospital or those that could just use a little help for a short time. Their role is not to provide patient care, but to put the individual in the hands of those who are able to provide the necessary care. |
| Backpack Shepherds | Nancy Maloney and others |
Outreach |
Each week, different teams will fill backpacks with enough food for six weekend meals. These backpacks will be sent home with the Eastgate children each Friday afternoon. |
| Clay County Clothes Closet | Isabel Diebler | Provide clothing for those in need. | |
| C.O.G.S. | Bob Kile | People of Good Shepherd helping fellow parishioners with needs such as home repair, gardening, etc… | |
| Episcopal Community Services | Judy Lane or Doris Fry |
ECS directly helps the homeless, the hungry, Seniors, the jobless, underprivileged school children, juvenile offenders, youth from all backgrounds, families facing financial burdens and many others. | |
| Northland Assistance Center |
John Zaiger | The Assistance Center coordinates efforts for emergency assistance in North Kansas City and surrounding areas | |
| Outreach Garden | Bob Kile | The garden provides fresh produce for those in need. | |
| Shepherd’s Center of the Northland | John Bash | The mission of the Shepherd’ Center is to improve the quality of life for older adults in the Northland. | |
| Pastoral Care |
Father Tom | Irregular | Spiritual care for those going through crisis. |
| Peace and Justice | Clark Byron | Second Sunday of every month 8:00-9:00 AM |
Carry out our Baptismal Covenant to strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being. |
| Readers | Allen Busby | Monthly obligations as scheduled | Persons who read the Old Testament, New Testament, and Prayers of the People during worship. Readers practice their assigned reading prior to worship. |
| Sunday Adult Bible Study | Bob Kile | Sundays 9:00-10:00 AM |
Sunday morning studies. |
| Sunday School Teachers | Katy Espinoza | Monthly during the school year | Expose children to the bible and help in their development and formation as Christians. |
| Ushers | Jon Herbig | Monthly obligations as scheduled | Parishioners helping to facilitate the orderly greeting, seating and guiding of people to Eucharist at services. |
| Vestry, Clerk and Treasurer | Father Tom | Second Tuesday of every month | Executive decision-making body for the church. |
| Website and Email | Peter Nielsen |
Irregularly | To support electronic media and Internet presence for Church of the Good Shepherd. |
| Wedding Reception Hosting | Nina Edwards | As requested | In coordination with the Alter Guild, this group works with couples interested in having their wedding reception at Good Shepherd. |
| Youth Group | Laura Williams | Weekly as announced | All youth, grades 6 - 12, take part in activities to enhance group cohesiveness, address the struggles/achievements in their daily lives, and to explore their own faith. Includes activities at and away from church and outreach projects to the community. |
Small Group Ministries
Small groups lead a vital ministry in enhancing a parish community. Groups meet for prayer and support, study and discussion, service, or simply social occasions. Get involved with some of the established groups at Good Shepherd, or if you have an idea for starting a small group, contact Fr. Punzo or Judy Kile.
| Small Groups | Contact | Meeting Time/Date | Description |
| Dinner for 8 | Barbara Young | Scheduled by group. | Fellowship by rotating dinners and dishes at each home for those participating. |
| Good Shepherd Book Club | Judy Kile | 3rd Tuesdays September – May 7:00 p.m. |
We select and discuss fictional novels, current and classic, that contain themes or values that relate to our spiritual life. |
| Good Shepherd Women | Susan Nielsen | Once a month events. | The women of Good Shepherd have a monthly social event to develop better relationships outside Sunday worship services. |
| The Lunch Bunch | Maxine Hoppe | Monthly scheduled gathering. | Monthly gathering for food and fellowship. |
| Service Guild | Barbara Hale | First Tuesday of each month. 1:00 p.m. |
Primary ministry is bereavement lunches. Also provide food for certain church work events. Host annual Bishop’s reception. |
| Shepherd Social Club (Tentative name) |
Marty Busby | Monthly Event | Members of Good Shepherd meet each month to socialize and get to know one another. This is a great opportunity to invite friends to experience our parish community. |
