Posts from 2026
Easter 2026
Easter Sunday at GSUMC Join us as we celebrate Easter together. Whether you’ve been part of our church for years or are simply looking for a place to come on Easter morning, you are welcome here. Easter Sunday Schedule: Come for one part of the morning or stay for it all as we celebrate together.
Holy Week at GSUMC
Holy Week at GSUMC Holy Week is the journey leading up to Easter, with each service telling an important part of the story. Whether you attend regularly or this would be your first time in a while, you are welcome to join us. Sunday, March 29Palm Sunday – 10:30 AMA welcoming, uplifting service marking the beginning of Holy Week. Thursday, April 2Maundy Thursday – 6:30 PMA quiet, reflective service centered on the Last Supper and community. Friday, April 3Good Friday…
New Service Time!
New Service Time Beginning Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, GSUMC will move to a single weekly worship service. New Sunday Schedule: This shift comes after thoughtful discussion and input from our congregation. As our attendance patterns and needs continue to evolve, we believe gathering as one body each week will strengthen our shared worship experience and sense of community. Our worship will continue to reflect the heart of our church, bringing together meaningful elements in a way that feels natural, engaging, and…
Lent at GSUMC
Lent is often described as a journey—but long journeys don’t begin with movement. They begin with preparation. This Lenten season, our worship series Renewed in Mercy invites us to slow down, prepare our hearts, and encounter God’s grace with fresh eyes. Even though we walk this path year after year, God’s mercy persistently meets us as something new—renewing us, reshaping us, and restoring us along the way. Guided by Scripture and grounded in the Wesleyan understanding of grace, each week…
Ash Wednesday
Join us for our Ash Wednesday Service on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. as we begin the season of Lent with reflection, repentance, and renewal. This contemplative service invites us to pause, examine our hearts, and experience God’s mercy through prayer, Scripture, and the imposition of ashes. Whether this is your first Ash Wednesday or part of a long-standing tradition, come and enter Lent intentionally, preparing your heart for the journey ahead.
From the Pastor’s Desk
February 2026 Greetings Members and Friends of Good Shepherd UMC (GSUMC), What a beginning 2026 has been! Hopefully, the month of February will follow a more normal schedule. However, it is only February, and TN weather has a way of changing by the hour. Soon, we will be able to return to a normal Wednesday Night Grow schedule and launch some of our new ideas. We have activity based classes, Lent classes, a Beyond the Books class, a study class…
4:12 Youth Retreat
4:12 Youth Retreat A weekend to grow, serve, and have a blast together Get ready for a meaningful, fun-filled weekend designed just for our youth! The 4:12 Youth Retreat is a chance to step away from the usual routine, build stronger friendships, and explore faith in a relaxed, encouraging environment. What to Expect Throughout the weekend, students will: We’ll be staying together at the church, creating a safe and welcoming space where everyone belongs. Dates & Timing Friday, February 27…
Wednesday night Grow Returns!
Wednesday Night Grow Kickoff with Isaiah House Join us as Wednesday Night Grow returns on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Good Shepherd with a meaningful kickoff evening featuring Isaiah House. We’ll begin with dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Isaiah House will share about their mission and the important work they are doing to serve those in need in our community. This evening is a great opportunity to reconnect after the break, enjoy fellowship around…
Youth Souper Bowl
Good Shepherd 4:12 Youth Soup, Chili & Dessert Cook-Off Join us for a fun (and tasty!) fellowship event on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd! Bring your best homemade soup, chili, or dessert and share it with the Good Shepherd community. Whether you love to cook or just love to taste, there’s something for everyone. How it works: Come enjoy great food, friendly competition, and support a good cause. We can’t wait to see (and…