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Confirmation Sunday and Bishop’s Visit
The annual Bishop’s Visit is coming up on April 27th. Bishop Brian Cole will be present for the 8:15 am and 10:30 am services. There will also be a “Bishop’s [...]
Mt. LeConte Hike – Deadline Extended
Our annual tradition of hiking to Mt. LeConte will continue in 2025. Mt. LeConte is a hike-only lodge/cabins at one of the highest elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains. It [...]
New Adult Formation Class: All You Need is Love
Finish up the Formation year with an in-depth study of I Corinthians 13! Kenny Faught will lead three Formation Sundays exploring love and if it is really all you need: [...]
Women’s Bible Study
The Tuesday Women's Bible Study meets every Tuesday evening at 5:45 p.m. in Henslee Hall or through Zoom. They are using the book 12 Extraordinary Women, by John MacArthur. For [...]
Good Sam Book Group
The next meeting of the Book Club will be on May 1 at 6:00 PM at Henslee Hall. We’ll be reading The Paris Bookseller, by Kerry Maher. This is [...]
Good Sam Chapter of Episcopal Church Women
Thank you to so many interested and enthusiastic women who have been at our two information meetings. You have helped us affirm the idea that we WANT and need a [...]
Youth Sunday and Mother’s Day
On May 11th, Good Sam will honor graduates and mothers during the annual Youth Sunday and Mother’s Day Service. If you want to ensure that your graduate is honored, please [...]
Adult Formation: Coffee & Conversation
Are you looking for a relaxed, informal formation class that allows you to catch your breath before church but also gives you the opportunity for fellowship? If so, check out [...]
Adult Formation: Lectionary Class
The Lectionary Class provides a review and discussion of each Sunday's Lectionary readings. Participants look for what the readings meant to their original audience and how they relate to our present [...]
Youth Mission Trip to Charleston
We will make our 3rd trip to Charleston, continuing our learning about racial justice, the schism and reunification of the Episcopal Diocese there, and exploring the incredible local habitat, [...]
Altar Flower & Aumbry Candle Signups for 2025
During church services, how often have you said to yourself "Wow, the altar flowers are beautiful!" We have some talented folks on our Flower Guild, but they depend on [...]
Good Sam Youth Featured in Episcopal News Service
You'll want to check this out!! Our youth have been featured in Episcopal News Service (ENS)! Their work with Operation Backyard caught the attention of a reporter at ENS. This reporter interviewed [...]