The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Summerville, SC
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Christian Formation

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​Will you continue
in the
apostles' teaching
​and fellowship...


​Baptismal Covenant
​Book of Common Prayer, p. 304


​Christian Education for Children, Youth, and Adults
9:00 AM - 10 AM on Sundays


Children's Program - K5 - 4th Grade
Meets in The Children's Room in Main Building

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During the Covid-19 Season, CCE leader Vanessa Stewart is sending lesson plans home each week that children and families can do together, as well sending as a weekly video bedtime story.

Important Note:  Adult volunteers from the parish serve as assistant teachers when classes are in session.  Everyone who works with our children have completed Safe Children training.

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Youth Program - Grades 5th - 12th
Out Back in The Youth Building

During Covid-19 restrictions, middle and high school youth of Good Shepherd, Summerville and St. Stephen's, Charleston meet via Zoom and occasionally in person for field trips in the area.  George H. McDaniel serves as leader and organizer for the Good Shepherd Youth Program. 

ECGS youth also enjoy a monthly movie night discussion via Zoom.


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Good Shepherd Adult Formation Opportunities during Covid-19 Isolation

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Continuing in the same vein, Fr. Dow will lead a 2-part series during Lent, discussing the book A Little History of Religion by Richard Holloway.  This class will begin March 2. 


George H. McDaniel continues the 4-part Adult Formation discussion of the book 
Seven Theories of Religion by Daniel Pals.   Participants meet via Zoom.

***It is highly recommended that you read the book along with the class.  New and used copies are available to order through Amazon. 
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Monday Bible Study on Zoom

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The Rev. Michael Szymanowski leads Bible Study on Mondays via Zoom.  The Acts study will finish soon, and will be followed by a study of Luke's gospel.  Discussion is lively, friendly, and informative.  A wonderful spinoff of meeting weekly with fellow parishions and being led by Mike is that we have maintained a sense of community during the time when we have had to stay apart due to Covid-19 restrictions.

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Mission Statement 
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Summerville, SC
seeks to be a Christ-centered church, inspired by the Holy Spirit,
that reaches out in joyful community
​ to welcome, value, ​and love all God’s children.

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​The Rev. M. Dow Sanderson, Priest-in-Charge
The Rev. Michael P. Szymanowski, Priest Associate
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. 
119-B West Luke Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483
EMAIL: goodshep.summerville@gmail.com

TELEPHONE: 843-225-7590


Website design by ECGS; Photographs by Eleanor B. Koets​