The Forum at Good Shepherd

06/26/2026

Join us Wednesday, July 1 at 6pm in Craig Lounge for the next Forum—a screening of "My Name is Pauli Murray" 🎬📽

Murray—a civil rights attorney and Episcopal priest whose feast day falls on July 1—made extraordinary efforts to help form us into a more perfect union.

As the country turns 250, we remember her life and work to see America become what we proclaim ourselves to be: with equality and justice for all 🇺🇸

06/04/2026

A *massive* shoutout to the absolute rockstar-of-a-human Ashley Coleman! Thank you so much for sharing your story, conviction, and ✨energy✨ with us! Times are tough for q***r folks right now—but with Ashley at the helm of JASMYN, we are certain that its mission to educate, empower, and enable vulnerable youth is in excellent hands.

In her words, we are family—and family take care of each other 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Thank you for all you do, Ashley! 🙏

05/29/2026

We're baaaack! 🙌 🏳️‍🌈 On June 3 at 6pm in Craig Lounge, help us kick off Pride Month with a Forum at Good Shepherd featuring Ashley Coleman, whose life work has centered on LQBTQ+ advocacy, community health, and youth empowerment.

She will delve into her story and the work she's done at organizations like the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, GALAEI, and the Mazzoni Center—all in the greater Philadelphia area. We’ll hear more about the experience and vision she is bringing to Jacksonville in her new role as CEO of Jasmyn—can't wait to see you there!

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-The Forum with Ashley Coleman
-Wednesday, June 3, 6pm in Craig Lounge
-Light refreshments will be served

03/18/2026

Be a little conservative.
..and now that we have your attention, let's let Dr. Reichel explain:

“Conservative values can be truly radical when those in power do not care to sustain what makes shared life possible: When people ‘move fast and break things,’ decency and kindness insist on the humanity of those otherwise crushed under the wheels. Even decorum and politeness can be radical in a world that scoffs at empathy. Honor and courage are necessary to confront injustice and violence. Liberty is not an excuse for only caring about yourself, but a commitment to liberate others.”

Join is this Wednesday, March 18 at 6pm in Craig Lounge for the fourth week of the The Forum in Lent. You know the drill: 'For Such a Time as This,' homemade soup, and good conversation. All are welcome. 📕🥣🎙

03/10/2026

Join us again this Wednesday at 6pm in Craig Lounge for The Forum at Lent 📚 As in past weeks, we'll keep discussing 'For Such a Time as This' and explore how lessons from the past Church can guide the modern Church through systemic crisis and adversity. Homemade soup and vibrant conversation—all are welcome! 🥣🗣

03/04/2026

📚Join us this Wednesday at 6pm in Craig Lounge for the second installment of The Forum at Lent, where we will continue to examine and discuss 'For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional.'

A theological tool for finding spiritual stamina during systemic crisis, the book uses lessons left by the past Church to help the modern Church remain steadfast in the face of tumult, and helps us to continue forward as followers of Jesus.

Homemade soup 🥣 and vibrant discussion 🗣 for all, and all are welcome. We can't wait to see you there.

02/10/2026

Join us for a new Lenten Forum series! 📚 Every Wed during Lent at 6pm in Craig Lounge, we'll explore 'For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional.' The book acts a theological guide for finding spiritual stamina during times of systemic crisis and uncertainty.

We'll meet after 5:30pm Evening Prayer, and no RSVP or reading required for first session. Soup and good convo guaranteed! 🍲

01/12/2026

Tomorrow night at St. John's Cathedral! See you there!

People are talking about Nico Lang's American Teenager. Come hear what they have to say!

Join us for a conversation with award-winning journalist Nico Lang, author of the national bestseller and 2025 Stonewall Book Award honoree The American Teenager, in dialogue with Dean Kate Moorehead Carroll.

🗓 Tuesday, January 13
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 St. John’s Cathedral
🎟 Free and open to the public

An evening of thoughtful dialogue, listening, and compassion.




River City Pride - Jacksonville, Florida

12/03/2025

Happy Wednesday, Good Shepherd! ☀️ We've got a wonderfully busy day ahead!

This evening at 6:00 pm in Craig Lounge, the Forum at Good Shepherd will present a screening of "1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture." The film is a groundbreaking documentary that examines the genesis of the historically fraught relationship between the modern mainstream church and LGBTQ+ people. It "chronicles the discovery of never-before-seen archives at Yale University which unveil astonishing new revelations, and casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice." For those who strive to follow our baptismal vow to "respect the dignity of every human being," this will be a powerful and eye-opening experience.

This morning, we will hold Men's Bible Study in Craig Lounge at 8:00 am, and after that a 10:30 am Advent Bible Study in the Parish Office on Forbes Street.

Before the Forum, we will hold Evening Prayer at 5:30 pm in the Chapel; as always, the Chancel Choir rehearses at 7:00 pm in the Choir Room.

There are so many opportunities for engagement and fellowship today, and we cannot wait to see you! As always, everyone is welcome.

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– 8:00 am: Men’s Bible Study in Craig Lounge
– 10:30 am: Advent Bible Study in the Parish Office
– 5:30 pm: Evening Prayer in the Chapel
– 6:00 pm: LGBTQ Forum presents 1946 Film
– 7:00 pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal