Mid-Week Prayer & Discussion Groups

The Good Shepherd is pleased to present a range of mid-week prayer and discussion groups for the growth and development of Christians in the life of Christ.

All mid-week prayer and discussion groups are conducted online using Zoom. To learn how to join, subscribe to the weekly newsletter (see below).

Patristics Reading Group

Mondays - 8:00pm-9:00pm online

Immersing ourselves in the words of the Fathers and the mind of the Church and coming together for discussion.

Orthodox Christian Fellowship

Tuesdays - 7:30pm-9:00pm online

Reading, listening, watching and discussing various topics together through the year.

Prayer Group

Wednesdays - 8:00-9:00pm online

The Prayer Group prays Small Compline and intercessory prayers together online.

Book Club

Thursdays (fortnightly) - 8:00-9:00pm online with Fr. Geoff

Join the book club sessions for just the book(s) you want to read!

Blog

Do Not Fear, Only Believe: Christ, Suffering, and Resurrection

Daniel McInnes

November 8, 2026 11:00 AM

Daniel McInnes delivers a sermon written by Fr. Nicholas for the feast of the Archangels, reflecting on the dignity of humanity in Jesus Christ. Through the healing of the woman who suffered for twelve years and the raising of Jairus’s daughter, the Gospel reveals Christ’s compassion, authority over death, and call to faithful perseverance. We are reminded that God draws near in our suffering and leads us toward the glory of His eternal kingdom.

Bound Together in Love: The Body of Christ Beyond Death

Sdn Tim Grace

November 1, 2026 11:00 AM

Sub Dn. Timothy Grace reflects on St. Paul's teaching that without love all our efforts are useless, and that we are the Body of Christ and individually members of it. Our sins and our holiness affect the whole body, which is why no one is saved alone and why the saints still teach, heal and intercede for us. Turning to the Gospel, he explains how this bond of love transcends death, and why the Church prays for the departed and offers koliva in their memory.

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