Parish Life Center

“We are trying to build a place that will continue to be both a beacon of faith to the community as well as a place where people can be nurtured on their walk of faith throughout life."    – Bob Sawyer, Rector

The Church of the Good Shepherd's unprecedented growth has brought many gifts to our worship. After lengthy discussions with many people over many years, The Shepherd’s Vision was our answer to the clear need for a facility that enhances the worship experience for all parishioners and enables The Church of the Good Shepherd to maintain its leadership role in urban ministry.

Designed to complement the Church building, the Parish Life Center is located next to the church.  It is interesting to note that the granite used on the exterior comes from the same quarry as the granite used on the Church 100 years ago.  The ground floor houses the Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen and some underground parking spaces.  The first floor is home to offices for clergy and staff as well as rooms for the choir, a parlor and a nursery.  The second floor contains classrooms and meeting space for our Youth programs.  The top floor contains a small chapel, kitchen and a fellowship area that can be easily converted for other programs and recreational activities.

Parishioners of The Church of the Good Shepherd have demonstrated great foresight and courage when pursuing new construction projects.  Good Shepherd founders saw a church before one piece of wood was nailed in place.  While the first chapel was built in just one year, the current church building was constructed over a 15-year period.  The stained glass windows were added over the next 60 years.  Vision, combined with determination and sacrifice, created what we know as one of the most beautiful churches in Raleigh today.

Locations of classrooms and offices can be found on this map.