Episcopal church · NC · est. 1914 · Historic register · Verified 17 days ago

Church of the Good Shepherd

125 HILLSBOROUGH STREET, Raleigh, NC 27603
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4.8 · 32 Google reviews

About Church of the Good Shepherd


Church of the Good Shepherd is an Episcopal church in Raleigh, North Carolina located at 125 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603, United States. Church of the Good Shepherd was founded in 1914. As of April 2026, Church of the Good Shepherd holds a 4.8-star rating across 32 Google reviews. The Church of the Good Shepherd parish office answers at +1 919-831-2000.

he Church of the Good Shepherd is a historic Episcopal church in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The congregation branched off of Christ Episcopal Church in 1874, making it the second oldest Episcopal parish in Raleigh.

Church of the Good Shepherd through the years


  1. 1914 Founded
  2. April 15, 1978 Added to the National Register

When does Church of the Good Shepherd hold services?


Church of the Good Shepherd publishes the following weekly hours: Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 9 am–5 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm, Wednesday 9 am–5 pm. All times are local to Raleigh, NC.

Thursday
9 am–5 pm
Friday
9 am–5 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9 am–5 pm
Tuesday
9 am–5 pm
Wednesday
9 am–5 pm

Where is Church of the Good Shepherd located?


Church of the Good Shepherd is located at 125 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603, United States. The building sits at coordinates 35.78035, -78.64056, placing it in Raleigh, NC 27603.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 27, 2026.

The neighborhood around Church of the Good Shepherd


The ZIP code 27603 area around Church of the Good Shepherd is home to 53,535 residents with a median household income of $84,569 and a median age of 34.9 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

53,535 Residents in ZIP 27603
34.9 Median age
$84,569 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Church of the Good Shepherd


Episcopal worship uses the Book of Common Prayer, the same liturgy Anglicans have prayed for centuries.

  • Holy Eucharist lasts about an hour. Includes Scripture readings, sermon, the Nicene Creed, prayers of the people, and Communion.
  • All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion regardless of denomination.
  • Dress varies by parish — suit or business casual is always safe.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Thursday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Church of the Good Shepherd on the National Register of Historic Places


Church of the Good Shepherd is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 08000888, added to the Register on April 15, 1978.

Read the official NPS nomination for Church of the Good Shepherd →

Churches founded the same year as Church of the Good Shepherd


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1914 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at Church of the Good Shepherd


Service window Closed
Nearest transit Salisbury Street & Morgan Street · 203 ft
Coffee after Centro · 768 ft

Church of the Good Shepherd by the numbers


112 Years of continuous worship since 1914
32 Google reviews to date
Robert W. Gibson Architect

Questions and answers about Church of the Good Shepherd


What denomination is Church of the Good Shepherd?
This parish is part of the Episcopal tradition.
What are the service times at Church of the Good Shepherd?
Published hours: Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 9 am–5 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm, Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
What is the phone number for Church of the Good Shepherd?
You can reach the parish at +1 919-831-2000.
Where is Church of the Good Shepherd located?
The parish is located at 125 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603, United States.
When was Church of the Good Shepherd founded?
Founded in 1914.
Is Church of the Good Shepherd on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 08000888, added April 15, 1978.
How do visitors rate Church of the Good Shepherd?
4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 32 Google reviews.
What is the architecture of Church of the Good Shepherd?
Church of the Good Shepherd is designed by Robert W. Gibson.
Is Church of the Good Shepherd the official parish listing?
This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent Church of the Good Shepherd, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

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Est. 1914 One of 316 Episcopal parishes in NC  ·  See the register →
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