In efforts fueled by concern for both the impoverished and the environment, the Energy Saving Volunteers (ESV) are helping area homes to become more energy efficient. The group is led by Brad Rouse of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Hayesville, whose church team works with Green Faith, St. Vincent de Paul, Hands of Hope, and the Hinton Center. These passionate volunteers are promoting the best of American values and Christian values.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Hayesville celebrated its Founders' Day and the birthday of Rector Dr. Bill Breedlove on August 23 in traditional Good Shepherd fashion: by sharing a meal while socializing, and then discussing ways to improve the community.

Sixteen stalwart women from Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Hayesville braved the rapids of the Middle Ocoee River on August 4. Even though some had never rafted before, no one “swam,” a term used by guides for those who fall out of the raft.

Country Fares have been held at Good Shepherd since our founding. Country Fare is at the heart of our community outreach programs and is a huge part of who we are as a church. It is our largest outreach fund raising event of the year.