Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Hayesville now does pet-therapy ministry, thanks to parishioner Carole Webber and her four-legged therapists. Henry, a mellow 11-year-old Saint Bernard, and Bran Muffin, a lovable 6-year-old Golden Retriever, go with Carole to visit some of Good Shepherd's older parishioners in their homes or at the Clay County Care Center. Carole says of her beloved pets, both rescue dogs, “They are the ones who bring smiles to the patients; I just drive them from place to place.”

About 75 people of different ethnicities, hailing from several counties and many churches, gathered at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Hayesville on February 7 for a forum on racism. From college-age to those old enough to remember the segregated 50s, they passionately discussed the state of racism today.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Hayesville will observe the season of Lent with three services on Ash Wednesday, February 18, plus a series of Lenten suppers and classes to be taught by the Rector, Father Bill Breedlove. Everyone in the community is invited to participate.

Gather your family and friends to enjoy the annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, Tuesday, February 17, 5-7 p.m., at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Hayesville.