The Table

Some of life's most sacred moments happen around a table. The Table is a three-week gathering where you'll share a meal, meet real people, and discover what it looks like to belong at Good Shepherd.

 

What is The Table?

It's not an orientation.
It's an invitation.

There's something powerful about a table. It's where stories get shared, where laughter spills out over a meal, and where real life has a way of showing up. We've gathered around tables for celebrations and milestones—and we've sat at them through hard conversations, quiet moments, and seasons of uncertainty. The table holds it all: joy and grief, questions and hope.

When Jesus gathered His disciples for the Last Supper, it wasn't perfect or polished. It was honest. It was human. And it was there, around a table, that He invited them into something deeper. Throughout His ministry, Jesus made a habit of pulling up chairs for the people everyone else had counted out — proof that the invitation has always been wider than we expect.

At Good Shepherd, The Table is where that same journey begins. Over three weeks, we'll share meals, listen to one another, and start walking together. You'll get to know our heart, our mission, and what we believe God is doing in and through this church. And we'll take time to get to know you. You're invited to pull up a chair and be known.

Our next gathering begins September 2026.

The Table Interest Form
 

FAQs

  • We eat together. Over three weeks, you'll share a meal, hear the story of Good Shepherd, discover your God-given gifts—and get to know a handful of people walking the same road. Expect real conversation, not a lecture.

  • Three weeks. That's it. Each gathering runs about 90 minutes, and we ask that you come to all three so the group can grow together.

  • We gather on-campus late Sunday Mornings in our Youth Room.

  • That's up to you. Some people find a Journey Group, some start serving, some simply keep showing up on Sundays. The Table isn't the finish line—it's where connection begins and belonging takes root.

  • Contact our Director of Connection & Care, Marie Forgione, at marie@gslcirvine.org or leave her a voicemail at (949) 398–5179.

For more information

Marie Forgione | Director of Connection & Care
marie@gslcirvine.org
(949) 398-5179