The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Raleigh, North Carolina, was founded in 1874 by members of Christ Church who opposed the practice of pew rentals, establishing it as the city’s first “free” Episcopal church where all pews were open to the public. The congregation initially worshipped in a wooden Carpenter Gothic-style building designed by Rev. Johannes A. S. Oertel, completed in 1875. As the parish grew, a larger stone church was constructed, with its cornerstone laid in 1899 and the building completed in 1914. The new structure featured granite from North Carolina and New Hampshire, a roof of native pine, and Italian marble elements. Over the next 60 years, more than 70 stained glass windows were installed, depicting biblical figures and scenes. The original chapel, now known as All Saints Chapel, was relocated in 2006 and repurposed as an event venue. Throughout its history, the Church of the Good Shepherd has been active in community outreach, notably founding the St. John’s Guild in 1877, which led to the establishment of Raleigh’s first public library and hospital, and launching the Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen in 1980 to serve the city’s homeless population.