Good Samaritan Episcopal Church

Carol Hamilton (member since 2000):
"There is a great sense of community here at Good Sam. A genuine feeling of love, and we felt it right away."

Michelle Dicks (member since 2007):
"One of the first things I noticed about Good Sam was that people were excited to greet people. These people genuinely care about each other, I thought. I like that! And I love Fr. Chris. I like that he is personable, well-read and energetic. He has a lovely family, his faith is so clear, and his sermons are so well thought-out."

Martha Odegaard and Terry Orletsky Family (members since 2007):

Martha: "We found the warmth, sincerity and kindness at Good Sam right
away! It was powerful."
Terry: "And the humor."
Martha: "I love the way we sing the Lord's Prayer,
holding hands. The first time we came to Good Sam, and we sang the
prayer, I just knew -- this was it!"

Kathleen Ide (member since 1988):
“In 1988, I came to Good Sam with my brother- and sister-in-law. I felt welcomed at Good Sam. It fed a spiritual need in me, and a need for community.”

Anna Calini (member since 2001):
“I want to raise Zane so that he feels welcomed in church. That church is a holy, warm, homey, personal place – a sanctuary. I think here at Good Sam our children can bridge the distance between themselves and God.”

Ken Warburton (member since 2001):
“We found Good Sam warm and welcoming! We like being active and try to participate in all the church activities.”

Sally Miller (member since 1972):
“It’s a wonderful parish. There’s a core group of families that have been a wonderful group of friends and support system.  We grew up together and raised our kids together. Now we are all grandparents!”

Morgan  Hall (member since 2004):
“I came out last May, and was driving around. I liked University City, and was looking for a house here. I remember going to Good Sam one Sunday – it was Armed Forces day or something.  The Military were being honored that day. Several of the parishioners were in full uniform. In fact, one of them gave the sermon that day – a very good one. I was impressed!  Also, it meant a lot to me to have met Thelma Gray – she was greeting that day.”

His wife Debra adds: “Yes, we even got a card from her and Ann Carlton welcoming us to Good Sam.”

Mark Veneziano (member since 1995):
“We like the people at Good Sam! We like our Sunday school teachers.”
Peter, his brother, adds: “And the other kids.”

 

Margaret Ong (member since 2005):
“The people have kept us coming ! We made a lot of friends over the years, especially with the Altar Guild.”

Jane Drover (member since 2000):
“I like the warm and relaxed atmosphere.”

Anna Mathen (member since 1990):
“We kept coming to Good Sam because of the personal attention and friendships we have gotten.”

Esther Stearns (member since 1999 ):
“You know, we were shopping for a church. Especially after we adopted Joseph. We really felt the need to attend church and raise him in a Christian community… We like the liturgy, the music, the thoughtfulness and warmth.”

Bob Wuertz (music director 1995-2008):
“The choir brought me family – just like the whole congregation did. This church is different, I could tell from the beginning – no one is pretentious, they’re themselves.”