Wherever you are on this journey of
Life and Faith,
you are Welcome Here.
You can expect to be welcomed when you come to Good Shepherd. We will be glad that you are with us and pray that our time together will be meaningful in your journey of faith.
You can expect to find a community of imperfect people who recognize that, except for the saving grace of Jesus, they would be lost. This community has gathered to hear that good news and to be challenged by its implications for us, both personally and corporately. If you too long to hear of God’s love for you, you will be in the right place.
You can expect to be invited to fill out a goldenrod-colored card with your contact information. Whether or not you do so is completely up to you. You will not be singled out in any way.
You can expect to have people approach you and wish you peace during the passing of the peace.
You can expect your children to be invited up to the front of the sanctuary for a children’s message. There is no age limit on who may come up. If your child doesn’t want to come up alone, you are welcome to accompany them.
You can expect your children to be welcome in worship. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” (Mt. 19:14, NRSV)
You can expect to be invited to receive communion at every service. You can read more about our communion practices on our FAQ page.