OUR MISSION

Deepening Faith • Inspiring People • Elevating Service

Reaching out in inclusive love and generosity so that all may know the love of Jesus.

Good Shepherd is a Christ-centered community of believers called to reach out and welcome all.  Our mission is to spread God’s Word of love, justice, and mercy to all.  We are grateful for the gifts we have been given in this mission: our faith, a willingness to take risks, relationships with one another, steeped in grace and care, and the love of music.

OUR HISTORY

In 1901, a group of Lutherans formed a congregation called a pastor, and eventually affiliated with the wider Lutheran Church.  In 1903, the first sanctuary was built on our present site, and a larger sanctuary was built in 1924.  We continue to cherish our beautiful church, which has been renovated over the years to meet the needs of our faith community.  In 1960, the education building was constructed, which is considered our center for learning and service.  Each week, many people, stemming from various groups, use our building and ministries in order to nurture their faith, worshiping God and serving the community and our world.

OUR MEMBERS

Our Members come from Orange and Rockland counties, New York as well as Bergen County, New Jersey, and represent many different religious backgrounds. We have found that “variety is the spice of Christian life” and very much enjoy sharing the strengths of our various backgrounds, while relying on our common foundation, Jesus Christ.