Sunday Worship at 9 am and 11 am. Livestreaming of our 9 am service.
Your Welcoming Neighbor
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is a community of people united by a common faith in Christ, providing a source of peace and hope in our world. We are part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), serving the Palos Heights community and the surrounding Chicagoland area for over 65 years.
Our Mission Statement
A caring fellowship of all God’s people empowered by grace to proclaim the gospel and lovingly serve as Jesus teaches.
Our Vision Statement
Transforming lives by making the hope of God real through bold faith, service, outreach, discipleship and helping all people discover their God-given value.
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Our Core Values
Encouraging each other in our lifelong journey of faith through our core values of:
-Drawing nearer to God
-Practicing Grace
-Generously Serving
-Prioritizing Love over Judgment
-Welcoming All
-Fostering Community
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Generosity
Offering a helping hand and a kind heart to support people with the life-giving message of Christ.
Community
Uniting local family and friends within a down-to-earth, welcoming, Christian environment.
Compassion
Committed and focused on providing empathy and understanding to all of God’s children.
Transforming lives by making the hope of God real through bold faith, service, outreach, discipleship and helping all people discover their God-given value.
Holy Week and Easter Services
Palm Sunday on April 13.
Services at 9 am and 11 am where we raise palms and welcome Jesus.
Maundy Thursday on April 17.
Service at 7:30 pm with the washing of feet and sharing of Holy Communion.
Good Friday on April 18.
Service at 12:30 pm and the Tenebrae service at 7:30 pm. We recall the power of the cross for one and all.
Easter Sunday on April 20.
The resurrection of Jesus is met with joy as God’s grace triumphs.
Sunrise service at 6:30 am followed by an Easter Coffee in the Narthex
Easter services at 9 am and 11 am
Come and be part of celebrating the joy of the resurrected Jesus.
The crew who helped decorate our sanctuary for Christmas
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