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.
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
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.
Thanksgiving Worship Services
Wednesday, November 25 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, November 26 at 10:00 am
As we give thanks, we also support the Palos Food Pantry. During the Thanksgiving services, we will collect not only monetary offerings but offerings of non-perishable foods. All the offering (food and money) will be donated to the Palos Food Pantry. Come and give thanks by supporting God's beloved people.