WORSHIP TIMES
Sunday 10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist
Wednesday 6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist

There’s always something happening at Good Shepherd.

The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd strives to extend Christ’s own radical hospitality to everything we do. Whether it’s an upcoming meeting, special service or noteworthy event, we work to build and strengthen relationships with one another and share the joy of life in community. Below is just some of what’s happening.

If you're planning an event at Good Shepherd, spread the word about your “happening” by telling us the details here.

Christian Ed: How we live out our Vision Statement in WORSHIP

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Join Pastor Scott for this first in a 3-part Christian Ed series on living out our Vision Statement. We’ll look at getting involved in the art of preparing our sanctuary, assisting in the service, leading supporting activities, organizing our music ministry, and welcoming all into a place that prepares our mind and spirit to worship.

Fine Arts Series: Valerie & Adam Lefever Hughes — Organ & Piano Recital

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM

TRJ Movie of the Month Series: Watch Party: Summer of Soul

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Mark your calendar and plan to join the Towards Racial Justice Small Group for a Watch Party and engaging discussion of the film “Summer of Soul” in the Martin Luther Room. A Zoom discussion will follow on September 22 (7PM-8:30 PM). Contact Kris Albert or Miriam Burke for details.

Senior Shepherds: Patriotic Memories

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Prepare for an afternoon of fun as we welcome Kerry White, Mr. Entertainment. A retired Eastern District history teacher, Kerry will entertain us with a variety of moving patriotic songs to celebrate our country.

Christian Ed: How we live out our Vision Statement in SERVICE

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Pastor Scott presents this second in a 3-part Christian Ed series on living out our Vision Statement. No talent or gift is too small to share with others. We will discuss how service teams can identify and organize activities so we all have the opportunity to feel the significance and joy from serving in our community.

Towards Racial Justice Monthly Community Lunch — Silantra Asian Street Kitchen

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
We meet for lunch on the 3rd Sunday of every month at a Black or minority owned restaurant in Lancaster. This month we’ll gather between 11:45 AM and 1PM at Silantra Asian Street Kitchen, 1917 Fruitville Pike in Lancaster. Mark your calendars and join us for fellowship, great food, and support of our neighbors! NOTE: This event is part of a monthly series. It occurs on the 3rd Sunday of every month, and each month is in a different location. And each of these locations has ample and accessible parking available!

Day Trip to the National Museum of African American History

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Join the Towards Racial Justice Small Group for a one-day excursion to the National Museum of African American History in DC. We will leave Good Shepherd by carpool at 8:00 AM to travel to Silver Spring MD (2 HR 15 MIN). From there we'll catch the Metro to the Smithsonian Station (40 minute ride). You're on your own to tour the museum and have lunch. At 5:00 PM we'll leave to take the Metro to Silver Spring, stopping for dinner at 6:00 PM. Museum admission $0. Metro: $2.50 each way. Sign up on the TRJ Bulletin Board by August 31.

Christian Ed: How we live out our Vision Statement in SHARED LIFE

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Pastor Scott presents this third part of our Christian Ed series on living out our Vision Statement. Do you have a passion to encourage formation of faith and building relationships? We’ll discuss our life together and the energy and enthusiasm behind organizing education programs for all ages, and creating opportunities for us to move toward one another in intentional relationship.

Jelly Making for Beginners

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join us in the Good Shepherd kitchen for “Jelly Making for Beginners”, as we bring back the culinary art of homemade jelly making. We’ll use Good Shepherd’s own elderberry bushes to demonstrate the process of making and canning jelly. Class size is limited to 8 and a fee of $10 will cover the cost of the jars and all the ingredients needed. Yes, you will have jelly to take home with you! NOTE: Since our Good Shepherd kitchen is a commercial kitchen, we also ask each participant to bring their own hat, hair covering or bandana to wear the day of the class.

Towards Racial Justice Monthly Community Lunch — Taj Mahal Authentic Indian Cuisine

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We meet for lunch on the 3rd Sunday of every month at a Black or minority owned restaurant in Lancaster. This month we’ll gather at 11:30 AM at Taj Mahal Authentic Indian Cuisine, 2080 Bennett Avenue in Lancaster. Mark your calendars and join us for fellowship, great food, and support of our neighbors! NOTE: This event is part of a monthly series. It occurs on the 3rd Sunday of every month, and each month is in a different location. And each of these locations has ample and accessible parking available!

TRJ Movie of the Month Series: Watch Party: Rosewood

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Mark your calendar and plan to join the Towards Racial Justice Small Group for a Watch Party and engaging discussion of the film “Rosewood” in the Martin Luther Room. A Zoom discussion will follow on October 27 (7PM-8:30 PM). Contact Kris Albert or Miriam Burke for details.

Senior Shepherds: Happy Halloween — Camron Robertson

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Celebrate Halloween with us as we welcome back Camron Robertson, Mr. Charisma, and his songs from yesteryear.

Senior Shepherds: A Thanksgiving Talk With Pastor Scott

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Join the Senior Shepherds this November in All Saints Hall as we welcome Pastor Scott Paradise. The meeting will take place not long before Thanksgiving. With that theme in mind, Pastor Scott will remind us how we too are pilgrims, shaped by gratitude to be learners, travelers, and seekers of hope.

Turkey Box Monday

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Starting around the middle of October, you can reserve a Thanksgiving Turkey Box. This box includes everything you need to make a Thanksgiving meal at home. Each box includes a turkey (or turkey tenderloin), 5 pounds of potatoes, cans of green beans and yams, a box of stuffing, and more. Look for more details soon.

Thanksgiving Day Dinner

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Fine Arts Series: QuintEssentially Brass — Advent Concert

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM

A Christmas Tea

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Senior Shepherds: Christmas Party

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Prepare again for the holidays as we enjoy festivities together.

Fine Arts Series: Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Fine Arts Series: Lancaster British Brass Band

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM