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.

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

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Be sure to join us in September for a wonderful afternoon of keyboard music presented by Good Shepherd’s own, Valerie and Adam Lefever Hughes. This “Grand Tour” program, showcasing the church’s Dobson organ and Steinway grand piano, will usher listeners through a variety of countries and musical styles including works by Chopin, Bach, Schubert, Locklair, Debussy, Gershwin, and more. Learn More.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fine Arts Series: QuintEssentially Brass — Advent Concert

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM

In November we welcome back a long-time favorite, QuintEssentially Brass. This talented ensemble will once again perform a medley of traditional brass holiday music to usher in Advent. The arrangements will include many traditional favorites designed to put us all in the Christmas spirit. Learn More.

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

This April we are excited and proud to host the Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster. This exceptionally talented group of young people rehearses weekly throughout the school year, performs locally each season, and travels on summer tours across the United States and around the globe. Learn More.

Fine Arts Series: Lancaster British Brass Band

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM

This popular ensemble follows the path first laid down in the smoky mill and mining towns of mid-nineteenth century Britain. Gradually evolving into a fixed instrumentation of 28 players (and 1 conductor), the brass band flourished under the sponsorship of mill and mine owners bent on “moral and spiritual uplift,” thus laying the ground- work for a later time when the Salvation Army began capitalizing on the success of the bands by establishing brass bands as part of their outreach through music. Learn More.