Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Good Shepherd is a faith community of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Delaware-Maryland Synod. For nearly 60 years we have represented a Word and Sacrament presence at the corner of Taney Ave. and 7th Street in Frederick, Maryland. We focus on reaching out to a challenging world with our gifts of time, talent, and treasure. We are a welcoming place for those seeking an experience of God’s presence both in Word and Meal and one in one another. We value learning from the Scriptures and opportunity for fellowship with one another.

 

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church is a faith community of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) Church.

Whether you are passing through our city or looking for a church home,   we are delighted to have you worship with our family in faith at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Sundays 9:00 a.m.* – Traditional Service 10:00 a.m. – Education & Fellowship 11:00 a.m.* – Contemporary Service with Crossview Band   *Nursery/child care is available

Location 1415 West Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21702-4136 Phone: 301-663-3344 Fax: 301-663-3353 Free Parking available in lot behind the church. Please use the 7th Street Entrance

 

Our Mission:

• To invite all people to know the unconditional love of Christ
• To share Christ’s love through words and deeds
• To empower people to serve Christ in the world

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History

Good Shepherd Church was founded as a mission congregation in Frederick in 1953 and began its building on the present site in 1955. It has been a Ministry of the Lutheran Church for more than fifty years. In 1990, it renovated the worship center and gathering area as well as completely air conditioned the facility.  See a timeline of our history!

Affiliations

Good Shepherd is a member of theEvangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
We are a part of the Delaware-Maryland Synod.

Church Staff

Organist and Choir Director:  Michele Kimmel joined the staff of Good Shepherd as Church Organist in November of 2000.  Michele holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA.  She is a member of The Central Maryland Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) and the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians.

Treasurer- Jean Van Tassell:  Jean brings a valuable support to the ministry of Good Shepherd through her work as Congregational Treasurer. She keeps the books balanced, the bills paid, and keeps us informed about finances.

Congregational Council and Officers

Ron Disque (President of the Council)
Mike Brady (Vice President of the Council)
Diane Harrison (Secretary of the Council)
Jean Van Tassell (Treasurer)
Diane DeMarco, Diane Harrison, Jan Lounsbury, Karen Stegman, Joe Stone, David Farnsworth, Greg Nails, Todd Crum, Mvuniwa Mtunguja

 

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