WELCOME!
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. Please join us at either the 9:00am Traditional Service or the 11:00am Contemporary Service!
Good Shepherd is located on the corner of West 7th Street and Taney Avenue in Frederick, Maryland. It’s right off the West 7th Street exit off of US15, within walking distance from Ft. Detrick and Hood College. We have plenty of parking!
Come as you are. There is no need to dress a certain way to come to church. Some people feel good is their dressiest clothes, some even wear hats. Other people feel more at ease in jeans and tee shirts. You are free to be yourself at Good Shepherd.
FAQ
WHAT IS A LUTHERAN? Lutherans are Christians who are rooted in the Word of God, who are saved by faith and not by works, who trust in the Grace of God completely, who are saved by Jesus Christ, and to God alone is all glory and honor.Sola Scriptura, Sola fide, Sola gratia, Solus Christus, Soli Deo gloria
Scripture Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Christ Alone, To God Alone be the Glory!
Lutherans have a long history that begins in the 16th century with a German monk named Martin Luther. The church has grown and changed throughout the centuries, but remains rooted in the Five Solae and in the work of Jesus Christ upon the cross.

Christ died for the whole world. Therefore, everyone without exception is invited to receive bread and wine; and along with those, the body and blood of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins.Those who choose not to commune are invited forward to receive a blessing, or are welcome to remain in their seats.
Children of any age are welcome to commune at their parents’ discretion. Children who do not commune will receive a blessing. Parents can let the pastor know their preference when they come forward with their children.
If you would like to better understand Communion, please talk to the pastor.
We take Communion a few different ways. At the early, more traditional service (9:00am), each communicant comes forward and kneels at the altar, so long as you are able. The pastor will come with the Bread saying, “This is the body of Christ, given for you.” Another person will come with the cup saying, “This is my blood, shed for the forgiveness of sins, take and drink.” Many people partake from a common cup; however, if you prefer an individual cup, please take one to the altar and a communion assistant will fill it for you. If you need a cup with grape juice or if you need a gluten free wafer, please ask. They are available.
At the Sing and Rejoice Service (11:00am) Communion is conducted intinction style. The pastor will break the bread and offer the words. All of those communing will form two lines and receive the Host (bread), then the communicant will dip the bread in the chalice with wine. Grape juice and gluten-free wafers are also available at this service.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” The Word of Our Lord Matthew 19:14 NRSVWe believe that children are an integral part of the body of Christ and are welcome in all aspects of our worship. We delight in the sounds of children. For parents who wish to keep their squirmy, wiggly, distracted children in the sanctuary during Sunday Service, please do! There are activity bags in the Narthex for children to use during service. For families who prefer their young children in nursery while the parents and older children attend service, that option is available as well. We take child-safety very seriously, and our nursery staff are certified CPR and have background checks. WE ARE INCLUSIVE
- If you need assistance with hearing, we have hearing devices. Please ask the usher.
- For those who need assistance with the text, there are large print bulletins available.
- For parishioners with mobility issues, we offer handicapped accessible pews and our pastor will bring Communion.
- We are a queer-affirming congregation. Come, who you are. We’ve saved a seat at the table for you.
- We are diverse. We welcome you to worship with us, no matter where you come from.
‘For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’ The Word of the Lord, Matthew 25:35-40 (NRSV)At Good Shepherd we are committed to living out our faith through service.
