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Embracing the diversity of God's creation and celebrating our oneness in Christ.
We welcome all people regardless of race, nationality, marital status, family composition, sexual orientation, gender-identity, socioeconomic status, or physical ability. In embracing diversity we seek to be a bridge of understanding among people, to live in the creative tension of differences, to be a blessing to a community and a world where dialogue, understanding and collaboration among diverse people is needed.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with about 4 million members in nearly 10,000 congregations across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
A Reconciling in Christ Congregation
The Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Program is for Lutheran organizations and ministry communities who have made a public commitment to welcome, include and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people.
We are an
Accessible Facility
We strive to be an inclusive church. Those with mobility issues can access our lift through the side entrance near the alley on Randolph Street. Just ring the doorbell. Several pews accommodate wheelchairs and communion can be served at your seat. Large-print bulletins and headsets are available at the ushers station.
Worship Schedule
Worship: 9:00 AM with Childcare
Christian Education: 10:30 AM
Fellowship Hour: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Worship Location
We are renovating and temporarily located at
First Baptist Church
820 Ontario, Oak Park IL 60302
Warm, open, caring, creative, concerned, prayerful, inclusive, multi-opinioned, sometimes over-achieving - these are characteristics of Good Shepherd.
Community Minded
Social Justice and Stewardship
We seek to be a bridge of understanding among people, to live in the creative tension of differences, to be a blessing to a community and a world where dialogue, understanding and collaboration among diverse people is needed.
Love is a gift from God
LGBTQ Friendly
As a Christian congregation we celebrate with couples who have found a life-long partner and wish to make a binding commitment to one another. We happily perform wedding services for all couples.
Getting Involved
We are very active in our community. Join us!
