Upcoming events.
JOI Cooking event
Join us as we gather to cook dinner for our local football team! The Coatesville Red Raiders need support and our church is stepping up to help feed the team before their away game. So join us Thursday evening, October 15, starting at 6:30 p.m. as we prepare some delicious food for them, that we will deliver on Friday!
Monthly Breakfast
Join us for our annual monthly breakfast! Eggs made to order, omelets, home fries, toast, fruit, and so much more! Join us for the best deal in town!
Youth Group
All youth grades 6 and up are welcome to join us for Youth Group! We will gather the third Sunday of each month in the evening for games, snacks, bible study, and fun! Join us!
LCGS Blood Drive
Please consider donating blood at our upcoming blood drive. This is a life-saving act that truly helps those in our midst. You can sign up to donate by visiting redcrossblood.org and entering LGS or call 1-800-Red-Cross.
Trunk or Treat
Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat. We will be in the church parking lot from 3 to 6 p.m. with lots of candy, a bouncy house, and free dinner for all attendees! So put on your favorite costume and come join us then head back to your neighborhoods after for more trick or treating fun! All are welcome so feel free to join us!
Pet Blessing
Join us for our annual blessing of the animals. All pets are welcome as long as they get along well with others. We will bless them in worship at 10 a.m. If your pet doesn’t travel well, you are welcome to bring a picture of your pet to have blessed! Come celebrate God’s creation with us!
Family Sunday
Join us for Family Sunday as we dedicate our new Prayground space in worship and have worship that the whole family can connect with. We will have bubbles, rhymes, catchy songs, and more so join us at 10 a.m. in worship!
Youth Group
Join us for our monthly youth group. Any youth 7th grade and up are welcome to join us for bible study, games, snacks, and community service. We will meet the third Sunday of each month at the same time!
L.I.F.T. Worship Returns
Join us Sunday Sept. 20th as our L.I.F.T. family worship returns! This 30 minute intergenerational and interactive service is designed for the whole family to worship and learn together! All are welcome as we learn bible stories, sing new songs, and creatively delve into our faith! Join us!
Monthly Breakfast
Join us for our monthly breakfast, it’s the best deal in town! We will be serving from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in our Fellowship hall!
Church Picnic
Join us at Hibernia Park on Sunday Sept. 13th at 10 a.m. for worship and a church picnic! All are welcome, and you are invited to bring a dish to share. We will worship together at 10 a.m. and then enjoy the food. We will be in Pavilion #2! Join us!
JOI - The Journey Home - Free Movie
Join our J.O.I. group as we carpool to West Chester University for a showing of the movie “The Journey Home.” This important documentary delves into the struggles veterans face as they return home from their service and their struggles with PTSD. There will be community discussion after the film. Sign up in the Narthex of the church. We will leave the church building at 5:20 p.m.
Human Sexuality Reconsideration and Social Statement Class
In 2009 the ELCA passed the Human Sexuaility Gift and Trust Social Statment that among other things opened the door for clergy and lay members in same-sex relationships to be welcomed more fully into the ELCA. After a decision at the 2022 churchwide assembly portions of the social statement are being reconsidered for revision. As part of this reconsideration the task force is seeking voices from across our church to make their views known. For five weeks we will gather first to hear the history and use of social statements in our denomination and go through the study guide laid out by the task force before taking the survey to help them in their work. We will meet for five weeks on Monday evenings starting Monday August 24th at 6:30 p.m. No pre-reading is required for this class.
Youth Group Pool Party
Join us for a fun filled Pool Party! All youth are welcome to attend, please contact Pastor Joey at jklinger@luthgoodshep.org to sign up and receive the location of the party.
Love Revolution Launch Worship
The Love Revolution is coming to Good Shepherd. Join us Sunday August 16th as we gather to hear what the Love Revolution is, pray and commission our leadership team, and gather together to remember our baptismal vows. Join us for this exciting Sunday of being invited into something new!
Murder Mystery Dinner
Join us for a Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser! Come feast on some of your favorite summer BBQ while trying to figure out whodunnit in “Murder at the HOA.” Tickets are $40 and we are capping admission at 80 people so get your reservations in soon for this hilarious and delicious evening. All proceeds benefit our youth attending the National Youth Gathering in Summer 2027. Admission includes the show, appetizers, entree, side dishes, desserts, and non alcoholic beverages. You are welcome to bring your own beer or wine. You can receive tickets by calling 610-384-2035 or emailing adminsupport@luthgoodshep.org.
Book Study
Join us as we delve into Christopher Moore’s classic work “Lamb, The Gospel According to Bff, Christ’s Childhood Pal.” We will meet every Tuesday starting June 2nd at 6:30 p.m. The book is divided into six sections and we will look at one section each week for six weeks. If you need help acquiring the book please contact Pastor Joey.
Confirmation and Pentecost Sunday
Join us as we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit descending on the disciples at Pentecost, while also surrounding our youth in prayer who are choosing to make their confirmation! Come support our youth who are affirming their baptism and hear of the Holy Spirit descending as tongues of flames. All are welcome!
Basket Bingo
Join us for some of the best Bingo in town. We will have nine rounds of bingo with fabulous basket prizes, and then a cash prize finale! Admission is $25 and includes 10 rounds of bingo, your dauber, and snacks! All proceeds benefit our youth attending the 2027 National Youth Gathering. All tickets will be sold at the door.
Congregational Meeting
Please join us after our 10 a.m. worship for our Annual Congregational Meeting. We will hear updates about our ministries, elect new council members, and get a financial status report. All members of the congregation are welcome to attend and vote in the meeting.
Music Sunday
Join us for Music Sunday. This Sunday will focus on making a joyful noise to the Lord through song. We will have our choir, bell choir, children’s choir, special soloists, and more. All are welcome to join us for this resounding worship.
Mother's Day Plant Sale and Breakfast
Help us raise funds for our youth going to the National Youth Gathering! Get the perfect plant for mom and a delicious breakfast! Join us in our Fellowship hall from 8 to 10 a.m. all are welcome!
Monthly Breakfast
Join us for our monthly breakfast, 10 dollars for adults and 4 dollars for children, all are welcome!
Youth Group Lock-in
We are having a lock-in! All youth, grades 6-12, are welcome to join us for food, games, fellowship, and fun! Youth are asked to bring their own sleeping bag. Sign up in the church narthex or by contacting the church office at adminsupport@luthgoodshep.org
April JOI Event
Join us for our April JOI event as we make indoor/outdoor spring planters! All are welcome, we ask if you can please sign up for this event so we can be sure to have enough supplies.
Tell Me Something Good - Lent At Good Shepherd
Tell me Something Good, Grounding ourselves in the Good News this Lent! All invited to join us as we journey with Jesus toward Easter Sunday. Each week we will hear new Good News about God’s promises to us, and to the world. We are patterning with the organization, A Sanctified Art, to bring new artwork, devotions, theming, activities, and worship elements to our Lenten journey. As the creators of the series state, “Lent was originally a season for new converts to learn and prepare for their baptism on Easter. During that time, they would study what was central to Christianity. As we crafted this series, we studied what was central to Jesus’ life and ministry: radical welcome, love for neighbor, care for the vulnerable, nourishment for the hungry, nonviolence in the face of injustice. At the heart of Jesus’ teachings, we find liberation, love, mercy, and grace—all of which are meant to be very good news for us all.”
We hope you’ll join us Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. as we delve into these themes. Also be sure to pick up a devotional deck for your Lenten practice, and stay tuned to our social media for updates with art, devotions, and prayer. Journey with us this Lent as we seek to hear to the Good News of Jesus Christ!
Holy Week and Easter
Join us as we continue to hear the Good News! Holy Week is some of the most holy and ancient of our Christian practice and you are invited to join us this year.
We begin with Palm Sunday on Sunday March 29th at 10 a.m. This is when Jesus rides triumphantly into the holy city and the crowds wave palm branches.
We continue on Maundy Thursday on Thursday April 2nd at 7 p.m. This service remembers Jesus last supper and last act of service for his disciples.
We then move onto Good Friday on Friday April 3rd at 7 p.m. This is when we hear the story of Jesus passion and death on the cross.
We then join Christ in the darkness of the tomb with our Easter Vigil on Saturday April 4th at 7 p.m. This service will be interactive, and require standing and walking as we hear the story of God’s salvation throughout history.
Finally, we celebrate with joy on Sunday April 5th at 10 a.m. and our Easter Service. Brass, bells, and choirs, will all be on hand as we celebrate the resurrection of our savior!
You are invited to take this holy journey with us! We hope you’ll join us.
First Communion Class
Anyone wishing to take their first communion is welcome to join us for our first communion class. Here we will learn what communion is, why we partake each week, and even bake our own communion bread! All ages are welcome! The goal with this class is to have the students receive their first communion on Easter Sunday.
Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt
Join us for breakfast and a festive Easter Egg Hunt! Breakfast is 10 dollars per adult and 4 dollars per child. The Egg hunt is free for all attendees. All are welcome so come out for some Easter cheer at Good Shepherd!
New Member Reception
Are you new to Good Shepherd? Are you looking to get more involved? Do you have questions about what we believe here? You are invited to join us for our new member reception to help you get more integrated with the congregation, get your questions answered, and if you desire fully join the congregation. Come get to know us better!
Ash Wednesday Worship
Join us for Ash Wednesday as we begin our journey through Lent. Our Lenten theme will be, Tell Me Something Good. We will be grounding ourselves in the Good News of Jesus this Lent. We begin with The Good News is All are Invited. Join us at noon or 7 p.m. as we start our journey with God’s Good News that invites everyone in. All are welcome.
Talent Show and Fastnacht Day
Join us at 5 p.m. for a potluck and 6 p.m. for a talent show as we celebrate before the beginning of lent. There will be food, fellowship and fun. All are welcome. If you have a talent you wish to share please contact our Music Director, Donna Fesmire. There will also be a sign up sheet for food in the Narthex.
Wellness Day Event
Join us for a wellness day right after worship! Come join us to learn about your health and be provided the services below! All are welcome!
Medication Reconciliation by Pharmacy Students
Old Medication (pills only) disposal
Medication Education
Blood Pressure Screening
Informative health materials
Stroke
Heart Failure
Youth Gathering 2027 Meeting
Any youth who will be in grades 8 through 12 in the summer of 2027 and are interested in attending the National Youth Gathering please plan to attend an informational meeting after worship. You will not need to commit to going at this time but we will need to start seeing who is interested and begin to plan fundraising and group building events as we prepare for the trip! The Gathering will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Monthly Breakfast
Join us for our monthly breakfast, the best deal in town! Adults 10 dollars and children 4. Join us for eggs, omelets, fruit, breakfast pastries, chipped beef, and more. All are welcome!
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