As a community of faith committed to worship,
learning, and service, we hope these pages will help you
learn a little more about us. Even more importantly, we would
like to get to know you. Please feel free to visit us at
any time, or to contact us with any questions.
Visitor Information
Thanks for checking us out! Whether your visiting our area
on vacation or business, have recently moved to Virginia
Beach, or are a long-time resident, you will experience
a warm and friendly welcome at Good Shepherd. Come and
enjoy worship that is traditional in style and casual in
atmosphere.
Wondering what to expect at Good Shepherd? Here are answers
to some commonly asked questions:
What is worship like?
Following a pattern of worship whose roots are ancient, we
use a variety of musical settings to celebrate the traditional
liturgy of the Lutheran Church. For more information on
our worship services, click the following link: worship
How often do we have communion? Who is invited to participate?
Holy Communion is celebrated weekly at each of our Sunday
services. All baptized believers, including children who
normally commune, are invited to receive the bread and
wine. Children who have not yet received communion instruction
are invited forward, as well, for a blessing. Grape juice
is also available for those who do not wish to drink wine.
How should I dress?
Be comfortable! In the spirit of the beach, Good Shepherd
is a “come as you are” type of place. Jeans
or shorts are just as welcome as suits and ties.
What about my kids?
At Good Shepherd we seek to be a community of worship. As
such, we love to have children in worship believing that
it is through participating with the community that children
learn best what worship is about. For those who are interested,
a supervised nursery is provided for young children through
age 5.
Is there Sunday School available?
September through May we have Christian education activities
for all ages, children through adults. Youth in grades
9 -12 are especially invited to check out our Youth Forum.
There are no formal Sunday School programs during the months
in which we are on our summer schedule, though we do invite
everyone to join us for conversation over coffee and snacks.
What is our worship schedule? [link]
Where are we located?
We are located at 1489 Laskin Road in Virginia
Beach, less than two miles from the Oceanfront. For directions here.
If you should visit us for worship, please
fill out one of our Welcome folders that will be passed out
during worship. This will help us get to know you, allow
us to answer any questions you may have, and let you know
what's happening. Join us well for our Coffee Fellowship
following the service so that we might have the joy of personally
welcoming you to Good Shepherd. |
