Your Welcoming Neighbor
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is a community of people united by a common faith in Christ, providing a source of peace and hope in our world. We are part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), serving the Palos Heights community and the surrounding Chicagoland area for over 65 years.
Our Mission Statement
A caring fellowship of all God’s people empowered by grace to proclaim the gospel and lovingly serve as Jesus teaches.
Our Vision Statement
Transforming lives by making the hope of God real through bold faith, service, outreach, discipleship and helping all people discover their God-given value.
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Our Core Values
Encouraging each other in our lifelong journey of faith through our core values of:
-Drawing nearer to God
-Practicing Grace
-Generously Serving
-Prioritizing Love over Judgment
-Welcoming All
-Fostering Community
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Generosity
Offering a helping hand and a kind heart to support people with the life-giving message of Christ.
Community
Uniting local family and friends within a down-to-earth, welcoming, Christian environment.
Compassion
Committed and focused on providing empathy and understanding to all of God’s children.
Transforming lives by making the hope of God real through bold faith, service, outreach, discipleship and helping all people discover their God-given value.
VBS 2026
Rainforest Falls...Exploring the Nature of God
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July 6-10
9:00 AM - 12 Noon
Come be part of this amazing week that sees around 200 children and over 100 volunteers come together to sing, play games, build crafts, enjoy snacks, learn about Jesus and have a lot of fun.
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For more info about VBS and how to sign up, click HERE