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Welcome to Good Shepherd

 
233 S. Highwood Avenue
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Phone: 201-444-6598
Fax: 201-444-6516
email: gssec2@yahoo.com
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We welcome all to our community of believers in Jesus Christ. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is a member of the New Jersey Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has an active and varied ministry of worship, fellowship, social outreach and evangelism. If you are looking for a friendly place to worship, Good Shepherd will give you a church family that will support you as you live out your faith.

Good Shepherd is located at the traffic light at the corner of Rock Road and Ackerman Avenue.

Parking lot and entrance to the church offices (weekdays and Sundays) are located behind the church. Front entrance is open on Sundays.

Handicap access is through the ramped door at the front of the church (please call during the week if assistance is needed).


Good Shepherd Congregational Picture Directory

It's time to put together a new picture directory, so please sign up for a slot to get your picture taken. You may either sign up in person at church following worship, or by using this link: LifeTouch

Vacation Bible School Coming Soon!

Enrollment is underway for this summer's Vacation Bible School, July 12-16, 2010. This year's theme is "Baobab Blast" - an open invitation to be part of God's Great Get-together! Contact the church office for more details.

Musical Theatre Summer Workshop

The Five Corners Theatre Company, a New Jersey-based company offering workshops for Middle and High School students, will hold a summer workshop August 2-13 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Students entering sixth grade in September 2010 through high school are welcome. Email FiveCornersTheatre@Yahoo.com for more information.

Worship Schedule

Time Event
9:30 a.m. Sunday School, New Member Classes, Adult Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Church at Worship


Good Shepherd is a liturgical church. We sing hymns and liturgy, we pray, we give thanks, we hear God's Word, and we receive Holy Communion every Sunday.

On the first Sunday of the month we have a Joyful Noise (contemporary) service with music by the Joyful Noise Makers. It is a different counterpoint to our regular services.

The sanctuary is air conditioned.

Nursery Care

Nursery care for children (infant--kindergarten) is provided on Sundays from 10:15 a.m. to 12 noon.

Handicapped Accessible

With the addition of our elevator, Good Shepherd is handicapped accessible.

Become a Member of Good Shepherd

We offer new member classes in the Fall and in the Spring. Led by Pastor Spencer, the sessions consist of background readings on what it means to be a Lutheran, two informal classes before worship, and one class and lunch after worship. The purpose of the class is to introduce you to Good Shepherd and your new church family. As part of this introduction, we ask members of our congregation to act as your "Good Shepherds," to help you get to know other members as well as show you how can contribute your time and talent to the congregation (for example, as a member of our choir, or by serving on one of our many committees).

If you're interested in joining our family in Christ, please contact the Church Office.

Directions

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From The West

  1. Route 80 exit at Route 20-Hawthorne.
  2. Follow signs to remain on Route 20.
  3. As Route 20 ends, turn right onto Maple Avenue (and cross bridge).
  4. Turn right onto Rock Road--third traffic light (Exxon station near left corner.)
  5. Church is at corner of Ackerman and Rock Road--first traffic light.

From The North

  1. Route 17 Southbound Exit at Route 4 West.
  2. Garden State Parkway Exit #165 (Oradell/Ridgewood Avenue) west toward Ridgewood.
  3. Take Route 17 Southbound to Route 4 West.
  4. Continue with directions below "From The East."

From The South

  1. Garden State Parkway Exit #160.
  2. Make a Left at the bottom of exit ramp onto Passaic Avenue.
  3. In a short distance, take Route 4 West.
  4. Continue with directions below "From The East."

From The East

  1. From route 4 West, exit at Route 208 North at the 3-way split. (Saddle River Road is the third choice.)
  2. Exit at Maple Avenue, Glen Rock.
  3. Turn right onto Rock Road--second traffic light (Exxon station near left corner.)
  4. Church is at corner of Ackerman Avenue and Rock Road--first traffic light.

Contact Us

Our Address and Phone

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
233 S. Highwood Avenue
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Office phone: 201-444-6598
Fax: 201-444-6516
email: gssec2@yahoo.com

Office Hours

Church office hours are 8:30-1:30 Monday through Friday, and by appointment. When necessary, the pastor may also be reached at home - (201) 444-9105. The church office entrance is from the rear parking lot.

Pastoral Staff Email

The Reverend Dr. Roger W. Spencer
Pastor, extension 101
Vicar Samantha Drennan
Vicar, extension 103

Program Staff Email

Mrs. Janet Tenore
Director of Parish Ministries, extension 102

Office Staff Email

Mrs. Donna DeVinko
Secretary/Office Administrator, extension 100

Music Staff

Peter Calabro
Director of Music Ministries

Custodial Staff

Mr. Geovanni Santos
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