Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Overview
About Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church in Downers Grove. Like most Lutheran congregations, it typically offers a Sunday Divine Service centered on Word and Sacrament, Sunday school for children, and adult Bible classes throughout the week. Service times and program details vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Liturgical Lutheran worship with historic hymns, the Divine Service, and the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion
Quick facts
Denomination
Lutheran (WELS)Location
Service Times
Groups
Listing
VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Lutheran (WELS) churches · not specific to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
A liturgical service structure with responsive reading, hymns, Scripture, and a sermon centered on God's grace. Communion is often offered weekly.
Lutheran churches are grounded in the theology of grace through faith alone. You'll find a reverent, welcoming worship environment that values both Scripture and tradition.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
3 service times across 2 days
Sun
Sunday
9:00 AM
Sunday Divine Serviceworship
Typical Sunday liturgical service with sermon and Holy Communion — confirm time with the church.
10:30 AM
Adult Bible Classclass
Typical adult education hour following the service — confirm with the church.
Wed
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Midweek Bible Studyclass
Typical midweek study in Scripture or Lutheran catechism — confirm with the church.
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Groups & Ministries
4 groups across 4 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
1 groupBLAST Children's Ministry
Sunday · 10:10 AM · Weekly
Children's ministry (ages 3 through 6th grade) meeting during/after worship in the fellowship hall
Men's Breakfast Bible Study
Saturday · 8:00 AM · Weekly
Meets the second Saturday of each month
Lutheran Women's Missionary Society (LWMS)
Weekly · ask the church for times
WELS mission-support society; every confirmed woman member is automatically a member
Sunday Bible Study
Sunday · 10:00 AM · Weekly
Weekly Bible study between services, led by Pastor Bergemann
Serve board
Where this church needs people. No gating on giving.
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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