Service is the heart of discipleship and we have a heart for service at Good Shepherd UMC. Our name, Good Shepherd, and our stained glass window of Christ the Good Shepherd remind us to keep our mission front and center in who we are and what we do: we are called to care for the needs of God’s children within and beyond our walls. Here are some ways you can serve:
Create space for our neighbors to belong, be loved, and experience the transformative power of community and connection. What began as a simple "grab-n-go" Thanksgiving Dinner for residents of Roland View Towers on the heels of the pandemic in 2021, has now grown into an offering of annual dine-in Community Breakfasts, Ice Cream Socials, Spaghetti, and Thanksgiving Dinners.
These events are supported by our congregation and community partners and are free for the community because of a special offering that is collected when we celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion during worship.
Care for creation and support our commitment to urban sustainability by tending to the pollinator garden, which attracts bees and butterflies to our parking lot.
Assistance is needed in the spring and fall to plant and prepare the soil. Donations of native flowering plants are welcome, too!
Our partners, Fitness Fun & Games, a state-licensed childcare provider in Baltimore City operate a year-round pre-K in our building that meets Monday-Friday and benefits families in our community. To learn more about becoming a volunteer, email: [email protected]
Greeter/Hospitality Team: Ensures a warm, welcoming, and accessible experience for everyone within and beyond the walls of the church.
Liturgist Team: Assists the pastor with leading spoken worship and brings the Word of God to life with a thoughtful proclamation of the scripture lesson.
Worship Team: Creates an aesthetically appealing, hospitable, and liturgically relevant worship environment.
Building Team: Stewards the properties God has entrusted into our care.
Community Outreach Team: Supports the church’s numerous community outreach events with their ideas, time, and talents.
Reconciling Ministries Team: Nurtures a culture of intersectional diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of being church and represents the church at public Pride events or other LGBTQIA+ initiatives.
Creation Care Team: Nurtures a culture of creation care in every aspect of being church (e.g., recycling, sustainability, advocacy, public witness, gardens, etc.).
Congregational Care Team: Monitors the needs, well-being, and health status of every member of the congregation; engages with members in need of care and prayer – including home visitation with follows-up as requested.
Archives and Membership Team: Organizes and maintains the membership archives and historic memorabilia of Good Shepherd UMC and its predecessor churches and maintains the membership records of the church.
Finance Team: Assists the Treasurer and Bookkeeper with financial reporting and ensures that money follows mission.
Choir: Under the direction of our Director of Music, our choir sings not to perform, but to uplift and strengthen the faith across the congregation. The choir welcomes those with voices of every range and rehearses on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
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