Our Mission

In 1949, this congregation was officially chartered by the Methodist Church. Eighty-seven persons received Charter Membership and the Church was officially organized.  Among those founding members, Carol Oles remains in the Church of the Good Shepherd (CGS) as a longest serving member today.

Today, the congregation of the CGS consists of various ethnic groups, such as African-American, European-American, Filipino, Jamaican, Trinidad, South African, and Japanese, from pre-school children to retirees.   While many churches are in the midst of transition, struggling to widen their doors to various ethnic groups, the CGS has already accomplished such a transformation.   This is the way to go for the church of the 21st Century.   It is wonderful to see children and youth in the sanctuary every Sunday; the CGS has a great potential to raise the church leaders of tomorrow.  

The CGS believes that the heart of the church is worship service.  To worship the Lord is the most important act of faith for all believers.  If one could not find joy in worship services, one would not be filled with the Holy Spirit and would not be equipped to go out to minister to people outside of the church community.   The key for vital Christian life and individual spiritual growth is to have joy—feeling or sense of fulfillment—through worship services.  In order to make a joyous worship service, each member’s active participation is necessary.   It means that one does not just attend the service and goes home as soon as the service is over but takes roles in the service and participates in the fellowship of Jesus Christ.

Currently, the CGS has a few active fellowships, such as Youth and United Methodist Women; yet, the congregation needs more fellowships, programs, and special events not only after the worship service but also on weekdays and evenings.   Therefore, the CGS welcomes everyone who is sincere in faith and action in the church and the world.