Who we are
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church was organized as a mission in 1959. The Southern California District had previously purchased a six-acre parcel of land and Rev Loren T. Kramer was called from the seminary to begin the work in Goleta. The sanctuary was built and occupied by the second anniversary of the congregation, with other buildings coming at a later time.
Throughout its history, Good Shepherd has been deeply committed to both the preaching and study of God’s Word. In order to better serve the community and its children, a pre-school was established in 1986 and it continues to function as an arm of the congregation. Good Shepherd is involved in community in many ways, and allows usage of parts of its large area of land for a variety of projects.
The congregation is a part of the Pacific Southwest District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, a grouping of more than 6,000 congregations with over 2.7 million members throughout the United States. As we belong to the Synod, we also remain self-governing: while, at the same time, sharing a common faith and goal with all other congregations of the Synod.
Throughout its history, Good Shepherd has been deeply committed to both the preaching and study of God’s Word. In order to better serve the community and its children, a pre-school was established in 1986 and it continues to function as an arm of the congregation. Good Shepherd is involved in community in many ways, and allows usage of parts of its large area of land for a variety of projects.
The congregation is a part of the Pacific Southwest District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, a grouping of more than 6,000 congregations with over 2.7 million members throughout the United States. As we belong to the Synod, we also remain self-governing: while, at the same time, sharing a common faith and goal with all other congregations of the Synod.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev Keith Jones
Leader Position:
Senior Pastor
Phone:
Fax:
(805) 692-5236
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev Keith Jones
Administration
Admin Name:
Trisha Meeder
Admin Position:
Office Manager
Phone:
Fax:
(805) 692-5236
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Trisha Meeder
Mailing Address
380 N Fairview Ave
Goleta, CA
93117-2207
Goleta, CA
93117-2207
Driving Directions to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Travel/Direction Tips
From Santa Barbara and points South: take Hwy 101 Northbound (west/north) toward Goleta; exit at Fairview Avenue, turn right (north toward the mountains) at the light. Continue on Fairview past Calle Real and Encina Road (next two lights); the church is on your right hand side.
From Buellton and points North: take Hwy 101 Southbound (east/south) toward Goleta; exit at Fairview Avenue, turn left (north toward the moutains) at the light and cross over the freeway. Continue on Fairview by turning left at the light at the bottom of the hill. Continue on Fairview past Calle Real and Encina Road (next two lights); the church is on your right hand side.
From Cathedral Oaks Road: head toward Fairview Avenue on Cathedral Oaks Road. At Fairview Avenue, turn south (toward the ocean). You will pass Stow Canyon Road and Berkeley Road. The church is on the left hand side just after Berkeley Road.
From Buellton and points North: take Hwy 101 Southbound (east/south) toward Goleta; exit at Fairview Avenue, turn left (north toward the moutains) at the light and cross over the freeway. Continue on Fairview by turning left at the light at the bottom of the hill. Continue on Fairview past Calle Real and Encina Road (next two lights); the church is on your right hand side.
From Cathedral Oaks Road: head toward Fairview Avenue on Cathedral Oaks Road. At Fairview Avenue, turn south (toward the ocean). You will pass Stow Canyon Road and Berkeley Road. The church is on the left hand side just after Berkeley Road.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Service Times
We are livestreaming our Sunday Services at 9:30 a.m. Church service recordings are also available after each service is complete.
Our service on the first and third Sunday of the month is a traditional service; the service on the second and fourth Sunday of the month is a contemporary service with our Praise Band.
Our Wednesday Morning Meditation, featuring instrumental and vocal music by our Music Director, Adam Phillips, is available to watch live on our Videos Page at 10:00 am. and afterwards as a recording.
It's been more than 3 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Our service on the first and third Sunday of the month is a traditional service; the service on the second and fourth Sunday of the month is a contemporary service with our Praise Band.
Our Wednesday Morning Meditation, featuring instrumental and vocal music by our Music Director, Adam Phillips, is available to watch live on our Videos Page at 10:00 am. and afterwards as a recording.
It's been more than 3 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Other information
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church History
When we stumble...
O Lord our God, Who has called us to serve You in the midst of the world's affairs, When we stumble, hold us; when we fall, lift us up. When we are hard pressed with evil, deliver us. When we turn from what is good, turn us back and bring us at last to Your glory.
O Lord our God, Who has called us to serve You in the midst of the world's affairs, When we stumble, hold us; when we fall, lift us up. When we are hard pressed with evil, deliver us. When we turn from what is good, turn us back and bring us at last to Your glory.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church listing was last updated on the 13th of January, 2021