About Church of the Good Shepherd
Church of the Good Shepherd is a Lutheran church located at 715 KIRKMAN STREET, Lake Charles, LA, 70601. You can reach Church of the Good Shepherd at +13374335244.
Church of the Good Shepherd (Lake Charles, Louisiana)
The Church of the Good Shepherd is an historic Episcopal church building located at 715 Kirkman Street in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. Designed by noted Dallas architect C.W. Bulger in the Gothic Revival style of architecture, it was built of stone in 1896.
Where is Church of the Good Shepherd located?
Church of the Good Shepherd is located at 715 KIRKMAN STREET, Lake Charles, LA, 70601. The building sits at coordinates 30.22983, -93.20975, placing it in Lake Charles, LA 70601.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Church of the Good Shepherd
The ZIP code 70601 area around Church of the Good Shepherd is home to 32,936 residents with a median household income of $48,385 and a median age of 37.0 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Church of the Good Shepherd
Lutheran services hold to the historic liturgy Luther preserved, with deep hymn tradition and clear preaching.
- About an hour long. Order includes confession, absolution, hymns, Scripture, sermon, creed, and the Eucharist.
- Communion practice varies by synod — some "close communion" to baptized Lutherans, others welcome all Christians.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Church of the Good Shepherd on the National Register of Historic Places
Church of the Good Shepherd is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 83003607, added to the Register on 1983-12-22.
Read the official NPS nomination for Church of the Good Shepherd →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Church of the Good Shepherd
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Church of the Good Shepherd by the numbers
Questions and answers about Church of the Good Shepherd
- What denomination is Church of the Good Shepherd?
- This church is part of the Lutheran tradition.
- Where is Church of the Good Shepherd located?
- Church of the Good Shepherd is located at 715 KIRKMAN STREET, Lake Charles, LA, 70601.
- Is Church of the Good Shepherd on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 83003607, added 1983-12-22.
- What is the architecture of Church of the Good Shepherd?
- Church of the Good Shepherd is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Charles W. Bulger.
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