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Church of the Good Shepherd

715 KIRKMAN STREET, Lake Charles, LA 70601

About Church of the Good Shepherd


Church of the Good Shepherd is a Lutheran parish located at 715 KIRKMAN STREET, Lake Charles, LA, 70601. The Church of the Good Shepherd parish office answers at +13374335244.

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.

32,936 Residents in ZIP 70601
37.0 Median age
$48,385 Median household income

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 parishes 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 →

Questions and answers about Church of the Good Shepherd


What denomination is Church of the Good Shepherd?
This parish is part of the Lutheran tradition.
Where is Church of the Good Shepherd located?
The parish 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.

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