Lutheran · IL

Church of the Good Shepherd

5700 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60637

About Church of the Good Shepherd

Church of the Good Shepherd is a Lutheran parish located at 5700 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637. The Church of the Good Shepherd parish office answers at +17736846561.

Where is Church of the Good Shepherd located?

Church of the Good Shepherd is located at 5700 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637. The building sits at coordinates 41.79093, -87.61962, placing it in Chicago, IL 60637.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around Church of the Good Shepherd

The ZIP code 60637 area around Church of the Good Shepherd is home to 51,145 residents with a median household income of $37,247 and a median age of 31.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

51,145 Residents in ZIP 60637
31.2 Median age
$37,247 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.

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 5700 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637.

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