In the heart of the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bay Ridge, a historic Lutheran church stands as a sanctuary for its community and a home for its diverse membership. Now, in this time of pandemic, Good Shepherd Church has opened its doors to serve needs that go well beyond the spiritual. We now operate a food pantry that feeds thousands of families every week and have hosted three vaccine clinics so far, providing vital protection to nearly 2,000 people, many of whom would have no other access.

We invite everyone from Bay Ridge and beyond to join us in our spiritual and public missions. Please donate as generously as you can and contact us with questions, ideas and requests for prayers.

May the peace of God and our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

Read "Higher Calling" from the 8/24/2020 issue of The New Yorker (click Image below).