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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

We are together to grow in faith through love, forgiveness, and service, as one body of Christ to all of God’s people. We are a proud member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. To learn more about the ministries and beliefs of the ELCA, please visit elca.org.

The Rev. Adam Arends

Our Pastor

The Rev. Adam Arends was called to serve Good Shepherd Lutheran Church as the transition pastor in February 2025.

Good Shepherd church dedication, 1962

Our History

For 75 years, Good Shepherd has served as a place of worship, a source of community support, and a positive presence in Tonawanda, NY—living out the name of Jesus.

Tri-Church Worship

Pastor Adam Arends is the Transition Pastor for Augustana, Trinity Old Lutheran and Good Shepherd Lutheran churches as we work together to make plans for the future. Worship and ministries take place at each church, with special joint worship services on some Sundays. Check Good Shepherd’s home page for announcements of joint worship services. Check the websites of TOL and Augustana for their worship information.

Our Worship

Join us in person or virtually to celebrate the Word of God!

In Person

  • Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 AM
  • Third Thursday of the Month 11:00 AM In place of the regular Sunday schedule that week—confirm in the bulletin or with the office if unsure.

2669 Sheridan Drive
Tonawanda, NY 14150

Get directions 716.832.5390

Join Online

Worship with us live on YouTube when you cannot be here in person.

Questions about worship or accessibility? Call the church office at 716.832.5390.

Community Room Rental

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has the following spaces available for rent*:

Large room for up to 160 people

Small room for up to 50 people

Go to Rentals for more information.

Affiliated Lutheran Organizations

Lutheran Youth WNY

Lutheran Youth WNY is a youth ministry program and resource for 6-12 grade youth, and a resource for ELCA Lutheran churches in the Buffalo-Niagara region of Western New York.