Good Shepherd Lutheran Church-Alexandria, VA

09/08/2026

Psalm 121

A song of ascents.

1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?

2 My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;

4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord watches over you—
the Lord is your shade at your right hand;

6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;

8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

09/05/2026

This Labor Day, our floral arrangements honor the dignity of work and the belief that everyone deserves not only what sustains life, but also the beauty, joy, and abundance that make life worth living.

“Bread and Roses” is a poem inspired by women’s suffrage and the labor movement: “Hearts starve as well as bodies; give us bread, but give us roses.”

(Or carnations, to keep things more allergy-friendly!)

08/30/2026

Sandwichpalooza III was a joyful morning of faith in action!

More than 60 volunteers from our Good Shepherd community came together today to make 985 sandwiches for our neighbors in need. There was plenty of laughter, good conversation, teamwork, and joy around the tables!

And thanks to some seriously impressive teamwork, we finished all 985 sandwiches in under two hours! We are a well-oiled sandwich-making machine!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated supplies, and helped make this day possible. Each sandwich represents a small act of love—and together, those small acts become something much bigger.

We’re grateful for a community that continues to show what it means to love our neighbors and put our faith into action.

What a wonderful reminder that when we come together, we can make a real difference.

08/26/2026

Join us THIS SUNDAY as we make 950 sandwiches for our community partners that feed the hungry. Visit bitly/Sandwichpalooza26 to tell us you are coming and/or sign up to donate supplies (we especially still need more wheat bread)

It will be a special day of service, fellowship and fun!

08/25/2026

Get ready for God's Work, Our Hands Day 2026!

Get ready for this amazing day of service - Sunday, Aug 30 at 11am!

08/25/2026

All our best wishes to everyone heading back to school!

Heavenly God,
Bless our students, teachers, school workers, and administrators who are going back to school.
Help us keep open minds when learning. Help us develop and share our talents with others.
Thank you for the people who inspire our thinking, our wonder, and our artistry.
Thank you for the people who pass along wisdom, discoveries, and hope.
Thank you for the people who foster environments where thinking minds and bold imaginations can thrive.
Keep our schools and campuses safe, healthy, joyful, and peaceful.
In your name we ask these things.
Amen.

08/25/2026

Worship for Sunday, August 23, 2026

Worship from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Alexandria, VAReprint...

08/23/2026

This video has great advice!!

Rehearsals start soon for the GSLC Chamber Choir! Email [email protected] for more info.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CrSJm4H31/

08/18/2026

Calling all singers, shower singers, and enthusiastic hum-ers! 🎶 Choir is starting. Come join us!

08/09/2026

We're hiring! Good Shepherd is seeking a new Administrative Assistant. This is an in-person, 20 hour per week position.

For more information and to apply, see the position description below.

100 W. Luray Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301 | www.gslutheran.net | Rev. Kate Costa, Pastor Administrative Secretary 8/1/26 Classification: Part time (20 hours per week) Supervisor: Pastor Compensa...