Our Church Council is made up of a group of dedicated lay leaders and the pastor. Nine members are elected by the congregation and serve alongside our pastor, Treasurer, and Women of the ELCA President. Our Council meets monthly, usually on the 3rd Monday of the month.  Our goal is to empower the Ministry Teams in their work and to serve as the congregation’s Board of Directors. To reach the church council, please send an email to goodshepluth5643@gmail.com – our Administrative Assistant will forward your note. 

Ministry Teams

• Church in Society serves as our hub for service outside our doors.
• Education coordinates our Sunday School.
• Evangelism and Fellowship works to train the congregation in sharing the love of Jesus and oversees our website, Facebook page, and community publicity.
• Stewardship/Finance promotes gratitude for all God’s blessings, encourages generous sharing of those gifts, and oversees the wise use of the congregation’s financial resources.
• Property tends our facility.
• Worship and Music decorates our worship space, plans special services, and coordinates a host of volunteers.
• Youth plans and coordinates activities for the middle and high school youth, structured to provide opportunities for broad and meaningful spiritual growth.

Committees

• Audit Committee reviews our financial records to ensure all safeguards are in place and policies are followed.
• Mutual Ministry serves as advocates for our pastor and as a resource for building up the Body of Christ within the congregation.
• Personnel Committee develops personnel policies, ensures that each staff person has a job description and annual review, handles personnel matters, and makes compensation recommendations for our non-clergy staff.

Other Congregational Organizations

Women of the ELCA/WELCA holds monthly gatherings of community-building organizes four social events throughout the year, and serves God through various efforts such as Cell Phones for Soldiers, Lutheran World Relief, Bible-a-Month, and Sun Street Center.

Church Council

Our Church Council is made up of a group of dedicated lay leaders and the pastor. Nine members are elected by the congregation and serve alongside our pastor, Treasurer, and Women of the ELCA President. Our Council meets monthly, usually on the 3rd Monday of the month.  Our goal is to empower the Ministry Teams in their work and to serve as the congregation’s Board of Directors. To reach the church council, please send an email to goodshepluth@sbcglobal.net – our Administrative Assistant will forward your note. The following people serve on the LCGS Council:

CHURCH COUNCIL

Steve Barrett

Adrienne Jensen

Ron Lundquist

Mark Nelson

Kim Legard

Debra Gruttadauro

Pastor Rick Alpers

Luke Legard

SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES

Hymn Sing 9 a.m.

Worship with Holy Communion 9:15 a.m.

580 Larkin Street, Salinas, CA 93907

OUR LOCATION

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OFFICE TELEPHONE AND EMAIL

831-424-5643

goodshepluth@sbcglobal.net

OFFICE HOURS

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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Church Council

Our Church Council is made up of a group of dedicated lay leaders and the pastor. Nine members are elected by the congregation and serve alongside our pastor, Treasurer, and Women of the ELCA President. Our Council meets monthly, usually on the 3rd Monday of the month.  Our goal is to empower the Ministry Teams in their work and to serve as the congregation’s Board of Directors. To reach the church council, please send an email to goodshepluth@sbcglobal.net – our Administrative Assistant will forward your note. The following people serve on the LCGS Council:

CHURCH COUNCIL

Steve Barrett

Adrienne Jensen

Ron Lundquist

Mark Nelson

Kim Legard

Debra Gruttadauro

Pastor Rick Alpers

Luke Legard