We are an inclusive ecumenical church helping people embody the love of Christ for the good of our neighbors.
Join us in-person near Gramercy Park at 11am or tune in for Digital Church at 11am (EST)
In-person worship gatherings are being held at our new location near Gramercy Park at 155 E 22nd St. at 11am (EST). Kids Sunday School is offered during this service.
Learn more about Good Shepherd’s organizational commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Summer Service Schedule
We have officially switched to our Summer Sunday Schedule! We will have one in-person service at 11:00am with full kids program offered at that time. Please note there will not be a 9:30am service until after Labor Day.
Summer Neighborhood Meetups
This summer, we’re bringing our community a little closer—one neighborhood at a time.
One of the clearest things we heard in our recent church-wide survey? You want more ways to connect. We’ve heard you, and we’re excited to announce Summer Neighborhood Meetups—a series of casual, outdoor gatherings happening across NYC.
These are easy, drop-in friendly, and hosted by our amazing elders. Whether you’re brand new or a familiar face, these are great spaces to build connection, enjoy the sunshine, and meet others who call Good Shepherd home.
How it works:
Pick your neighborhood(s)
Click to officially join the group — this keeps you in the loop for all details and updates
Invite a friend — everyone’s welcome
Prospect Park Meetup
Hosted by: Roxy Stone
West Side of Prospect Park
July 12 (1–4pm) & August 16 (1–4pm)
Brooklyn Bridge Park Meetup
Hosted by: Kevyn Dillow
Pier 1, Harbor View Lawn
July 31 – Movie Night (6–10:30pm) & August 17 (5–7pm)
Central Park Meetup
Hosted by: Ryan Clark
Sheep Meadow, Central Park
July 12 (12–5pm) & August 16 (12–5pm)
Madison Square Park Meetup
Hosted by: Jayne Sugg
Madison Square Park
July 26 (1–4pm) & August 30 (1–4pm)
Hudson River Pier Meetup
Hosted by: Jacky Ponnadurai & Alicia Divers
Hudson River Piers 45 & 63
July 12 (11–2pm) & August 6 (6–8pm)
Not seeing your neighborhood?
We chose these five based on where the largest clusters of our community live—but we hope to expand. If you’re interested in hosting a meetup in your own neighborhood, reach out to Alicia Divers.
Let’s make this a summer of connection.
Weekly Online Offerings
Whether you're in the heart of New York City or connecting from afar, our online offerings provide a welcoming space for everyone. Discover meaningful experiences, deepen your faith, and engage with our community—all from the comfort of your home. Check out the link below to see all of the weekly online events we are hosting this season.
Check out our online offerings here.
Volunteer at Good Shepherd
Looking for a meaningful way to connect, give back, and make a difference? Volunteering is a simple and impactful way to support our church and build community.
Why Volunteer?
Easy Commitment: Arrive just 15 minutes before service—it’s easy to fit into your Sunday.
Flexible Scheduling: Use Planning Center to block out any dates you’re unavailable.
Build Community: Meet new people, deepen relationships, and feel more connected.
Ways to Serve
There’s a place for you—whether you love hospitality, working with kids, or supporting worship.
Hospitality Team: Greet guests, usher, and help create a warm, welcoming environment.
Liturgist Team: Serve as a reader during the service and help lead worship.
Kids Team: Support our children’s ministry as a teacher or helper—no experience required.
Ready to Join?
Fill out our [Volunteer Form] to get started. We’ll walk you through the onboarding process and make sure you feel confident and supported.
Have questions? Reach out to:
Alicia Divers, Pastor of Community and Mission (will you embed the email address in the name?)
Gabriela Kropf, Director of Kids Ministry (will you embed the email address in the name?)
Let’s create a welcoming space together.
Youth Ministry
We’re back to school and back to youth ministry at Good Shepherd! All students between grades 6 and 12 are welcome to join us every Sunday morning at 9:30 and Wednesday night from 6-8.
Youth Group Info Session (6/15)
Are you the parent of a middle or high school student, or a rising 6th grader? Tim Ronco and Micha Hohorst will be holding a quick info session regarding our youth ministry Sunday, June 15 after church.
Stop by the Fellowship Hall immediately after the service for a (brief!) 10 minute chat. We’ll have a handout for you with dates for the fall, and will be available to answer any questions!
Youth Group Bash (6/22)
It’s time to celebrate the end of another school year with Youth Group at Good Shepherd. Parents of middle and high school students, join our youth leaders and your teenagers at our second annual Youth Group Bash on Sunday June 22 after church!
We’ll picnic at Madison Square Park immediately following the 11 o’clock service. Join us for pizza, games, our annual “Sheepie” Awards, and a very special send off for our graduating seniors. Contact Micha Hohorst (mbhoho@gmail.com) for more info.
Listen to Good Shepherd Collective’s Album “Live On”
The new Good Shepherd Collective album is out now! You can listen to it here.
Digital Church, 11am ET
Good Shepherd New York continues to post weekly online gatherings. We know that many are still uncomfortable or unable to attend in-person gatherings and a wider community beyond New York has begun to engage. We continue to move toward each other through these digital gatherings, our digital kid’s program, and our other community initiatives. You can visit our YouTube channel at digitalchurch.nyc and spread the word!
If you live beyond NYC and are interested in joining a digital small group, please email Alex (alex@goodshepherdnewyork.com).
“Helping New Yorkers embody
the love of Christ for the good
of our neighbors.”
Staff
For all media inquiries, please email us at media@goodshepherdnewyork.com
MICHAEL RUDZENA
Pastor
DAVID GUNGOR
Associate Pastor
KATE GUNGOR
Associate Pastor/Spiritual Director
GABRIELA KROPF
Director of Children's Ministry
