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West Derby: The Good Shepherd, Liverpool

West Derby: The Good Shepherd, Liverpool

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The Good Shepherd serves the people of Norris Green and Croxteth.
Established over a hundred years ago, the church buildings were
modernised in recent times to provide space for various community
facilities. So the doors of the Good Shepherd are open most days
every week to welcome you: see the listings for a list of events taking
place at the Good Shepherd.

BOOKING BAPTISMS AND WEDDINGS
The clergy are available each Monday evening (except Bank Holidays)
between 6.00 and 7.00 to take bookings for baptisms and weddings
and to deal with enquiries. In the vestry (entrance at the back of the
church in Good Shepherd Close). More details under 'Monday' listing
below, including links to download the Baptism Application Form or
Marriage Application Form to complete and bring with you.

ROOM HIRE
Rooms may be available for hire to groups for organised activities:
please contact us to discuss details. We don't hire for parties etc.

MINISTERS AND OFFICERS
Priest-in-Charge: Revd John Davies
Ordained Local Minister: Revd Sandra Trapnell
Churchwardens: Jimmy Powell, Ann Handslip
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Revd John Davies
Tel: 0151 256 0510
  • Regular Services and Events
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Sunday

Junior Church and Young People's Group
Twice a month we invite primary-age children to our Junior Church and 11-14s to our Young People's Group. Both meet in the church hall.
Every first and third Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Sunday School Coffee
Holy Communion
Common Worship
Every first and third Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Coffee
Morning Prayer
Common Worship
Every second Sunday at 10:30 AM for 50 minutes
Family Friendly Coffee
Family / Parade service
Members of our Boys Brigade, Junior Church, Young People's Group and their families all take part in this service
Every fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Coffee
Holy Communion with prayers for healing
Holy Communion with prayers for healing
Every fifth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Coffee
Child Contact Centre
Run through the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (CAFCASS), the Child Contact Centre provides a safe place for two hours a week, for children to meet a parent where this is not otherwise possible. Strictly by arrangement only via solicitors and our coordinator, tel: 07895 032289.
48 weeks in the year, with breaks in the summer and at Christmas and Easter.
Sunday at 2:30 PM for 2 hours
Evening Prayer
Common Worship
Every first third and fifth Sunday at 6:30 PM for ¾ hour
Holy Communion
Common Worship
Every second and fourth Sunday at 6:30 PM for ¾ hour

Monday

Toddler Group
Safe play for your toddler and friendly conversation for you. During term times.
Monday at 10:30 AM for 1½ hours
Family Friendly creche Coffee
Booking Baptisms and Weddings
The clergy are available each Monday evening (except Bank Holidays) between 6.00 and 7.00 to take bookings for baptisms and weddings and to deal with enquiries. In the vestry - entrance at the back of the church in Good Shepherd Close.
We charge no fee for baptisms though donations are appreciated.
Click here for details of wedding fees and here for other information regarding marriage arrangements.
You may like to prepare by downloading the relevant form to fill in and bring with you:
Baptism Application Form
Marriage Application Form
For further help and advice in preparing for a wedding service in church you may also like to go to www.yourchurchwedding.org
(Except Bank Holidays) Monday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
World Combat Arts Martial Arts Academy
New beginners courses in Kick Boxing, Karate, and Jeet Kune Do.
For details, tel: 0151 549 1700, mobile: 0796 875 0094
Monday at 6:30 PM for 2 hours

Tuesday

Weight Watchers
Tuesday at 10:00 AM for 2 hours
Line Dancing
Tuesday at 3:00 PM for 1½ hours
Coffee
Men's Fellowship
Snooker, darts, refreshments for all men. Most weeks.
Tuesday at 8:00 PM for 2 hours

Wednesday

Coffee Morning
Pop in for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. Every Wednesday.
Wednesday at 10:00 AM for 2 hours
Coffee
World Combat Arts Martial Arts Academy
New beginners courses in Kick Boxing, Karate, and Jeet Kune Do.
For details, tel: 0151 549 1700, mobile: 0796 875 0094
Wednesday at 6:30 PM for 2 hours
Narcotics Anonymous
'Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit Fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using.'
Wednesday at 7:30 PM for 2 hours

Thursday

Young at Heart
Bingo and other games with prizes, and the chance to meet for an afternoon of friendship. With refreshments. Most Thursdays.
Thursday at 2:00 PM for 2 hours
Coffee
Boy's Brigade
The 53rd Liverpool Company: a popular uniformed group for boys junior to senior school age. Thursdays during term time and occasional other activities (eg annual camp)
Term time only Thursday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours

Friday

World Combat Arts Martial Arts Academy
New beginners courses in Kick Boxing, Karate, and Jeet Kune Do.
For details, tel: 0151 549 1700, mobile: 0796 875 0094
Friday at 6:30 PM for 2 hours
Sunday School Regular Choir Urban Priority Area Supports Fairtrade goods Tower Hall for hire Church Open Wheelchair Access / Ramp Wheelchair accessible toilets Public telephone accessible to wheelchair users Hearing / Induction Loop Large Print Hymnbooks / Orders of Service Toilets Baby Changing Facilities Visitor Parking Available
Bookings

Rooms may be for hire to groups for organised activities: please contact us to discuss details. We dont hire for parties etc.

Visit our Church

The church is open for prayer or quiet reflection at all the times listed above, and can be by arrangement at other times.

Nurture Courses

 
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 7417
Built: 1904
Style of worship: Central
Archdeaconry: LIVERPOOL (221)
Deanery: WEST DERBY (22108)
Benefice: W Derby the Good Shepherd (22/209 F)
Parish Legal Name: THE GOOD SHEPHERD WEST DERBY (220098)