Christ The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church

In the heart of Los Angeles, Christ The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church stands as a testament to unity and resilience. Christ The Good Shepherd wasn’t always one building. It emerged from the merging of three churches: St. Andrews (founded in 1906), Good Shepherd (founded in 1912), and Christ Chapel (founded in 1953). On Trinity Sunday, June 15, 1957, a new chapter began. The name itself, Christ The Good Shepherd, reflects this union, drawing from both Christ Chapel and Good Shepherd. The first service in the newly constructed church took place on December 20, 1959. Christ The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church entered a world grappling with immense social change. The Civil Rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the Watts Riots were just some of the events shaping the community and the nation. Amidst this turmoil, the church became a beacon of hope. It established the Good Shepherd Manor, an eleven-story building providing housing for senior citizens. It housed a Center for Independent Living for the physically disabled. Christ The Good Shepherd also ran a Black Panther breakfast program and a food pantry, addressing the immediate needs of the community. It also developed a youth and tutorial program, investing in the next generation. Their efforts extended to Inglewood with a second housing project for the physically disabled and elderly. The church’s commitment to service was recognized in 1986 when it was named a Jubilee Church. In the 1980s and 1990s, Christ The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church sponsored a Black College Tour, broadening horizons for young people. Their outreach also reached international levels with Mission Kenya, a program supporting disabled persons and missionaries in the Diocese of Eldoret. Christ The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church continues to serve the community. It provides monthly distributions of food, hygiene items, and clothing to those in need. Their mission is to glorify God and live out Christ’s example of caring for others. It is a testament to the power of unity and the enduring spirit of compassion.