About

The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ is a gathering of people committed to creating a bold, spirited, life changing presence in the Santa Cruz Valley. We seek to include everyone on the journey of faith because Jesus included everyone on the journey with him.

We seek an informed faith and welcome questions that lead us to deeper places of understanding-because we don't have all the answers. We take scripture so seriously that we find it can't be taken literally. We seek a life and faith that is grounded in service and compassion so we find ways to actively and boldly live out this call.

We believe God is still speaking and that we must remain open to the call of the Spirit and not claim to have all the answers down pat. We believe God embraces all people equally, regardless of gender, race or sexual orientation.  We seek to include everyone on the journey of faith because Jesus included everyone on the journey with him.

We are playful people who believe in living joyfully, we love to sing, whistle, create and be moved by the spirit. We engage in lively worship, reach out to our neighbors, study the issues of the day, act boldly on our convictions  and break bread together in gratitude.

Some of us live within a few blocks of the church building while others come as far as Tucson, Vail and Tubac. Some of us came just because we live nearby, some for our wonderful music, still others as a place for our children.

Commitments of the United Church of Christ
The description above can be amplified by significant phrases commonly used by Christians:

• that they may all be one
• in essentials unity, in nonessentials diversity, in all things charity 
• testimonies of faith rather than tests of faith 
• there is yet more light and truth to break forth from God's Holy Word 
• the priesthood of all believers 
• responsible freedom

To find out more about our national denomination and the ministry they engage in on our behalf:
Select this link to our national United Church of Christ Website


For news about our Conference, and the support they provide for our congregation and others in our region:
Select this link to the Southwest Conference of the United Church of Christ


To learn about the work of the United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) around the world:
Select this link to Global Ministries

Supporting our Community
The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ and its congregation actively participate and support many programs and functions within the Santa Cruz Valley. Here are some of them:

Alcoholics Anonymous
Borderlinks
Valley Assistance Services
Humane Borders
No More Deaths
Sahuarita Community Justice Board
Samaritans
Good Shepherd Estate Sales

We encourage our members to give of themselves, their time and their talents to helping those less fortunate.