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Our Home in Richmond, Virginia Gentle Shepherd Church was founded in Richmond, Virginia,
Saints
Sergius, Bacchus, Perpetua, and Felicity are our patron saints. We praise God for our worship site, located at:
3700 Ellwood Avenue (804) 355-1377
Directions: On Cary Street, just west of the Powhite Pkwy, turn North onto Hamilton Street, then take the first right onto Ellwood Avenue. We are at the corner of Ellwood and Cameron Streets in our very own Building! Join us for mass every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. We are independent Catholics, affiliated with the Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch Our Church is open and affirming to all. Come and celebrate the joy of worship with us ... you are most welcome!
Our Worship We celebrate a mass based on traditional catholic liturgical worship. Although we are not at all connected with the Roman Catholic Church, we are a fully catholic church and do share the same traditional and historical roots. We are a sacramental church, respecting the beauty of liturgical service while teaching the importance of internal spirituality. Our Communion table is open to all, regardless of race, creed, or sexual orientation. We do not feel that communion is a reward for being good or for following the rules. Christ shares his gift and sacrifice with all of God's children, whether or not they belong to our church, or any church.
Feel God's call to serve as clergy? We respect that calling regardless of your gender, race, marital status, or sexual orientation. Click on the above link to Sophia Divinity School, which has been providing spiritual education to the independent catholic community for 50 years.
Our Pastor: Monsignor Thomas David Siebert (right)
Our Associate Pastor: Father Thomas Michael Gallub (left)
Weddings, Commitment Ceremonies, Holy Unions Let us help you celebrate your love. Please call for information. 804 402 7069 |
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Renewing the original blessing! 50 Years of Independent Catholicism! |
