About The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd is a Church of England church serving Plymouth and the surrounding parts of Devon. The congregation draws worshippers from Plymouth and the wider Devon area. We do not currently hold service times for this church; a quick phone call will confirm the weekly pattern.
The Church of England family of churches carries a long and particular story within the wider Church. The Church of England is the established church in England, with a parish system that reaches every community in the country. Shaped by the English Reformation, it holds catholic and reformed traditions together, from quiet rural evensong to lively city congregations. It cares for around 16,000 church buildings, and average weekly attendance is roughly 700,000. The tradition traces its modern form to the 16th century (English Reformation). As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts around 700,000 weekly attenders.
The church stands within the wider Christian life of England, whose landscape holds everything from Saxon churches to congregations meeting in converted warehouses. Plymouth lies within Devon, whose county town is Exeter. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Plymouth worth getting to know.
Planning a visit? Arriving ten minutes early leaves time to find a seat and say hello. Parking near British churches is often limited, so check the surrounding streets or walk if you can, and if step-free access or a hearing loop matters to you, it is worth ringing ahead, as provision varies from building to building.
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Browse all Church of England churches in the UK, or stay local and see Church of England churches in Devon. Our denomination guide compares the main Christian traditions found across Britain and Ireland.
Getting there
Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Good Shepherd?⌄
The Good Shepherd is in Plymouth, Devon.
What denomination is The Good Shepherd?⌄
The Good Shepherd belongs to the Church of England tradition. The Church of England is the established church in England, with a parish system that reaches every community in the country.
When are services at The Good Shepherd?⌄
Service times for The Good Shepherd are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
Is The Good Shepherd accessible?⌄
Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.
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