Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church

About this church

Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church is currently gathering for one all-congregation service Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at 433 Moraga Way in Orinda, followed by outdoor patio coffee at 10:30 when weather permits. The church’s schedule changes seasonally: much of the school year ordinarily includes traditional Lutheran worship at 8:30 and acoustic-praise worship at 10:45, while summer and the Thanksgiving-through-Christmas season use the single 9:30 service. Visitors should confirm the current homepage before traveling.

Worship may alternate between chanted liturgy with choir and handbells and a more relaxed setting led by the Spirit Borne acoustic team, while retaining Lutheran theology and Communion. There is no dress code. Children may remain throughout worship, and a TrustLine-cleared nursery in the preschool serves kindergarten age and younger; pastor-led KidTalks include younger worshipers in the sanctuary. Holy Shepherd is an ELCA congregation formed in 1993 through the merger of churches in Orinda and Moraga. Its mission, “Building Up Households of Faith,” explicitly includes single-person, multigenerational, and other household forms. Adult Bible class, community preschool, local art and lecture outreach, and an annual animal blessing round out a profile shaped by seasonal variety rather than one permanent worship style.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official worship page, current time, coffee, music styles and Communion · Official about page, seasonal schedules, dress, children, nursery, ELCA identity · Official outreach page, community art, lectures and animal blessing · Official homepage and current church life

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Nursery, kindergarten age and younger: during worship

Location