Embedded Files
Since 1960, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Lutheran Campus Ministry has served the MTU and surrounding community through the ministry of Word, sacrament, and service. Good Shepherd is one of the over 9,000 churches of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and is part of the Northern Great Lakes Area Synod. We work in close partnership with other ELCA churches in the Copper Country in youth ministry and service to our community, and welcome ecumenical/interfaith partnerships and dialogue through Keweenaw Faiths United.
Our values are rooted in grace, authentic community, and the way of Jesus. At Good Shepherd we strive to love God and love people, practicing the radical hospitality inspired by the Spirit of Christ alive among us today.
Diversity & Inclusion at GSLC & LCM
Diversity & Inclusion at GSLC & LCM
Good Shepherd Lutheran & Lutheran Campus Ministry have been Reconciling In Christ since 2006.
We love because God first loved us.
- 1 John 4:19
God created a world with astonishing variety, and in our human diversity, we reflect God’s beauty. Without the affirmed presence of all people, especially the historically marginalized, our potential to embody God’s love to the world as a community is diminished.
People of all ages, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, educational backgrounds, marital status, physical or mental ability, theological perspective, and economic conditions share the sacred identity that comes from being children of God. All people are not only welcome in the worshiping community of Good Shepherd but invited into the life and leadership of our ministry together.
We confess that as individuals, a community, and institutional church we too often have failed to answer the call to attend to the most vulnerable. We commit to embracing the work of anti-racism, social and economic justice, and environmental care. As did Jesus in his earthly life, we of Good Shepherd commit to the practice of radical hospitality.
There is a place for you here.
Staff
Staff
Rev. Bucky Beach, Administrative Interim Pastor
Following Pastor Sarah’s departure in August of 2026, Pr. Bucky Beach — GSLC's former full-time pastor — returns to serve as Good Shepherd & LCM's Administrative Interim. In this role, Pr. Bucky will lead worship once a month, arrange for pulpit supply the remaining Sundays each month, attend Council meetings, oversee educational needs, and support our LCM and lay leaders as Good Shepherd continues its ministry during this transitional season. Bucky brings with him a rich background in campus and young adult ministry, teaching, and community organizing.
Pr. Bucky invites you to reach out!
bsbeach@mtu.edu
Kyra Anderson, office administrator
If you have questions, Kyra might have the answer!
T/W/Th, 9 am. - 2 p.m. or reach her at
Susie Byykkonen, Music Minister
Susie joined Good Shepherd's ministry team as our part-time Music Minister in the summer of 2026, and is also the pianist at Portage Lake United Church in Houghton. A lifelong musician and independent flute and piano teacher in Houghton County, Susie grew up in the Keweenaw and earned her BA in Music from Cedarville University, where she studied flute performance and piano pedagogy. She has a long history with Michigan Tech’s Concert Choir, where she currently serves as pianist and previously worked as accompanist and associate director, as well as performing with chamber groups and the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra. She is active in the local music community, including the Lake Superior Music Teachers Association, area school music programs, and Solo & Ensemble Festival. Susan believes that “with music life is beautiful,” and she is passionate about helping people experience and share that beauty through music.
How to find us:
How to find us:
1100 College Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
office (at) goodshepherd906.org
906.482.5410
You can find more information about past and future events at Good Shepherd on our Facebook page.
Page updated
Report abuse