Racial Healing and Pilgrimage

A Sacred Space for Reflection and Healing

Pilgrimage is not just about visiting historic sites—it’s about creating a space where you can pause, reflect, and engage in meaningful conversations. Our parish, with its rich history and deep ties to the Civil Rights Movement, serves as an ideal location for those seeking to understand the complexities of our shared past while working toward racial healing and justice.

A Collaborative Ministry of Hospitality

Hosting pilgrims is a true community effort at Good Shepherd. Our congregation actively participates in welcoming guests, with members contributing in various ways—whether by communicating with group leaders, preparing and serving meals, cleaning and organizing spaces, or simply engaging with visitors during their stay. Everyone has a gift to share, and this collective spirit is at the heart of our hospitality.

Planning Your Visit

Whether you are traveling as an individual, a group, or part of a larger tour, we invite you to make plans to visit us. Our congregation offers guided tours of the church, highlighting its historical significance, and welcomes you into our sacred space for prayer and reflection. To schedule a visit, please contact us at (334) 834-9280 or goodshepherdmontgomery@gmail.com.

“Every congregation says “we’re welcoming” ….the thing about Good Shepherd in Montgomery is that they don’t have to say so because they live it. When we walked through the doors of Good Shepherd, the spirit of welcome was a foretaste of the heavenly banquet. At every turn the people of this church radiated the Light of Jesus Christ.”

– Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown, Bishop of Maine