About
Good Shepherd

An Inclusive and Accepting Atmosphere

From its beginning, Good Shepherd United Methodist Church has been known as a friendly church. People of all ages and from all walks of life come and find an inclusive, accepting atmosphere where they grow in their Christian Faith, find support and care.

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church is an inviting neighborhood church family. Our purpose is to celebrate God's message in worship and in our daily lives; engage with our community through active and relevant service; equip our congregation for spiritual growth and expanding faith with emphasis on our young people.

Sunday Worship Services

Contemporary Service: 9:00 am

Traditional Service: 10:30 am

Adult Sunday School: 9:00 am

Children Sunday School: 10:30 am

Youth Group Service: 10:30 am

Location & Parking

3960 E. 128th Ave.

Thornton, CO 80241

Good Shepherd's parking lot surrounds the church on the east and south sides.

Plenty of parking is available for all worship services.

About Our Pastor

Reverend Emily Kintzel

Reverend Emily Kintzel was appointed to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church effective July 1, 2025. She is a Colorado native and grew up in The United Methodist Church.

Prior to becoming a pastor, she taught Elementary School for 10 years. During that time, she also began work as a Youth Director at Longs Peak United Methodist Church in Longmont. She served in that capacity for 11 years and it was during her time as Youth Director that she answered her call to Ordained Ministry.

Pastor Emily Master of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology in June of 2016. During her final year, she completed her internship by serving as the pastor of Evans United Methodist Church. After that she was appointed to Lyons Community Church, where she served from 2016-2020. Most recently, Pastor Emily had been appointed to Niwot United Methodist Church, where she served from 2020-2025.

Pastor Emily has a heart for mission and for connecting with the community in real and authentic ways. She is excited about the many ways Good Shepherd United Methodist Church lives out the call to make disciples of all people and the call to love your neighbor as yourself. She looks forward to finding ways to support the congregation in its current ministries and community connections, as well as explore how we can forge new ministries and community connections together!