Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd (Berkeley, California) facts for kids

Church of the Good Shepherd-Episcopal
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location in Oakland, California Show map of Oakland, California Location in California Show map of California Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	1001 Hearst St. at Ninth St., Berkeley, California
Area	less than one acre
Built	1878
Architect	architect: Charles L. Bugbee; builder: G. W. French
Architectural style	Gothic, Victorian Carpenter Gothic
NRHP reference No.	86003361
Quick facts for kids Significant dates
Added to NRHP	December 1, 1986

The Mendocino Presbyterian Church, which inspired this church

The front of the church building

A closer look at the side of the church, showing decorative supports

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd is a historic church building in Berkeley, California. You can find it at 1001 Hearst Street. This church was built in 1878. It has a special design style called Carpenter Gothic.

A talented architect named Charles L. Bugbee designed the church. He worked with his father in a company called S. C. Bugbee & Son. Charles L. Bugbee based his design on another church. This was the Mendocino Presbyterian Church, which his firm had designed earlier.

Both churches have tall bell towers on the side. They also have steep roofs and pointed windows. However, the Church of the Good Shepherd looks more decorative. It has more playful details than its model. On December 15, 1975, this church became an important Historic Landmark in Berkeley. Later, on December 1, 1986, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Still an Active Church

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd is still a busy church today. It is part of the Episcopal Diocese of California. The current priest in charge is Reverend Este Gardner Cantor. William Countryman, a well-known religious scholar, is also an associate pastor there.