Church Of The Good Shepherd

11/05/2026

REVISED START DATE

The Church and grounds will be closed from Wednesday 20 May - Friday 29 May 2026 to facilitate Earthquake Strengthening work on the bellcote (Stage 1).

Like many heritage buildings in New Zealand we are faced with the high cost of Earthquake Strengthening the church and plan to complete this in stages. While the building is not deemed particularly unsafe we are compelled to comply with building code regulations.

We regret the inconvenience however this is essential work and we care about the safety of our visitors.

Contact: Andy Scrase 021 645 731

If you'd like to support the Earthquake Strengthening project please visit

Your kind donation will help preserve the natural landscape & keep the Church open for future generations. If you would like to offer your services please get in touch

10/05/2026

The Church and grounds will be closed from Wednesday 13 May - Friday 22 May 2026 to facilitate Earthquake Strengthening work on the bellcote (Stage 1).

Like many heritage buildings in New Zealand we are faced with the high cost of Earthquake Strengthening the church and plan to complete this in stages. While the building is not deemed particularly unsafe we are compelled to comply with building code regulations.

We regret the inconvenience however this is essential work and we care about the safety of our visitors.

If you'd like to support the Earthquake Strengthening project please visit

Your kind donation will help preserve the natural landscape & keep the Church open for future generations. If you would like to offer your services please get in touch

02/04/2026

Good Friday at the Church of the Good Shepherd Lake Tekapo

29/03/2026

Everyone is most welcome to join us for any of our services as we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ:

EASTER SERVICES

Holy Week Communion Services
Mon 30th - Thurs 2nd: 12 noon - 12.40pm
Followed by the option to quietly walk the Stations of the Cross Prayer Labyrinth on the church grounds

Good Friday Service 3 April: 11am

Easter Sunday Service 5 April: 4pm

Thank you to George Empson for this beautiful image below which we treasure.

16/03/2026

We are preparing to observe the Easter Season with Holy Week beginning on 29 March with Palm Sunday.

This year we are also offering a reflective Stations of the Cross Prayer Labyrinth in the grounds of the church every day of Holy Week that you can walk following a noon service or visit in your own time.

Everyone is most welcome to join us for any of our services as we remember the sacrifice of Jesus, Saviour of the World:

EASTER SERVICES

Holy Week Communion Services
Mon 30th - Thurs 2nd: 12 noon
Followed by the option to walk the reflective Stations of the Cross Prayer Labyrinth.

Good Friday Service 3 April: 11am
Easter Sunday Service 5 April: 4pm

Thank you to George Empson for this beautiful image below which we treasure.

12/02/2026

ASH WEDNESDAY AT THE CHURCH | 18 Feb at 12 noon

On behalf of the Church of the Good Shepherd, I am wanting to extend a warm invitation to all who would like to take part in a traditional service of spiritual preparation for the Christian season of Lent.

We will be hosting a special Ash Wednesday service, next Wednesday, 18th February, 12pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

This service marks the beginning of Lent, which is the significant forty-day period in the Christian calendar finishing on Easter Sunday. This is traditionally observed as a season of repentance, reflection, and preparation for the celebration of Easter and ultimately the joy and hope of Easter morning.

If you have not participated in a service like this, as part of our time together, worshippers will be invited to receive ashes on their foreheads, a sign of humility and repentance, as we all reflect on our mortality and need for forgiveness. The service will also include the regular elements of prayer, themed Scripture readings, and worship with appropriate songs.

If this sounds like it might be a meaningful way to engage with your faith at this time, we look forward to seeing you at this special service.

Blessings, Craig (Rev Craig Allan)

You'll find our other Easter Service times here:
https://www.churchofthegoodshepherd.org.nz/worship

06/12/2025

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE - TOMORROW, SUNDAY 7 DEC 4PM

Come and join us for our annual traditional carol service at the Church of the Good Shepherd.
All welcome as we sing in the Advent season!

02/12/2025

It's looking good for tonight's concert :) Music and stories, see you there!

02/12/2025

CONCERT ON TOMORROW: WEDNESDAY 3 DECEMBER - 7PM
COME RAIN, HAIL OR SHINE!

Renowned New Zealand folk musician Chris Priestly presents "A Musical Journey into the Past: Rogues, Rebels & Unsung Heroes" - a collection of new songs written about some of New Zealand’s most colourful historical characters. Chris's unique style of story-telling in song will delight music lovers and history buffs alike.

DOOR SALES $20
Seating limited to 55, please come early!

https://audioculture.co.nz/profile/chris-priestley
https://www.facebook.com/.../Chris-Priestley-musician.../

01/12/2025

COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE - SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER 4PM

It's the season of Advent! We invite you to join our traditional Community Carol Service at the church next Sunday at 4pm. Nine Lessons & Carols - all the old favourites accompanied by our wonderful organist :)