The Church of the Good Shepherd is a fully operational church and the only church in Lake Takapō. Our vicar Andrew McDonald serves one of the largest parishes in New Zealand covering the greater Mackenzie Country.
You are very welcome to join us for our regular Sunday Services where we welcome worshippers from all over the world and from all Christian worship traditions. The service is approximately 1 hour long and comprises traditional liturgy, singing and prayer.
HOLY COMMUNION (EVERY SUNDAY)CATHOLIC MASS (LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH) | 4.00PM6.00PM | |
GOOD FRIDAYEASTER SUNDAY | 11.00AM4.00PM |
PHOTO CREDIT: George Empson
The Church of the Good Shepherd was built to provide a place of worship and a place of gathering for weddings, baptisms and funerals in Mackenzie. We celebrate and mourn together.
Find out moreSet amidst the lake and mountains visitors from all over the world are entranced by the majestic landscape surrounding the Church of the Good Shepherd.
Find out moreThe Church of the Good Shepherd is cared for by a small group of local volunteers. When you visit, your kind donation will help us preserve the church and its beautiful natural setting.
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