Special Services

• August Month of Compassion. During August guest speakers from a variety of outreach organisations are invited to preach. In the past we have enjoyed wonderful singing from the choir of Groot Drakenstein prison and heard some of the prisoners provide witness of their changed lives after being led to faith. In 2008 Professor Pumla Madikizela Goboda (a member of the congregation) spoke movingly about reconciliation and of her experiences while serving on the Truth and Reconcilitation Commission. Collections during this month are given to an organisation chosen by the invited guest.

• Healing services on Wednesday evenings at 18.00 once a quarter. A litany of healing with the sacrament of Holy Unction.

• Palm Sunday Service at 08.00. This celebration of Jesus’s entrance into Jerusalem takes place with a procession. Carrying palms and singing hosannas the congregation walks up Kirstenbosch Drive to the church led by a brass band-“the Newlands Independent Christmas Band”. The celebration is followed by tea under the oaks, with the Good Shepherd family and to the music of the band.

• Good Friday Service at 09.00. We look upon the cross and see the greatest act of love ever known. This is an interactive service where we journey with the characters of the passion.

• Easter Sunday at 09.00. We celebrate Christ's victory over death and His glorious resurrection in a church adorned with beautiful flowers.

• Protea Reunion Service. An annual reunion service for the Protea Village community who were removed from the area during the apartheid era. This is followed by a "bring & braai" in the church grounds.

• Hill School Sunday. A Eucharist service with grandparents, parents and children from the Hill School as our guests. This service is geared towards small children.

• Remembrance Sunday. A moving service where we remember those who died in war, especially the first and second world wars.

• Dedication Sunday. A Eucharist service where we dedicate ourselves afresh to the service of God, offering our gifts and services to the church.

• All Souls Service. A Eucharist service where we remember our loved ones and give thanks to God for their lives. At this service we read the names of our loved ones who are deceased and light candles in memory of them

• Carols by Candlelight A picnic in the church gardens followed by a carol service by candlelight. Children are encouraged to take part. Presents are collected and for the past few years we have been giving to children at the Place of Hope.

• Children's Crib Service at 17.00on Christmas Eve. This service is for children, parents and grandparents with an interactive story telling of the birth of Jesus. Girls are encouraged to dress as angels and boys as shepherds.

• Christmas Day Eucharist at 09.00. Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and afterwards for Christmas cake and mince-pies.