Neighbors and music lovers are invited to Music in the Park(ing Lot), a free family community event at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1504 Sprice Ave. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, an outdoor lot will transform into a vibrant community hub. The gathering will be welcomed with a message from the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation with the goal of bringing residents together and spotlighting incredible local talent.

To ensure the afternoon is barrier-free for families, the event features a free BBQ lunch and dessert station. Food and treats are complimentary, though quantities are limited and will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Alongside the food, dedicated kids activities will run throughout the day to keep young children entertained.
The afternoon showcases a continuous, multi-genre live music lineup designed to appeal to every generation:

• Jazz: Smooth, intricate sounds from The Nikolaj Hansen Quartet.
• Folk: Heartfelt, community-driven acoustic melodies from Yvon Malenfant & Friends.
• Rock: A high-energy, nostalgic classic rock finale from Gift Shop – The Ultimate Tribute to the Tragically Hip.

What’s Waiting For You:
🎵 Live Music: Tap your feet to incredible local bands and performers playing family-friendly hits.
🍔 Food and ice cream: Enjoy free hot dogs, cold drinks, and treats (while supplies last!).
🎨 Kids Zone: Keep the little ones entertained with fun activities.
🤝 Community Spirit: Connect with neighbours, sit back in the sun, and enjoy the local Tri-Cities vibes.

🎒 Quick Tips for Attendees:
🪑 BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair): Since we are hosting this on pavement, please bring your own folding lawn chairs or picnic blankets!
🧢 Sun Protection: Don’t forget your sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses.
🚗 Parking: Street parking is available. We also welcome other transportation such as busing, biking, and walking.
🎟️ RSVP Information:
Admission is entirely free and walk-ins are completely welcome! However, registering helps our volunteers estimate food quantities so we don’t run out of hot dogs on the grill.

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1993022012490?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Come and enjoy an evening of great music, tasty coffee & treats, and good company at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (1504 Sprice Ave) on June 13, from 7 to 10 PM! The evening will include performances of folk-rock, jazz, and singer-songwriter selections.

Admission and concession by donation. All funds raised go to ignYte, the joint youth ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran and St. Laurence Anglican churches to help fund their trip to the National Youth Gathering this summer.

No service will be taking place at Good Shepherd today.

We are celebrating Pentecost Sunday in good Holy Spirit fashion by gathering with our friends from St Laurence Anglican Church for a joint service. You can find the service live-streamed and recorded on their website which is saintlaurence.ca We will reflect together on how life with God is as natural as breathing, despite its challenges and struggles.

Good Shepherd’s annual Yard Sale is happening this Saturday from 9am to 2pm! The sale is always a great opportunity to interact with the community and help raise money for some worthy causes. We appreciate any help you can provide.

Together with our partners at St. Laurence Anglican Church we are again offering Vacation Bible School this summer mornings from August 12 – 16. Our program is called “Heroes Hotline”.

Kids (called Heroes) will explore stories of Bible heroes from the Old and New Testament, discovering how we too can answer God’s call to be everyday heroes by working for peace, building each other up, and sharing God’s love with others and with the world. Through music, drama and storytelling, games, science, arts and crafts, and even snacks, we’ll learn how Heroes are called to Follow Jesus, Help Others, Work Together, Listen to God, and Show Grace!

We welcome all kids from age 4 to 11. Please register early here, or by clicking the button below:

And if you are interested in volunteering for the week please don’t hesitate to contact the church office.

Join us on Wednesday, July 31 at Tinhouse Brewing in Port Coquitlam for an evening of fellowship and faith conversation . We’ll gather around 7 pm, grab a beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and chat. This is not a Bible study, but an opportunity to explore faith topics and questions and their connection to contemporary life.

Good Shepherd and St. Laurence Anglican churches are teaming up again this summer to offer another Vacation Bible School! This years theme: Babylon! For five mornings from July 10-14, kids ages 4-11 will be invited to journey back in time, experience a taste of the ancient world, and join with the Biblical character of Daniel as he lived out a courageous faith.

As usual the kids will enjoy a full schedule of music, snacks, games, crafts, storytelling, and friend-making as we explore how God prepares us to live with courage, compassion and faith.

You can register by clicking the button below:

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us at goodshepherd@telus.net or 604-936-2939

Just a friendly reminder that the church’s Folk Fiesta fundraiser is this Friday. This is a fundraiser for the summer trip to CLAY for our IgnYte youth group. The suggested donation is $10 for children and $15 for adults. Some of our friends from St. Laurence Anglican will also be joining us.

It starts at 6 o’clock and lasts until 8 o’clock. Dinner will consist of “deconstructed nachos”, along with a few sides. Then Jason Wood and Friends will perform for us after that.

We hope to see you there to support our young people while enjoying an evening of food, conversation, and folk music.

Join us for all or any of the following services during Holy Week as we journey through the story of Christ’s Passion to the glory of Easter Sunday:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – We gather at noon at church for a half hour Matins service. These services will be in-person only.
• Maundy Thursday – We gather at 6 pm for a simple meal of soup and bread followed at 7 pm for a Maundy Thursday worship service. Click here for the bulletin.
• Good Friday – We gather at 10:30 am for a Tennebrae Service (which centers around the gradual extinguishing of candles with a reading of the Passion). Click here for the bulletin.
• Easter Sunday – All are invited to come for self-service breakfast at 8:30 am, including some creative communal artistic expression for all ages, followed at 10:30 am by an Easter celebration service.

We hope you will be able to celebrate and worship with us. All are welcome.

Mark your calendars!

We at Good Shepherd invite you to a special event on February 19 at 7:00 pm for an evening of enchanting harp music. Admission will be by donation with the proceeds going to 3030 Gordon and Tri-Cities Homelessness Shelter.

The event is a harp concert featuring Bess Lu, a Vancouver-based harpist who has performed with the renowned Winter Harp ensemble. She’ll be performing a program she has created and which includes her own composition called “The Night Circus” accompanied by her husband Rob Muir as narrator for the poetry. 

If you are unable to join us in person you can watch the event through our live-stream by clicking here. In that case, we encourage you to make an online donation to the 3030 Gordon Tri-Cities homeless shelter by clicking here and choosing “3030 Gordon Shelter and Housing” from the drop down menu in the “Additional Information” field.