About us
The Good Shepherd is a lively and friendly parish church with an inclusive welcome, situated right alongside Shoreham beach, in-between two local nature reserves.
We are rooted in God’s earth and our local community, and long for a peaceful and just world.
We are a creative, relaxed, and open-hearted congregation, with the sacraments at the centre of our worship. We seek to proclaim the Gospel afresh for each generation. There is joyful spirit to life here at the Good Shepherd, and a sense of adventure about the Christian journey. We delight in the changing seasons of the church year and how they deepen our spiritual life.
We are part of a benefice with St Mary de Haura in Shoreham town centre. The Good Shepherd is open most days for quiet contemplation 9am – 5pm.
People and Contacts
Associate Vicar
Revd Jane Bartlett
Email: bartlett.jane@ntlworld.com
Tel: 07935 538085
Benefice Vicar
Vacant
Church Wardens
Kay Haffenden
Email: office@cogschurchwardens.co.uk
Safeguarding Officer
Catherine Mann - Email:cogssafeguarding2025@gmail.com
Tel: 07986800316
Verger
Edgar Powell
Parish Office
Email: smdh.office@gmail.com
Tel: 01273 440202
Parish Office opening hours are 10.00am -1.00pm,
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Church Hall
For hall bookings or enquiries, please email:
If you are unable to email, please call the Parish Office 01273 440202 during office hours or leave a message at other times.
The office is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10-1pm. Emails and calls are monitored during the week, please bear with us as it may take a few days to get back. Thank you.
Ministry Team
We are blessed with a large team of clergy with PTOs and Readers, supporting the life of the Good Shepherd: Revd. Jess Aidley, Revd .Pat Alden, Mthr. Anne-Marie Garton, Fr. Jerry Garton, Canon Tim Higgins, Canon Tony Thompson, Revd. Peter Wolfenden. Readers: Sally Excell and Derek Hansen. We also have two Authorised Lay Ministers, Judy Short and Amy Coke.
The little church on the beach
with a big welcome, a big heart and on a big journey
A big welcome
We seek to be an inclusive community, affirming diversity and welcoming all.
A big heart
We seek to bless our neighbourhood, contribute to the common good, cherish the environment and look after each other.
A big journey
We seek to know God, rejoice in our creative gifts and the spiritual life of abundance given to us in Christ.