Welcome to The Light House Church Wanaka
The Light House is a modern Christian church in Wānaka, shaped by the life and teachings of Jesus. Our faith is grounded, honest and connected to everyday life.
Our gatherings are relaxed and creative, with great music, thoughtful teaching and space for honest questions—whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or are simply exploring faith.
Everyone is welcome, including families, singles, skeptics, long-time believers and the LGBTQ+ community. You can belong before you believe.
We respect historic Christian faith while building bridges across different perspectives, choosing humility, grace and conversation over condemnation.
Our gatherings are relaxed and creative, with great music, thoughtful teaching and space for honest questions—whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or are simply exploring faith.
Everyone is welcome, including families, singles, skeptics, long-time believers and the LGBTQ+ community. You can belong before you believe.
We respect historic Christian faith while building bridges across different perspectives, choosing humility, grace and conversation over condemnation.
Every Sunday 6-7pm service | 28 Reece Crescent, Wānaka (Walk right to the back of the car park behind Guthrie Bowron & up the flight of stairs, follow the signage)
There’s too much beauty in Wānaka to miss the daylight hours, so our Sunday gathering is a short, punchy evening service. In one relaxed hour, you’ll hear great music and a practical message that connects faith with real life—whether you’ve been in church your whole life or aren’t sure what you believe. Grab a complimentary drink, find a couch and enjoy the ride. We can’t wait to welcome you.
FAQ
Where and when is the service?
Every Sunday 6-7pm service | 28 Reece Crescent, Wānaka (Walk right to the back of the car park behind Guthrie Bowron & up the flight of stairs)
What do you do in your service? The service is one hour. The band plays a few songs, different people might chat, and then we hear a practical 20-minute message drawn from the Bible or everyday life. Afterwards we hang out and meet new friends. Complimentary drinks—beer, cider and soft drinks—are available during and after the service.
What should I wear?
Whatever, most of us are super casual. We are more concerned about you being comfortable and relaxed than the clothes you wear.
Do I have to give money?
Certainly not, if you are a guest the service is a gift to you. We do encourage our regular community to give but it is never pressured.
Do I need a Bible or anything? No. Most people use the YouVersion app, and every Bible passage used in the service appears on screen.
What do you do for the kids?
We encourage older kids to enjoy the service and certainly all kids to enjoy the music. Many younger teenagers love the service as the speaking is interesting, often funny and certainly helpful. For the younger kids (when we know they are coming) we feed them dinner free of charge during the 20 minute talk. Your kid can either stay with you or eat with the other kids and make friends.
What’s the music like? We have a full band, and although our songs are about faith, they’re played in a relevant way. Many have a distinct reggae/grunge New Zealand feel.