Author Archive: gsaustin
Update from the Reopening Committee
In June, the Episcopal Diocese of Texas changed its policy to allow each parish the discretion to decide when to resume in-person worship and programming. (Previously, the Diocese took a more active role in determining when parishes could gather in person.) In response to this change, the Good Shepherd vestry formed a small group to […]
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The Rev. Channing Smith’s arrival!
Our new rector will be joining us soon! The Rev. Channing Smith’s first Sunday at Good Shepherd will be Sunday, September 20. We hope you’ll join our 10:30am online service at on September 20 to worship with Channing. Afterward, drive through the parking lot of the Windsor campus to say hello to him from your […]
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Parish Giving Parade 2020
Parish Giving Parade 2020 “Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring offering and come into his courts.” – Psalm 96:8 On Sunday, July 26, our Good Shepherd community came together both safely and joyfully during an extraordinary time of pandemic. More than 100 car-loads of families donned your masks and drove through our […]
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Rector Search Update: January 9, 2020
Dear parish family: Happy new year! I hope the Christmas season was full of joy for each of you. I am so grateful for our clergy, staff, and lay volunteers for the six incredible Christmas Eve services at Good Shepherd: From the raucous and anything-but-serene 2pm pageant to the calm candlelight of the 11pm to […]
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Rector Search Update: November 19, 2019
Dear Good Shepherd family: In this season of giving thanks, I am particularly grateful for Good Shepherd and all the blessings it brings to my family. I am grateful for the friends young and old we have made through the parish. I am grateful for the steadfast faith and calm presence of Stanford, Kathy, Dean, […]
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Rector Search Update: October 24, 2019
Dear parish friends: This month, Good Shepherd continues to buzz with activity – and I hope you have been able to join the fun. Perhaps you enjoyed the fall festival and award-winning chili last weekend at Hillside Sunday as we celebrated the growing ministry of Hillside Early Childhood Center. Maybe your furry friend is feeling […]
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Rector Search Update: September 24, 2019
Dear parish friends: Fall greetings! I hope that you are all enjoying the kickoff of the program year at Good Shepherd as much as my family and I are. My husband and I were inspired by Dr. Catherine Meeks’ words at last Sunday’s worship service and at brunch at The Hill; my daughters look forward […]
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2019-2020 Formation FAQ
SUNDAYS DO WE STILL HAVE SUNDAY MORNING ADULT FORMATION? (Windsor Campus) On most Sunday mornings at 9:30a we will hold lectionary discussions facilitated by various formation leaders within our congregation. This time will help participants prepare for worship and dive into the readings for the day. Additionally, Wednesday evenings will be a regular time for […]
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Rector Search Update: July 2, 2019
Dear friends, Happy summer! I hope you are all enjoying the sunny days, warm nights, and relaxed pace of life that this season brings. I write to update you on the search for our sixth rector: much has been going on behind the scenes! In early May, our rector search committee was formed; Bishop Andy […]
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