Education Hour: Adult & ASL Formation
2026-02-15 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-02-22 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-03-01 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-03-08 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-03-15 09:30 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | The Hill, Parish Hall, 1700 Woodland Avenue, Austin, TX, 78741, United States
Education Hour is what we call our “Sunday School” or “Formation” classes. Formation means “an act of giving shape to something.” We are shaped into followers of Jesus in lots of ways: through scripture, prayer, worship, friendship, and care for our neighbors, among other things. Every Sunday, adults and older teens are invited to take some time to study scripture and theology as part of this formation.
All are welcome!
No preparation necessary – we will supply books and materials as needed.
Come hungry! We’ll have breakfast tacos and donuts.
*Nursery care available

Holy Eucharist: The Hill
2026-02-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-15 10:30 - 11:30 | The Hill, 1700 Woodland Avenue, Austin, 78741, United States
Our second campus’ Sunday worship follows a slightly less-traditional Episcopal liturgy, in a comfortable setting. Prayed in the The Book of Common Prayer’s Rite II, and supported by the choral and musical leadership of a live, acoustic band, The Hill’s worship includes readings from scripture; a sermon; prayers; congregational singing; and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
The Hill worship also includes a brief children’s sermon, after which families may choose to allow their children to join appointed Youth for community-building time on the playground. Youth then lead participating children’s return to the sanctuary in time for Communion.
Nursery care available.

Children's Chapel & Nursery
2026-02-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-15 10:30 - 11:30 | The Hill, Nursery, 1700 Woodland Avenue, Austin, 78741, United States
Kids ages 3-9 are invited to attend an interactive chapel with age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities. They will rejoin the worship service at the Peace to take part in Communion and closing prayers. Older kids are invited to attend regular worship with their families.

Coffee Hour with Donuts
2026-02-15 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-22 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-01 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-08 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-15 11:30 - 12:30
All are invited to gather, chat, and check in with one another over coffee (or tea) and donuts immediately after the 10:30 service.

The Episcopal Way
2026-02-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Windsor Campus, Media Room, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States
Whether you are new to the Episcopal tradition or a longtime Episcopalian, our three-part The Episcopal Way classes are a great way to learn about our Anglican and Episcopal roots and traditions. Led by our Good Shepherd clergy, these classes will introduce Episcopal Church history, liturgy, and theology, The Book of Common Prayer, and what it means to be an Episcopal Christian. Childcare and lunch will be provided. For adults interested in Confirmation, this series will provide the basis for a further commitment.
Register here!

Mardi Gras Pancake Dinner at the Hill
2026-02-17 17:30 - 20:00 | The Hill, Parish Hall, 1700 Woodland Avenue, Austin, TX, 78741, United States
Come one, come all to the Hill in celebration of Shrove Tuesday & Mardi Gras! A long tradition of the church, on the day before Lent begins, people use up their rich foods in preparation for a season of fasting. This year, the Hill & Hillside will celebrate this tradition with a delicious “breakfast for dinner” pancake dinner with all the fixins.

Mardi Gras Celebration
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Windsor Campus, Parish Life Center (PLC), 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
Laissez les bon temps rouler at our Mardi Gras supper before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Pancakes for the kids and a Gumbo Cook-off for the adults! Live music from The Clacks.
Please sign up here by Sunday, February 15 to enter the great Good Shepherd Gumbo Cook-off and volunteer at the event!
With questions, contact Jessica Riels.

Ashes to Go at the Hill
2026-02-18 08:00 - 09:00 | The Hill, 1700 Woodland Avenue, Austin, 78741, United States
All are invited to stop by the front doors of the Hill for ashes…to go!

Ash Wednesday Eucharist at the Hill
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | The Hill, Sanctuary, 1700 Woodland Avenue, Austin, TX, 78741, United States
Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. Ash Wednesday is the opening liturgy to the season of Lent, a period of spiritual discernment, study, and reconciliation with God and neighbor. Mark the day by attending a noonday Eucharist at the Hill with the marking of ashes and Holy Communion.

Spring Food Drive for “Bread for All Food Pantry”
2026-02-22 10:30 - 2026-03-29 12:00 | The Hill, Parish Hall, 1700 Woodland Avenue, Austin, TX, 78741, United States
Run by Austin City Lutherans and housed in Faith Presbyterian Church (314 E. Oltorf St), the Bread for All Food Pantry serves our neighbors every Monday. Bring you donations of peanut butter, canned vegetables, and diapers to the Hill through March 29. Register to volunteer here or Email Alicia Reinmund-Martinez with questions.

First Friday Fellowship & Chapel at the Hill
2026-03-06 08:00 - 10:00 | The Hill, Sanctuary, 1700 Woodland Avenue, Austin, TX, 78741, United States
On the first Friday of every month, the Hill hosts a reception from 7:45a-9:00a in the parish hall for Hillside parents and caregivers. All are welcome to stay after for the preschool chapel service led by the Rev. Leah Wise in the church building.

Newcomer Welcome Coffee at Windsor
2026-03-08 11:30 - 12:30 | Windsor Campus, Allen Hall, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
All parishioners, old and new, are invited to our fall Newcomer Welcome Coffee. Following the 10:30a services, join us for coffee, refreshments, and connection. For information, please contact Kathy Jolink.

Prayer Writing Retreat at the Hill
2026-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 | The Hill, 1700 Woodland Avenue, Austin, 78741, United States
Episcopalians are blessed with an abundance of beautiful prayers in our liturgies and prayer book. But it turns out, people wrote those prayers, and you can write prayers, too! We will talk about the structure and themes of different prayer forms used in our tradition then spend some time writing our own, culminating in new Prayers of the People written especially for the Hill. Breakfast will be served.
