Name: Education for Ministry (EfM)
Start: 2025-10-16T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-16T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Windsor Campus, Vestry Room

October 2025
Featured October 12 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Exploring our Episcopal Roots: Pilgrimage to Scotland Interest Meeting

Windsor Campus, Parish Life Center (PLC) 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States

Come and learn about this exciting pilgrimage opportunity to learn more about the historic ties of the Episcopal Church to Scotland and the Scottish Episcopal Church in Spring 2026 with the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks. The itinerary includes a visit to historic Iona Abbey, as well as significant sites in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Plan to […]
October 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist with Organ

Holy Eucharist with Organ

Windsor Campus, Nave 3201 Windsor Road, Austin

Our evening worship offers a more meditative, intimate atmosphere, acknowledging with prayer and setting the close of day. The 6:00p includes readings from scripture; a sermon; prayers; congregational hymns led by organ; and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Featured October 14 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Mom’s Bible Study

Mom’s Bible Study

Windsor Campus, Media Room 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States

We gather in person to support one another in the trials and joys of motherhood. We hold space to meet weekly and explore together mini-sabbaths and bite-size spiritual practices when there is seemingly never enough time in the day for ourselves. The group is comprised of moms of all ages, with a particular emphasis on […]
Featured October 14 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Transitions Bible Study

Transitions Bible Study

Windsor Campus, Media Room 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States

This Bible study is for any woman in transition—those new to being empty nesters, retirement, or any of the many other transitions in life. Together we read different books of the Bible, explore the books’ meaning at the time they were written and how the stories speak to our lives today. Some of us are […]
Featured October 14 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Women’s Book Club

Women’s Book Club

Windsor Campus, Parent Lounge 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, United States +1 more

We will meet once a month in-person or online on Tuesdays at 5:00p, in the Parent Lounge on the Windsor campus. Upcoming meetings and books: November 11: The Lion Women of Tehran, Marion Kamala December 9: GS Christmas Tea, 4:00p–7:00p (no book group for December) January 13: Sorrowful Mysteries, Stephen Harrigan February 10:, The Maid’s Secret […]
October 14 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Contemplative Prayer Group

Contemplative Prayer Group

Windsor Campus, Reflection Room 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States

Contemplative prayer, a form of Christian meditation, aims to open practitioners to the presence of God who dwells with us always. The tone of this prayer is peace, stillness and quiet. Contemplative prayer seeks a personal encounter with God through silence and is powerful when practiced with others. This prayer group meets in person from […]
Featured October 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Men’s Bible Study

Men’s Bible Study

Windsor Campus, Vestry Room 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States

The Men's Bible Study invites all men of the parish to join them on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:00p as they study the Bible together. Participants can bring any Bible translation they like. They also read commentaries and the the Book of Common Prayer to enhance their understanding of the Bible, aiming for a […]
Featured October 15 @ 7:00 am - 8:15 am Dad’s Bible Study

Dad’s Bible Study

Windsor Campus, Vestry Room 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States

All dads are invited to our newly forming Dad’s Bible Study from 7:00a–8:15a in the Windsor, vestry room. Come for coffee, breakfast, and—most importantly—the Bible and the bread of life, Jesus. This is a great opportunity to gather with other dads who are striving to be the best dads, partners, and people they can be. […]
Featured October 15 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Healing Service

Healing Service

Windsor Campus, Parish Life Center (PLC) 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States

This quiet, reflective service takes time to pray specifically for those whose names appear on our prayer lists - those who suffer in any way, our expectant mothers and newborn babies and their families, those who have died, and those serving in the armed forces. Anointing of the sick is offered to those who so […]
October 15 @ 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm Evensong Choir Rehearsal

Evensong Choir Rehearsal

Windsor Campus, Choir Room 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States

The Good Shepherd Evensong Choir is a smaller ensemble drawn from the adult choir. This ensemble sings at Evensong on the second Sunday of every month during the program year. Evening Prayer is the time with the church gathers to give thanks for the day that is ending, and Evensong is an expression of this, […]
October 15 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Good Shepherd Adult Choir Rehearsal

Good Shepherd Adult Choir Rehearsal

Windsor Campus, Choir Room 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States

The Good Shepherd Adult Choir leads worship at our 10:30a Sunday services in the church building and at special liturgies throughout the year. We draw on the very best of ancient, modern and world music, including works by local Austin composers. If you can sing well, are willing to work hard, and can commit to […]
October 16 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Thursday Bible Study

Thursday Bible Study: How to read the Bible

Windsor Campus, Vestry Room 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States

This weekly class meets from 9:30a–11:00a, and explores the question “How should I read the Bible?” by combining a careful reading of scripture with the tools of ancient and modern biblical scholarship, as well as biblical and theological interpretation. No prior knowledge is required, just faithful curiosity and a desire to learn. New members are […]
Featured October 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Women on the Journey

Women on the Journey

Windsor Campus, Media Room 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States

Women on the Journey meets in person and online for a time of spiritual connection, mutual support, study and prayer. Members find meaning and guidance for their own spiritual journeys and also become companions to one another on the journey of faith to which Christ beckons. New members are welcome to join us at any […]
Featured October 16 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Mobile Loaves and Fishes: Food Truck Prep + Run

Mobile Loaves and Fishes: Food Truck Prep + Run

St. John Neumann's Catholic Church 5455 Bee Cave Road, Austin, TX, United States

All volunteers are welcome!
October 16 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EfM

Education for Ministry (EfM)

Windsor Campus, Vestry Room 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States

Do you want to learn more about the Bible, Christian tradition and Church History, while nurturing your faith? If so, consider joining Good Shepherd’s Education for Ministry group. Good Shepherd’s Education for Ministry group (EfM) is a Christian formation program founded and administered through the University of the South at Sewanee. Through study, prayer, worship […]

Welcome

Worship

Find Your Community

Get Involved

Campuses & Spaces

Special Events

Our Schools

Contact

October 2025

Exploring our Episcopal Roots: Pilgrimage to Scotland Interest Meeting

Holy Eucharist with Organ

Mom’s Bible Study

Transitions Bible Study

Women’s Book Club

Contemplative Prayer Group

Men’s Bible Study

Dad’s Bible Study

Healing Service

Evensong Choir Rehearsal

Good Shepherd Adult Choir Rehearsal

Thursday Bible Study: How to read the Bible

Women on the Journey

Mobile Loaves and Fishes: Food Truck Prep + Run

Education for Ministry (EfM)