Early Church: Holy Eucharist
Windsor Campus, Parish Life Center (PLC) 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United StatesEarly Church service
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Youth Bible Study (6th-12th grade) Join other Good Shepherd Youth and wonderful Bible Study leaders on Sunday mornings to explore the Bible and how it invites us to live with love and faithfulness in all areas of life. With questions, contact the Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail. Please register HERE.
This winter, our Sunday Morning Bible Study will explore the Book of Revelation—also known as the Revelation to John—a New Testament letter that has been described as strange, challenging, poetic, symbolic, and profoundly hopeful. Written around 90ad to the early Christian communities in Asia Minor, Revelation unfolds not in a linear argument, but through vivid, […]
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 […]
Nursery care is provided for our youngest members (under 3 years old) every Sunday during the 10:30a services on both campuses. In a warm and nurturing environment, we will assist you in beginning to build your child’s faith foundation from the ground up. Children can be picked up at any time. We look forward to […]
Our second, primary service of mid-morning worship, Communion Café blends traditional, Episcopal worship and a relaxed, inclusive setting. Supported by the choral and musical leadership of a live, acoustic band, Communion Café includes readings from scripture; a sermon; prayers; congregational singing; and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Nursery care available.
Our most well-attended hour of worship, we customarily pray this mid-morning service in the The Book of Common Prayer’s Rite II. Supported by the choral leadership of the Good Shepherd Choir and organ, the 10:30a includes readings from scripture; a sermon; congregational hymns; prayers for God’s Church, the world, ourselves, and one another; and the […]
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.
Pentecost is a principal feast day that emphasizes that the church is understood as the body of Christ which is drawn together and given life by the Holy Spirit. Some understand Pentecost to be the origin and sending out of the church into the world (episcopalchurch.org). We will celebrate the day by wearing red and […]
All are invited to gather, chat, and check in with one another over coffee (or tea) and donuts immediately after the 10:30 service.
Solemn Choral Evensong worship service.
This multi-church effort run by Austin City Lutherans and housed in Faith Presbyterian Church (314 E Oltorf St) distributes food, diapers, and other household supplies to hundreds of families in the Hill’s neighborhood and surrounding areas every month. Sign up to help with distribution using the link below, noting that Good Shepherd aims to assist […]
In this interpreted Bible study, deaf and hard-of-hearing participants are invited to bring their questions and experience to a guided conversation about the Bible. We will learn about the history, stories, theology, and interpretation of Christianity's Holy Scripture in an open and inclusive way. No preparation needed. Led by Daniel Wise with ASL interpretation. Nursery […]
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 […]
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 […]