The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

Stewardship Small Group Gatherings
2023-09-18 - 2023-10-27 | TX
Meet fellow parishioners and hear from the clergy and vestry about the state of the parish and ministry goals for 2024.
These Stewardship Small Group Gatherings take place in parishioners’ homes between September 18–October 27.
For a list of dates, times and locations, and to RSVP, please click HERE or contact the church office at 512-476-3523. Ask for Dawn.

Online Morning Prayer
2023-10-16 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-10-17 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-10-18 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-10-19 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-10-20 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-10-23 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-10-24 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-10-25 07:00 - 07:30 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates | Online
This daily online prayer provides an opportunity to start our mornings with prayer and God.
Join us on the Good Shepherd Facebook page.

Youth Group
2023-10-18 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-10-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Windsor Campus, Youth Corner, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) is a program designed especially for the needs and interests of youth in 6th-12th grade.
Students have the opportunity to build community with their peers in a setting that helps young Christians explore their developing faith.
Participants will break into groups for middle school and high school students.
Meets in the Youth Corner (Education Center).
Register your teen HERE.
For more information, contact the Rev. Brin Bon.

Healing Service
2023-10-18 17:30 - 18:00, 2023-10-25 17:30 - 18:00 | Windsor Campus, Chapel, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, 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 desire, and the liturgy concludes with Holy Communion.
Wednesdays at 5:30p in the chapel on the Windsor campus.

Single Parent Support Group
2023-10-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Windsor Campus, Vestry Room, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
Single Parent Support Group will meet on Wednesdays at 6:30p in the vestry room.
Parenting is hard when there is a partnership, but it has particular challenges when you are doing it solo. Join with others as we build a community of support for one another. This is open to members of Good Shepherd as well as members of the larger community in need of this kind of support.
This group is open to any adult who parents without a partner and childcare is available if needed.
Come and have dinner in the PLC beginning at 5:00p and then head upstairs to gather in support with other single parents.

Good Shepherd Adult Choir Rehearsal
2023-10-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Windsor Campus, Choir Room, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, 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 a rehearsal schedule, we welcome your participation.
Rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings from 7:30p – 9:00p.
No audition is needed, and you are welcome to sit in on a rehearsal any time if you’d like to try it out.
With question, please contact Chris Oelkers.

Special Performance - Music on the Hill
2023-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Hill, 1700 Woodland Avenue, Austin, 78741, United States
Join us at the Hill from 7:00p-9:00p on October 19 for a performance of traditional Pakistani folk music by Mujeeb Ruzik.

Mujeeb Ruzik performs traditional Hunza music on the rubab and the xingini, traditional Pakistani instruments. This is a rare opportunity for the Austin community to hear this music. Mujeeb will be accompanied by sitar and percussion.

In the midst of an uncertain and divided world, let’s reach beyond ourselves and take action to keep Austin welcoming.
This special performance is brought to us by Austin Against Hate Initiative. Learn more HERE.

For more information about Music on the Hill please contact Matt Bradshaw.

St. Brigid’s Guild Cook Day
2023-10-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Windsor Campus, Parish Life Center, Kitchen, 3201 Windsor Rd, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
The St. Brigid’s Guild prepares frozen meal items on a regular basis for anyone in need, helps when called upon with meal preparation for parish activities and outreach, and is continually expanding the cooking knowledge of its members.
St. Brigid’s Guild Cook day is on the third Friday of every month in the PLC kitchen.
We are always looking for new guild members!
If you are interested in joining, a food handler’s license is required.
For more information or to join the guild, please email Louise Brown or call at 512 994 5800.

Altar Guild
2023-10-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Windsor Campus, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78748, United States
A team of women who work together to prepare the church and PLC for Sunday worship.
They serve on Saturdays from 9:00a–10:00a and on their scheduled Sunday morning as needed.
All are welcome to join one of six teams.
For more information contact Kathy Jolink

Early Church: Holy Eucharist
2023-10-22 09:15 - 10:00 | Windsor Campus, Parish Life Center (PLC), 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
Please join us for our Sunday morning service Early Church in the PLC.
With special attention to children ages 8 years and younger, this service will be shorter in duration, including a brief sermon.
If your child would like to participate as an usher or reader, or you have any questions, please contact the Rev. Brin Bon.

Adult Ed at the Hill
2023-10-22 09:15 - 10:15 | The Hill, Parish Hall, 1700 Woodland Avenue, Austin, TX, 78741, United States
Looking for an intriguing theological and spiritual discussion?
Join us each Sunday at 9:15a for our adult education class at the Hill campus. The Hill is located at 1700 Woodland Avenue.
These discussions provide an opportunity to explore the deeper questions of our faith. All are welcome to attend.
The group will begin reading With Head and With Heart: The Autobiography of Howard Thurman. Thurman was an American author, minister, philosopher, civil rights leader, and educator whose vitality and vision touched the lives of countless people of all races, faiths, and cultures. He mentored to several leaders of the Civil Rights movement including, the Rev’d Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We regularly have a snack or light breakfast each week as we “chew” on our study.
If you would like to bring a snack, breakfast item, or lead our class, please contact Will Jones.

Godly Play
2023-10-22 10:15 - 23:05 | Windsor Campus, Education Building, Second floor, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
Godly Play is a creative, imaginative approach to christian formation and spiritual guidance for children 3 years old (potty trained) through 2nd grade. Every Sunday children gather in our Education Center to learn about the Bible and explore God’s expansive presence and unconditional love for them. Check-in begins at 10:15a with Godly Play lessons starting at 10:30a. Pick up children at the Peace so they can join you for Holy Communion.
For more information, please contact the Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail.

Communion Café: Holy Eucharist
2023-10-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Windsor Campus, Parish Life Center (PLC), 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
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.

Holy Eucharist with an Acoustic Band: The Hill
2023-10-22 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.

Holy Eucharist with Organ and Choir
2023-10-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Windsor Campus, Nave, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, 78703
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 celebration of the Holy Eucharist.

Holy Eucharist with Organ
2023-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Windsor Campus, Nave, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, 78703
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.
