First Friday Fellowship is an opportunity to meet Hillside families and participate in monthly school chapel led by Rev. Leah. Come to the Parish Hall for donuts and coffee and stay for chapel in the sanctuary. All students and participants are invited to bring your “lovey” or a picture of your animal friend to receive […]
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.
Altar preparation for worship.
Join Good Shepherd at Esperanza Community — A Day of Service & Celebration on Saturday, October 4, 2025, located at 760 Bastrop Hwy SB, Austin, TX 78741 Driven by a mission to invite our unhoused neighbors into an engaged community, The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF) has been offering humanitarian aid, case management, and extremely low-barrier […]
We pray our early morning celebration of the Holy Eucharist using The Book of Common Prayer’s Rite II. The 8:00a service includes a sermon and Holy Communion. This service does not include music, so there is ample opportunity for silence.
Early Church service
Nearing the end of his life, Paul writes three letters (I and II Timothy,Titus) to the faithful in hopes of securing the gospel truth for the next generation. Like a "last will and testament," Paul calls for the Church to be "the pillar and foundation of the truth." Covering a range of topics in the […]
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.
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 […]
The Children's Choir aims to foster a love of singing, musical skills to enjoy for a lifetime, and will feature performances in our worship services throughout the year. Children's Choir is open to children in Kindergarten-5th grades with no prior choir experience necessary. For more information, please contact our Children's Choir director, Kellie Brewer.
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 […]
Edge Kids Bible Study (3rd-5th grade) Kids in 3rd-5th grade are encouraged to join with their friends every Sunday morning for a Bible Study that is fun and informative. Building on the foundation kids receive in our Godly Play program, this Bible Study is intended to help late-elementary kids develop biblical literacy and a vocabulary […]
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 […]
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 […]
