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 […]
Our Godly Play program is a creative, imaginative approach to Christian formation and spiritual guidance for children 3 years old (and potty trained) through 2nd grade. Every Sunday (February 18-May 19) children gather in our Godly Play classroom to learn about the Bible and explore God's expansive presence and unconditional love for them. Beginning on […]
The Rev. Leah Wise will join us for her first Sunday preaching at the Windsor campus. Please plan to stay after the 10:30a worship services for refreshments on the common and to extend a warm Good Shepherd welcome to our new Priest for the Hill.
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.
Alpha is a series of group conversations over 11 weeks that explore the fundamentals of the Christian faith. Alpha participants will meet weekly on February 20 – April 30 to eat dinner together, watch a video on a faith topic and then break into small groups for discussion. Over 30 million people worldwide have participated […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Youth Choir fosters the musical growth of our youngest singers. This choir participates in several worship services throughout the program year and during holidays. The Youth Choir curriculum comes from the Royal School of Church Music, with which Good Shepherd is affiliated. New members are welcome at any time. No prior choir experience is […]
The Easter post-resurrection texts are stories of the appearances of the Risen Christ among his disciples and others. The resurrection “promise” will be an inquiry to what happened and the meaning of it to the witnesses who were there. How can we make connections between the Easter gospels and the faith we profess every time […]
Regular monthly meeting of the parish vestry.
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 […]
All volunteers are welcome!
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. […]
If you like to knit and or crochet, or are interested in learning, then you are welcome and invited to join the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Good Shepherd. We meet the third Friday of the month at 10:30a in the art room upstairs in the Education building. Yarn and friendship are provided! For more information […]
Altar preparation for worship.
