Early Church: Holy Eucharist
Windsor Campus, Parish Life Center (PLC) 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United StatesEarly Church service
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Paul and Barnabas had founded the Galatian churches on the first missionary journey (acts 13 + 14) by their preaching and teaching. After their departure, other teachers arrived and began to undermine Paul’s teaching. To address this “trouble” (1:7) and the confusion these teachers caused, Paul wrote a six-chaptered epistle. His three main questions were […]
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.
Join us for Worship on the Hill.
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 […]
Youth in 6th-12th grades are invited to come join us for a time of food, games, and Jesus! We will begin by eating a meal together from 12:00p–12:30p, then will enjoy a time of fellowship as we play together and spend time learning about God. Meets in the Youth Corner (Education Center). Register your teen […]
Lay Eucharistic visitors bring communion and prayers from the church altar to homebound members of our Good Shepherd family. We will host a fall interest meeting on Sunday, September 22 after the 10:30a services in the Windsor, vestry room with lunch provided. If you are interested in learning more about this important ministry or plan […]
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.
Music on the Hill is a concert series featuring world-class musicians in the intimate setting of the Hill. Join us for a special evening with Cat McGee, a singer-songwriter hailing from Dallas and Jan Seides, a singer-songwriter based in Austin to enjoy music in the “Best Unknown Listening Room in Austin!” $10 suggested donation, BYOB. Volunteers […]
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 […]
Our three-part fall series begins on Wednesday, September 25 with author Roger Hutchison. While exploring the theme of Understanding union with God and one another, we will focus each week on knowing yourself, knowing God and knowing each other - believing that all three parts are connected to Jesus's command that we love God and […]