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 […]
All dads are invited to our newly forming Dad’s Bible Study from 7:00a–8:15a in the Windsor, vestry room. Come for coffee, breakfast, and—most importantly—the Bible and the bread of life, Jesus. This is a great opportunity to gather with other dads who are striving to be the best dads, partners, and people they can be. […]
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 Good Shepherd Evensong Choir is a smaller ensemble drawn from the adult choir. This ensemble sings at Evensong on the second Sunday of every month during the program year. Evening Prayer is the time with the church gathers to give thanks for the day that is ending, and Evensong is an expression of this, […]
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 […]
This weekly class meets from 9:30a–11:00a, and explores the question “How should I read the Bible?” by combining a careful reading of scripture with the tools of ancient and modern biblical scholarship, as well as biblical and theological interpretation. No prior knowledge is required, just faithful curiosity and a desire to learn. New members are […]
Women on the Journey meets in person and online for a time of spiritual connection, mutual support, study and prayer. Members find meaning and guidance for their own spiritual journeys and also become companions to one another on the journey of faith to which Christ beckons. New members are welcome to join us at any […]
Do you want to learn more about the Bible, Christian tradition and Church History, while nurturing your faith? If so, consider joining Good Shepherd’s Education for Ministry group. Good Shepherd’s Education for Ministry group (EfM) is a Christian formation program founded and administered through the University of the South at Sewanee. Through study, prayer, worship […]
In the beginning… From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is full of surprising, arduous, and miraculous stories on what it means to begin, and begin again. At the start of this new year, in the Season of Epiphany, we will gather to read stories of creation, transformation, and renewal. No preparation necessary. All young adults […]
Altar preparation for worship.
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
The Book of Revelation (or, The Revelation of John, as it is also known) is a New Testament letter that has been called many things – strange, difficult, poetic, futuristic, symbolic, terrifying, apocalyptic to name a few. John of Patmos wrote this letter in about AD 90 to the Christian churches in seven of the […]
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 […]
