Coffee Hour with Donuts
All are invited to gather, chat, and check in with one another over coffee (or tea) and donuts immediately after the 10:30 service.
All are invited to gather, chat, and check in with one another over coffee (or tea) and donuts immediately after the 10:30 service.
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.
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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
Friday, September 5 | 8:00a–10:00a and 4:00p–5:30p Discover all that the Hillside Early Childhood Center community has to offer at our annual Resource Fair in the Hill’s parish hall. Learn about upcoming events, Hillside traditions, and ways to get involved. Students are encouraged to bring their backpacks for a special back to-school blessing during drop-off […]
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
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.
Each Sunday at the Hill, lay ministers serve as Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Intercessors, Vergers, and Altar Guild. These ministries allow our church to offer beautiful and meaningful worship and are a wonderful way for these ministers to draw closer to God in worship and grow in their faith. Is God calling you to explore one […]
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 […]