The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

Online Morning Prayer
2023-10-25 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-10-26 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-10-27 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-10-30 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-10-31 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-11-01 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-11-02 07:00 - 07:30, 2023-11-03 07:00 - 07:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
This daily online prayer provides an opportunity to start our mornings with prayer and God.
Join us on the Good Shepherd Facebook page.

Youth Group
2023-10-25 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-11-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Windsor Campus, Youth Corner, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
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 Youth Corner (Education Center).
Register your teen HERE.
For more information, contact the Rev. Brin Bon.

Healing Service
2023-10-25 17:30 - 18:00, 2023-11-01 17:30 - 18:00 | Windsor Campus, Chapel, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
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 desire, and the liturgy concludes with Holy Communion.
Wednesdays at 5:30p in the chapel on the Windsor campus.

Single Parent Support Group
2023-10-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Windsor Campus, Vestry Room, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
Single Parent Support Group will meet on Wednesdays at 6:30p in the vestry room.
Parenting is hard when there is a partnership, but it has particular challenges when you are doing it solo. Join with others as we build a community of support for one another. This is open to members of Good Shepherd as well as members of the larger community in need of this kind of support.
This group is open to any adult who parents without a partner and childcare is available if needed.
Come and have dinner in the PLC beginning at 5:00p and then head upstairs to gather in support with other single parents.

Good Shepherd Adult Choir Rehearsal
2023-10-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-11-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Windsor Campus, Choir Room, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
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 a rehearsal schedule, we welcome your participation.
Rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings from 7:30p – 9:00p.
No audition is needed, and you are welcome to sit in on a rehearsal any time if you’d like to try it out.
With question, please contact Chris Oelkers.

Altar Guild
2023-10-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-11-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Windsor Campus, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78748, United States
A team of women who work together to prepare the church and PLC for Sunday worship.
They serve on Saturdays from 9:00a–10:00a and on their scheduled Sunday morning as needed.
All are welcome to join one of six teams.
For more information contact Kathy Jolink

Early Church: Holy Eucharist
2023-10-29 09:15 - 10:00, 2023-11-05 09:15 - 10:00 | Windsor Campus, Parish Life Center (PLC), 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
Please join us for our Sunday morning service Early Church in the PLC.
With special attention to children ages 8 years and younger, this service will be shorter in duration, including a brief sermon.
If your child would like to participate as an usher or reader, or you have any questions, please contact the Rev. Brin Bon.

Adult Ed at the Hill
2023-10-29 09:15 - 10:15, 2023-11-05 09:15 - 10:15 | The Hill, Parish Hall, 1700 Woodland Avenue, Austin, TX, 78741, United States
Looking for an intriguing theological and spiritual discussion?
Join us each Sunday at 9:15a for our adult education class at the Hill campus. The Hill is located at 1700 Woodland Avenue.
These discussions provide an opportunity to explore the deeper questions of our faith. All are welcome to attend.
The group will begin reading With Head and With Heart: The Autobiography of Howard Thurman. Thurman was an American author, minister, philosopher, civil rights leader, and educator whose vitality and vision touched the lives of countless people of all races, faiths, and cultures. He mentored to several leaders of the Civil Rights movement including, the Rev’d Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We regularly have a snack or light breakfast each week as we “chew” on our study.
If you would like to bring a snack, breakfast item, or lead our class, please contact Will Jones.

Godly Play
2023-10-29 10:15 - 23:05, 2023-11-05 10:15 - 23:05 | Windsor Campus, Education Building, Second floor, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
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 at 10:30a. Pick up children at the Peace so they can join you for Holy Communion.
For more information, please contact the Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail.

Communion Café: Holy Eucharist
2023-10-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-11-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Windsor Campus, Parish Life Center (PLC), 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
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.

Holy Eucharist with an Acoustic Band: The Hill
2023-10-29 10:30 - 11:30 | The Hill, 1700 Woodland Avenue, Austin, 78741, United States
Our second campus’ Sunday worship follows a slightly less-traditional Episcopal liturgy, in a comfortable setting. Prayed in the The Book of Common Prayer’s Rite II, and supported by the choral and musical leadership of a live, acoustic band, The Hill’s worship includes readings from scripture; a sermon; prayers; congregational singing; and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
The Hill worship also includes a brief children’s sermon, after which families may choose to allow their children to join appointed Youth for community-building time on the playground. Youth then lead participating children’s return to the sanctuary in time for Communion.
Nursery care available.

Holy Eucharist with Organ and Choir
2023-10-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Windsor Campus, Nave, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, 78703
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 celebration of the Holy Eucharist.

Holy Eucharist with Organ
2023-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Windsor Campus, Nave, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, 78703
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.

Grief Support Group
2023-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Windsor Campus, Reflection Room, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
Dealing with the loss of someone you love is one of the hardest parts of the human experience. Join with others who share their own stories of grief as we learn and grow together in community. This will be a brown bag lunch grief group meeting on Fridays at noon in the Reflection Room. Open to all parishioners and members of the community.

Storytime With Meghan P. Browne
2023-11-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Windsor Campus, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78748, United States
We are pleased to welcome Good Shepherd parishioner and children’s book author, Meghan P. Browne, to the Good Shepherd Farmers Market from 10:00a-11:00a. Meghan will read from her newest book, The Bees of Notre Dame, and provide a small craft for busy hands.
