The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

Sunday Bible Study at the Hill: God's Chosen People - An Old Testament Study
2025-04-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-03-30 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | The Hill, Parish Hall, 1700 Woodland Avenue, Austin, TX, 78741, United States
The story of the people of Israel and their covenant with God is central to the Christian faith. Throughout the New Testament, Jesus, Paul, and others make reference to Israel’s story to explain God’s work in the new covenant through Jesus Christ. Join us as we make a concise trip through Israel’s story in the Old Testament, beginning with Genesis and ending with Daniel, in an effort to understand what God is doing in the earthly ministry of Jesus, in the early church, and today. With questions, contact the Rev. Leah Wise.

Sunday Bible Study: The Psalms – A Mirror of the Soul
2025-04-06 09:15 - 10:10, 2025-03-30 09:15 - 10:10 | Windsor Campus, Media Room, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States
From the very beginning, Israel was a covenant community whose primary bond was worship of God. The Book of Psalms has such a key role (as it does for us today), revealing the faith of the community. As Christians, we read the psalms with New Testaments eyes, and discover similar situations as the Hebrew people before us–sorrow, loneliness, joy, hope and much more. John Calvin said the psalms provide “a mirror of the soul.” After an initial teaching of the “anatomy” of a psalm, we will look at four genres or types of psalms appropriate for Lent–lament, help, remembrance and instruction.
With questions contact the Rev. Mike Wyckoff.

Early Church: Holy Eucharist
2025-04-06 09:15 - 10:00, 2025-03-30 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.

Blood Drive
2025-04-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Windsor Campus, Allen Hall, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is hosting a blood drive on the Windsor campus, sponsored by Good Shepherd and Seminary of the Southwest. Complimentary t-shirt and refreshments are provided to all donors. Picture ID Required.
Sign up here by April 5!

Holy Eucharist
2025-04-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-03-30 08:00 - 09:00 | Windsor Campus, Nave, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, 78703
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.

Austin Area Civil Rights Pilgrimages
2025-04-06 - 2025-04-10, 2025-04-02 - 2025-04-10 | offsite, TX
A choice of two civil rights pilgrimage trips is being offered during the Spring of 2025 to Episcopalians and their friends throughout the Austin area. One will be a 9-day bus trip experiencing sites in Tulsa, Little Rock, Memphis, Montgomery and more, and one will be a 5-day trip flying into Birmingham and visiting Montgomery and Selma. Leaders from Good Shepherd, St. Matthew’s, and St. John’s have teamed up to plan these trips. Participants will reflect on events of the past and the present and how they inform our faith. Please consider joining us on one of these inspirational opportunities. For more information or to pre-register please click here.

Altar Guild
2025-04-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-29 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

Hillside Under the Stars
2025-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | The Hill, Love Park, 1700 Woodland Avenue, Austin, TX, 78741, United States
Hillside Early Childhood Center is gearing up for its annual fundraising event, Hillside Under the Stars! This event, critical for funding Hillside’s operations and scholarship programs, will feature classroom tours, live music, a picnic dinner, drinks, and a silent auction against the backdrop of the Austin skyline. Hillside stands out in its community for its top-rated programming and dedicated staff and teachers. Fundraising is essential to cover the costs of its exceptional educational environment and staff, beyond what tuition covers, ensuring accessibility for families of all economic backgrounds. Hillside depends on the Good Shepherd community to engage with fundraising efforts like this event to help reach our goal. Register here.
Hillside Board Development Co-Chairs: Julie Bosshart-Lammers and Sofia Bellinger.
Contact Audrey Walter or Julie Bosshart-Lammers for more information.

Lenten Organ Recitals
2025-04-03 12:15 - 12:45, 2025-03-27 12:15 - 12:45 | Windsor Campus, Nave, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, 78703
30-minute organ recitals are offered on Thursdays in Lent, featuring fine organists from the Austin area. The concerts are freeand open to the public, with donations gratefully accepted The recitals will also be live-streamed on the GS websiteand Facebook page.

March 13 – Jiae Kwak, St. Louis King of France
March 20 – Chris Oelkers, Good Shepherd
March 27 – Andrea Pobanz, St. Mary’s Cathedral
April 3 – Gregory Eaton, All Saint’s parish
April 10 – Dr. Jill Nennmann

Good Shepherd Adult Choir Rehearsal
2025-04-02 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.

Lenten Spirituality Series
2025-04-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Windsor Campus, Media Room, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States
On Ash Wednesday, the Church throughout the world is invited to the observance of a holy Lent, but what does this mean and how can we grow in our relationship with God through this season? During this four-week series we will explore some of the most important themes of Lent—sin and forgiveness, humility, obedience, love and mercy—as we are led through the season by different members of our clergy.
With questions, please contact the Rev. Brin Bon.

Youth Lenten Series
2025-04-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Windsor Campus, Youth Corner, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
To align with your Adult Lenten Spirituality Series, we will have a Youth Lenten Series on Wednesday evenings. Dinner will be served at 6:00p and youth are welcome to arrive at 5:30p for some time to hang out and play games! This will take the place of our Sunday afternoon Youth Group for the Season of Lent. Please reach out to the Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail with any questions.

Healing Service
2025-04-02 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.

Men’s Bible Study
2025-04-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Windsor Campus, Vestry Room, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
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 balance between a close reading and discussion of the impact of scripture on our lives and our world.

We invite all the men in the parish to join us!
With questions, please contact Frank Pool

Holy Eucharist with Organ
2025-03-30 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.

Holy Eucharist with Organ and Choir
2025-03-30 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 an Acoustic Band: The Hill
2025-03-30 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.

Communion Café: Holy Eucharist
2025-03-30 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.

Godly Play
2025-03-30 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.

Edge Kids Bible Study
2025-03-30 10:15 - 11:05 | Windsor Campus, Edge Room, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
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 of faith alongside their peers.
Register your Edge child HERE.
Contact the Rev. Jonathan McManus-Dail with questions.

Nursery
2025-03-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Windsor Campus, Nursery, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
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 greeting you and your children for nursery care!

Children's Choir
2025-03-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Windsor Campus, Education Building, Second floor, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
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.

Women on the Journey
2025-03-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Windsor Campus, Media Room, 3201 Windsor Road, Austin, TX, United States
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 time. This group meets September–May. With questions or a link to join, contact the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks.
