The St. Brigid’s Guild prepares frozen meal items on a regular basis for anyone in need, helps when called upon with meal preparation for parish activities and outreach, and is continually expanding the cooking knowledge of its members. St. Brigid’s Guild Cook day is on the third Friday of every month in the PLC kitchen. […]
If you like to knit and or crochet, or are interested in learning, then you are welcome and invited to join the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Good Shepherd. We meet the third Friday of the month at 10:30a in the art room upstairs in the Education building. Yarn and friendship are provided! For more information […]
Join us for a unique presentation of organ music by Austin area composers. Members of the Austin Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (ACAGO) will play works by Austin composers, including Good Shepherd’s own Russell Schulz, Frank Speller and others. Admission is free.
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.
Coats for Kids provides coats for 35,000 kids in elementary school to high school. We will have a Coats for Kids collection bin on the Windsor, common on Sunday, November 23. Please donate any new or gently used coats in all sizes. We especially need youth medium, large, and adult small coats.
Look for a member of your vestry at the Christmas Benevolence table before or after worship. They will provide you with an envelope to gift directly to a person in need, extending Good Shepherd’s reach in the Austin community and giving you an opportunity to experience the joy of giving in a personal way this […]
Early Church service
Nearing the end of his life, Paul writes three letters (I and II Timothy,Titus) to the faithful in hopes of securing the gospel truth for the next generation. Like a "last will and testament," Paul calls for the Church to be "the pillar and foundation of the truth." Covering a range of topics in the […]
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.
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 […]
Each year, Good Shepherd partners with local organizations, receiving names and wish lists from local families who would otherwise not have gifts to open on Christmas morning. On November 23, parishioners are invited to take a name or names from the “Giving Tree” located near the nave doors. Shop for your selected family, then deliver […]
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 […]
