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.
In this interpreted Bible study, deaf and hard-of-hearing participants are invited to bring their questions and experience to a guided conversation about the Bible. We will learn about the history, stories, theology, and interpretation of Christianity's Holy Scripture in an open and inclusive way. No preparation needed. Led by Daniel Wise with ASL interpretation. Nursery […]
Solemn Choral Evensong worship service.
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 […]
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 […]
Join us this spring for a thoughtful exploration of the Nicene Creed, the ancient statement of faith Christians still proclaim each Sunday. Using a variety of texts we will explore how the creed emerged, what it means, and why it still matters for Christian belief, worship, and daily life. Contact the Rev. Brin Bon for more information […]
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 […]
Join young adults in the Hill's parish hall (1700 Woodland Ave) for a drop-in study on Paul's letters to the Church in Corinth. No preparation needed - just bring yourself (and your favorite Bible if you have one). Cookies and drinks will be provided. We will end our time together with a brief service of […]
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
This winter, our Sunday Morning Bible Study will explore the Book of Revelation—also known as the Revelation to John—a New Testament letter that has been described as strange, challenging, poetic, symbolic, and profoundly hopeful. Written around 90ad to the early Christian communities in Asia Minor, Revelation unfolds not in a linear argument, but through vivid, […]