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 […]
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, […]
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Altar preparation for worship.
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 […]
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.
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
