Join the Women of Good Shepherd for a joyful morning of fellowship and friendly competition—all while supporting the ongoing search and recovery efforts for Cile Steward, missing since the July 4th floods in the Hill Country. Make a donation directly to the Texas Ranger Association Foundation to support the Texas Rangers performing search and recovery […]
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.
We gather in person to support one another in the trials and joys of motherhood. We hold space to meet weekly and explore together mini-sabbaths and bite-size spiritual practices when there is seemingly never enough time in the day for ourselves. The group is comprised of moms of all ages, with a particular emphasis on […]
This Bible study is for any woman in transition—those new to being empty nesters, retirement, or any of the many other transitions in life. Together we read different books of the Bible, explore the books’ meaning at the time they were written and how the stories speak to our lives today. Some of us are […]
We will meet once a month in-person or online on Tuesdays at 5:00p, in the Parent Lounge on the Windsor campus. Upcoming meetings and books: October 14: Playground, Richard Powers November 11: The Lion Women of Tehran, Marion Kamala December 9: GS Christmas Tea, 4:00p–7:00p (no book group for December) January 13: Sorrowful Mysteries, Stephen Harrigan […]
All dads are invited to our newly forming Dad’s Bible Study from 7:00a–8:15a in the Windsor, vestry room. Come for coffee, breakfast, and—most importantly—the Bible and the bread of life, Jesus. This is a great opportunity to gather with other dads who are striving to be the best dads, partners, and people they can be. […]
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 […]
This fall we have scheduled a workshop on creating a meditation based on daily bible verses. The workshop will be offered at two different times at the Windsor campus: Saturday October 18th 9:30am-noon and Wednesday November 12th 6:30pm- 9:00p. We will explore examples of written and graphic meditations and try our hand at exercises for […]
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 […]
This weekly class meets from 9:30a–11:00a, and explores the question “How should I read the Bible?” by combining a careful reading of scripture with the tools of ancient and modern biblical scholarship, as well as biblical and theological interpretation. No prior knowledge is required, just faithful curiosity and a desire to learn. New members are […]
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 us to help Community First! Village set up new houses for our unhoused neighbors. Volunteers assemble furniture, stock pantries, hang pictures, and clean and stock linens. We also have an opportunity to tour the Village after our shift. Good Shepherd parishioners volunteer the 3rd Saturday of each month. We need 12 volunteers total, 6 […]
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.
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 […]
We gather in person to support one another in the trials and joys of motherhood. We hold space to meet weekly and explore together mini-sabbaths and bite-size spiritual practices when there is seemingly never enough time in the day for ourselves. The group is comprised of moms of all ages, with a particular emphasis on […]
This Bible study is for any woman in transition—those new to being empty nesters, retirement, or any of the many other transitions in life. Together we read different books of the Bible, explore the books’ meaning at the time they were written and how the stories speak to our lives today. Some of us are […]
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 […]
All dads are invited to our newly forming Dad’s Bible Study from 7:00a–8:15a in the Windsor, vestry room. Come for coffee, breakfast, and—most importantly—the Bible and the bread of life, Jesus. This is a great opportunity to gather with other dads who are striving to be the best dads, partners, and people they can be. […]
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, […]
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 […]
This weekly class meets from 9:30a–11:00a, and explores the question “How should I read the Bible?” by combining a careful reading of scripture with the tools of ancient and modern biblical scholarship, as well as biblical and theological interpretation. No prior knowledge is required, just faithful curiosity and a desire to learn. New members are […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
We gather in person to support one another in the trials and joys of motherhood. We hold space to meet weekly and explore together mini-sabbaths and bite-size spiritual practices when there is seemingly never enough time in the day for ourselves. The group is comprised of moms of all ages, with a particular emphasis on […]
This Bible study is for any woman in transition—those new to being empty nesters, retirement, or any of the many other transitions in life. Together we read different books of the Bible, explore the books’ meaning at the time they were written and how the stories speak to our lives today. Some of us are […]
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 […]
All dads are invited to our newly forming Dad’s Bible Study from 7:00a–8:15a in the Windsor, vestry room. Come for coffee, breakfast, and—most importantly—the Bible and the bread of life, Jesus. This is a great opportunity to gather with other dads who are striving to be the best dads, partners, and people they can be. […]
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, […]
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 […]
This weekly class meets from 9:30a–11:00a, and explores the question “How should I read the Bible?” by combining a careful reading of scripture with the tools of ancient and modern biblical scholarship, as well as biblical and theological interpretation. No prior knowledge is required, just faithful curiosity and a desire to learn. New members are […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
We gather in person to support one another in the trials and joys of motherhood. We hold space to meet weekly and explore together mini-sabbaths and bite-size spiritual practices when there is seemingly never enough time in the day for ourselves. The group is comprised of moms of all ages, with a particular emphasis on […]
This Bible study is for any woman in transition—those new to being empty nesters, retirement, or any of the many other transitions in life. Together we read different books of the Bible, explore the books’ meaning at the time they were written and how the stories speak to our lives today. Some of us are […]
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 […]
All dads are invited to our newly forming Dad’s Bible Study from 7:00a–8:15a in the Windsor, vestry room. Come for coffee, breakfast, and—most importantly—the Bible and the bread of life, Jesus. This is a great opportunity to gather with other dads who are striving to be the best dads, partners, and people they can be. […]
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, […]
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 […]
This weekly class meets from 9:30a–11:00a, and explores the question “How should I read the Bible?” by combining a careful reading of scripture with the tools of ancient and modern biblical scholarship, as well as biblical and theological interpretation. No prior knowledge is required, just faithful curiosity and a desire to learn. New members are […]
Talented organists from the Austin area will present 45-minute programs of seasonal organ music in the Windsor Nave. Concerts begin at 12:15 p.m. Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted. For more information, contact Chris Oelkers. December 4th: Dr. Jill Nennmann, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary December 11th: Dr. Midori Ataka, St. Louis King […]
On the first Friday of every month, the Hill hosts a reception from 7:45a-9:00a in the parish hall for Hillside parents and caregivers. All are welcome to stay after for the preschool chapel service led by the Rev. Leah Wise in the church building.