The Good Shepherd Evensong Choir is a smaller ensemble drawn from the Adult Choir membership, offering Evensong on special feast days and solemnities during the church year. Evening Prayer is the time when the church gathers to give thanks for the day that is ending, and Evensong is an expression of this. It is unique […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for 30-minute organ recitals offered on Thursdays in Advent, featuring fine organists from the Austin area performing seasonal music for Advent and Christmas. The concerts are free and open to the public, with donations gratefully accepted. Recitals will be live-streamed on the GS website + Facebook. • December 5:Christoph Hintermüller, St. Ignatius Martyr […]
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. […]
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 […]
The Longest Night Worship Service Advent and Christmas are often marked by expressions of joy, excitement and happiness, pointing to the hope that is found in the coming of the Christ child. This time of joy and expectation can sometimes overshadow grief and hurt that many also experience during this season, when the world’s merriment […]
Join us at the Hill to sing seasonal favorites, both sacred and secular, at our annual Christmas Hymn Christmas Carol Sing Along.No experience necessary–all are welcome! Our seasonal Children’s Choir will also perform the songs they have learned. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served!
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.
Christmas pageant, favorite carols and the Holy Eucharist.
This service will be live-streamed. The Nativity is celebrated in scripture, song, and sacrament, with traditional hymns and anthems offered by the Good Shepherd Choir and Orchestra. Arrive early by 4:30p to enjoy Carols for Christmas music before the worship service begins at 5:00p. Nursery care will be provided during the 5:00p service.
Come celebrate Christmas Day with us, including Holy Communion, organ, and a cantor.
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.
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 […]
Join us for a festive service of the church called Christmas Lessons & Carols during our regularly scheduled worship service. This service includes lots of carols interspersed with readings that celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Children are invited to fully participate in the service and join in song.
Join us for a simple service of prayers, canticles, and scripture from the Book of Common Prayer, led by laypeople. Stay for donuts and coffee in the Parish Hall after the service. Ring the doorbell if the door is locked. For more information, please contact the Rev. Leah Wise.
Come celebrate the first Holy Eucharist of the year as we observe the Feast of the Holy Name at this special New Year's Day service.
Interested in exploring the history and fundamentals of Christianity and nurturing your faith? If so, consider joining Good Shepherd’s Education for Ministry group. EfM is perhaps the best course of study in Christian basics. The development of adult discipleship and an informed and reflective laity lies at the heart of EfM’s thought-provoking curriculum which models […]