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SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT
Often one of our main spiritual tasks is simply to be present to what is. When the situations around us are challenging, one theologian suggests that we welcome our emotions and reactions. Simply welcoming our response – whatever it is – can help us know God’s presence. Listen to more HERE.
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PLEASE PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT FOR 2024
All of our ministries depend on your financial support. We ask you to pledge now for 2024. By telling us now what you expect to give in 2024, you let us plan our ministries for the coming year. We hope you prayerfully consider your pledge to Good Shepherd to support the parish and the ministries we share.
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Friday, November 10 | 12:00p–1:00p
Windsor, Reflection Room
Dealing with the loss of someone you love is one of the hardest parts of the human experience. Join with others who share their own stories of grief as we learn and grow together in community. This will be a brown bag grief group meeting on Fridays at noon in the reflection room. Open to all parishioners and members of the community. For more information please contact the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks.
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FALL GOOD SHEPHERD FARMERS MARKET
Saturday, November 11 | 9:00a–1:00p
Windsor, the common and outdoor parking lot
Each week, we bring you a variety of new and all your favorite vendors. Start your Saturday at the market with fresh coffee and breakfast tacos. Shop for produce, eggs, gluten-free alternatives, ready-made foods and artisanal goods. Enjoy live music and lunch from our food trucks and chefs in the courtyard at our tables under the oak trees. Kids and dogs are always welcome. If you know of any vendors you'd like to see at the market, please have them contact the market coordinator. Visit the market's Instagram page for a list of each week's upcoming vendors, events and music.
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MUSIC ON THE HILL FEATURING
POSSESSED BY PAUL JAMES
Sunday, November 12 | 6:30p–8:00p, the Hill
Music on the Hill is a concert series featuring world-class musicians in the intimate setting of the Hill. Konrad Wert, known as Possessed by Paul James since 2005, is an American folk singer, songwriter and musician. His music is composed of string instruments including banjo, guitar and fiddle with roots within folk, blues and punk. $10 suggested donation, BYOB. We are looking for volunteer hosts to help with set-up and greeting our guests. Please sign up to volunteer HERE. For questions, please contact Matt Bradshaw.
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WEDNESDAYS ON WINDSOR:
WHAT DOES PAUL SAY ABOUT
'REACHING BEYOND OURSELVES?'
Wednesday, November 15 | 5:00p–7:30p, Windsor, PLC
Join the Rev. Stanford Adams for the second in a 3-part series on “What does Paul have to say about ‘Reaching Beyond Ourselves’? We will explore 1 Corinthians and how it is relevant to the work we are called to in the present day.
11.15 Menu
Pork Loin
Sweet Potato Gratin
Broccoli with lemon & capers
Chopped salad
Apple Crumble
Upcoming Wednesday on Windsor schedule
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THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE + MEAL KIT PACKING
Sunday, November 19 | 11:30a–12:30p, Windsor
Help us provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need in our community. Join us after the 10:30a services at Windsor to pack non-perishable food items into meal kits and deliver them to residents of the North Loop Apartments. This will be a child-friendly volunteer event so bring the whole family! Sign up to volunteer and donate goods HERE. We have bins in the Education Center atrium and the admin building on Windsor for drop-offs.
ITEMS NEEDED:
Boxed Items: stuffing mix, instant mashed potatoes (boxes or packets), jars of turkey gravy or dried gravy mix packets, dry macaroni, cornbread mix
Canned goods (pop-top lid preferred): cranberry sauce, yams, veggies (green beans, corn, peas)
Gift Cards: $20 to HEB (please drop these off at the administration office)
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ADVENT WREATH MAKING
Sunday, November 26 | both campuses
Help us prepare for Advent with wreath making before and after the 9:15a service at Windsor and before and after the 10:30a services on both campuses. We will provide everything you need to make a beautiful Advent wreath for your home. For questions, please contact Jessica Riels.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, November 26 | both campuses
Christmas Benevolence - We will provide you with a gift and we ask that you give this 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 season.
Christmas Giving Tree - Share happiness this holiday season by adopting a family from the Good Shepherd giving tree! The tree will be on display Sunday, November 26 after the 9:15a service and before and after the 10:30a services on both campuses. Gifts are due by Monday, December 11. Feel free to adopt a family with friends or let us know and we can help pair you with others to adopt a family together. For more information, please contact Trey Shepherd.
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC AND FLOWERS
DONATION DEADLINE
Sunday, December 10
We are fortunate to receive donations that allow us to provide the beautiful poinsettias and outstanding Christmas music for our Christmas Eve worship services at both Windsor and the Hill. For recognition in the Christmas Eve leaflets, donations must be received by Good Shepherd no later than Sunday, December 10 — either ONLINE or in the Good Shepherd office.
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✨JUST FOR GS KIDS!✨
CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY
So much is happening in the children and youth ministry! If you want to stay in the know, please contact the Rev. Brin Bon to be added to the children, youth and family ministry e-mail list. To see this month's newsletter, click HERE.
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MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES:
FOOD TRUCK PREP + RUNS
Thursday, November 16, offsite
Join Good Shepherd’s Team 102 for the Mobile Loaves & Fishes Food Truck prep and run. Sign up to prepare sandwiches and load the truck from 4:00p–5:00p at the Mobile Loaves and Fishes Commissary (at St. John Neumann’s Catholic Church). You may also sign up for the truck run from 5:00p–7:00p, where you’ll take food to several locations around Austin. All volunteers are welcome!
To register please click HERE.
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COMMUNITY FIRST! VILLAGE: MOVE-INS
Saturday, November 18 | 9:00a, offsite
Community First! Village (CF!V) is a 51-acre community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for people coming out of chronic homelessness. Come be a part of the Spirit at work in our community. We will meet at Community First! Village and we will be guided to one of the new homes to clean and furnish for unhoused neighbors. This is a wonderful opportunity for families with teens to serve together. All volunteers are welcome. Click HERE to sign up!
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TRINITY STREETS
Sunday, December 3 | 2:00p–4:30p, offsite
At Trinity Streets, we serve meals for 40-65 people coming in off the streets of downtown Austin on Sunday afternoons. Volunteers serve by preparing and serving meals, hosting a worship service for those coming to Trinity Center, and cleaning the kitchen afterwards. To register please click HERE.
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MORE WAYS TO CONNECT
For information on all of the ways you can worship with us, take part in formation and serve others, please click here. For a list of upcoming events, click here.
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