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SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT
Mercy is a loving response to someone else's vulnerability. It is the heart space which seeks to rebuild another person in love. We are all in need of mercy from others as we seek to create community, and offer the experience of being fully known and fully loved.
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STEWARDSHIP SMALL GROUP GATHERINGS
September 18–October 27 | various times, offsite
Meet fellow parishioners and hear from the clergy and vestry about the state of the parish and ministry goals for 2024. These Stewardship Small Group Gatherings take place in parishioners’ homes. For a list of dates, times and locations, and to RSVP, please click HERE or contact the church office at 512-476-3523. Ask for Dawn.
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FALL GOOD SHEPHERD FARMERS MARKET
This Saturday, September 16 | 9:00a–1:00p
Windsor, the common and outdoor parking lot
The Good Shepherd Farmers Market is back for fall! Bringing with it 35 vendors and 3 food trucks with all your favorite farm fresh produce & eggs, fresh baked bread & pastries, farm flowers, delicious options prepared by local chefs, along with much more. Live music from The Deep Eddies Band! For more information please email the market coordinator.
Click HERE for the market's Instagram page for updates and market details.
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GOOD SHEPHERD SUPPER CLUB MEETING
Sunday, September 17 | 11:30a, Windsor, Allen Hall
Meet your Supper Club this Sunday at 11:30a in Allen Hall! Supper Club is about making new friends and getting better acquainted with the people you see at church on Sundays. The secret sauce is in the simple process of breaking bread with folks you may otherwise never get to know. Please contact Jessica Riels, Director or Programs, for more information.
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MUSIC ON THE HILL FEATURING: WES HAYNES AND THE MUSTARD STAINS
Sunday, September 17 | 6:30p–7:30p, the Hill
Prominent keyboardist and performer in based in Austin, Wes Haynes brings his band “The Mustard Stains” to Music on the Hill at 6:30p. This group is comprised of some of the very best talent in Austin and are not to be missed. Good Shepherd on the Hill is beyond excited to kick off our monthly music series “Music on the Hill” with this high energy funky performance! $10 Suggested donation, BYOB. We are looking for volunteer hosts to help with set up and greeting our guests, please click HERE for more information.
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EPISCOPAL 101 CLASSES
Sundays, September 17, 24 and October 1 | 2:00p–3:00p
Windsor, Admin Building, Conference Room
Whether you are new to the Episcopal tradition or a longtime Episcopalian, our three-part Episcopal 101 classes are a great way to learn about our Anglican roots. Led by our Good Shepherd clergy, these classes will introduce Episcopal Church history and theology, The Book of Common Prayer, and liturgy in the Episcopal tradition. For those interested in Confirmation, this series will lay the basis for a further commitment. To register please contact Kathy Jolink.
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WEDNESDAYS ON WINDSOR: BINGO NIGHT!
Wednesday, September 20 | 5:00p–7:30p, Windsor, PLC
Catch up with friends and family over dinner, and stay for lively Bingo rounds beginning at 6:30p. Bingo cards are included with meals, and additional cards available for purchase. Don't miss out on the fun, laughs and prizes for all ages. Register for your WoW meal here.
Upcoming Wednesday on Windsor schedule:
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THE ORDER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Sunday, September 24 | 12:00p, Windsor, Vestry room
Join us for an informational meeting on Sunday about the Order of the Daughters of the King. As we seek to grow in our faith and life in Christ, Daughters of the King provides an opportunity for women to learn, grow, and serve the church and the world together. This group welcomes women of all ages and will be scheduled so that women who cannot attend events during a typical workday will be able to participate. For more information email the priest for pastoral care, the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks.
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NAMI WALK
Saturday, September 30 | 7:30a, offsite
Each year Good Shepherd joins in community to promote awareness and advocacy for mental health needs during the 5K NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk at the Palmer Events Center in Austin. To participate with the Good Shepherd walk team on Saturday, September 30 and/or donate please click HERE. We would love a robust group of walkers and reach our team donation goal of $500! For more information, please email Nissa Roark.
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ADULT ED SUNDAY MORNINGS AT THE HILL
Sundays | 9:15a–10:15a, the Hill
Looking for an intriguing theological and spiritual discussion? Join us each Sunday at 9:15a for our adult education class at the Hill campus. We are currently studying With Head and Heart by Howard Thurman. These discussions provide a good opportunity to explore the deeper questions of our faith. All are welcome to attend. For additional information, please contact the Rev. Laurence Wainwright-Maks.
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CONFIRMATION INFO SESSION
Sunday, November 12 | 12:00p-1:00p
Windsor, Media Room
Confirmation is for students in 9th grade and up who are ready to make a mature and public declaration of their faith. This entails a commitment to participation in the life of the church, including regular attendance at worship, service to the church, and an overall interest in deepening their connection to God. Our Youth Confirmation Retreat will take place on Friday, January 13 and Saturday, January 14, and our Confirmation service will take place in the Spring of 2024. A required meeting for parents and students will take place on Sunday, November 12 at 12:00p in the Media Room. Please contact the Rev. Brin Bon with any questions.
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HEALING SERVICE
Wednesdays | 5:30p-6:00p, Windsor, Chapel
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 desire, and the liturgy concludes with Holy Communion.
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✨JUST FOR GS KIDS!✨
CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY
So much is happening in 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.
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COMMUNITY FIRST! VILLAGE: MOVE-INS
Saturday, September 16 | 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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MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES:
FOOD TRUCK PREP + RUNS
Thursday, September 21, 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 sign up please click HERE.
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TRINITY STREETS
Sunday, October 1 | 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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VESTRY NOMINATIONS
If you are interested in nominating a fellow parishioner for our vestry (church governing board), please get the person’s consent and then send their contact information to Sarah Sarahan, Sr. Warden. Please include your reasons for the nomination. Thank you for prayerfully considering this opportunity. We are blessed every year with strong leadership on our vestry. It is a clear indication of the incredible skills our parishioners offer for the sake of making a difference in this part of God’s world.
In gratitude and faith,
Channing+”
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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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