MARDI GRAS SUPPER & BURNING OF THE PALMS
Tuesday, February 13 | 5:00p–7:30p, Windsor, PLC
Please join us for a Mardi Gras supper before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Haute Lunch is serving Cajun food and King Cake in the PLC–come and go as you are able.
From 5:00p–6:00p sing and dance along to traditional Cajun music band Soleil Coucher. We will move outdoors for a burning of the palms liturgy at 6:45p.
  • 5:00p–6:00p - Soleil Coucher, Cajun music band
  • 6:45p - Burning of the Palms
To attend, please click HERE to register.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, February 14, both campuses
We come to this season with cluttered lives and conflicted hearts. On Ash Wednesday we begin to let go – learn to lay aside what weighs us down. Ashes, prayers, fasting, opening hearts and hands and minds, mark the Lenten journey that begins this day.
  • 7:00a, noon, 7:00p - Holy Eucharist, Windsor, nave
  • 6:15p–7:00p - Early Church Service for Ash Wednesday, Windsor, PLC
You can also receive ashes to go in our outdoor Wayside Chapel or at the Hill.
  • 8:00a–9:00a - Ashes to go, the Hill
  • 3:00p–5:00p - Ashes to go, Windsor, Wayside Chapel
GODLY PLAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE HILL
Sunday, February 11 | 12:00p–1:30p, the Hill
We need your help to launch a new ministry to families at the Hill. We need adults with a heart for sharing God's love with children, who are willing to learn how to teach in our Godly Play Sunday School classroom on Sunday mornings at the Hill. We will lead a brief Godly Play training at the Hill on Sunday, February 11, at noon. Please contact the Rev. Brin Bon to sign up or for more info.
GOOD SHEPHERD WOMEN'S RETREAT 2024
ABIDE: TAKING TIME AWAY TO PAUSE TOGETHER
February 23–25 | off-site, The Retreat at Balcones Springs
Join us for this transformative Lenten women's retreat and make space to dwell in God again. Guided by the Rev. Callie Swanlund—Episcopal priest, spiritual companion, and coach trained in the wisdom of Brené Brown—this retreat will take us on a profound journey recalling Jesus' time in the wilderness. Please register by February 9!
WEDNESDAYS ON WINDSOR:
A JOURNEY THROUGH LENT
Wednesday, February 21 | 5:30p–7:30p, Windsor, PLC
Dinner is served 5:30p-6:30p. Consider adding a Lenten Bible study to your spiritual practice this season. Join fellow parishioners at 6:30p-7:30p in the PLC for a study of Biblical passages that inform our journey during Lent.
  • 5:30p–6:30p - Dinner
  • 6:30p–7:30p - Program
To attend, please register for dinner by clicking HERE.
PREPARING FOR OUR RECTOR SEARCH:
WHO ARE WE TODAY? WHO DO WE ASPIRE TO BE?
Wednesday, February 28 | 6:00p–8:00p, Windsor, PLC
Saturday, March 2 | 9:00a–11:00a, the Hill
As an important early step of our rector search process, we have scheduled two forums to discuss these questions. They will be facilitated by the Rev. Francene Young from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Parish-wide input is important to the search process. Please attend at least one of these forums and encourage your fellow parishioners also to attend.
Register HERE for dinner served at 5:30p–6:30p during the February 28 forum.
SHEPHERD + EDGE CAMP 2024
DOWN BY THE RIVER: PREPARE THE WAY FOR
THE LORD!
June 24 - June 28 | Windsor campus
We will follow the story of John the Baptist through a week of music, art, mindfulness, and lots of fun. Shepherd Camp is designed for children in Pre-K (3 years old and potty trained) - 2nd grade. Edge Camp is designed for children in 3rd-5th grade. Shepherd Camp is 9:00a-noon, and we are excited to extend Edge Camp this year from 9:00a–3:00p.*Campers should be registered for the grade level they just completed for the 2023-2024 school year. Registration is now open through May 1 for our favorite week of the year!
Shepherd + Edge Camp is entirely made possible by volunteers. We need adults and youth to assist throughout the week. Nursery care is available for volunteers with children under 3 years.
EPISCOPAL 101 CLASSES
Sundays, February 11, 18 & 25 | 2:00p 
Windsor, administration building 
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 Episcopal roots. Led by different members of our Good Shepherd clergy, these classes introduce Episcopal Church history and theology, The Book of Common Prayer, and liturgy in the Episcopal tradition. Join us for the Episcopal 101 classes at 2:00p in the Windsor administration building, conference room for three consecutive Sundays. For those interested in Confirmation, this series will lay the basis for a further commitment.
To register please contact Kathy Jolink. 
ALPHA COURSE
Beginning Tuesday, February 20 | 5:30p, Windsor, PLC
A series of group conversations over 11 weeks that explore the fundamentals of the Christian faith. Alpha participants meet weekly to eat together, watch a video on a faith topic and then break into small groups for discussion. Over 30 million people worldwide have participated in the Alpha course. We will gather each Tuesday evening in the PLC at 5:30p beginning on February 20 for dinner and our program. New members of Good Shepherd are especially invited, as well as anyone interested in exploring their faith in safe and encouraging environment. For information you may access the website.
A MATTER OF BALANCE
Mondays + Thursdays, February 26–March 21
1:00p–3:00p, The Hill, Parish Hall
According to the Center for Disease Control, one out of three older adults experience a fall each year. And falls are the leading cause of both nonfatal and fatal injuries in older adults. These are frightening statistics, but the good news is that falls are not a normal or inevitable part of aging—there are simple steps you can take today to reduce your risk or that of someone you love. A Matter of Balance emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle.
For more information, please contact the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks. To register for the program, please contact Marcia Edwards or call 512-923-6115. 
TURKEY PILGRIMAGE
April 18–24
We have reached our goal of 24 travelers!
Interested in visiting the sites of some of the earliest Christian communities including Ephesus, Cappadocia and Smyrna? Join the Rev. Stanford Adams on a pilgrimage to Turkey from April 18–28, 2024. We’ll explore the sites of Istanbul as well as tour historical Christian landmarks. We will visit some of the earliest churches on record, and witness where Paul gathered his first Christian congregations. We’ll reflect on how these events and places inform our faith today. We have reached our goal of 24 travelers, and we have the ability to add a few more spots. For questions or for more information, please contact Mary Hilliard.
HAVE YOU PLEDGED YOUR SUPPORT FOR 2024?
All of our ministries depend on your financial support. We ask you to pledge now for 2024. We appreciate knowing what you are able to give. Please prayerfully consider your pledge to Good Shepherd to support the parish and the ministries we share.
MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES:
FOOD TRUCK PREP + RUNS
Thursday, February 15, 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.
COMMUNITY FIRST! VILLAGE: MOVE-INS
Saturday, February 24 | 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.
TRINITY STREETS
Sunday, March 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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