Good Shepherd welcomes you! Our parish community is vibrant and alive because of you. Your participation and the meaningful relationships you create here are what make Good Shepherd a central part of our lives. Here are some useful links and ways to be involved in the new year – we hope to see you soon.
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HAVE YOU PLEDGED YOUR SUPPORT FOR 2024?
All of our ministries depend on your financial support. We ask you to pledge now for 2024. The vestry is finalizing the budget this month, and 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.
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CHILDREN YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY MEETING
Sunday, January 21 | 11:30a, Windsor, media room
This meeting is for new and existing children and youth ministry volunteers. Learn more about the curriculum we use for preschool, elementary and middle school ages on Sunday mornings. Leave equipped for serving with a team of parent volunteers in our Godly Play, Edge Kids and Middle School Bible Study classrooms. We'll meet in the Windsor, media room from 11:30a–2:00p. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact the Rev. Brin Bon.
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BISHOP KAI RYAN VISITS GOOD SHEPHERD
Sunday, January 21 | 6:00p, Windsor, nave
Bishop Kai Ryan will preside and preach at the 6:00p service at Windsor. We hope you will join us in the narthex after the service for a reception and to greet Bishop Ryan.
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WEDNESDAYS ON WINDSOR:
A CONVERSATION WITH AUSTIN MAYOR KIRK WATSON
Wednesday, January 24 | 5:30p–7:30p, Windsor, PLC
- 5:30p–6:30p - Dinner
- 6:30p–7:30p - Program
Join us for dinner from 5:30p–6:30p. At 6:30p Austin Mayor Kirk Watson will join us for a conversation moderated by Bobby Jenkins and the Rev. Stanford Adams, discussing topics such as "How can people of faith participate in the life of our city? How can faith communities help strengthen our city and broader community? What are the particular challenges that faith communities can help address?"
To attend, please register for dinner by clicking HERE.
MENU: roast pork loin, new potatoes, green beans, green salad, crepe cake.
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PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, January 24 | 6:30p–7:30p
Windsor, reflection room
If you have experienced a pregnancy loss, you know how hard it is to navigate. Grief is a normal and necessary reaction to miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn death, and it lasts far longer than many people realize. Grieving parents may experience a variety of emotions following a pregnancy loss, including shock, anger, and helplessness. if this applies to you, or you know someone who might benefit from this kind of support, please join us in this opportunity to come together and find comfort. Please contact the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks for more information and to register.
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POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS
Wednesdays, January 24–February 21
1:00p-2:30p, Windsor, vestry room
Taking care of someone you love is hard work and caregiver needs are often pushed aside. This series of six classes meets on Wednesdays from 1:00p–2:30p starting January 17 through February 21. The tools learned from ‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ benefit caregivers by helping to developing a wealth of self-care strategies to better handle the unique challenges faced by those administering care. This is open to Good Shepherd parishioners and the Austin community.
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ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
Sunday, January 28 | 12:00p, Windsor, PLC
Join us for this year's Annual Parish Meeting in the parish life center after the 10:30a services at Windsor. Hear about the state of the parish and plans for 2024, and elect our new vestry class. Breakfast tacos will be served in the PLC after 10:30a worship.
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PANCAKES & PAJAMAS
Sunday, January 28 | 11:45a, Windsor, Allen hall
Children age 3 years (and potty trained)–5th grade are invited to a pajama party with pancakes during the Annual Parish Meeting! At 11:45a before the meeting begins, please bring your children to Allen hall.
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SHEPHERD CONCERT - DUO DA CAPO
Sunday, January 28 | 3:00p, Windsor, nave
Duo da Capo is made up of harpist Sarah Oliver and oboist Jaleen Seshadri. Please join us for a live performance of classical music from this harp and oboe duo. The concert begins at 3:00p. Admission is FREE.
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GOOD SHEPHERD WOMEN'S RETREAT:
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 January 23!
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TURKEY PILGRIMAGE
April 18–24
There’s still time to sign up! 4 Spots left!
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. There's a great group already signed up, and we have four spaces remaining. For questions or for more information, please contact Mary Hilliard.
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A CASE FOR LOVE MOVIE
Tuesday, January 23 | off-site
Grab your Good Shepherd friends, and go to the movies! A Case for Love is a feature-length documentary inspired by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s message of unselfish love. The nationwide theatrical release can be screened at an Austin-area theater near you on January 23 only. For more information, click HERE.
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MLK DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, January 27 | 11:00a, off-site, Huston-Tillotson
The MLK Community Festival and food drive have been rescheduled for Saturday, January 27 from 11:00a-3:30p at Huston-Tillotson University. Bring canned goods or non-perishable food items, which will be donated to the Central Texas Food Bank. Come join us for a fun celebration!
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COMMUNITY FIRST! VILLAGE: MOVE-INS
Saturday, January 20 | 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, February 4 | 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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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.
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JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
THIS SUNDAY
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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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