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SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT
Good Shepherd is a place where we see faith alive in each other's lives. It's a place where we support each other and aren't afraid to ask hard questions in order to help others move through difficult times. I know the next two months we have together will be blessed. Thank you for your support of me as you have supported others.
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday online or in person. If you missed reading my letter to the parish last week, you can find it 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 3 | 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 4 | 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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STORYTIME WITH MEGHAN P. BROWNE
AT THE GOOD SHEPHERD FARMERS MARKET
Saturday, November 4 | 10:00a–11:00a, Windsor
We are pleased to welcome Good Shepherd parishioner and award-winning children’s book author, Meghan P. Browne, to the Good Shepherd Farmers Market from 10:00a-11:00a. Meghan will read from her newest book, The Bees of Notre Dame, and provide a small craft for busy hands. The market will be open from 9:00a–1:00p. Enjoy all of your favorite vendors, live music and activities for kids. For questions, please contact Jessica Riels.
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WORSHIP ON THE HILL WITH ALL SAINTS
Sunday, November 5 | 10:30a–11:30a, the Hill
Join us for a special 10:30a worship on the Hill (1700 Woodland Ave) to celebrate All Saints' Day. Children are encouraged to come dressed as saints and angels. All are invited to attend. Nursery will be provided. For questions, please contact the Rev. Laurence Wainwright-Maks.
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TURKEY PILGRIMAGE INFORMATION SESSION
Sunday, November 5 | after 10:30a services
Windsor, PLC
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. For questions, please contact Mary Hilliard.
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ORGAN RECITAL AND SOLEMN EVENSONG
FOR ALL SAINTS' DAY
Sunday, November 5 | 5:30p–7:00p, Windsor, nave
The Good Shepherd Music Ministry presents an Organ Recital and Solemn Evensong for All Saints’ Day. Parish Organist Chris Oelkers will play a selection of seasonal organ masterworks at 5:30p, followed by Evensong at 6:00p in the Windsor campus nave. All are invited to attend. A reception following the service will take place in the PLC. For questions, please contact Chris Oelkers.
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WEDNESDAYS ON WINDSOR:
WHAT DOES PAUL SAY ABOUT
'REACHING BEYOND OURSELVES?'
Wednesday, November 8 | 5:00p–7:30p, Windsor, PLC
Join the Rev. Channing Smith for the first 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.
11.08 Menu:
Beef Frito Pie - GF DF
Bean & Veggie Frito Pie - V
Sour cream, onion, jalapeño
Green bean salad - GF DF V
Texas Sheet Cake
Chocolate pudding - GF
Upcoming Wednesday on Windsor schedule:
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RACIAL HEALING MINISTRY MEETING
Wednesday, November 8 | 7:30p–8:30p
Windsor, Media room
Join us to hear from Elizabeth Ann Gates on her experience participating in the Diocese’s recent civil rights pilgrimage, and the Rev. Terry Gleeson on Cristosal, an organization that arranges for and hosts trips to Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador as part of its Global School of Human Rights. For questions, please contact Paul Sarahan.
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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 (1700 Woodland Ave.). 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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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 on Sunday, November 19 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. Beginning on November 1, we will 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 HEB (please drop these off at the administration office)
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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. to see this month's newsletter, click HERE.
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TRINITY STREETS
Sunday, November 5 | 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, 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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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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