SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT
We hope you can join us at the Hill this Sunday for Hillside Sunday. We will be celebrating the mission of Hillside Early Childhood Center, our school at the Hill, with lunch, an open house and activities for kids. Hillside is changing the lives of its students by preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond. Through your support of the parish and Hillside, we're able to provide the experience of being fully known and fully loved. Please see more about Hillside Sunday below.
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday online or in person.
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 Dawn at the church office at 512-476-3523.
FALL GOOD SHEPHERD FARMERS MARKET
This Saturday, October 7 | 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. For a list of market vendors and events, visit the market's Instagram page by clicking HERE.
HILLSIDE SUNDAY FALL FESTIVAL
Sunday, October 8, 11:30a–2:30p, the Hill
Join us to celebrate Hillside Early Childhood Center, our school at the Hill. Hillside prepares children ages 6 weeks to 4 years for kindergarten and beyond, in a program accessible to those with a variety of economic circumstances. With the school at capacity and many more on the waiting list, we're happy to say Hillside is living into its mission. Get ready to celebrate the community with family-friendly activities. Indulge in delicious chili as you explore the campus. Our festival offers a wide range of activities for all ages. Kids can enjoy pony rides, bounce houses, face painting, train rides, and a variety of fall fun activities. Adults can come together in community as they enjoy delicious beverages and fun yard games. Whether you're a Hillside family, a community member, or looking for an afternoon of fun, the Hillside Sunday Fall Festival has something for everyone. For more information, please contact Alana Dias. Sign up to volunteer HERE.
WEDNESDAYS ON WINDSOR:
WHEN IN OUR MUSIC GOD IS GLORIFIED
Wednesday, October 11 | 5:00p–7:30p, Windsor, PLC
Music is powerful aspect of our worship experience. Join us as we discuss and consider the meanings behind some of our most popular hymns. Led by the Rev. Channing Smith, Rector. Register for dinner served from 5:00p-7:00p in the Parish Life Center by clicking HERE. For more information please contact Jessica Riels.
10.11 Menu:
Beef Lasagna
Roasted Broccoli
Garlic Bread
Garden Salad
Tiramisu
Upcoming Wednesday on Windsor schedule:
SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, October 11 | 6:30p-7:30p
Windsor, Vestry Room
Parenting is hard when there is a partnership, but it has particular challenges when you are doing it solo. Join with others as we build a community of support for one another. This is open to members of Good Shepherd as well as members of the larger community in need of this kind of support. This group is open to any adult who parents without a partner and childcare is available if needed. Come and have dinner in the PLC beginning at 5pm and then head upstairs to gather in support with other single parents. Led by the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks, Priest for Pastoral Care.
GENERATIONS LUNCH & PROGRAM
Thursday, October 12 | 11:30a–1:00p, Windsor, PLC
Please join us for a Generations of Good Shepherd lunch and program. This is an opportunity for all Good Shepherd members age 50+ to gather, break bread together, and enjoy hearing from our speaker, the Rev. Stanford Adams. For more information, please contact Kathy Jolink.
FINAL AFFAIRS FAIR
Sunday, October 15 | 12:00p–2:00p, Windsor, Allen Hall
It can be difficult to start conversations about planning for the end of life. The final affairs fair is a way to open the discussion and provide important information, assistance and resources. Like a ministry fair, the participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, take home relevant information and arrange follow-up appointments if desired. Let us provide the space to help you think about the importance of planning for the end of life. For more information, please contact the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks.
COMMUNION INSTRUCTION CLASS
Sunday, October 15 | 11:30a–1:00p
Education Center, 2nd Floor
All children are welcome and encouraged to receive Holy Communion. This Communion Instruction class is an opportunity for young children (2nd grade and up) to be curious, ask questions, and better understand the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Eucharist, as well as what’s happening during our Sunday liturgy. Please register your child no later than October 8 by clicking HERE. Contact the Rev. Brin Bon with questions.
MUSIC ON THE HILL FEATURING: MYSTERY BEANS
Sunday, October 15 | 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.). In October, the Hill welcomes folk ensemble Mystery Beans. Blending folk, country, and bluegrass elements, Mystery Beans songs are sometimes goofy, sometimes true, and quite often a little bit of both. Sing and dance along to tunes about animals on the loose, surprisingly sensitive cryptids, and more! $10 Suggested donation, BYOB.
If you'd like to volunteer to help with set-up and greeting our guests, please sign up HERE. For more information please contact Matt Bradshaw.
COMMEMORATION OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED:
NAME SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Sunday, October 22
We will celebrate All Souls’ Day on Sunday, October 30. That day’s worship services will include a reading of the necrology, the names of those in this parish family who have died. To submit a name to be read aloud during the services please email Kathy Jolink no later than Sunday, October 22. In addition, the musical setting of the Requiem service by John Rutter will be presented by the Good Shepherd Choir and Orchestra during the 10:30a service in the Windsor church building on Sunday, October 29.
TRUNK OR TREAT
Sunday, October 29 | 5:30p–7:00p, the Hill
Join us for our second annual Trunk or Treat at the Hill! Sign up for a parking spot and decorate your car trunk (keep it family friendly, please!) and fill it with goodies. Children will trick or treat from all the car trunks in the church parking lot. This event is open to our community and the surrounding neighborhood–all are welcome! We are accepting nut-free candy donations at Windsor, in the bin located in the Education Center, atrium. To sign up to volunteer please click HERE. For more information please contact the Rev. Laurence Wainwright-Maks.
✨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.
Upcoming Events:

This weekend is Fall Break! No children's formation this Sunday, October 8.
MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES:
FOOD TRUCK PREP + RUNS
Thursday, October 19, 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.
COMMUNITY FIRST! VILLAGE: MOVE-INS
Saturday, October 21 | 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, 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.
DRIVE A SENIOR - ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT
Saturday, October 14 | 4:00p–7:00p, offsite
Join us as we come together to celebrate Drive a Senior ATX's signature fundraising event, Oktoberfest! Located at
First Unitarian Universalist Church (4700 Grover Ave.). Oktoberfest brings together our clients, volunteers, supporters, and friends who know how important it is to enable older adults to live independently, avoid social isolation, and age in place by providing free, volunteer-based transportation and other services. For more information click HERE.
TURKEY PILGRIMAGE INFO SESSION
Sunday, November 5 | 10:30a, 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. Follow in apostle Paul’s footsteps as we 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. Save the date and plan to join us for an informational meeting on Sunday, November 5, 2023 after the 10:30a services at Windsor to learn more. For additional information, please contact Mary Hilliard
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.