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SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT

Asking honest questions is an important part of our faith life. When we ask hard questions, we find God in new ways. ‘Taking our place’ – our theme for this year – also means engaging all of our questions about faith. See more here.

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday online or in person, and we hope that you'll join us for our parish picnic after the 10:30a services at Windsor.

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WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB

TUESDAY, MAY 9 | 6:00p, online

Women’s Book Club is an intergenerational group that meets monthly online at 6:00p for lively conversation while discussing books through the lens of a shared spiritual journey. This month we will read and reflect on The Puzzler, A.J. Jacobs. For more information and a list of upcoming books please visit our website.

WEDNESDAY ON WINDSOR: MAKING SENSE OF PAUL

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 | 5:00p–7:30p, Windsor, PLC

Paul is one of the most important figures in early Christianity, perhaps in all of Christianity. He founded communities of followers of Jesus around the Mediterranean, and letters he wrote to these communities are a large part of our New Testament. The Rev. Stanford Adams will discuss how we make sense of Paul’s letters and what we do with passages with which we disagree. Program begins at 6:30p. To register for dinner served from 5:00p-7:00p please click HERE.

SUNDAY FUNDAY

SUNDAY, MAY 21 | 12:30p–2:30p, offsite

Calling all students in 5th grade and older! Join us for our final Sunday Funday! of the school year where we will welcome next year’s newest members (our current 5th graders) and enjoy a skate party. Pick-up and drop off will be at Playland Skate Center where we will eat pizza, enjoy some treats, and skate from 12:30p–2:30p. Cost is $15 per student. Parents and siblings are also welcome to attend. Contact the Rev. Brin Bon with any questions. Register your student/family HERE.

WE NEED SHEPHERD+EDGE CAMP YOUTH LEADERS!

MONDAY, JUNE 26–FRIDAY, JUNE 30 | 9:00p–12:00p, Windsor, PLC

Shepherd + Edge Camp needs youth leaders! If you are in 6th-12th grades and would like to help, please click HERE to sign up. With any additional questions please contact the Rev. Brin Bon.

4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS AT THE HILL

TUESDAY, JULY 4 | 8:00p, the Hill

We will gather at The Hill to watch the downtown fireworks. We will have popsicles, water and a variety of beverages. Enjoy live music as we get ready for the fireworks at 9:30pm. The Hill offers a wonderful view of the fireworks, and this is a great time to meet with many of our neighbors in Southeast Austin. Just remember to bring your own beverages, blankets, and bug spray!

*NEW* TUESDAY MORNING EUCHARIST

Every Tuesday | 7:00a, Windsor, chapel

Every Tuesday morning during May at 7:00a we will celebrate the Holy Eucharist in the chapel on the Windsor campus. This simple service offers the chance to begin your day with prayer and reflection. The service will last no more than 30 minutes so that you can plan to continue your daily routine. Feel free to come as you are.

GOOD SHEPHERD FARMERS MARKET IS OPEN!

Every Saturday | 9:00a–1:00p | Windsor

The Good Shepherd Farmers Market is open on Saturdays

on the Windsor campus with all your favorite produce and products! We need more volunteers to help with the market – you can find out more and sign up HERE. Please tell your friends and family about the market, and if you’d like to join the farmers market committee, send us an email HERE. We look forward to seeing you at the market!

TRINITY STREETS

At Trinity Streets, we serve up to 40+ persons who come through the doors. Volunteers prepare meals, serve the meals, and host a worship service for those coming into the Trinity Center. After everyone has eaten, volunteers stay behind to clean the kitchen for the next day’s use.

Next date is May 7! To register please click HERE.

MOBILE LOAVES AND FISHES

FOOD TRUCK PREP + RUNS

Join Good Shepherd’s Team 102 for Mobile Loaves and Fishes Food Truck prep and run. Sign-up to prepare sandwiches and load the truck from 4:00p–5:30p at the Mobile Loaves and Fishes Commissary (at St. John Neumann Catholic Church), and/or sign-up for the truck run from 5:30p–7:30p. Volunteers of all ages are welcome! Our next truck run is Thursday, May 18! To sign up please click HERE.

COMMUNITY FIRST! VILLAGE MOVE INS

Join us to help Community First Village set up new houses for the homeless. This includes assembling furniture, stocking pantries, hanging pictures, and cleaning and stocking linens. We also have an opportunity to tour the Village after our shift. We do this the 3rd Saturday of each month. We need 10 volunteers total, 5 for each house. Kids are encouraged to join in. Hours are 9:00a–noon.

Next date is May 20! Click HERE to sign up!