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SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT
This Sunday after our 10:30a services on the Windsor campus, we'll be kicking off the program year with Shepherd Fest, a great opportunity to have fun and connect with leaders in a program area you might like to explore. Make sure to look for St. Brigid's Guild selling chicken pot pies and say hello to the Rev. Stanford Adams who's back after a four month sabbatical!
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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.
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NAMI WALK
This Saturday, September 30 | 8:30a, offsite
Each year Good Shepherd joins in community to promote awareness and advocacy for mental health needs during the 5K NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk at the Palmer Events Center in Austin. To participate with the Good Shepherd walk team and/or donate please click HERE. We will meet at the pond in front of the Long Center closest to Riverside Drive. The walk starts 9:00a and there will be a kickoff speech at 8:30a. Please arrive by 8:30a if you would like to find us before the walk begins. Or join us Friday evening to make signs for the walk. For more information please email team leader Nissa Roark.
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FALL GOOD SHEPHERD FARMERS MARKET
This Saturday, September 30 | 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.
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SHEPHERD FEST
Sunday, October 1 | 11:30a–1:00p, Windsor
Not your average ‘ministry fair’! Join us after 10:30a worship for an Oktoberfest themed fall picnic on the Common at Windsor. Enjoy burgers and brats by our Feeding the Flock cooking team and live music by Off the Grid Band. Information about our parish programs for all ages will be available. Sign up to bring a side dish or help us in the kitchen by clicking HERE. For more information please contact Jessica Riels.
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS ON THE HILL
Sunday, October 1 | 6:00p–7:00p, the Hill
Join us at the Hill as we will recognize the Feast Day of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals. We invite you to bring any furry, scaly, or four-legged member of your household, stuffed ones too, for us to bless and let us give thanks for the care of God’s creation. This service will be abbreviated from Evening Prayer and will not include eucharist. Snacks will be provided.
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EPISCOPAL 101 CLASSES
Sunday, October 1 | 2:00p–3:00p
Windsor, Administration Building, Conference Room
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 Anglican roots. Led by our Good Shepherd clergy, these classes will introduce Episcopal Church history and theology, The Book of Common Prayer, and liturgy in the Episcopal tradition. For those interested in Confirmation, this series will lay the basis for a further commitment. To register please email Kathy Jolink.
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WEDNESDAYS ON WINDSOR:
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Wednesday, October 4 | 5:00p–7:30p, Windsor, PLC
Bring your pet to Wednesday on Windsor! We will honor St. Francis and God’s creation with a short liturgy and blessing of the animals at 6:00p. Dinner is served from 5:00p-7:00p in the Parish Life Center. Register for dinner by clicking HERE. For more information please contact Jessica Riels,
Upcoming Wednesday on Windsor schedule:
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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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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HEALING SERVICE
Wednesdays | 5:30p–6:00p, Windsor, Chapel
This quiet, reflective service takes time to pray specifically for those whose names appear on our prayer lists - those who suffer in any way, our expectant mothers and newborn babies and their families, those who have died, and those serving in the armed forces. Anointing of the sick is offered to those who so desire, and the liturgy concludes with Holy Communion.
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MORNING PRAYER
Every Weekday | 7:00a, online
Morning Prayer, the first of the Daily Offices, comprises psalms, readings and prayers and is among the oldest spiritual practices of the Christian Church. Weekday mornings at 7:00a, a member of Good Shepherd leads Morning Prayer online: you are invited to participate then, or at any time during the day, by logging on to our Facebook page.
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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.
Upcoming Events:
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TRINITY STREETS
Sunday, October 1 | 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, 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.
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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!
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DRIVE A SENIOR - ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT
Join us from 4:00p-7:00p on Saturday, October 14th 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.
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VESTRY NOMINATIONS
If you are interested in nominating a fellow parishioner for our vestry (church governing board), please get the person’s consent and then send their contact information to Sarah Sarahan, Sr. Warden. Please include your reasons for the nomination. Thank you for prayerfully considering this opportunity. We are blessed every year with strong leadership on our vestry. It is a clear indication of the incredible skills our parishioners offer for the sake of making a difference in this part of God’s world.
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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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