PENTECOST PARISH PICNIC
Sunday, May 19 | 11:30a, Windsor, the Common
Join us for our Parish Picnic on the Day of Pentecost! We will gather on the Windsor campus after the 10:30a worship services to enjoy lawn games, live music and a celebration fit for the Holy Spirit. The parish provides a main dish (vegetarian and gluten free options, too!) and beverages. If you can bring your favorite side dish, salad or dessert, sign up here. Feel free to join us even if you don’t bring a dish. We invite you to be festive and join in the tradition of wearing red on Pentecost Sunday to remind us of the fire of the Spirit! RSVP on Facebook!
MUSIC ON THE HILL FEATURING THE PEACEMAKERS
Tonight, May 9 | 7:00p–8:30p, the Hill
The Hill is thrilled to welcome Eddie Dickerson (a well-known fiddler to the Good Shepherd community and previously a member of Communion Cafe’s Holy Ghost Supreme) back to Austin for a one-night-only performance at Music on the Hill.
Eddie brings his duo “The Peacemakers” with partner Jackie Wright to our stage to perform a mix of folk-inspired original songs as well as a few familiar covers. $10 suggested donation, BYOB. Volunteers to help with setup are most appreciated. Please contact Matt Bradshaw if you are interested in helping out!
THE PHILADELPHIA ELEVEN FILM SCREENING
Tuesday, May 14 | offsite, Regal Gateway
The award winning new documentary The Philadelphia Eleven will have its theatrical release in Austin on May 14. Good Shepherd will sponsor a special post-event screening featuring the Rt. Rev. Kathryn "Kai" Ryan and the Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, Th.D. moderated by the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks. Purchase your tickets and join us at the movies!
THE RESURRECTION PROMISE,
AN EASTER BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, May 15 | 6:30p–7:30p
Windsor, media room
The Easter post-resurrection texts are stories of the appearances of the Risen Christ among his disciples and others. The resurrection “promise” will be an inquiry to what happened and the meaning of it to the witnesses who were there. Next week we will discuss The Presence of Jesus - Then and Now. For more information, contact the Rev. Mike Wyckoff.
CHORAL EVENSONG
SUNDAY, MAY 19 | 6:00p–7:00p, Windsor, nave
Choral Evensong is offered on special Sundays throughout the church year. Evensong, or Evening Prayer, is among our most traditionally Anglican liturgies, witnessing the Church’s ancient devotion of praying each day’s hours. At Good Shepherd, this service comprises hymns, canticles, psalmody and scripture, and the distribution of Communion. Join us at 6:00p in the nave at Windsor. With questions email Chris Oelkers.
FEEDING THE FLOCK
Sunday, May 19 | 11:30a, Windsor, the Common
Our Feeding the Flock cooking team will be firing up the grill for the picnic as well. Burgers are on the menu, and we need more helping hands! If you like to grill or want to learn more about this cooking group, please contact Will Holford and Fred Weber and meet us at the BBQ pit.
MOM'S BIBLE STUDY WITH KAYLA CRAIG
Tuesday, May 21 | 9:30a–10:30a, Windsor, Media room
Mom’s Bible Study hosts a heartfelt and inspiring session with author Kayla Craig, exploring the profound journey of parenting amidst life’s chaos. We will delve into the challenges and joys of raising children while nurturing our own souls, guided by play, presence, and prayer. The doors open at 9:00a in the Windsor, media room for coffee and conversation before the program begins at 9:30a.
Kayla Craig, a former journalist, combines curiosity and compassion in her writing. She’s the author of Every Season Sacred and To Light Their Way and founded the popular Liturgies for Parents Instagram account, weekly podcast, and newsletter. Kayla lives in Iowa with her husband and four children. Register to attend here by Monday, May 20!
ST. ANNE'S GUILD SPRING LUNCHEON
Tuesday, May 28 | 11:30a–1:00p, Windsor, PLC
St. Anne's Guild will wrap up the program year with a spring luncheon catered by Reale's Italian Cafe. Reservations to the event can be filled by sending a $35 check to our treasurer: Ruth Whitehurst, Treasurer
St. Anne’s Guild, 5811 Trailridge Dr., Austin, TX 78731
Seating for the event is limited to 40. Please have your reservations in by May 20.
SHEPHERD CONCERT: LYNNETTE MCGEE
Wednesday, June 5 | 7:00-–8:00p, Windsor, nave
Dr. Lynnette McGee is an organ recitalist, teacher, collaborative musician, and conductor. She is presently on the organ faculty at California State University, Fullerton, and is Music Director at First Presbyterian Church, Fullerton. Please join us in welcoming recitalist Lynnette McGee in concert. Doors open at 6:30p. The concert begins at 7:00p. Admission is FREE.
🚀JUST FOR GS KIDS!🚀
CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY
So much is happening in the 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. See April's newsletter!
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED
Godly Play isn't just for kids! Sure, it's a Sunday School curriculum that invites children into the story of God's love and teaches them a language of faith, but for the adults who lead Godly Play it's also a fun and meaningful way to grow in your own life of faith. We are looking to add faithful and caring adults of all ages to our fantastic team of teachers for Fall of 2024. If you might be called to serve in this way, let us know by filling out this form!
HAVE YOU PLEDGED YOUR SUPPORT FOR 2024?
We're still $39,000 short of our budget for pledges!
All of our ministries depend on your financial support. We ask you to pledge now for 2024. 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. Learn how your pledge supports Good Shepherd.
MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES:
FOOD TRUCK PREP + RUNS
Thursday, May 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.
COMMUNITY FIRST! VILLAGE: MOVE-INS
Saturday, May 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.
TRINITY STREETS
Sunday, June 2 | 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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