BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
This Sunday, August 18 | 9:15a–11:30a, both campuses
Bring your backpack to church to bless the incoming schooll year! We will bless students and those who teach and learn during our 9:15a Early Church service on Windsor and the 10:30a services on both campuses. Treats will be available after all church services. All ages are welcome to celebrate back to school with us.
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HILL COMMUNITY MINISTRY: SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Through Sunday, August 18, both campuses
Thank you to all who contributed to the Hill Community Ministry School Supply Drive! Thanks to your generosity, we exceeded our goal to provide supplies to over 800 students at Linder, Allison, and Widén Elementary schools. Two of our schools have already picked up supplies from the Hill, which they distributed at "Meet the Teacher" events ahead of the first day of school. We welcome any additional supplies you may have already purchased, as the need is ongoing. Please click HERE for an Amazon wish list that allows you to ship directly to Good Shepherd or bring with you to church on Sunday.
SUMMER SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Through Sunday, August 18 | 9:15a–10:00a
Windsor, media room
The Summer Sunday Bible Study connects the Old and New Testaments. Three words in the Book of Genesis, "And God said..." set the entire Judeo-Christian story in motion. The Old Testament is the "operating system" for the New Testament. Without the calling of Israel, the story of Jesus has no context. Without the Law and the Prophets, the New Testament has no foundation in which to build the Church. We will read a variety of biblical texts, from Abraham and Moses and the Prophets to the Gospels and St. Paul, and discover how often the Scriptures reveal "the good news of the gospel." With questions, please contact the Rev. Mike Wyckoff.
MORNING PRAYER AT THE HILL
Tuesdays | 8:15a, the Hill
Join us for a simple service of prayers, canticles, and scripture from The Book of Common Prayer, led by laypeople, or nonordained members of the church. Stay for donuts and coffee in the Parish Hall after the service. Ring the doorbell if the door is locked. For more information, please contact the Rev. Leah Wise.
DIVING DEEPER DISCUSSION GROUP
Begins Thursday, August 22 | 7:00p–8:00p, the Hill
Diving Deeper: Topics in the Life of Faith is a spirituality and faith discussion group open to all adults. Our first topic will be on the Christian roots of secular moral values. Feel free to come with a snack and a beverage. For more information, please contact Daniel Wise.
LITURGICAL MINISTRY TRAINING
Sunday, August 25 | 12:00p–1:30p, Windsor, nave
On any given Sunday, we have nearly 50 liturgical ministers who serve as Acolytes, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Intercessors, Ushers, Vergers, and Altar Guild. These ministries allow our church to offer beautiful and meaningful worship and are a wonderful way for these ministers to draw closer to God in worship and grow in their faith. Is God calling you to explore one of these ministries? If you are curious to learn more about this, sign up to serve by clicking here. With questions, please contact the Rev. Brin Bon.
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING FALL DISCERNMENT
Sundays, August 25, September 8 & 15, October 6 & 27, November 17 | 12:00p, Windsor, vestry room
The Order of the Daughters of the King (DOK) is for women of the church who seek a life of prayer, service, and evangelism for personal growth and for the spiritual upbuilding of the church. To become a member of the Order, a period of prayerful discernment in community is undertaken. DOK invites all women of Good Shepherd to prayerfully consider if this is of interest and to begin the process of discernment with us. For more information or to let us know you plan to begin discernment, please contact Renee Myrick.
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
*Mondays through August 26 | 6:30p–8:00p
Windsor, Vestry room
In the New Testament, we have only one account of the early church, The Acts of the Apostles. The Men's Bible Study is studying this very relevant story, beginning with the Day of Pentecost and moving into the foundations of Christian world missions. All men in the parish are invited to join at any time! For more information, please contact Frank Pool.
*Beginning on September 10, Men's Bible Study will meet on Tuesdays - same time, same place!
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Begins Wednesday, September 4 | 5:00p–6:00p
Windsor, reflection room
For all who are grieving and in need of support, group work is an effective way for people to come together in a trusting environment. This group is organized based on the needs of the participants. If you have experienced a life event and are traveling a grief journey, you are invited to participate as we seek to form community with God in our midst. All information shared will be held in confidence. To register or for more information please contact the Rev. Paige Alvarez Hanks. 
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EfM) PROGRAM:
New Fall Class Forming
Begins Thursday, September 5 | 6:30p–9:00p
Windsor, vestry room
Interested in exploring the history and fundamentals of Christianity and nurturing your faith? If so, consider joining Good Shepherd’s Education for Ministry group. EfM is perhaps the best course of study in Christian basics. The development of adult discipleship and an informed and reflective laity lies at the heart of EfM’s thought-provoking curriculum which models the core study areas of a seminary education: The Hebrew Bible; The New Testament; the history of Christianity, and theology and ethics. Good Shepherd’s mentored group weaves those studies into theological conversations informed by participants’ experience of the world. Good Shepherd’s EfM group meets weekly on Thursday evenings at the Windsor campus. The 2024-2025 class is forming now with a start date of September 5. Commitment is for one year. For more information, please contact mentors Bill Davies or Susan Harris.
🚀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. Jonathan McManus-Dail to be added to the children, youth and family ministry e-mail list. See August's newsletter!
TRACES OF THE TRADE
Monday, August 26 | 6:00p–9:00p, offsite
St. Matthew’s (8134 Mesa Drive) will host a screening of “Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North.” This film recounts one New England family’s involvement in the slave trade in the 18th and 19th centuries, where Northern businesses and communities condoned and benefited from slave trading. Their story illustrates how racism operates in ways people do not consciously recognize. The screening will include dinner and a facilitated discussion of the film by Dain and Constance Perry, members of the New England family. This event is sponsored by the Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF), being grounded in Christian beliefs that call for equity in its mission to promote health and well-being among the 15 million Texans in 80 counties. Click here for more information.
HOW TO VIEW YOUR PLEDGE AND GIVING HISTORY ONLINE
Your gifts make all of our ministry possible. Thank you for supporting Good Shepherd’s mission. If you are curious about your giving and pledge history, please visit the Good Shepherd website.

• Click “login” at the top of the home page to ACS
• Enter your username and password
• If you haven’t already, you can create an account here
• Once logged in, your activity screen will appear
• Click on “My Giving Summary” located at the bottom left of the screen
• View your giving and pledge history from the past two years!
COMMUNITY FIRST! VILLAGE: MOVE-INS
Saturday, August 17 | 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 at the Front Porch building across from the large parking lot on the first right turn after you come into the community 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. Please register here by Friday, August 16 to join.
TRINITY STREETS
Sunday, September 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. Please register here by Saturday, August 31 to join.
MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES:
FOOD TRUCK PREP + RUNS
Thursday, September 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! Please register here by Wednesday, September 18 to join.

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