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HILLSIDE UNDER THE STARS
Friday, April 19 | 6:30p–9:00p, the Hill
Hillside Early Childhood Center's annual fundraising event, Hillside Under the Stars, is happening next week! This event, critical for funding Hillside’s operations and scholarship programs, will feature classroom tours, live music, a picnic dinner, drinks, and a silent auction against the backdrop of the Austin skyline. Hillside stands out in its community for its top-rated programming and dedicated staff & teachers. Fundraising is essential to cover the costs of its exceptional educational environment and staff, beyond what tuition covers, ensuring accessibility for families of all economic backgrounds. Hillside depends on the Good Shepherd Community to engage with fundraising efforts like this event to help reach our goal.
Click HERE to purchase tickets and learn about
sponsorship opportunities.
SPRING QUIET DAY: Living Easter in Ordinary Times
Friday, April 12 | 9:00a–1:30p, Windsor, reflection room
Do you need a retreat but cannot spare the time? Quiet days offer silence, guidance, and community to nourish body and spirit, but you don’t need to pack a bag. Join us for a
few hours as we discover and reflect on the presence of the Holy in everyday life. Please register for Spring Quiet Day HERE by the end of the day!
WELCOME COFFEE FOR THE REV. LEAH WISE
Sunday, April 14 | 11:30a, Windsor, the common
The Rev. Leah Wise will join us for her first Sunday preaching at the Windsor campus. Please plan to stay after the 10:30a worship services for refreshments and to extend a warm Good Shepherd welcome to our new Priest for the Hill.
THE RESURRECTION PROMISE,
AN EASTER BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, April 17—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. How can we make connections between the Easter gospels and the faith we profess every time we recite the Creed, “the third day he rose again in accordance with the
Scriptures?” Study materials will be provided, all you need to do is show up! For more information, contact the Rev. Mike Wyckoff.
CHORAL EVENSONG WITH RECEPTION
Sunday, April 21 | 6:00p, 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. Hosted at Good Shepherd, this service comprises hymns, canticles, psalmody and scripture, and the distribution of Communion. A reception will follow in the Parish Life Center after the service.
ST. ANNES GUILD MEETING
Tuesday, April 30 | 10:30a–noon, Windsor, PLC
St. Anne’s Guild is a women’s organization dedicated to social, intellectual, and spiritual enrichment achieved through monthly fellowship and programs. The featured speaker at this meeting will be George Dehan, past president of our beloved Camp Allen, who will highlight all the wonderful new programs and projects underway in support of the Camp.
Please plan to stay for refreshments and hospitality at the end of the meeting. With questions, please contact Renee Myrick.
FIRST FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP AND CHAPEL
Friday, May 3 | 8:00a–9:00a, the Hill
On the first Friday of every month, the Hill hosts a reception in the parish hall for Hillside parents and caregivers. All are welcome to stay after for the preschool chapel service led by the Rev. Leah Wise in the church building.
HONORING GRADUATING SENIORS
Sunday, May 5 | Windsor, nave
Each year Good Shepherd honors our graduating high school seniors with a special prayer of blessing and a festive treat on the common following the service. This year we will honor our seniors on Sunday, May 5 during our 10:30a service in the nave. We will also print the names of all graduating seniors who would like to be included in our bulletin on May 5. To help us honor your graduating student and celebrate with your family, please complete this form no later than Sunday, April 28.
YOUNG ADULTS CINCO DE MAYO LUNCH
Sunday, May 5 | Windsor, nave
Our young adults group fosters community and connection among those in the congregation in their 20’s and 30’s. Join us for a festive lunch and opportunity to socialize after church.
Please register for Cinco de Mayo lunch HERE by Thursday, May 2. With questions, please contact Jessica Riels.
🚀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. To see April's newsletter, click HERE.
CAMP ALLEN'S STARRY NIGHTS
AND CAMPFIRE LIGHTS
Thursday, May 2 | 6:30p, offsite
A fun, casual evening focused on fellowship and shining a light on Camp Allen’s ministry as a year-round gathering place for all ages. We look forward to celebrating Camp Allen and the event honorees, Jane Stone and Don Walker, at the County Line on the Lake. Jane and Don are parishioners actively involved in the life of Good Shepherd and in supporting the mission of Camp Allen, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. We hope to see you there!
For more information, please click HERE.
THE VERY FIRST GRANDE TEXAS FAMILY REUNION
Friday-Sunday, May 3–5 | Camp Allen
In an effort to create more social activities for everyone in the Diocese, Bishop Doyle asks you to join him at Camp Allen for faith and fellowship. A weekend of fun just for members of the Diocese of Texas. There will be activities and fun for the whole family! For more information, click HERE.
HAVE YOU PLEDGED YOUR SUPPORT FOR 2024?
We're still $50,000 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, April 18, 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, April 20 | 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, May 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.

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
THIS SUNDAY
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday online or in person.
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.