The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

Serving Austin for 75 years

We are joyful followers of Christ’s word and love. We are a growing congregation of over 3500 who value personal relationships with our clergy. We are lovers of traditional hymns and of bluegrass spirituals. We are cradle Episcopalians, and we are new to this global faith. We are preschoolers, children, working adults, stay-at-home parents, retirees. We are multi-generational Austinites, and we are newcomers to this city. We are a politically diverse group, in a blue city, in a red state. We treasure our Episcopal tradition; we take risks to minister in a changing city. We are energized by intimate group studies and by standing-room-only worship services. We bless babies, backpacks, anniversaries, pets. We celebrate together at baptisms and weddings; we mourn together at funerals. We love our church. We value the support of our community. We look with hope and prayer toward our future, and we invite you to walk with us in the next chapter of our journey in faith. Welcome.

What we believe

GOD'S VISION

In the fullness of time, all people will find joyful union with God and with one another, being fully known and fully loved.

OUR MISSION

God inspires The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to welcome and work toward this vision in the name of Jesus Christ, beginning with the nurture and witness of our community in this city of Austin, Texas, and always reaching beyond ourselves, serving and connecting with new neighbors and new communities.