SYNERGY
JUMP IN
Join us this October on our journey called Synergy. We will be learning, serving, and giving together as a community, living our lives as the church Jesus called us to be.
There are so many ways to participate (find them all on this page), so pick something (or everything) that speaks to your passions and jump in!
Bring Your Energy!
BIBLE STUDY WITH MALCOLM
Sunday, October 1
9:30am | Room 205
Malcolm Henderson shares the gospel of Jesus every day in Haiti through the ministry of CHARIS, and this week we are excited to have him lead Sunday’s Bible Study discussion on Ephesians 1. Everyone is invited to grab breakfast and head up to Room 205 for this special study.
LUNCH + LEARN WITH CHARIS
Sunday, October 1
Noon | Room 205
Get ready for an inspiring hour with Malcolm and Joy Henderson of CHARIS in Haiti and hear firsthand their stories of faith and compassion, and the current challenges facing their ministry in Haiti. A box lunch is provided.
MINISTRY FAIR + FELLOWSHIP
Sunday, October 8
9:15am | Activity Center
Grab breakfast and explore the diverse ministries at ShepHills (check out this Find Your Fit card) that are making a difference. From volunteering opportunities to building connections, this event is your gateway to a more fulfilling and purposeful life in our community.
12 HOUR PRAYER VIGIL
Saturday, October 14
15 min. slot | at church or home
Click Here to Sign Up. You can pray from anywhere! Join us for a Prayer Vigil from 8am to 8pm. Sign up for a 15-minute prayer slot and pray from the heart for the world, our community, and for our church. Reserve your spot on Sign Up Genius to ensure full coverage, and find helpful prayer guides.
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
Sunday, October 22
8:15am Re-affirmation of Baptism
10:45am Confirmation
This Sunday we learn what it means to grow in faith as we all say "yes" to God's promise of unconditional grace and the forgiving power of the risen Christ.
GROW PRAY STUDY (GPS)
Beginning Monday, October 2
In your inbox and on the website!
Find a daily dose of inspiration with the Grow Pray Study guide. Each guide provides a week of Scripture readings guiding us through Ephesians, questions to help you ponder how each scripture might apply to your life, and prayer. If you receive our Realm emails it will come to your inbox, or find it on the website under the Connect pull down menu.
BABY CARE KIT ASSEMBLY
Sunday, October 15
9:15am | Activity Center
This is a day for coming together in service to our neighbors. We will be assembling 200 Baby Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief, which is twice as many as last year. It’s a simple and rewarding activity, fun for every age, and all are encouraged to participate. Breakfast will be served!
REFORMATION SUNDAY + STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
Sunday, October 29
9:15am Celebration Breakfast
8:15 + 10:45am Celebration Worship
It's a giant family reunion with your faith family all dressed in red (talk about unity!), celebrating our shared heritage. Enjoy a breakfast that would make Luther proud, listen to the UT Trombone Choir blare out your favorite hymns, and fill out a pledge card (a promise of your intended gifts) to support our missions and ministries in the year ahead!
LUMIN TAILGATE TUESDAY
Tuesday, October 17
2 hour shifts starting at 3pm
It's ShepHills' Tuesday to serve! LuMin (Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Texas in Austin) serves grilled hamburgers to 350 to 400 students (for free) every Tuesday. Talk about some hungry college students! Click to sign up and find directions.
IGNITE SMALL GROUPS
Beginning October 1
Sign up for a group today
October’s study of Ephesians is short and focused, exploring practical guidance for living out our faith in today’s world. Dip your toes in the water and try out a group this month. We have groups meeting all over the city, on different days and times, and on Zoom.