Easter Services
Easter at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran
Looking for Easter services in Austin? Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with joyful worship, Holy Communion, and a welcoming community at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, ELCA in the Westlake neighborhood of Austin, Texas.
Whether you are a longtime Lutheran, new to church, or returning after time away, come join us for Easter in Westlake Austin.
Easter Sunday at ShepHills
Outdoor Sunrise Service 7:00am
Sanctuary Services 9:00 + 11:00am
Livestream 11:00am
Easter Breakfast 8:00 to 10:30am
Childcare 8:30 to 12:30pm
Plan Your Visit
Easter Sunrise Service
7:00am | Memorial Garden
Begin Easter morning by experiencing the quiet beauty of sunrise over the Westlake hills. We gather in the Memorial Garden for silent reflection and then process into our rustic Outdoor Worship Center to celebrate Jesus’ passage from death to life.
This intimate 45-minute Easter service includes Holy Communion and offers a meaningful experience for those who enjoy worship surrounded by nature.
After the service, head to the Gym for Easter Breakfast from 8:00 to 10:30am.
If weather forces a change, we move the Sunrise Service into the Butterfly Chapel.
Easter sunday Worship
9:00am + 11:00am | Sanctuary
11:00am | Livestream
Celebrate Easter Sunday in Austin in our beautifully adorned sanctuary and experience the power of the Resurrection as we unbury the Alleluias silenced during Lent. Joy fills the air as we sing hymns with brass, bells, and choir, hear an inspiring message, and share Holy Communion. After worship, head to the Gym for Easter Breakfast from 8:00 to 10:30am.
Children fill our services with giggles, wiggles, and joy, and we welcome them fully into worship. Families can also choose professional childcare for children age 5 and under. Easter activity bags at the 9:00am and 11:00am services help little ones participate in the celebration.
Easter Breakfast
8:00am - 10:30am | Gym
Every great Lutheran celebration includes good food and friends. Join us for Easter Breakfast between services and connect with friends, greet new faces, and celebrate together as a church community in Austin.
All are welcome.
Childcare
8:30am - 12:30pm | Child Care Room
We offer professional childcare for children age 5 and under, but families are always welcome to keep children in worship. At Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, children belong. We celebrate their presence, their voices, and the joy they bring to our Easter services.
At the 9:00am and 11:00am services, children can enjoy Easter activity bags that help them engage in the celebration.
What to Expect at Easter Services
If you haven’t been to church in a while or are visiting for the first time, you might wonder what it will feel like. At Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Westlake Austin, you will find a community that believes God’s love extends to everyone.
When you arrive, a smiling face at the door will welcome you and help you find your way. The campus fills with Easter flowers, joyful music, and friends catching up before and after worship. Our Pastors and assistants lead worship, which includes prayer, scripture, music, a message of hope, and Holy Communion for all who wish to partake.
You’ll notice a variety of Easter attire. Some wear dresses, some a coat and tie. Others come in jeans, and you might even see a pair of shorts or two. Wear whatever feels comfortable to you.
Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here.
Parking and Accessibility
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is conveniently located in the Westlake neighborhood of Austin, Texas.
Parking is plentiful on Easter Sunday. We encourage you to arrive early to secure your preferred parking spot, especially for the 9:00am and 11:00am services.
On-grade access is available at the rear of the church through the Gym entrance. Additional entrances are equipped with accessible ramps to ensure all guests can enter comfortably. Handicap parking spaces are conveniently located by all entrances.
Location
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, ELCA
3525 Bee Caves Road
Austin, TX, 78756
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran is located in the Westlake Hills area of Austin. The church is accessible via CapMetro Route 30, which runs along Walsh Tarlton Lane with nearby stops at Bee Caves Road.
Easter Offering
This Easter, our special offering supports Mariposa Family Learning Center. Mariposa is a nonprofit ministry serving families in Austin’s Montopolis neighborhood through high-quality and affordable early education. Your gift helps children build a strong foundation and supports families as they work toward a brighter future.
Holy Week
Join us for Holy Week, the week preceding Easter, to hear and ponder the greatest gift of love ever found in death. Special worship services on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday recall the week before Jesus's crucifixion with symbolic imagery and Word.