Pub Club: Community & Connection

Monday, May 4th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Life is meant to be lived in community, and our Pub Club is a simple way to make that happen. This Monday, we are gathering at B.D. Riley’s in Mueller for a time of intentional rest and fellowship. There’s no complex agenda or formal program, just an open invitation to sit down, share a drink, and enjoy honest conversation in a relaxed setting. Whether you are looking to reconnect with old friends or hoping to meet new ones, we would love to have you join us.

Come as you are and find a place where you truly belong.

Location: B.D. Riley’s Irish Pub (Mueller) 1905 Aldrich St, Suite 130 Austin, TX 78723

Join us on Saturday, May 2, as we come together as a unified community of faith and learning. Whether you’re a longtime parishioner, a school parent, or a neighbor, your hands help make our shared home a more beautiful, welcoming space for everyone.

The Mission

We have projects for every skill level! We’ll be working on:

• Building Literacy: Erecting our new Little Free Library.

• Creating Space: Crafting kid-sized picnic tables for the playground.

• Nurturing Nature: General landscaping and seasonal beautification.

The Details

• When: Saturday, May 2 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

• Where: Parish & School Grounds

• Tools: If you have favorite yard tools, feel free to bring them! If not, don’t worry—we’ll have plenty of supplies on hand.

• Fuel: We’ve got you covered with refreshing drinks and light bites to keep the energy high.

Come for the work, stay for the fellowship. Let’s steward the gifts of our grounds together. We can’t wait to see you there!

Wednesday Weavings

St. George’s Wednesday adult discussion group will meet this Wednesday, April 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Hollie and Spencer Gordon’s home. We begin at 6:30 with a salad bar meal, followed by conversation and a closing service of Compline.

Please bring a contribution for the salad bar meal (for example, fruit, vegetable, or crunchy toppings). Our reading for the evening’s discussion comes from Forward Movement’s A Journey With Luke; Frances Rickard will send the reading to the group’s email list before the meeting.

If you are not on the list and would like to receive the email, or if you have any questions, please contact Frances at fajrickard@gmail.com.

Birthday Party at St. George’s Court

Third Saturdays | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” — Psalm 133:1

Join us each month for a joyful gathering at St. George’s Court to celebrate birthdays, share fellowship, and strengthen the bonds of our community. On the third Saturday of every month, we are invited into a space of connection, kindness, and presence—honoring the lives of residents and the gift of being together.

This simple yet meaningful ministry offers a time of laughter, conversation, and celebration for all ages. Whether you come to serve, to visit, or simply to be present, your presence is a blessing.

All are welcome—families, individuals, and friends of the parish. Come and be part of a living expression of care and community.

Location: St. George’s Court
When: Third Saturdays of the month, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

For more information or to get involved, please contact:
andreagalsparks@gmail.com

Stand with Migrants: Prayer Vigil & Food Drive

St. George’s is part of a citywide Episcopal and interfaith convocation hosting monthly vigils in support of migrants. We invite you to join this gathering in solidarity with refugees, asylum seekers, and those detained in Texas.

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM (Community Dinner at 5:30 PM, $11 suggested donation)
Location: St. David’s Episcopal Church
301 E. 8th Street, Austin, TX (Free parking available)

This interfaith prayer vigil is a time for reflection, community, and faithful witness. Following the service, a 45-minute community organizing session will offer opportunities to engage and support ongoing efforts.

This event also includes a food drive—please consider bringing non-perishable food items.

All are welcome.

St. George’s Pub Club Happy Hour

Kick off the month with great company! Join us for our monthly St. George’s Pub Club gathering. It’s the perfect opportunity for relaxed conversation, building community, and enjoying a "Happy Monday" together.

• When: Monday, April 6

• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Where: B.D. Riley’s Irish Pub at Mueller (1905 Aldrich St, Austin, TX 78723)

Whether you are a regular or joining us for the first time, all are welcome! We look forward to seeing you there for a relaxed evening of friendship.

Help Us Celebrate Birthdays on 3rd Saturdays!

Join us at St. George’s Court, our affordable housing ministry for senior adults and people with disabilities, to celebrate residents’ birthdays (March 21). Help provide lunch, a cake, fruit/veggies, or interaction and conversation. Email andreagalsparks@gmail.com  to sign up and learn more.

The Women's Book Group will meet Saturday March 14 from 3-5 pm at the home of Hollie Gordon.  The book is Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout, and all women of St. George's are invited to attend.  See Sarah Campbell, Alice Nelson or Hollie for more information or directions.

St. George’s Pub Club Monday March 2

Join us for fellowship and conversation at B.D. Riley’s in Mueller neighborhood. This is a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners in a relaxed setting. We meet on the 1st Monday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Clergy Renewal Grant — Your Voice Matters!

As part of our application for sabbatical funding from the Lilly Endowment Inc., we are creating a short 5-minute congregational video, and we need your help!

We want to demonstrate our congregational health, our vision for renewal, and the deep appreciation we have for our pastor. Come and share your story!

Event Details

• 📅 Date: This Sunday, March 1st.

• ⏰ Time: During Coffee Hour (11:45 am).

• 📍 Location: Wright House Conference Room.

• 🎤 Facilitator: Preston Tyree.

What to Expect

You will be invited to answer one simple question on camera, such as:

• What do you love most about our church?

• Why is it important that our pastor has time for renewal?

• What do you hope will change in us during this sabbatical?

Why Your Participation Matters

Your voice helps tell the story of who we are and who we are becoming. This video is a key component of the grant, which aims to strengthen our shared leadership, deepen our spiritual life, and renew our engagement with the wider community.

Saturday, February 21
Film Showing: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

An afternoon of film, reflection, and collective strategy as we come together to confront injustice, learn from global movements, and engage in meaningful conversation about action and accountability.

The immigrants in our community and across the country are being rounded up like cattle. Their US citizen children and spouses are being arrested, and US citizens are being murdered and covered up by the government. It is time for us to pull together and strategize about how we can stop the people perpetrating these abuses. Plan to attend a film, "Bringing Down a Dictator: How Ordinary Citizens in Yugoslavia brought down the dictator Milosevic," followed by a short documentary about Molly Ivins and Ann Richards, "Molly and Ann" by Paul Stekler, who will present the film and take questions. Any questions? Contact Sandra Villalaz at sandra.villalaz48@gmail.com or 512-762-8349.

Help Us Celebrate Birthdays on 3rd Saturdays!

Join us at St. George’s Court, our affordable housing ministry for senior adults and people with disabilities, to celebrate residents’ birthdays. Help provide lunch, a cake, fruit/veggies, or interaction and conversation. Email andreagalsparks@gmail.com  to sign up and learn more.

🌿 Ash Wednesday & Our Lenten Journey at St. George’s

Lenten Program

Join St. George’s Episcopal Church this February as we transition from the light of Epiphany into the reflective season of Lent. Our community offers opportunities for worship, fellowship, and service throughout Austin.

Ash Wednesday | February 18, 2026
Begin your Lenten journey with the Imposition of Ashes and the Holy Eucharist:

• 12:00 PM – Holy Eucharist Service

• 7:00 PM – Holy Eucharist Service

Ashes “to go” are also available for those on the move:

• SGES – 7:45 AM

• Fiesta Market – 2:30 PM

Upcoming Sunday Services & Fellowship
All Sunday services begin at 10:30 AM.

• February 22 | First Sunday in Lent
  Gather for the first Sunday of the 40-day journey of reflection and renewal.

Join us for a pancake brunch as we celebrate Shrove Tuesday on Sunday, February 15th!

Join us to celebrate Mardi Gras on February 15th during coffee hour. The youth will prepare and serve a pancake breakfast. Any parents or guardians of youth who would like more information, please email Tommy Moreland at tommy.moreland.tx@gmail.com.

Women's Book Group

The Women's Book Group meets Saturday February 14 from 3-5 pm at the home of Bridgette Beinecke. The book is West with Giraffes by Linda Ruteledge. All women of the church are welcome

Episcopal Visitation of Bishop Kathryn “Kai” Ryan

Sunday, February 8 | St. George’s Episcopal Church – Austin, Texas

St. George’s Episcopal Church joyfully welcomes The Rt. Rev. Kathryn “Kai” McCrossen Ryan, Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Texas, for her official episcopal visitation on Sunday, February 8.

This special Sunday will include the celebration of Holy Baptism and Confirmation, as Bishop Ryan presides and preaches at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. It is a meaningful moment in the life of our parish, as we welcome new members into the Church and affirm faith through confirmation.

Following worship, Bishop Ryan will continue her visitation with parish leadership and members of the congregation.

Worship Schedule

• 10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist with Baptism and Confirmation

All parishioners, families, and visitors are warmly invited to attend.

About Bishop Kathryn “Kai” Ryan

Kathryn “Kai” McCrossen Ryan was born in Raton, New Mexico, and baptized at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Her faith and leadership were formed in the Diocese of the Rio Grande through parish life, youth ministry, and service. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of the South (Sewanee) and a Master of Divinity from Seminary of the Southwest.

Bishop Ryan served 20 years in parish ministry, including 14 years as Rector of Ascension, Dallas, and later as Canon to the Ordinary of the Diocese of Texas, where she led diocesan staff in implementing the diocesan vision. She was elected Bishop Suffragan in 2019 and consecrated in Austin by Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry.

Wednesday Weavings - St. George’s Wednesday night adult discussion group will gather this week on Feb. 4, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at Bridgette Beinecke's home. We start the evening with a shared salad bar meal, then discuss a reading from our book, A Journey with Luke, and conclude with the liturgy of Compline. Wednesday Weavings is a combination of great things: food, Bible study, reflection, and worship. All are welcome!

Please contact Frances Rickard at fajrickard@gmail.com for a copy of the reading or more information.

Meet us this Monday, February 2nd, from 6–8 PM at B.D. Riley’s Irish Pub in Mueller for our monthly gathering of fellowship and conversation.

AUSTIN COMMUNITY VIGIL

This Sunday, February 1st, from 5-7 PM at Wildflower Church (1314 E Oltorf St) for an interfaith vigil and candlelight walk honoring lives lost in ICE custody and standing in solidarity for accountability and care.

Exploring the Episcopal Church & Christian Faith

January–February | During Coffee Hour

We warmly invite friends, newcomers, and longtime members of St. George’s to participate in a new discussion-based class beginning in January 2026.

This five-week series is designed for anyone who is curious about the Episcopal Church, the Anglican tradition, or the Christian faith—and especially for those who are seeking confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation by the Bishop.

Who:
All are welcome—individuals, couples, families, and anyone exploring faith or church life.

What:
A five-week (approximately) class exploring:

• The Episcopal Church

• The Anglican Tradition

• Core elements of the Christian faith

When:
The four Sundays in January, plus the first Sunday in February, held during Coffee Hour (11:45 am - 12:45pm).

Where:
The Wright House Conference Room

How:
Through reading, discussion, thoughtful disagreement, shared reflection, and community.

Why:
Because life is challenging. Because meaning matters. Because relationships shape who we are. And because God is real.

All are welcome. Come as you are, bring your questions, and join the conversation.