Welcome to Jubilee
Episcopal Church!
shield the joyous!
Worship is at 9:30am on Sundays at 12129 FM 620 Unit 310, Austin, TX 78750 • Stream services here!
We are an incense-swinging, stomp-your feet singing, colorful congregation rooted in Austin, TX.
Our Worship • 9:30am Sundays
We worship God through ancient structures of prayer + gathering (we call this “liturgy”)
and in the process, we make generous room for childlike wonder and delight (for all ages).
For the first half of worship, we feast on the living Word of God as given in Holy Scripture; we hear passages of the Bible read aloud, we say some back and forth to each other, and the priest preaches a sermon that usually lasts about 8-12 minutes.
Then the feast crescendoes as we are all unite together around God’s Table in the Eucharist - you might have heard it called communion or the Lord’s Supper. Eucharist is Greek for “giving of thanks.”
In this part of the service, we bless bread and wine in the name of Christ, where we remember and are re-membered into Christ’s Body
Before we are sent back out into the world to love and serve God, Alleluia, Alleluia!
One Episcopal prayer asks God to “shield the joyous.” We believe that is what we are called to do here: shield, amplify, and celebrate God’s joy in and for us, even in the face of cynicism, oppression, and despair.
Who we are.
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“Jubilee” is a word that not only means festival or celebration, but also reflects a year of liberation, restoration, sabbath, and joy as commanded by God in Scripture. The Jubilee year took place every 50 years as one whole year set aside for extravagant feasting, debt release, community tending, and ensuring that those who have nothing to eat are fed from a bountiful table. We want to embody the spirit of Jubilee always, because Jubilee reminds us both that we need each other, and that God’s justice is first rooted in God’s joy.
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We are an Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas which means our worship is rooted in an ancient liturgical tradition, and our practices reflect the ancient way of not only welcoming marginalized peoples, but centering our Christian call to lead and serve. We meet in a shopfront that was once a theatre, a dance studio, and a Gymboree, and our pulpit and altar table were donated from churches that long predate ours. We’re big on old things being made new!
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Most of our worship structure can be found in the Book of Common Prayer with additional liturgies from across the Anglican tradition.
The service lasts about an hour. The first half of the service opens with music, prayers, readings from the Bible, and a sermon. During the second half of the service is centered around celebrating Communion.
Children are always welcome and wanted in worship; we are blessed by their wiggly, curious, audible encounters with God! We have an in-sanctuary nursery area that is professionally staffed should little ones like more room to roam.
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Jubilee only exists by the grace of God and the gifts God’s people to this church. Support our operating costs here!
Upcoming events
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5th Annual Pride Eucharist
9:30am June 7th
Join us for an extra-festive Sunday morning where we uplift God’s love for ALL LGBTQIA+ folks! Potluck brunch after, bring something to share or just come and be nourished.
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Born Again Queer
6:30pm Sunday June 7th
Book Talk with author William Stell and his new book, Born Again Queer: The History of Evangelical Gay Activism and the Making of Antigay Christianity.
Books for sale by Birdhouse Books.
FREE TICKETS HERE (Required as space is limited!)
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Confirmation 2026
Bishop Kai Ryan is coming to Jubilee on June 21st, 2026!
Are you ready to make a commitment to God again or for the first time? Want to step more fully into leadership here at Jubilee? Then Confirmation is the place for you!
Remaining Classes: May 24th Podcast Discussion Group
May 17 (After worship) What are the Sacraments?
Pre-Confirmation Retreat June 14th (After worship) 2 - 5pm
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Summer Fun!
Tuesday Nights in July
Entering the Book of Jonah
5:00 Dinner (Drop in or arrive when you can!)
6:00 - 7:15 Classes for all ages + whole parish fun!
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Backpack Blessing
9:30am Sunday August 16th
Bring your school and work bags for a festive start to the school year!
Join us at 9:30am on Sundays
Lake Creek Square, at the intersection of Lake Creek Pkwy and 620.
A holy welcome.
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LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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Leading with justice through God's joy.