Climate change is a scientific problem, but the church's response to it should be driven by the Greatest Commandment: Love God and love your neighbor. Come and hear from Dr. Becca Edwards (Texas Impact) about how the church's mission of Love depends on the faithfulness of US Christians in the work of climate change mitigation.

About Dr. Becca Edwards

Becca earned a PhD in Wind Science and Engineering at Texas Tech University in 2009. Her research led her to set up wind instruments ahead of landfalling hurricanes along the Gulf coast. She served as a visiting assistant professor of physics at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas for ten years, teaching climate science, earth science, and engineering courses and conducting research in the areas of hydroclimate extremes and air quality.

Becca Edwards has a Masters in Divinity at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She is chair of the Mercy and Justice committee at First United Methodist Church of Austin and is a certified deacon candidate in the Capital District of the Rio Texas Annual Conference. 

Her current interests include liberation theology, climate justice, hydroclimate extremes, interfaith understanding, and worship. She recently received a grant with Austin Seminary to integrate climate science and theology.

Becca lives in Round Rock with her husband and four children and is always searching for the best day hike/taco combo in Austin. So far it’s hard to beat the Taco Deli at the Spyglass trailhead of the Barton Creek Greenbelt.

Meet Jillian and Natasha in the Fellowship Hall for our Learning activity! Bring lunch and we will gather for fellowship before starting our activity. Can't wait to see you all! Email Jillian with any questions!

Come see your awesome UUMC community every third Sunday of the month for Family Sunday! We're looking forward to seeing you all for Godly Play, Modern Family for parents, and then a beautiful service led by kids, youth and congregants alike! Tween Time and MYF to follow!

Come join us for a fun-filled Sunday!

Our seasoned supper club, made up of our seasoned church members, will be meeting on April 10th for an afternoon tea. We’ll have a fun afternoon full of conversations, snacks, and, of course, tea!

Contact Megan with any questions!

Join us for our annual post-Easter tradition: a Bluegrass music Worship Service!

This year our Bluegrass band will feature familiar UUMC faces, led by Tom Caven, Paul Harper, and A. Villarreal. Let's lift up a joyful song with guitar and banjo!

Open to 2nd grade and up! Join Pastor Heather in the Chapel to learn how to navigate your Bibles. We will meet during the Sunday School hour every Sunday for the month of April (4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28)

Please email Jillian with any questions!

Are you new to UUMC and want to know more about the church? Come to a simple breakfast and hang out with Pastors Teresa and Earl. No RSVP necessary, just come as you are. If you have any questions, you can email Pastor Earl at PastorEarl@uumc.org.

Our Thursday Morning Lessons will resume on January 18!

Join us Thursday morning at 10 am for a new class. Each class we’ll begin with the sharing of a short story, and then spending some time breaking down text and discussing the lessons each of these stories leaves with us.

Click here to register!

If you wish to learn more about prayer, hope to read and write prayers, or just chat about your experience or doubts about prayer, this group is for you. We will get together and deepen our theological understanding of prayer and explore different types and ways of prayer. In our time together, we will also get to write our own prayers and share them with one another. Contact Pastor Earl with any questions.

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Join us for worship Easter Sunday morning!

Event Information

Parking

Parking will be available in the Platinum Parking Lot from 6 - 9 pm or in the UUMC Lot.

Doors

The Education Building Doors and South Sanctuary Doors on 24th Street will be open.

Held in the chapel at 7pm, this service includes a time of prayer and special music as we hold vigil for the return of Christ. We will sing the Holden Evening Prayer liturgy together, and have space for meditation and prayer by candlelight.

Event Information

Parking

Parking will be available in the Platinum Parking Lot from 6 - 9 pm or in the UUMC Lot.

At 7 pm in the sanctuary, we’ll have a moving and reflective service featuring congregational singing, special music, scripture readings, and other selected readings. In keeping with our congregation’s ongoing work in Anti-racism, the service will include readings from James Cone, founder of Black Liberation Theology and Cole Arthur Riley, author of Black Liturgies. Special music will also include the song “Strange Fruit” written by Abel Meeropol and covered by Billie Holiday. 

Event Information

Parking

Parking will be available in the Platinum Parking Lot from 6 - 9 pm or in the UUMC Lot.

At 12:15 pm in the chapel, we’ll have a service designed with families of children in mind as well as working persons who are able to get away from the office for a brief noon service.

Event Information

Parking

Parking will be available in the UUMC Lot only.

Held in the Sanctuary at 7 pm, this service will include communion, optional prayer stations (including foot washing), hymns, and a brief meditation by Megan Otto.

Event Information

Parking

Parking will be available in the Platinum Parking Lot from 6 - 9 pm or in the UUMC Lot.

Join us for our Annual Easter Festival at UUMC full of fun and fellowship.

Food: We will provide barbecue and lots of fun but we could use your help with the sides. Sign up here to bring something.

Egg Hunt: Kids 2yrs - 5th grade are invited to come find 10 eggs! Meet a the Littlefield gate across the alley.

Games: Kids will earn coins as they play games. On your way out, kids are invited to donate their coins to UUMC Ministries. Coin donations will be sponsored by our Sunday School classes.

Hope to see y’all there!

Schedule of Events

12:15 PM

Egg Hunt in Littlefield Yard

Lunch begins in Fellowship Hall

12:45 PM

Games & Popcorn open in Courtyard

Bounce House available in Littlefield Parking Lot

Egg Dyeing starts on Balcony

Join us for worship on Palm Sunday!

Our Wesley choir (1st-12th grade) will sing “Hosanna, Hosanna” by Stan Pethel at the 11 am service on Palm Sunday, March 24th.

Wesley Choir Participants should arrive by 10:30 am.

Email Alicia for questions or to register!

The Joneses and the Ulacks are cohosting Happy Hour! Bring drinks or a simple appetizer to share if you want. RSVP to Natasha if you can make it!

Need somewhere for your kids/youth? We’ll have a Parents’ Night Out with Jillian for the kids, and the youth will be helping decorate for the Easter Festival!

Register for PNO here! Email Natasha if you have a Youth that wants to decorate or if you’ll join the happy hour!

Please help us get ready for the Easter Festival during Parents’ Night Out. Set up booths, decorate, and fill some eggs. Pizza dinner provided.

Contact Natasha if you can make it!

Looking for something to do that evening? The Joneses and Ulack’s are hosting a Parents’ Happy Hour! Learn more.

The Wesley Children’s Choir will sing during worship on Children’s Sunday, September 17. They will sing “If You’re Happy Say Amen” by André Thomas.

Rehearsals will be immediately following the 11 am service on the chancel in the Sanctuary.

Parents should contact Alicia by August 13 if their children would like to participate.

Please join our study series during this season of Lent. We will reflect on our hope for a just world and beloved community by looking into the selected chapters of "Hope Is Here" by Luther E. Smith Jr. A light lunch will be provided. (If you’d like to help volunteer to provide a dessert or clean up after, please click here!)

Week 4 - March 10 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm

We’ll continue our exploration of Luther E. Smith’s “Hope is Here.” A light lunch will be provided from 12 - 12:30 pm. At 12:30 pm, we’ll break off into age-level groups:

• Adults will participate in the Lenten Study from 12:30 - 1:30 pm.

• Children and Youth will be invited to the first floor where they’ll be able to play and do a small related activity.

• Wesley Choir will meet from 12 - 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary. They’ll grab lunch before joining their groups.

The Wesley Children’s Choir will sing during worship on Children’s Sunday, September 17. They will sing “If You’re Happy Say Amen” by André Thomas.

Rehearsals will be immediately following the 11 am service on the chancel in the Sanctuary.

Parents should contact Alicia by August 13 if their children would like to participate.

Please join our study series during this season of Lent. We will reflect on our hope for a just world and beloved community by looking into the selected chapters of "Hope Is Here" by Luther E. Smith Jr. A light lunch will be provided. (If you’d like to help volunteer to provide a dessert or clean up after, please click here!)

Week 3 - March 3 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm

We’ll continue our exploration of Luther E. Smith’s “Hope is Here.” A light lunch will be provided from 12 - 12:30 pm. At 12:30 pm, we’ll break off into age-level groups:

• Adults will participate in the Lenten Study from 12:30 - 1:30 pm.

• Children and Youth will be invited to the first floor where they’ll be able to play and do a small related activity.

• Wesley Choir will meet from 12 - 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary. They’ll grab lunch before joining their groups.

Week 4 - March 10 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm

All students from 1st-12th grade are welcome to sing in Wesley Choir. Younger kids will be assisted by older kids and adult volunteers. We are very much a y'all come choir and hope that all students feel welcomed to come and sing! We will rehearse every Sunday after worship during Lent (2/18-3/17), and sing at the 11 am service on Palm Sunday, March 24th.

Email Alicia for questions or to register!

Meet Jillian and Natasha at the church. We'll head to Cabo Bobs for dinner and then to" Game On" for a friendly game show style competition. Meet us at the church at 8:00 pm for pick up. Can't wait to see you all!

Questions? Contact Jillian!

The Gardeners, our Young Adult Sunday School Class will be participating in the 2024 Crop Walk. Walk with us or donate to help supports the fight against Hunger both here in Austin and across the world.

Festival starts at 1:30 pm
Walk begins at 2:30 pm!

Beginning at 1:30

• Enjoy tunes from DJ Sunset

• Meet representatives of local agencies to learn more about their mission;

• Pick up a passport to be stamped as you visit the Education Stations!

• We are teaming up with Kona Ice (weather permitting) — purchase a shaved ice treat, and a portion of your purchase will go to the Walk!

2 pm

• Announcements

• An energetic performance by special guests the Sonyashnyk Austin Ukrainian Dance Ensemble.

2:30 pm

• Step-Off from our new Starting Line!

Please join our study series during this season of Lent. We will reflect on our hope for a just world and beloved community by looking into the selected chapters of "Hope Is Here" by Luther E. Smith Jr. A light lunch will be provided. (If you’d like to help volunteer to provide a dessert or clean up after, please click here!)

Week 2 - February 25 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm

This Sunday, our guest speaker, Shan Schaffer from Texas Freedom Network, will lead us to reflect on our hope for the world of reproductive justice and present us with ways to be a Reproductive Freedom Congregation. We will meet after the Sunday worship service. Light lunch will be provided.

• Adults stay in the Fellowship Hall to hear Shan’s presentation.

• Youth are welcome and encouraged to join this event!

• Wesley Choir will meet from 12 - 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary. They’ll grab lunch before joining their groups.

• Children will be able to join the lunch and learn or attend childcare as desired.

Week 3 - March 3 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Week 4 - March 10 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm

All students from 1st-12th grade are welcome to sing in Wesley Choir. Younger kids will be assisted by older kids and adult volunteers. We are very much a y'all come choir and hope that all students feel welcomed to come and sing! We will rehearse every Sunday after worship during Lent (2/18-3/17), and sing at the 11 am service on Palm Sunday, March 24th.

Email Alicia for questions or to register!