Upcoming Events

From fun, community building activities to educational and spiritual growth opportunities, there are always great events happening at UUMC. If you want to stay in the loop about upcoming events, sign up for our newsletters!

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Family Sunday
May
19

Family Sunday

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!

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Vacation Church Camp 2024
Jun
3

Vacation Church Camp 2024

Join us this year for Vacation Church Camp! Learn more about our theme and lessons at uumc.org/vcc!

It will take place June 3-June 7 from 9 am to 12 pm. Extended care from 12 to 4 pm also available! Parents welcome to volunteer. Email Jillian with any questions and make sure to register your child ASAP!

VCC Registration

Extended Care Registration

Volunteer Registration

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Family Sunday
Apr
21

Family Sunday

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!

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Bible 101
Apr
7

Bible 101

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!

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Wesley Choir Rehearsal
Mar
17

Wesley Choir Rehearsal

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.

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Wesley Choir Rehearsal
Mar
10

Wesley Choir Rehearsal

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.

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Wesley Choir Rehearsal
Mar
3

Wesley Choir Rehearsal

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!

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Wesley Choir Rehearsal
Feb
25

Wesley Choir Rehearsal

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!

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Wesley Choir Spring Semester
Feb
18

Wesley Choir Spring Semester

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!

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Our Whole Lives Sex Ed: Kinder - 2nd Grade
Jan
14

Our Whole Lives Sex Ed: Kinder - 2nd Grade

OWL is back for ages Kinder-2nd grade! Natasha Ulack and Kelly Edwards will teach this 4 session class this Spring. (1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25)

OWL dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships and improves decision making. This is a comprehensive, lifespan sexuality education. Get all questions answered by emailing Jillian.

Click here to register!

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Tween Lock-In
Jan
13
to Jan 14

Tween Lock-In

All 4th and 5th graders are invited to meet us at the church on Saturday night at 5pm. We will walk to Kerbey Lane for dinner and then to the UT underground for bowling. We will head back to the church for snacks and a movie. Everyone will sleep in the youth room so please bring a sleeping bag and pillow. Parents can pick up Sunday morning before church. Email Jillian with any questions!

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MYF & Tween Time: Rollerskating Revelry
Jan
7

MYF & Tween Time: Rollerskating Revelry

We're kicking off the new year with roller skating at Playland Skate Center! All youth and Tweens meet Jillian and Natasha in the Fellowship Hall after the service. Please bring lunch and $10. We will eat and catch up and then head to the roller rink. Parents are welcome to help drive. Can't wait to see you there! Contact Jillian with any questions.

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Children's Pageant
Dec
17

Children's Pageant

This is an exciting day in the life of the church and one of our busiest Family Sundays yet!

We will celebrate the Advent season with our Children's Christmas Pageant! All children (ages 2 and up) are encouraged to come to Sunday School that day to put on their pageant costume. The pageant takes place at the beginning of the 11 am worship service. Following the pageant, volunteers will escort all kiddos back to the classrooms to take off their costumes and do some Christmas activities! When the service is over, parents are invited to pick up their kids and head to the Advent Festival!

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Children & Youth Caroling
Dec
3

Children & Youth Caroling

Join Alicia and Jillian for carolling after the service! We'll visit a few of the wonderful retirement homes in our community after a lunch provided by us. Kiddos are welcome to wear festive outfits but no rehearsal is required. We're just going to spread some cheer.

Parents are welcome to help us drive kiddos or stay at the church to complete some workday tasks. Pickup at the church at 3 pm.

Questions? Contact Alicia!

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Acolyte Training
Nov
19

Acolyte Training

Calling all 2nd-5th graders! Pastor Earl and Jillian will lead an acolyte training for those that are interested. Lunch will be provided so we will meet after Family Sunday for fellowship and then Earl will show us how to light our beloved candles and we will get lots of practice! We will also have time for a game of Wolf in the sanctuary.

Parent pickup at 2 pm!

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Youth & Tweens Worship at Wesley UMC
Nov
12

Youth & Tweens Worship at Wesley UMC

Tweens (4th & 5th graders) and Youth (6th - 12th graders), meet Jillian and Natasha in the Fellowship Hall! We'll leave right after Sunday School at 10:45 am. We'll head to an 11 o'clock service at Wesley UMC, an all-black congregant UMC church. Then we'll head to Kerbey Lane- please send your kiddo with money for lunch! If you're interested in helping us drive, please contact Jillian!

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MYF & Tween Time: East Austin Walking Tour
Oct
15

MYF & Tween Time: East Austin Walking Tour

Master Storyteller, Javier Wallace of Black Austin Tours is taking our tweens and youth on a historical walking tour of East Austin. Join us to learn more about the beginnings of Austin's Black community through the present. This will be an amazing and insightful experience for tweens and youth, we hope to see you there!

Pick up at the church!

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Tween Time
Sep
24

Tween Time

Tweens! Join Jillian in the Fellowship Hall to eat and check-in. Then, we'll meet up with the Youth before heading out together for a Methodist scavenger hunt around Austin, learning all about our Methodist community! We’ll end our scavenger hunt back at UUMC for parent pick-up. Questions? Ask Jillian!

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Tween Time
Sep
3

Tween Time

Tweens! Meet Jillian in the Fellowship Hall! We’ll eat and check in, then meet up with the Youth to drive over to UUMC friend Bill Frisbie’s house for swimming and fellowship. PLEASE BRING LUNCH AND A TOWEL! We’ll head back to the UUMC for parent pick up. Contact Jillian if you have any questions!

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Back to School Kickoff
Aug
13

Back to School Kickoff

Save the Date! There will be events during the Sunday School hour, a Blessing of the Backpacks and Prayer for Teachers during the 1 1am service and ice cream in the courtyard after the service. It will be a terrific day to celebrate the start of the new school year. You won't want to miss it!

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Jul
26

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CATEGORIES (THE WHO)

Age Levels

Chidren
Youth
College
Young Adult
Adult
**Whatever we rebrand Prime-Timers As

Worship

Ministries

Open Door
Fig Leaf
Flower Ministry
Microlending
Racial Justice
UUMC Votes
Hospitality

Tags (The What)

Spiritual Growth
Community Building
Education
Administrative

In-Person
Online
Hybrid

Lent
Holy Week
Easter
Advent
Christmas

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