Please Note: University UMC will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Staff can be reached via phone or email for urgent issues. |
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| Community, Calendar & Connection! August 31 | 10 am | Fellowship HallDuring the Sunday School hour, everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for a time with the staff and intergenerational conversation. The program staff will share some of the highlights coming up on the church calendar this Fall and then we'll have a fun time of connecting with one another. This Labor Day weekend is a great opportunity to be with the community we know and love as University UMC. Please come whether you're in a Sunday School class or not! A zoom option for this gathering will not be available.
And don't miss the highly anticipated world premiere of The Pie Contest II; the sequel to the critically acclaimed short, The Pie Contest. You can watch this beloved film, starring Dinah Boultinghouse and Barbara Mason in their breakout roles, below. |
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| College Ministry Dinners Returnwith Drag Bingo! August 31 | 5:30 pm | Fellowship HallCollege Ministry starts a new school year! UT Students, join us for our first Sunday back. We’ll join together for fellowship and dinner, followed by Bingo hosted by Aria Rey. Contact Megan at motto@uumc.org with any questions! |
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| Newcomers BrunchAugust 7 | 9:45 am | Heath Conference RoomAre you new to UUMC and want to know more about the church? Join us for a simple breakfast and hang out with Pastors Teresa and Earl. We’ll meet in the Heath Conference Room (located on the second floor of the Education Building at the end of the hall on the right side).If you have any questions (or dietary requirements), please reach out to Pastor Earl at PastorEarl@uumc.org. |
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| UUMC Ministry FairAugust 14 | 12 pm | Fellowship HallThe ministries of UUMC will be in the Fellowship Hall to share where they need help and how you can join. We’ll also have some delicious pies–homemade by y’all! Just another way we can share our gifts with our community! If you’d like to bring a pie to share, drop it off in Fellowship Hall from 9:30 - 11 am on the 14th. The more the merrier! Questions? Please contact Chad at chad@uumc.org. |
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| Service of Worship Sunday @ 11 amScripture: Matthew 20:1–16This Sunday marks the final week of our sermon series, “Jesus Never Said That.” Pastor Earl will be preaching on the phrase “Live Your Best Life Now” and inviting us to reflect on the contrasting images of God presented by the prosperity gospel and by Jesus in the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16). As part of our worship, we will also celebrate Labor Day together. We will lift up both divine and human labor in our ongoing work of creating a more just and compassionate world. Our service will feature the “Hymn for Labor Day” and a shared Social Creed Litany, along with the choir’s anthem, “Come to Me, All You Who Labor,” and the offertory, “Sólo Le Pido a Dios,” a powerful song made famous by Mercedes Sosa. |
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| “Solo le pido a Dios, que el futuro no me sea indiferente. Desahuciado está el que tiene que marchar a vivir una cultura diferente” / “All that I ask of you God is that the future doesn’t leave me indifferent. Despair is what can make you want to leave your own culture, even your own country.” – León Gieco in “Sólo Le Pido a Dios” which was popularized by Argentine singer/activist Haydée Mercedes “La Negra” Sosa |
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Church Gets Top Score on Fire DrillThanks to Sunday School leaders, church staff members, and the congregation, UUMC scored 100% on the first fire drill in the church that anyone can remember. We cleared the buildings just ahead of the 5-minute benchmark established by firefighters, and no one was hurt. The work to ensure that our campus is safe and welcoming continues; in the meantime, please accept the thanks of the Safety and Security Task Force for your participation and your patience. |
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Centering Prayer has Moved!Centering Prayer has moved from the Sanctuary to the Chapel! Jan has spent this week setting up their new space. If you’ve ever considered joining this Sunday School class, now is a great opportunity. They’re excited to welcome any newcomers, and we’re all ready to all be under one roof during the Sunday School hour! |
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Update from Queer CouncilUUMC’s Queer Council formed in March of 2024; in just over a year of its existence we’ve hosted several Queer Fellowship Events including brunches, potlucks, happy hours, and gingerbread house decorating! We planned and led the joyful Reconciling Ministries Network service at UUMC in February with a Queer Choir filled with LGBTQIA+ singers from our community as well as a Drag Children’s Sermon with UUMC’s official drag queen–Aria Rey. In 2024, we facilitated UUMC’s participation in the Austin Pride Parade. In 2025, after several discernment sessions with our queer membership here at UUMC, we decided to seek out a new Pride event to participate in. Some factors we considered were: safety of our folks in an increasingly hostile political environment, alignment of event organizers with the values of UUMC, and opportunity to have conversations and make connections with attendees. For these reasons, we decided to participate in the Pease Park Pride Picnic in June. |
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At this event we had a lovely table decorated by queer members and filled with our excellent church merch, and we made new contacts with dozens of folks interested in an affirming church community. AV and our Sanctuary Choir led a Community Sing with songs emphasizing queer joy, and we have continued to see the fruits of this event |
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in new faces in our chancel choir throughout the summer! While the Pride Parade was a joyful time for many, we’re excited to continue exploring new ways to minister to queer folks in our community. |
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Rise Against Hunger Meal PackagingNorthwest Hills UMC is hosting a meal packaging event. Rise Against Hunger works in countries worldwide to fight hunger, targeting communities facing high rates of food insecurity. We hope you will join us for this exciting, hands-on volunteer opportunity to package meals for global hunger relief. You can sign up for this event here.
Editors Note: Please be aware this event is the same day as our annual talent show. |
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| Methodist Youth Fellowship: Kick Off! August 30 | 11 am |
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| Parents’ Night OutAugust 30 | 5 pm |
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| Community, Calendar & Connection! August 31 | 10 am |
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| Tween Time: Kick Off! August 31 | 12 pm |
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| College Ministry ReturnsAugust 31 | 5:30 pm |
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| Newcomers BrunchSeptember 7 | 10 am |
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| Little Ones’ Parent MeetingSeptember 7 | 12 pm |
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| Trans Clothing SwapSeptember 7 | 2 pm |
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| Methodism 101September 14 | 9:45 am |
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| Children’s SundaySeptember 14 | 11 am |
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| Ministry Fair & Pie CompetitionSeptember 14 | 12 pm |
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| MYF & Tween Service: Know Your NeighborsSeptember 14 | 12 pm |
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| Tuesday Night Lights: Faith and ArtSeptember 16 | 7 pm |
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| Queer Fellowship BrunchSeptember 20 | 11 am |
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| UUMC’s Got TalentSeptember 28 | 12 pm |
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| Children’s MinistryIf you have kiddos that you’d like to get involved in our children’s ministry, or just to learn more, reach out to Jillian |
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| Youth MinistryIf you have youth that you’d like to get involved in our youth ministry, or just to learn more, reach out to Natasha. |
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| College & Young AdultCollege Students and Young Adults, we have programs for you too! Contact Megan to get involved. |
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| Music MinistryUUMC is proud of its rich tradition of outstanding music. We offer opportunities for anyone, of any age or skill level. To get involved, contact AV. |
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| Continuing Adult EducationUUMC provides a variety of Sunday School groups, classes, and mission and justice ministries. Contact Pastor Earl to learn more. |
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| Worship & AdministrationThere are a lot of moving parts to operate this wonderful place. If you'd like to learn more or potentially volunteer, contact Pastor Teresa. |
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