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| Christmas EveDecember 24 | 3, 5:30 & 10:30 pm | Sanctuary
Join us for worship as we celebrate and remember the birth of Jesus. All of our services will feature communion, music and candles. We’ll have a family-focused service at 3 pm—please note this service has moved to a new time—and at our evening services at 5… Read More |
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| Longest Night ServiceDecember 20 | 7 pm | Chapel
The Longest Night service is a reflective time when we will hold sacred space for any who are experiencing a difficult time, or for whom the Christmas Season can spark memories of grief or loss. For all who struggle against the darkness, we will sing… Read More |
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| Family CarolingDecember 21 | 12 pm | Gather in Fellowship Hall
Families and kiddos are invited to gather together to bring comfort and joy to our community members who live in retirement and care homes! We will gather in the Fellowship Hall after worship to eat pizza and configure our carpools, and then we… Read More |
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Worship Sunday @ 11 amScripture: Luke 1:67-79
Join us for the last Sunday of Advent as we light the candle of JOY! Pastor Teresa’s sermon is entitled “Songs of the Season” and we’ll continue our theme Ancestral Knowledge with a look at the words spoken by Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist from Luke 1:67-79. Of all the Biblical characters appearing at this time of year, Zechariah is often overlooked. His story, however, is fascinating - including a God-mandated silent retreat! We’ll also hear a modern re-telling of The Magnificat by M. Barclay. This is also a special Sunday as we continue our tradition here at UUMC of blessing handmade blankets that will be shared with area hospitals for use in their Neo-Natal Intensive Care Units. |
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“God is always making things new, bringing life into spaces that feel barren, and strengthening the weak to receive and offer the gifts of God.” – Enuma Okoro |
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Help UUMC Get Out the Vote
We all know how important it is to vote. Our UUMC Votes team will be helping students register to vote in January. If you are a VDR and interested in helping out, you can visit our website and sign up. If you are not a VDR but are interested in becoming one, good news! You can do it all online. Find out more on the Travis County website. |
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Stewardship Update
Thank you for your financial pledge to UUMC for the coming year!
During our stewardship campaign this fall, we urged our church community to “Dare to Dream,” and I’m pleased to report that we have already surpassed our stewardship commitments from 2025 even as pledges continue to come in for 2026. And we are close to reaching the lofty goal that we set for our campaign to increase our pledged giving by 8%.
We are blessed to have people like you who are so committed to the mission and ministries of UUMC. Your pledge provides the financial foundation that allows UUMC to do so much good in the world.
On behalf of the Finance Committee, I thank you for your financial commitment and for all your gifts to our community. Let’s continue to dare to dream together.
John Bridges Finance Committee chair |
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Land and Legacy Update
We’re so grateful for all who attended our Town Hall back in November and/or our digital follow-up. If you weren’t able to attend, we’ve attached a link to the slide deck here.
For everyone who was able to attend, we have a quick favor to ask. We’ve put together a quick survey and would love to get your feedback. It is only six questions and would be helpful to get your thoughts. We’ll be circling back early in the new year to continue this conversation. |
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Resources for Grief and Loss
If you are struggling this season you are not alone. We’ve complied some of our favorite resources about grief during the holiday season as well as some other kinds of loss. You can find them at uumc.org/longest-night-resources. Read them and share them with a friend who might need them. |
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Advent Offering
This year’s Advent Offering will go to The Immigration Law & Justice Network, the parent organization of Austin Region Justice for Our Neighbors (ARJFON). This UMC-affiliated non-profit is passionately engaged in serving immigrants as they seek legal status in the United States, by providing free or low-cost expert legal counsel, advocacy, and support services. Through affiliated sites across the country, Immigration Law & Justice Network pursues justice for all those they serve, while offering a sense of safety, trust, and belonging. Learn more on their website.
If you would like to contribute to this year’s Advent offering, write “Advent Offering” on the offering envelope or memo section of your check. You can also give by visiting our website and donating to the “Advent Offering.” At this time of the year when we remember the birth of Jesus, we also acknowledge that he was a refugee and recall the journey of his parents who fled their home in search of safety. We are grateful for organizations like ILJN who are committed to the work of justice for immigrants and refugees. Their vision is, “a nation where every immigrant has access to justice in an anti-racist immigration system that honors the dignity of all people.” Amen! |
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Teen & Young Adult Choir Rehearsal
January 3 | 2 pmLearn More |
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MYF & Tween Time: Service Project
January 10 | 10 amLearn More |
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Baptism of the Lord Sunday
January 11 | 11 amLearn More |
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College Ministry Returns
January 11 | 5:30 pmLearn More |
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Caregivers Support Group
January 13 | 7:30 pmLearn More |
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Short Stories & Lasting Wisdom
January 15 | 10 amLearn More |
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Fig Leaf
On Epiphany Sunday we remember the star the Magi followed to worship Jesus. You are invited to bring warm, winter caps and gloves for our Open Door guests. Please bring any donations with you to your seat. |
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On Friday, the Youth gathered for their annual Christmas Lock-in! There were plenty of the normal activities like movies, building gingerbread houses and even some "Reindeer Games!" They also spent some time volunteering for Open Door, sorting and distributing warm weather items such as thermal underwear, wool socks and flashlights. |
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