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| Teen & Young Adult ChoirTHIS SATURDAY July 12 | 2 pm | Choir Room
High Schoolers through Young Adults are invited to join this one-rehearsal one-performance pop-up choir! We will sing Shawn Kirchner’s timeless choral bop “Unclouded Day.” Stay after rehearsal on Saturday for Ice Pops and fellowship. We will sing in worship on 7/13 at 11 am. Contact AV at av@uumc.org with any questions! |
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| Information Session:Becoming a Reproductive Freedom CongregationJuly 13 | 4 pm | ZoomJoin Shan Schaffer of the Texas Freedom Network for a Zoom info session on what it means to be a Reproductive Justice Congregation. We have been studying (including a Lunch and Learn with Shan) and considering this question for a couple of years now, and the Church Council is looking at bringing the above question to the congregation for a vote on Sunday July 27 following worship. Contact Pastor Teresa at PastorTeresa@uumc.org. |
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| This Beautiful Old Building:ROUND TWOJuly 14 | 7 pm | ZoomThis past Sunday Chad gave a presentation around conversations that have been bubbling up. He spoke on the state of our building and the challenges it presents, our budget and its constraints, and potential solutions to ensure we continue to be University UMC for generations to come. If you were unable to attend, he will be giving the presentation again via Zoom on July 14th at 7:00 pm. All are welcome. |
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| Family Game NightJuly 19 | 5 pm | Fellowship HallAll are welcome to join Natasha and Jillian for Game Night! This is a group event–no need to bring your favorite board game–we’ll play games like Family Feud and even Wolf (parents included!) in the Sanctuary. Pizza dinner provided! Questions? Contact Jillian. |
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| Service of Worship Sunday @ 11 amScripture: Psalm 107This Sunday we continue our sermon series on “Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others” and Pastor Teresa’s sermon will take a look at Islam and the gift of diversity. The scripture reading is Nan Merrill’s translation of Psalm 107 (selected verses) and can be found below. The special music will be an arrangement of “Unclouded Day” sung by youth and young adults. We will continue to pray for one another, the world, and the many lives lost and impacted by the Hill Country floods. You can find more resources and information at our conference website. |
| “The only way you have a potluck is if people contribute,” he said recently. “And a potluck is boring if everybody brings the same thing….Everyone gets a seat at the table—but we have to work together.” – Eboo Patel, executive director of the Interfaith Youth Core |
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| | Know yourself! Let your aim be to recognize who you are. Aspire to lie as sons and daughters of Divine Love, to enshrine the earth with divinity, To honor all relationships as sacred, and to live in peace and in balance with all living things. Acknowledge the sacredness of every path, albeit different from your own; In this way you honor the Great Mystery and the wonder of all life! Remember always to offer grateful hearts in thanksgiving to the One who lives among us! – Psalm 107 (selected verses), translated by Nan Merrill in Psalms for Praying |
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Mid-Year Contribution Statements
We are trying something new! Your January 1 through June 30 giving statement was emailed to you on Wednesday, July 9.
If you did not receive it, please let Cindy in our finance office know and one will be sent via email to a new/correct email address or by mail if you don’t have an email address on file.
Cindy Reeves: 512-478-9387 ext. 224 | finance@uumc.org |
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A Message from the Rio Texas Conference Regarding the Hill Country Floods |
| Dear Friends of the Rio Texas Conference,
As we continue to walk alongside our neighbors impacted by the recent flooding, we hold in prayer the heartbreaking stories we are hearing — of lives lost, of loved ones grieving, and of families still waiting for news. Our hearts break for every community and family affected.
Amid this heartbreak, we want to provide meaningful ways for you and your congregation to respond — through worship, prayer, generosity, and preparation — so together we can offer hope and healing. |
| Guadalupe Flood Relief Special Offering As we continue to assess the impact of the flooding along the Guadalupe River and surrounding communities, one of the most effective ways you can help right now is through financial gifts.
Bishop Harvey and our Disaster Response Team encourage churches and individuals to contribute to our Rio Texas Conference Disaster Response Advance #2050, noting “Guadalupe River Flood” on your gift. You may give through your local church, or mail contributions directly to the conference office at: Rio Texas Conference, 16400 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX 78248. Your generosity will support immediate needs in the affected areas.
Early Response Team (ERT) Training We are not ready to mobilize volunteers yet; please do not self-deploy. Now is the time to prepare. Early Response Team (ERT) training equips volunteers to offer safe, effective, and compassionate help in times of disaster.
Early Response Team (ERT) training gives us the tools we need to do more than just want to help. It equips us to help safely, effectively, and faithfully, so that we become the hands and feet of Christ for neighbors who are hurting. |
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| Basic ERT Hybrid TrainingPart I (Online - Zoom): Tuesday, July 15th, 6-9pm Part II (Hands-On): Location for Hands-On to be determined based on registrations. (details will be shared during the Zoom session)
Purpose: Prepares new volunteers to safely assist with flood cleanup — including proper techniques for cleaning out flooded homes and tarping roofs. Learn More & Register |
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Becoming a Reproductive Freedom Congregation
Should UUMC become a Reproductive Freedom congregation? Under a program of the Texas Freedom Network (TFN), participating congregations affirm the following three key principles: We trust and respect women and people who can become pregnant. We promise that people who attend our congregation will be free from stigma, shame, or judgment for their reproductive decisions, including abortion. We believe access to comprehensive and affordable reproductive health services, including abortion, is a moral and social good.
TFN is an Austin-based grassroots organization of religious and community leaders who support religious freedom, individual liberties and public education. We have been studying and considering this question for a couple of years now, and the Church Council is looking at bringing the above question to the congregation for a vote later this year.
You can find more information about this program on TFN’s website and on our website. |
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Book DriveDo you have books or magazines to share with the unhoused neighbors who visit our Open Door and Fig Leaf ministries on Saturday mornings? Please consider donating them! Our guests enjoy popular fiction and nonfiction, general-interest magazines, and religious publications. Westerns, mysteries, and "lawyer dramas" are especially welcome. Please refrain from offering anything you wouldn't consider reading yourself. Boxes of books and magazines may be left in the first-floor elevator lobby, near the bins for clothing donations. Thank you! |
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Beat The Heat Drive
Summer is upon us, and the temperatures are rising. As the heat intensifies, our unhoused neighbors are especially vulnerable. Open Door and Fig Leaf Ministries are launching a "Beat the Heat Drive" to collect simple items that can bring comfort during these sweltering days. This season, we’re focusing on two key items: cotton bandanas and wet wipes.
Here’s how you can help (now through the end of July): Shop our Amazon Registry. Purchase items and have them sent directly to us. Bring a Donation. Pick up some bandanas and/or wet wipes during your next shopping trip and drop them off in the Open Door and Fig Leaf bins at church.
Together, we can offer a bit of relief and care to our neighbors in need this summer. Thank you for your generosity and compassion! |
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| Teen/Young Adult ChoirJuly 12 | 2 pm |
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| MYF & Tween Time: Summer AdventureJuly 13 | 12 pm |
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| Info-session: Reproductive Freedom VoteJuly 13 | 4 pm |
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| Level Up CampJuly 21 - 25 | 9 am - 4 pm |
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| Dinner ChurchJuly 23 | 6:30 pm |
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| Treble Choir RehearsalJuly 26 | 2 pm |
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| Churchwide Vote: Reproductive FreedomJuly 27 | 12 pm |
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| Sanctuary Choir Rehearsals ResumeJuly 30 | 7 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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