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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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| Dinner ChurchJuly 23 | 6:30 pm | Fellowship Hall
Think of Dinner Church as a casual dinner party with good food, and an interesting topic of conversation. We’d love to have you join us. Have a question? Contact Megan at motto@uumc.org. |
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| Treble ChoirJuly 26 | 5 pm | Fellowship HallCalling all Sopranos and Altos of any experience level, join us in this one-rehearsal one-performance pop-up choir event! We will sing “What Happens When a Woman Takes Power” by Alexandra Olsavsky of Artemisia, a powerful percussive musical call to action. We will rehearse on 7/26 from 2-4, and sing in worship on Sunday 7/27 at 11 am. Contact AV at av@uumc.org with any questions! |
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| Church-Wide VoteReproductive Freedom CongregationJuly 27 | 12 pm | Sanctuary
After worship, there will be a brief meeting in the Sanctuary to vote on whether UUMC should become a Reproductive Freedom Congregation. This is a simple “yes” or “no” ballot and all church members are eligible to vote. 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
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| Service of Worship Sunday @ 11 amScripture: John 8:31-32 and Dhammapada 275-276
This Sunday, we continue our sermon series, Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others. Pastor Earl’s message will explore the shared ground between Buddhism and Christianity—especially, their mutual commitment to compassion and the freedom of humanity. Elements of this Sunday’s worship, including our scripture readings, will reflect this interfaith spirit. Together, we will continue to lift our prayers for one another, for the world, and especially for all those affected by the devastating Hill Country floods. To learn more and support the ongoing relief efforts, please visit the conference website. |
| “Horizons are wider, dangers are greater… No religion is an island. We are all involved with one another… Views adopted in one community have an impact on other communities. Today, religious isolationism is a myth.” – Abraham Joshua Heschel |
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Train to Assist in the Texas FloodsEmergency Response Team Basic Training
Early Response Team members are trained to be a helping hand in the aftermath of a disaster. All members of an Early Response Team are required to complete the eight-hour training course.
Pastor Teresa is in communication with our conference's Emergency Response Team to see about a training opportunity here at University UMC in the near future. If you are interested in this training, email Renee Moreno at renee@uumc.org
Everything we hear regarding recovery efforts is that this is a marathon and not a sprint. There will be a need months and even years from now. A training in the near future would position us well to join other volunteers in being deployed to meet the need. Learn more. |
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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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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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| 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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| Sermon Series: Jesus Never Said ThatAugust 3 | 11 am |
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| Church-Wide WorkdayAugust 10 | 12 pm |
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| Caregivers Support GroupAugust 12 | 6:30 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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