Our office is closed today, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Staff will be available via phone or email for emergencies. On this holiday that commemorates the end of legal enslavement of African Americans, The General Commission on Religion and Race shares ways to reflect on how this holiday ties into our faith. |
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| Guest Preacher: Rep. James TalaricoJune 29 | 11 am | SanctuaryWe are thrilled to welcome Texas State Representative James Talarico as our guest preacher this Sunday. Talarico is a former public school teacher first elected to serve in the Texas House of Representatives in 2018. He was raised at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Austin where senior pastor Rev. Jim Rigby is one of his mentors. Learn more about Representative Talarico! |
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| Family ChoirJune 21 | 2 pm | Choir Room
Join us for this intergenerational singing event! Folks of all ages are invited to come with their children, parents, grandchildren, neighbors, and chosen families of all kinds. We will learn music in the aural tradition (by ear, and with call and response) and enjoy the magic of singing together as a family. All participants are invited back on Sunday 6/22 at 11 am to share music during worship. Have a question? Want to RSVP? Contact our Music Director, AV at av@uumc.org.
Visit uumc.org/music to learn more about our other Summer “Pop-Up” Choirs! |
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| Tenor/Bass ChoirJune 25 | 7 pm | Choir RoomCalling all tenors and basses of any experience level for this one-rehearsal one-Sunday pop-up choir. This year, we will sing the exciting BYU Vocal Point arrangement of “Nearer, My God to Thee.” After rehearsal we’ll head to Draught House Pub & Brewery for some fellowship. Come and be a part of the tradition of excellent tenors and basses at UUMC when we sing in worship on Sunday, June 29 at 11 am. Contact AV at av@uumc.org with any questions. |
| | Visit uumc.org/music to learn more about our other Summer “Pop-Up” Choirs! |
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| Pride Picnic at Pease Park featuring the UUMC ChoirJune 28 | 12 pm | Pease ParkPease Park Conservancy and Future Front Texas are hosting a Pride Picnic at Pease Park! There will be art instatllations, community resources, crafts, vendors, food and music! One of the featured music acts will be 30 minutes of songs planned by AV and sung by the UUMC Choir. Come out to the picnic (from 10 am - 2 pm) for enjoy a fun day and support the UUMC Choir! There may even be some call and response songs for you to join in on! For more information about the picnic, including parking information, visit their website. |
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| This Beautiful Old Building: Understanding its Challenges & PossibilitiesJune 29 | 9:45 am | Fellowship HallA small group, including staff and lay leadership, has been meeting to discuss topics surrounding our building. This group has been tackling some big questions. How can we address concerns for our aging campus while imagining a future where we serve an even wider community? Join us for this fifth Sunday joint Sunday School as we unpack these conversations and explore the possibilities of how we continue to be University UMC for generations to come. Questions? Contact Chad for more information. |
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Service of Worship Sunday @ 11 amScripture: Luke 11:1-10This Sunday in worship the scripture lesson is the Lord’s Prayer and Pastor Teresa’s sermon is entitled “How Do We Pray?” Her sermon will focus on what it means to be people of prayer in the midst of political turmoil and concerns that seem overwhelming and beyond our control. Our pop-up Family Choir will share “A Little Light” by Elton John and Brandi Carlile and AV will sing a special version of The Lord’s Prayer. This Sunday we also join together as a congregation in blessing our youth as they head out later this week for their mission trip. |
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I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because I'm helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn't change God. It changes me. – C. S. Lewis |
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Open Door/Fig Leaf: 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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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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| Family ChoirJune 21 | 2 pm |
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| Tenor/Bass ChoirJune 25 | 7 pm |
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| This Beautiful Old BuildingJune 29 | 9:45 am |
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| Guest Preacher: Rep. James TalaricoJune 29 | 11 am |
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| July Sermon Series: Holy Envy |
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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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| 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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