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| Pease Park Pride PicnicJune 27 | 10 am - 2 pm | Pease Park
Pease Park Conservancy and Future Front Texas are hosting a Pride Picnic at Pease Park! This is an all ages event full of fun opportunities for outreach and joy—come join in the fun! If you love meeting new people and UUMC, we need your help with our… Read More |
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| Farewell Reception for Megan OttoJune 28 | 12 pm | Fellowship Hall
Join us after worship for a cake reception hosted by SPRC (Staff-Parish Relations Committee) to thank Megan for her years of service to UUMC. |
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| Guest Preacher: Shae Wiens
June 28 | 11 am | Sanctuary
Shae is a seminarian and worship leader, originally from Colorado, who was not raised in any faith tradition—an experience which gives her a deep appreciation for the surprising ways God meets people where and as they are. She has been preaching… Read More |
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| Worship Sunday @ 11 amScripture: Jeremiah 28:5-9 and Matthew 10:40-42
Join us for worship this Sunday as we continue celebrating Pride Month and learn together another meaningful “Pride Fact” shared by the Queer Council. We will also welcome guest preacher Shae Wiens, who will reflect on human relationships through Romans 6:3–4 and Matthew 10:34–39. Here is Shae’s sermon brief, along with two related studies that you might be interested in checking out: |
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“The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” so the saying goes. Psychologists tell us that a common enemy can create a very fast friendship. But they also tell us that relationships built on such things are shallow, fragile, and stand on a shaky foundation of context-dependent reactivity. On the other hand, psychologists tell us that bonding which occurs over common good, that which focuses more on what we are for than what we are against, creates relationships that take more time and effort, but are far deeper and more stable, characterized by greater trust and better conflict recovery, and can even have a positive impact on your physical health. “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” is not a Christian sentiment. Honesty, even when it’s difficult, and hospitality, even when it’s inconvenient, are marks of Christlikeness, relational health, and exactly the kind of discipleship we are called to. — Shae Wiens Studies:
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| | Crossing Guard Update
Detective West Williams has recovered from his shoulder surgery and will return as our crossing guard this Sunday, June 28. If you see him, please give him a warm welcome back as we’ve missed both his presence and his service to UUMC. |
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| Miracle Sunday Update
UUMC donations for Miracle Sunday are up to $6100, with more coming in. It's not too late to participate in this initiative to endow a fund devoted to providing scholarships for theological education in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines. To donate, visit uumc.org/give and select Special Offering and include “Miracle Sunday” in the notes. If you’d like to donate via Cash or Check, please make sure that Miracle Sunday is in the notes. Thanks to all who've already contributed. |
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| RecognizeGood Legends Award
RecognizeGood is a local non-profit who focuses on sharing the stories of people, or “Legends,” in their community; they particularly focus on those who have been doing a service for many years, often unrecognized. RecognizeGood recently awarded Gay Goforth with their Legend Award for her 20 years of service to Open Door. |
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| “After nearly 20 years serving unhoused neighbors often overlooked, Gay Goforth’s volunteer impact through Open Door Ministry has helped feed, clothe and love those neighbors thousands of times in countless ways….What stands out most for Gay is the people she serves. ‘Everybody becomes like family in this ministry,’ says Gay. ‘Many times, volunteers get to know people who come to Open Door, and help success stories happen outside of our Saturday get-togethers!’” Read the Full Story |
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| Love Offering for Megan
We are collecting a Love Offering for Megan Otto to thank her for her many years of service here at UUMC. You can write a check made out to UUMC with "love offering" in the memo line or donate online at uumc,org/give and select Special Offering and notate "love offering" to ensure it gets directed appropriately. Please contact Finance Director, Cindy Reeves with any questions. |
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Pride Picnic
@ Pease Park
June 27 | 10 am - 2 pmLearn More |
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Guest Preacher: Shae Wiens
June 28 | 11 amLearn More |
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Farewell Reception for Megan
June 28 | 12 pmLearn More |
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Intergenerational Sunday School:I’ve Been Meaning to Ask…
Sundays in July | 9:45 amLearn More |
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July Sermon Series: I’ve Been Meaning to Ask…
Sundays in July | 11 amLearn More |
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| | Fig Leaf Needs
Our Fig Leaf team is noticing some gaps in the closet. If you have any gently-used men’s shirts (Large and up preferred!), shorts, backpacks or shoes that you’re looking to get rid of, consider donating them to Fig Leaf! |
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| Ministro Corpus
Ministro Corpus is an advocacy program that will work with Texas Impact and Texas Immigration Law Council (TxILC) to support detainees, their families, and their legal council as they undergo a habeas corpus petition. If you’re interested in learning more, contact Church Council Chair Sandy White at sandywhite2347@gmail.com. |
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What a great week at Wesley Falls! Thank you so much to every Kiddo, Youth, and Adult volunteer for being a part of this week's Vacation Church Camp. You are what makes Wesley Falls so special. |
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