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| Summer ShareholdersSundays in May | Courtyard
Every Sunday in May, the youth will be fundraising in the courtyard. They’ll use the money for a service week in Bentonville, Arkasas, learning about economic justice! They’re asking people to buy shares in the youth program at $10 a piece before or after worship for the next three weeks. The youth will cook and host a special dinner to thank all our shareholders and share photos of their week later in the summer! |
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| Queer Fellowship: Potluck & Craft Night May 16 | 6 - 8 pm | Fellowship Hall
Join us for our spring Queer Fellowship event- Potluck and Craft Night! Bring a dish to share, AV will have materials for friendship bracelets and coloring sheets with markers- OR feel welcome to bring whatever craft you're currently working on. All LGBTQIA+ and questioning folks are welcome! Email AV with any questions! |
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| Watch Party: Lego Masters May 19 | 6:45 - 8 pm | Fellowship Hall
If you are a Lego fan come join us to watch the season premiere of Lego Masters including our own church member Justin Brady-Joyner! If you'd like to bring a snack to share that would be great as well! Hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Megan! |
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Service of Worship Sunday @ 11 amScripture: John 13:31-35
Join us for worship as we continue celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Our service will feature music inspired by Asian traditions. Pastor Earl will preach on a name for God from the Christian mystical tradition—the Ocean of Divinity, and reflect on how God’s vast and boundless love can draw us together as we confront the dividing force of racism. As part of Family Sunday, our children will lead us in prayer using selections from Asian countries found in The United Methodist Book of Worship. We will also celebrate our graduating high school seniors during the service. Come and worship with us in a spirit of unity, celebration, and hope. |
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“I want to love more than death can harm. And I want to tell you this often: That despite being so human and so terrified, here, standing on this unfinished staircase to nowhere and everywhere, surrounded by the cold and starless night—we can live. And we will.” – Ocean Vuong from the episode, “A Life Worthy of Our Breath,” of On Being with Krista Tippett
“The Godhead is a source from which all things do rush And then return to it. An ocean It is thus.” – Angelus Silesius, in “The Cherubinic Wanderer” |
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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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Wesley Nurse Update
I had a visit recently from Catalina Schultze-Kraft, MHM’s Director of Regional Nursing and Wellness Programs (Wesley Nurse Sites). I mentioned Open Door Ministry and the support that I have received from Pastor Earl and the lead volunteers Armin Gutmer and David Woodruff. The picture below is of the table set-up from last weekend. Armin was kind enough to create the signs above me in English and Spanish, and he strung them in place. The signs say: |
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Wesley Nurse Station: Get help with medical referrals and community resources. Blood pressure screening available at no cost
Estación de la Enfermera Wesley: Ayuda con referencias médicas y recursos comunitarios. Examen de presión arterial gratuito. |
| We might call where my table is the “Wesley Nurse Resource Corner”. I am hoping that MHM will provide me with a banner or a sign that can be displayed for Open Door guests to see. Things move slowly; fingers crossed! |
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I have connected with University Presbyterian Church’s UPLift Ministry and will be providing WN services most Tuesday mornings. My coworker and I participated in St. Austin’s Outreach to Persons in Need ministry, and I plan to return. They assist with rent or utility bills and are a great resource. There are a couple of other places and ministries keeping me occupied, including Baptist Community Center Mission on most Fridays.
Finally, I’ve been working with AV and Megan to have a guest speaker from the Kind Clinic come in the Fall semester. He will be able to present on: an overview of the Kind Clinic Services (HIV/STI testing, treatment, prevention, gender affirming care, intersex care), educate the audience on ways they can advocate for their care, emphasize the importance of receiving preventative healthcare screenings and not to delay them due to fear or discomfort, mention the special training that Providers at the Kind Clinic have received to be able to work with patients who are trans and why the experience is different than going to a primary care provider, and birth control options and their interactions with hormones. We haven’t decided on a date or the details yet, so this is still pending.
More to come! – Erika Castillo Wesley Nurse |
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Lenten Offering Update
This year our lenten offering went to to Austin Region Justice for Our Neighbors and American Gateways. Thanks to your generous donations, we were able to raise $3,040 to help further their good work. These funds will be divided equally between the two organizations so they can continue to support and welcome immigrants |
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| Queer Fellowship: Potluck & Craft NightMay 16 | 6 pm |
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| Senior SundayMay 18 | 11 am |
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| MYF & Tween Time: Park Cleanup & Pool Party! May 18 | 12 pm |
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| Watch Party: LEGO MASTERSMay 19 | 6:45 pm |
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| An Extra Joyful NoiseMay 25 | 11 am |
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| Vacation Church CampJune 2 - 6 | 9 am - 12:30 pm |
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| Lunch & Learn: What’s Happening in our Country?June 8 | 12:15 pm |
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| Annual Conference Preview ConcertJune 8 | 6 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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