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| Tuesday Night Lights: Faith & Art A Conversation on Beauty and the SacredTuesdays | 7 pm | Fellowship Hall
Next Tuesday, we’ll watch Sonja’s interview with Pastor Earl, in which she shares her life and faith journey and discusses her “Street Stories” project—a series of portraits of the unhoused currently on display in Fellowship Hall. She will reflect on the project’s history, her painting process, and the stories behind the portraits. Following the interview, Pastor Earl will lead a discussion and share stories from the Open Door ministry. |
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| Sonja A Kever is the artist of all of the portraits hanging in the Fellowship Hall. They are part of a collection of 32 that were part of her project called Street Stories which traveled to 4 different venues around the city to raise awareness and money for organizations providing services for the unhoused. Many were sold raising over $27,000, 100% of which was given to the hosting entities. The remaining portraits were donated to those same organizations for their permanent collections. Sonja was born in a small town in northwestern |
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Iowa, attended the University of Kansas as an art major and graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science. Read More |
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| In Transit: A Young Adult Sunday School ClassOctober 19 | 9:45 am | College Ministry Room
Life in your 20s and early 30s can feel like everything is in transit—school, work, relationships, and faith. And that’s probably why we'd better gather together each week to navigate our path by sharing stories, asking honest questions, and exploring how faith connects with real life. Whether you’re in college, starting a career, or just figuring things out, let's build a welcoming community and fellowship here and grow in faith together. Questions? Contact Pastor Earl at pastorearl@uumc.org. |
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| New Moms Group: Moms of Emerging AdultsNovember 1 | 3 pm | Julia Hoke’s House (78757)
Moms of emerging adults are invited to join us for a social time on Saturday, November 1, 3-5 pm at Julia Hoke's house. RSVP for the address. Please bring an appetizer, snack or dessert to share. For more information, contact Julia Hoke, juliahoke1975@gmail.com or Kathy Green, kathygreen@live.com. |
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| Service of Worship Sunday @ 11 amScripture: Genesis 15:1-6
This Sunday we continue our Sermon Series for Stewardship Season “Dare to Dream.” The scripture reading is Genesis 15:1-6 and Pastor Teresa’s sermon is entitled “Star Gazing.” We welcome Hank and Kathryn Coleman as our stewardship speakers for the morning. |
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| "For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream." – Artist Vincent van Gogh
God of the covenant,
As you promised Abraham descendants as numerous as the stars, you have also promised us that we might live under those stars as your people, faithful and loved. Show us how to live as your people, and how to nurture all your children with whom we share the same canopy of sky night after night. Amen. |
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A Letter from our Finance Chair
This month we’re inviting UUMC to dream — and dream big. Dream of strengthening our multigenerational community. Dream of finding new ways to serve our neighbors. Dream of being a more persuasive voice against injustice in all its forms. With “Dare to Dream” as our theme, our fall stewardship campaign is both an invitation and a challenge, as we ask everyone to prayerfully consider their financial commitment to UUMC.
Our Finance Committee has set a goal of $850,000 in commitments for 2026, which would be an increase of about 8% from our current-year pledged giving of $787,995. Reaching this goal will allow us to continue to grow our ministries for children and youth, more fully fund our Open Door mission to unhoused neighbors, and ensure living wages for our wonderful staff.
Commitments made via pledge cards this month are critically important to our ability to prepare a budget and plan our spending for next year. Put simply, we will not plan to spend money that we don’t have, so a shortfall in financial commitments will result in cuts to beloved programs or missions — the opposite of daring to dream big. If you’ve never turned in a pledge card, we say that there’s no better time than now. If you already pledge your financial commitment, we thank you, and we ask for your help in achieving big dreams.
We believe that, together, we can meet our $850,000 goal and meet the moment. Our campaign culminates Oct. 26 with Commitment to Giving Sunday and the Fall Festival. You may turn in a pledge card then — or anytime before — through the Sunday offering plate or the church office. You can also communicate your plans to finance director Cindy Reeves at finance@uumc.org. Let’s all dare to dream big. — John Bridges, finance chair |
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Ministry Shoutout: Open Door |
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For over 30 years our Open Door Ministry has sought to support our unhoused friends, providing them with food and clothing. Each week we see over 150 guests each week, and unfortunately, this number has been increasing in recent years.
It’s thanks to your gifts that this ministry can continue it’s good work serving our community. Open Door wouldn’t run without amazing volunteers that come from both UUMC and around our community! We thank each of you for your gifts to University UMC and our ministries. |
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Stewardship Mailers –with Pledge Cards– have been going out in the mail this week. Keep your eyes on your mailbox for a pledge card, or pick one up in the Sanctuary on Sunday. |
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Musical Christmas Market: Vendor Call
This December UUMC will host our very first Musical Christmas Market! At this market you can find unique gifts, sip hot cocoa and enjoy the merry sounds of local musicians! Booths are open from 12 pm - 6 pm. The closing concert and carol sing begins at 6 pm in the Sanctuary! Our hopes are high for this new outreach fellowship event, talk it up with your friends and plan to attend!
We need YOUR help! We are looking for vendors of handmade or curated vintage goods including: home goods (candles, kitchenware), art prints and stationary, wearable art (jewelry, accessories, clothing) & more!
Sound like you? Please apply! Know someone in your network who would love the opportunity? Please share the link! |
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Sanctuary Flowers
We have filled all 2025 Sundays! If you’re interested in sponsoring the flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one in 2026, please contact Renee at renee@uumc.org! |
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Rainbow Connections Benefit Recital
We’re pleased to host this recital in the University UMC Chapel on October 18 from 7 - 9 pm. All donations will benefit Rainbow Connections ATX, supporting intergenerational queer community in Austin.
Please join Rachel Wallis, soprano, and Sydney Sterrett, piano, for an hourlong recital celebrating a lifetime of Queer love, from childhood crushes and leaving home to building your chosen family. With hidden gems pulled from deep in the American Songbook and classics you’ve heard a million times, let’s get together to celebrate a space where Queer people have always—and will always—belong: the world of musical theatre. |
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Flourish!
Featuring an original story and music by AV Villarreal and Kenzie Slottow, this whimsical experience invites audiences to come as faeries themselves, learn the songs and rhythms of the Glen, and experience the power of communal creation. For years the faerie elders have maintained balance, but the faerie youth have their own plans for the Glen. When their methods clash, The Dissonance threatens to unravel the song…! Only with the help of your kiddos will they be able to create the collaborative music that can bring the glen back into balance!
Flourish is having a dress rehearsal and you’re invited! RSVP to let them know you’re coming. |
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| In Transit: A Young Adult Sunday SchoolOctober 19 | 9:45 am |
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| Little Ones PotluckOctober 19 | 4 pm |
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| Diversity Fellowship DinnerOctober 25 | 4 pm |
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| Parents Night OutOctober 25 | 5 pm |
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| Parents Happy HourOctober 25 | 5:15 pm |
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| Fall FestivalOctober 26 | 12 pm |
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| Youth: Halloween Costume Party October 31 | 6 pm |
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| Eternal Light: A Requiem by Howard GoodallNovember 2 | 11 am |
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| Children’s Ministry: Juniors Day CampNovember 4 | 9 am |
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| Youth Musicians in WorshipNovember 9 | 11 am |
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| MYF & Tween Time: Interfaith ExplorationNovember 9 | 12 pm |
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| Land & Legacy: Town HallNovember 10 | 7 pm |
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| Seasoned Supper Club: Thanksgiving LunchNovember 12 | 11 am |
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| Godly Play TrainingNovember 14 | 5:30 pm |
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| High School CampoutNovember 15 & 16 |
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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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