Reminder: Daylight Savings is this weekend. Don’t forget to “Fall Back” Saturday night so you arrive on time for the All Saints Service on Sunday! |
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| Little Ones: 2nd Saturday MeetupsNovember 8 | 9 am | Parks Across Austin
Join our Little Ones crew (infant-pre-k) every 2nd Saturday of the month! We’ll meet up at a park around Austin. The kiddos will get to hang out and play while the parents can have some fellowship time of their own. You must be on the email list to get the location month to month. If you're interested, please email jillian@uumc.org. |
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| Tuesday Night Lights: Faith & Art A Conversation on Beauty and the SacredTuesdays | 7 pm | Fellowship Hall
Each Tuesday evening, we’ll welcome a different artist or art expert from within our congregation to explore the meaningful intersection between art and spiritual life as they share their stories and lead a conversation. |
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| I trained as a physician at UT Austin undergrad and UT San Antonio Medical School. Once in Austin, I practiced for 16 years then became Medical Director/ Chief Medical Officer at Brackenridge, later Dell Seton. I In retirement tI still teach at Dell Medical School very part time, and am in a small healthcare consulting group. Married to Marsha Caven for decades, I have two grown children, a daughter in law, and a young grandson here in ATX; I feel lucky to have loved ones in town.
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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: John 15:12-17
All Saints Sunday is a meaningful service as we light candles for each member at University UMC who has died during the last year. This All Saints, The UUMC Choir and friends present "Eternal Light: A Requiem" by Howard Goodall. Alongside the traditional Latin & Greek text of the Mass for the dead, Goodall places hopeful and comforting English poetry from the last 500 years. This creates a beautiful juxtaposition of ancient sacred texts- "Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison" (Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy) with English reassurances- "Close now thine eyes and rest secure, thy soul is safe enough, thy body sure." Many of the English sections are brought to us as solos by our congregations' own: Cami Everitt, Marlon Johnson, Annisha Mackenzie, Andres Ojeda, Caitlyn Sani, George Sani, and Jeremy Selvidge. The accompaniment of this work will include local Austin harpist Shana Norton, and a chamber string ensemble. Because of the length of the requiem, we will be celebrating Holy Communion on Sunday, November 9. |
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“I am listening to a deeper way. Suddenly all my ancestors are behind me. Be still, they say. Watch and listen. You are the result of the love of thousands.” – Linda Hogan
“My culture does not honor the ancestors as a quaint spirituality of the past, but as a living source of strength for the present.” – Steven Charleston |
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It’s Not Too Late
Thank you to everyone who has already made your 2026 financial commitment to UUMC. After Commitment to Giving Sunday last week, we have received 110 pledge cards totaling $619,773 toward our $850,000 “Dare to Dream” goal. Fifteen of those are first-time pledgers!
Pledges are still being accepted, appreciated and relied upon before we set our budget for 2026. Pledge cards can be submitted in the offering plate or directly to the office in person or by mail. You can also communicate your 2026 financial commitment to me at finance@uumc.org or 512-478-9387 x224. I have also just emailed updated 2025 giving statements. Please look these over for accuracy and reach out if you have any questions. If you didn’t receive one via email, please let me know so I can update your email address on file or send one by mail. It was so great seeing you all at our Fall Festival and stewardship luncheon last Sunday! Thanks for daring to dream with us! Thank you always for your generosity.
Cindy Reeves, finance director |
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Charge Conference
University UMC's Charge Conference will be held on Sunday, November 16 at 3pm at Manchaca UMC with District Superintendent Tracey Beadle presiding. This will be a group Charge Conference with other area churches participating. The annual Charge Conference is a required meeting for all United Methodist Churches where administrative reports are approved and submitted to the district (including lay leadership, finance and trustees, and compensation for appointed clergy). All Church Council members have voice and vote. |
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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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| We’re happy to share that the extra food from Fall Festival was donated to the West Campus Collective. A student-run organization, West Campus Collective is dedicated to reducing food waste while combatting food insecurity through a mutual aid framework. They package up leftovers from events in our area and give out meals for free in West Campus. |
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| Clay Night with Ginger Geyer |
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| Fall Festival Volunteering |
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| Youth in they Wild! They go out to supporting each others events! They just finished seeing a High School Play! |
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| Sunday Morning Baking! The Youth Sunday School class has been baking the delicious treats for the 3rd floor coffee station! |
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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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| Guest Preacher: Bishop HarveyNovember 16 | 11 am |
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| Tween Time: Scavenger HuntNovember 16 | 12 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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