Please Note: Our Office will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Staff is reachable by email for any urgent needs. We will return to our normal operations on Tuesday, September 8.
On the first Friday of every month, we’ll gather to chat, eat dinner and play games. This is a gathering of our LGBTQIA+ & ally UUMC folks and friends, all are welcome! Our first dinner is at Kenzie and AV's house. RSVP or email av@uumc.org for address!
UUMC MasterClass
September 1 | 7:30 pm | Fellowship Hall
What happens when some of the finest teachers in our congregation bring their compelling lectures beyond the classroom? You get UUMC MasterClass. Our next lecture will be from Marlon Johnson. He’ll explores the conversation beneath the…
What does it mean to be a Methodist? What's the history and faith of the Methodist church? This four-week gathering offers spaces to explore the history, faith, mission, and organization of the Methodist tradition, while connecting with other participants…
This Sunday we conclude our sermon series on the parables of Jesus with the familiar story of The Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37. It is a communion Sunday and we will be singing The Resurrection Chorus in honor of beloved church member Janice Jones who recently passed away. The Sanctuary Choir’s anthem is “Down By the Riverside”, a Traditional Spiritual, arr. by Rosephanye Powell. On this Labor Day Weekend, worship will also include a Litany for all who labor.
As November’s election quickly approaches our UUMC Votes ministry will once again be on the corner of 24th and Guadalupe helping get folks registered and making their plans. If you want to become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar, there is still time, and you can learn more on the Travis County Tax Office website. If you already are a VDR and would like to help out, visit our webpage at uumc.org/uumcvotes to learn more and sign up.
Civic Academy on Data Centers
The UUMC Central Texas Interfaith Core Team in partnership with All Saints Episcopal Church is presenting a Civic Academy on Data Centers, Sunday September 6, after worship in the Fellowship Hall. A presentation on Data Centers will be followed by small group discussions. Together we hope to identify faithful responses to this very important and timely subject. A light lunch will be provided. For more information contact Trish Merrill—tmerrill6138@gmail.com.
Events of other great organizations/churches around us!
Justice For Our Neighbors Homecoming Gala
The annual Austin Region Justice For Our Neighbors (ARJFON) fundraiser and gala is Sunday, September 27 at 5pm. ARJFON is a non-profit law office, that welcomes refugees and immigrants into our communities by providing free, high-quality immigration legal services, education, and advocacy. UUMC and many of its members have a strong tradition of supporting JFON. Learn more and purchase tickets on their website. If you are interested in attending with other UUMC members, contact ARJFON Board Member, Paul Harper at paul.harper@mac.com.
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!
