Sunday
School
We at UUMC believe Sunday school classes are for more than just children. We offer classes for all ages, and they’re drop in friendly! So feel free to stop by during the Sunday School hour (9:45 - 10:45 am.)
Children & Youth Classes
Children
Our children 2-years-old through 5th grade gather on the 1st floor for Godly Play lessons. Godly Play is a Montessori-like approach to Christian education. The goal of Godly Play is to teach children the art of using the language of the Christian tradition to encounter God and find direction for their lives.
Youth
Our youth from 6th - 12th grades gather in the Youth rooms on the 3rd floor for Sunday School. In addition to growing in faith, our Youth are able to make new friends and have a safe space to explore different religious and social justice topics.
Adult Classes
Questions? Want help figuring out which class is for you? Please reach out to Pastor Earl at pastorearl@uumc.org.
Centering Prayer
Education Building | Chapel
Centering Prayer is a method of silent meditation. This group begins with a brief check-in and then, a Centering Prayer “sit” consisting of a 20-minute silent meditation that starts at 10am. After the time in silence, a reading or short video clip is provided, followed by a time for discussion. The method of Centering Prayer can be found in the book, Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating. More can be found about the method of Centering Prayer here.
Gardeners Class
Education Building | Library
Young adults (ages 25-40ish) compose a vibrant and welcoming community. They study scripture, progressive Christianity, and take turns leading discussions on current issues. Members check in with one another for prayers and support.
Odyssey Class
Education Building | 312
Odyssey Class is a very casual and open discussion based class. We typically spend 20-30 minutes of the class time with a presentation of the topic, and 20-30 minutes for discussion. Half our topics relate to Social Justice concerns and the other half of the topics relate to Spirituality, the Bible and the Arts. We learn, we laugh, we care, we question, we vent, we are open and accepting, we strive to grow, and we are welcoming. Come and join!
Wesley Plus Class
Education Building | 303
Everyone is welcome. Discussions of the Bible, theological, and social issues of current interest. Class sessions are facilitated by members of the class and invited guest speakers. Members of the class are actively involved in service and leadership within UUMC and within the Austin community.
Explorers Class
Education Building | 302
Welcoming class leads programs and invites guest speakers on range of spiritual, community, and justice topics. Wide-ranging discussion, sharing, and “living the questions” encouraged. Supporting UUMC’s missional outreach and “being there” for church family are core values.
In Transit
Education Building | 114
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.
Modern Family
Education Building | 315
We gather on Family (2nd) Sundays to share highs, lows, and a gratitude for their month. It’s an easy entry class and a great way to get to know fellow parents a little bit better.
Nourish Class
Education Building | 301
We will be discussing different topics, geared towards parents and how these topics intersect with our faith. We sends out a short reading as the basis for a loose and casual conversation on Sunday morning. Completing the reading is never required to show up and participate.