You are invited to the Tuesday Night Lights talk series: Faith and Art: A Conversation on Beauty and the Sacred. 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. Come for some evenings or join us for them all, and step into a space where stories, questions, and shared reflections can awaken our sense of wonder, stir our hearts with beauty, and renew our hope in a broken world.

Questions? Contact Pastor Earl at PastorEarl@uumc.org.

Tweens (4th-5th graders) and Youth (6th - 12th graders):

Join Natasha and Jillian for a community service project to kick off our new Village People project. Our tweens and youth will be interviewing and learning about some of the magnificent folks we have in our congregation. They will learn about their careers, their life in the church, their service, and anything else they're interested in. Our church is rich with wise people and this is a great way for our kids to learn about all the ways that they can follow in their footsteps. Lunch provided!

Contact Jillian (Tweens) at jillian@uumc.org or Natasha (Youth) at natasha@uumc.org with any questions!

In September, we’ll celebrate our commitment to service and reflect on how we can use our skills to help this space we love so much.

On September 14, the Ministries of UUMC will be in the Fellowship Hall to share where they need help and how you can join. We’ll also have some delicious pies–homemade by y’all! Just another way we can share our gifts with our community!

Questions? Please contact Chad at chad@uumc.org.

Join us for a children-led, children-friendly worship service! This is our first family Sunday of the year so we will have tween Sunday School, Wesley choir performance, presentation of 2nd grade bibles and more. We can't wait to see you!

Questions? Contact Jillian!

Sundays
September 14 - 28

Are you interested in learning more about the United Methodist Church, including its history, core beliefs, mission, and structure? Pastor Earl will be leading a three-week Sunday School class for all who would like to come and discuss Methodism. The class will meet during the Sunday School hour from 9:45 am to 10:45 am in Fellowship Hall.

Questions? Contact Pastor Earl at PastorEarl@uumc.org

The Caregivers Support Group will meet via Zoom on the Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. It is a safe place for persons to gather and share confidentially about the joys and challenges of caregiving.

JOIN US ON ZOOM

Trans, gender nonconforming, intersex, nonbinary folks of all ages, shapes and sizes are welcome at the Trans Clothing Swap! This is an affinity space for gender non-conforming folks to freely share clothing, community, and resources with one another. Please bring items to swap AND any donations you may have for our neighbors on the street (they especially need jeans, caps, and shoes).

Allies - We can use your help to make this event a success! If you’re interested in helping out as a greeter, sorter, clean-up crew, or have another skill you’d like to offer, please contact AV!

Feel good, look good, do good. Questions? Want to volunteer to help? Contact AV at av@uumc.org.

Come eat lunch with Jillian to go over the Little One's calendar for the year. Childcare provided and infants welcome to hang around in the meeting! Looking forward to seeing you!

Questions? Contact Jillian at jillian@uumc.org

Are you new to UUMC and want to know more about the church? Join us for a simple breakfast and hang out with Pastors Teresa and Earl.

No RSVP necessary, just come as you are. If you have any questions, you can email Pastor Earl at PastorEarl@uumc.org.

College Students! Join us for a night of bingo, hosted by UUMC’s Unofficial-Official Drag Queen, Aria Rey!

We’ll have snacks and some excellent prizes available!

If you’re interested, we’d love to have you join us earlier for our first College Ministry Dinner and Fellowship of the semester! 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall!

Questions? Contact Megan at motto@uumc.org!

College Ministry starts a new school year! UT Students, join us for our first Sunday back. We’ll join together for fellowship and dinner, followed by Bingo hosted by Aria Rey.

Contact Megan at motto@uumc.org with any questions!

Tween Kick-Off! We will meet at the church right after service and drive to Deep Eddy for Pool Burger and swimming. Pick up at 3 pm at the church! Please bring water, swim gear and $15 for lunch.

Questions? Want to RSVP? Contact Jillian at jillian@uumc.org!

During the Sunday School hour, everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for a time with the staff and intergenerational conversation. The program staff will share some of the highlights coming up on the church calendar this Fall and then we'll have a fun time of connecting with one another. This Labor Day weekend is a great opportunity to be with the community we know and love as University UMC. Please come whether you're in a Sunday School class or not! A zoom option for this gathering will not be available.

It’s the first PNO of the school year! Parents: drop your kiddos off at the church with Jillian and childcare folks for fun, games, and pizza. Have the night to yourself or join other parents for your own fun and fellowship!

Click here to register!

Questions? Contact Jillian at jillian@uumc.org.

MYF Kick-off! Natasha will take youth (6th-13th) to Deep Eddy to swim and grab some Pool Burger. Drop off and pick up at Deep Eddy- please bring water bottle, swim gear and $15 for lunch!

Questions? Ready to RSVP? Contact Natasha at natasha@uumc.org!

A fire drill will take place on August 24 during the Sunday School hour. Everyone is invited to begin the time in their classes as usual. We will exit the buildings as part of the drill and return in time for worship. More details to come next week. We appreciate your participation and patience as the Safety and Security Task Force continues its good work to help ensure that our church campus is safe and welcoming. 

Join us for Back to School Sunday! There’s something for everyone.

Parents, children and youth will all meet in the chapel at 9:45 (don’t forget backpacks to be blessed in service). We’ll send children and youth to Sunday School classes and Natasha and Jillian will hold a parent meeting with tacos and coffee.

Stay for Ice Cream after worship!

If you have any questions, or are unable to make the parent’s meeting, please don’t hesitate to reach out for all the info!

Can’t wait to see you there!

– Jillian (jillian@uumc.org), Children’s Ministry Director
& Natasha (natasha@uumc.org), Youth Ministry Director

Pastor Kennedy Mwita is the pastor of the first Reconciling Congregation in Moheto, Kenya. His vision for an inclusive, equitable, and just UMC is both inspiring and practical. With an advisory board in Kenya and another here in the U.S., he has founded and opened the Wesley Mission School - a school for all children no matter their family, body, or identity. (His leadership and their commitment for intersex children is barrier-breaking.) Join us as he shares about his inspiring mission and the good work God has for us to do.

Wear your work clothes to worship!

We’ll be holding a workday after worship. We’re still finalizing our project list, but we think we have some organizing, cleaning and more to get done ahead of back to school!

Bring a brown bag lunch and we’ll gather in the Fellowship Hall for lunch together before breaking off into groups.

Our August sermon series is inspired by one of our favorite new stickers that depicts Jesus saying, “Y’all, I Never Said That.” Pastor Teresa and Pastor Earl will share in this month’s preaching on relevant subjects including Christian Nationalism and The Prosperity Gospel as well as human experiences such as forgiveness and suffering. The sermons will take a look at common but incorrect assumptions about the sayings of Jesus while also exploring related sayings that are more accurate and perhaps even more challenging.

We gather together as a community for a time to share our collective grief following the flood in the Texas Hill Country. This time of prayer and reflection will include candlelight, special music, and held space to share with one another. Feel free to share this opportunity with family and friends. All are welcome.

Sanctuary Choir is Back!

UUMC is proud of its rich tradition of outstanding music. Our choir began more than 80 years ago and continues to uplift our Sanctuary services with sacred music from a variety of genres and style periods.

We’re always looking for more people to come and make a joyful noise with us!

Our director AV (they/them) practices identity-affirming voicing and rehearsal language, and encourages singers to choose the section that is healthiest for their vocal longevity and their gender expression. If you’re ready to sing get in touch with AV at av@uumc.org!

On Sunday, July 27 church members will vote on whether to become a Reproductive Freedom Congregation. The vote will take place in the sanctuary following worship and all members will have voice and vote. This vote follows various educational events and conversations among staff members and church leaders.

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.

The Reproductive Freedom Congregation program is a part of Texas Freedom Network, an Austin-based grassroots organization of religious and community leaders who support religious freedom, individual liberties and public education. You can read more on our website.

Calling all Sopranos and Altos of any experience level, join us in this one-rehearsal one-performance pop-up choir event! We will sing "What Happens When a Woman Takes Power" by Alexandra Olsavsky of Artemisia, a powerful percussive musical call to action.

We will rehearse on 7/26 from 2-4, and sing in worship on Sunday 7/27 at 11 AM. That same day, our congregation will vote to become a Reproductive Freedom Congregation.

Questions? Contact AV!

Dinner church is taking two important fellowship times–dinner and worship–and blending them together. Think of it as a casual dinner party with good food, and interesting topics of conversation with a spiritual focus. We’d love to have you join us.

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Questions? Contact Megan!

All are welcome to join Natasha and Jillian for Game Night! This is a group event–no need to bring your favorite board game–we'll play games like Family Feud and even Wolf (parents included!) in the Sanctuary. Pizza dinner provided!

Questions? Contact Jillian!

Join Shan Schaffer of the Texas Freedom Network for a zoom info session on what it means to be a Reproductive Justice Congregation. 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 (including a Lunch and Learn with Shan) 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 on Sunday July 27 following worship.

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Tweens (outgoing 4th & 5th graders) and Youth (outgoing 6th - 12th graders):

Join Jillian and Natasha for a summer adventure to Emma Long for picnic and swimming. Pack your lunch and swimsuit–we will leave straight from church. Pick up and drop off at the church!

Ready to RSVP? Have Questions? Contact: Jillian (Tweens) or Natasha (Youth)!

High Schoolers through Young Adults are invited to join this one-rehearsal one-performance pop-up choir! We will sing Shawn Kirchner's timeless choral bop "Unclouded Day.”

Bring a friend, bring your roommate, bring your partner, and get ready for some good clean choir fun! We’ll rehearse on Saturday 7/12 from 2-4 pm, followed by Ice Pops and fellowship. We will sing in worship on 7/13 at 11 AM (call time 10:15).

Questions? Contact AV!