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 | Palm SundayTHIS SUNDAY! April 13 | 11 am Join us for worship as we observe Palm/Passion Sunday. Our service will begin with the traditional waving of palm branches as we recall the Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and we will hear special music from our children's choir. The service will then move to a time of recalling the passion of Christ with scripture lessons and special music.
ALL children and youth are invited to join in a palm and kazoo processional, walking up the aisle during the opening hymn at the beginning of worship. Please meet in the Children’s Sunday School Classroom (room 105) by 10:50 am to join the processional! |
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 | Maundy ThursdayApril 17 | 7 pm | SanctuaryOn Maundy Thursday we remember that Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and instituted The Last Supper (Communion) before his crucifixion. Maundy means "command" and in response to Jesus' example, this service will include communion and optional foot washing as well as hymns and a brief homily. |
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 | Good FridayApril 18 | 7 pm | SanctuaryWe’ll have a reflective service featuring congregational singing, special music, scripture readings, and other selected readings centered on our ongoing work of justice and commitment to anti-racism. |
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 | Family Fun SaturdayApril 19Parents’ Night Out5 - 8:30 pm | Education BuildingWe’ll have Spring and Easter-themed crafts, recreation, STEM, pizza, movie and dessert. This is the perfect time to do something fun by yourselves or join other parents for community time together. We can’t wait to see you there! Fifth grade and under! Visit uumc.org/events to register! Contact Jillian with any questions! |
| | Youth: Easter Prep & Pizza5 - 8:30 pm | Education BuildingPlease help us get ready for the Easter Festival during Parents’ Night Out. Set up booths, decorate, and fill some eggs. Pizza dinner provided. Email natasha@uumc.org to register!
Parents’ Happy Hour5:15 - 8:15 pm | 78757 - RSVP for AddressJoin Natasha for a parents’ happy hour! Bring your favorite drink or bite to eat. Please email natasha@uumc.org to RSVP and get the address (NOT at The Ulack House). |
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 | Easter ServicesApril 20 | 9 am & 11 amJoin us for worship Easter Sunday! We will have two worship services this Easter at 9am and 11am. Both services will include special music by the Sanctuary Choir and guest musicians. |
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 | Easter FestivalApril 20 Join us for our Annual Easter Festival at UUMC full of fun and fellowship. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt, facepainting, games and prizes, the best potluck ever in the fellowship hall and much more. Mark your calendars now!
Help us have the Best Potluck Ever and sign up to bring a dish! |
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Service of Worship Sunday @ 11 amJoin us for worship this Palm/Passion Sunday. Kids & Youth gather in Sunday School Room at 10:50 AM to get Palm Branch and Kazoo! We begin our service in joy as we recall Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and The Wesley Choir will sing Psalm 150. Then our worship service will turn to the passion as we recall the moments in Jesus’ life leading to the cross. We will hear scripture readings interspersed with congregational singing and special music. As we begin our service in joy and move to sorrow, we anticipate the joy of Easter Sunday morning and remember the last things are never the worst things. |
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“Although death was a mystery, most people would agree that it was the end. But Jesus was not like most people.” – From “The Messy Middle”
in The Book of Belonging
“The worst isn't the last thing about the world. It's the next to the last thing. The last thing is the best. It's the power from on high that comes down into the world, that wells up from the rock-bottom worst of the world like a hidden spring. Can you believe it? The last, best thing is the laughing deep in the hearts of the saints, sometimes our hearts even. Yes. You are terribly loved and forgiven. Yes. You are healed. All is well.” – Frederich Buechner
in “The Final Beast” |
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We asked… and you delivered!Last Sunday, a group of [70+] volunteers of all ages, including Open Door guests, participated in a work day at UUMC to address some lingering projects and help prepare our church campus for Easter. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to express our gratitude for all who were able to participate on Sunday and to expressly recognize Chad Jones for his leadership and efforts in planning the work along Guadalupe. Also, a heartfelt thank you to Doug and Annette Bohne for their generous gift of a BBQ lunch from Pok-e-jos for our volunteers. – Geoffrey Kay,
Board of Trustees Chair |
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To add to what Geoffrey Kay, our Board of Trustees Chair, so accurately and graciously wrote above, I just wanted to let everyone know how much the STAFF appreciates ALL of the hard work that was done around our campus last Sunday. Chad led a group of over 30 volunteers, including several college students, to prune, rake and spread decompressed granite along our property on Guadalupe Street. Cindy led a group of over 20 volunteers to spruce up the Sanctuary. We cleaned windows in both narthex, cleaned underneath all of the pew cushions, straightened the hymnals, filled the registration pads and swept and bagged leaves on the walkway from the balcony to Fellowship Hall. Earl led a small group to declutter and organize our Cry Room off of the Sanctuary. Jillian had over 7 parent families help organize all of our Godly Play stories in our children’s Sunday School rooms. Natasha led a group of 7 of our tweens and youth to clean our God’s Doors Are Open to All, swept and bagged leaves, did some cleanup in the alleyway and also did some cleaning of building surfaces in the courtyard. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with us. We could not do these things without all of your hearts and hands! – Cindy Reeves,
Director of Finance and Operations |
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 | Lenten OfferingThis year's Lenten Offering will go to Austin Region Justice for Our Neighbors and American Gateways. The mission of both non-profits is to support and welcome immigrants. You can read their mission statements below and find more information on their websites. This special offering will be collected throughout the season of Lent (March 9-April 13) and will be divided equally between the two organizations. |
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American Gateways: To champion the dignity and human rights of immigrants, refugees and survivors of persecution, torture, conflict and human trafficking through exceptional immigration legal services at no or low cost, education and advocacy. |
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| Austin Region Justice for Our Neighbors:Welcoming immigrants and refugees into our communities through free, high-quality immigration legal services, advocacy, and education. |
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You can donate by cash, check or online. Please write “Lenten Offering” on your offering envelope or the memo section of your check. If you are giving online, visit uumc.org/give and select “Give to Special Offerings” then add “Lenten Offering” in the notes section. Thank you for your generosity. |
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| Palm SundayApril 13 | 12 pm |
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| Maundy ThursdayApril 17 | 12 pm |
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| Good FridayApril 18 | 12 pm |
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| Parents’ Night OutApril 19 | 5 pm |
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| Parent Happy HourApril 19 | 5:15 pm |
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| Easter SundayApril 20 | 9 & 11 am |
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| Easter FestivalApril 20 | 12 pm |
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| Bluegrass SundayApril 27 | 11 am |
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| Art Studio Open HouseApril 27 | 12 pm |
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| Finals Week Extravaganzabegins April 28 | 5 pm |
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| Tuesday Night Lights: How Can We Name a Love?begins April 29 | 7 pm |
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| MYF & Tween Time: Kayaking Adventurebegins May 3 | 5 pm |
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| Confirmation SundayMay 4 | 11 am |
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| Summer Shareholdersbegins May 4 |
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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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