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 | Church WorkdayTHIS SUNDAY! April 6 | 12 pm Wear your work clothes to church, because right after we’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall following worship for a light lunch and to hear more about the various work areas. We’re still finalizing the full list of tasks, but we know we’ll be working on some landscaping on Guadalupe and straightening up the sanctuary. There will be indoor and outdoor projects for persons of all ages and capabilities to participate. Our last workday was a great success and we appreciate all who are able to join us. |
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 | Holy Week ServicesPalm SundayApril 13 | 11 am | SanctuaryJoin 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!
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.
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 amScripture: Luke 13:6-9This Sunday is the 5th Sunday in Lent and the scripture passage is the parable of the Fig Leaf from Luke 13:6-9. Pastor Teresa’s sermon continues the Lenten worship series “Everything [in] Between” and we’ll be focusing on rest and growth. Andrés Ojeda will sing “Give Me Jesus” by Moses Hogan. It is a communion Sunday and the altar rail offering will go to our Lenten offering supporting non-profits engaged in assisting immigrants. Sunday after worship is our Spring Trustees workday and all are invited to wear their work clothes to worship! |
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We believe in a God who loves and tends to us like a gardener. We believe that like the trees, some seasons are for growth, and some seasons are for rest. Some days require pruning, and some require planting. Fortunately, we believe that our green-thumbed God sees us and cultivates the sweetest fruit. So may we plant roots, reach for the sky, grow where we can, and rest when we need, for we believe there is holiness in the pruning and in the planting. And we do not grow alone. Thanks be to God, Amen. – Words for Worship from A Sanctified Art |
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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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| Church WorkdayApril 6 | 12 pm |
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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 April 29 | 7 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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