Econnection: August 17, 2023

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Featured Events BOOK PARTY FOR REV. JOHN ELFORD | 8/20 Join us after worship on Sunday as we celebrate former pastor John Elford’s new book! “Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm: The American Methodist Church and the Struggle with White Supremacy,” explores the topics of racism and white supremacy in the Methodist church.  To further explore these issues, we’ll have a panel discussion featuring Chad Seales and David White! Learn More Worship | Sunday  @ 11:00 am Online or In-Person Join us for worship Sunday, August 20th as Pastor Teresa continues the sermon series “Old Testament Families of the Bible.” The scripture lesson is from Exodus 2:1-10 about baby Moses and the pastoral prayer time will center on our commitment as followers of Jesus to welcome the refugee and immigrant. Our Director of Campus Ministries Megan Otto will also share a blessing for the beginning of a new semester for college students. Worship is online and in person at 11am. Plan to stay for Rev. John Elford’s book party afterwards in the Fellowship Hall. “I’m not going to tell you anything you don’t know, but remind you of everything you know to be true in the Abrahamic tradition. There is a charge to care for the stranger; who for any reason cannot go home.” – Bishop Michael Rinehart, Lutheran Refugee Services  MISSION & JUSTICE & PIE, OH MY! | 9/10 The Mission and Justice Fair returns - this year with pie! Join us in the Fellowship Hall after worship to learn about our ministries and find new volunteer opportunities! Everyone is invited to bring some pie to share. Then we’ll all enjoy some delicious pies and explore the ways to get involved. Learn More News Children’s Sunday School For the month of August, children will continue to meet Jillian in the chapel at 10 am! We’ll start Sunday School classes in September. Parents are invited to visit the first floor bulletin board while they’re in the children’s wing. Jillian has feedback forms, calendars, and more! We’re looking forward to hearing what you want from your children’s ministry. Event Calendar August Book Party for Rev. John Elford 8/20  @ 12 pm Learn More Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Amy Laura Hall 8/27  @ 11 am Learn More College Ministry Fall Return 8/27  @ 5:30 pm Learn More September Mission & Justice & Pie! Oh my! 9/10  @ 12 pm Learn More Wesley Choir Sings in Worship 9/17  @ 11 am Learn More An Evening with Diana Butler Bass 9/23  @ 7 pm Learn More Age-Level Newsletters Get more specific updates from our Age-Level ministries by reading their newsletters! Want to get these newsletters directly in your inbox? Update your preferences! Children Youth Get Connected Children’s Ministry If you have kiddos that you’d like to get involved in our children’s ministry, or just to learn more, reach out to Jillian. jillian@uumc.org College & Young Adult College Students and Young Adults, we have programs for you too! Contact Megan to get involved. motto@uumc.org Music Ministry UUMC is proud of its rich tradition of outstanding music. We offer opportunities for anyone, of any age or skill level. To get involved, contact Alicia. alicia@uumc.org Continuing Adult Education UUMC provides a variety of Sunday School groups, classes, and mission and justice ministries. Contact Pastor Earl to learn more. pastorearl@uumc.org Worship & Administration There are a lot of moving parts to operate this wonderful place. If you'd like to learn more or potentially volunteer, contact Pastor Teresa. pastorteresa@uumc.org 2409 Guadalupe Street Austin, Texas 78705 512-478-9387 Want to change how you receive emails from us? Click here to update your preferences or unsubscribe or unsubscribe from this list