Econnection: August 24, 2023

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Featured Events 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 FAITH AFTER DOUBT | Begins September 12 We all have things in our faith life that are hard for us to reconcile or to understand.  This is an opportunity for folks to investigate some of the complicated parts of our faith and have a supportive space to process.  Whether your grew up in evangelical background or not you are welcome to join us and talk about how your growing up faith works with who you are now. Learn More & Register Worship | Sunday  @ 11:00 am Online or In-Person Join us for worship this Sunday as we welcome guest preacher Rev. Dr. Amy Laura Hall. Dr. Hall is an ordained elder in the Rio Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies at Duke Divinity School. She will continue our look at Old Testament families of the Bible and preach from the book of Ruth. The Sanctuary Choir will sing Song of Ruth by David N. Childs at the 11am in-person service.   News Youth Programming Update Our search for an exceptional Youth Director to succeed Sydney is continuing.  We are so grateful for those members of the congregation who have stepped in this summer to support our youth program with Teresa and Megan.  Pastor Teresa, along with UUMC staff and Staff Parish Relations Committee, is excited to let you know that Natasha Ulack has also agreed to join in and help lead the youth program while we continue the search for a permanent youth ministry director. Many of you will remember Natasha from her time on staff and the creativity and positive energy she brought to our Children’s Ministry. We know she will bring those same gifts to our youth as she helps coordinate coverage of Sunday School and MYF. She and Jillian Moore, our Children’s Director, are already working together on some fun and enriching upcoming programming, including a pool party at Rev. Bill Frisbie’s House, a Methodist Scavenger Hunt, and an East Austin Black History Walk.  In this season, while we are actively looking for the next right youth director, we know that our youth are in extremely capable hands and are so appreciative for Natasha and all those who have and will step in to help. As always, if you have questions please reach out to Pastor Teresa or Megan Otto. Parking on Sundays There is a lot happening in the life of our church and Sunday mornings have been bustling. We want to remind everyone that the platinum parking lot is available and we validate parking on Sunday mornings for the San Antonio Garage. There is limited parking available in the church parking lot on 25th, and, when possible, we like to reserve that lot for those who might have some difficulty with the extra walking. If you are safely able to park in the platinum lot or San Antonio Garage, please consider doing so and leaving the closer spots open for our friends with limited mobility. Special Offering: Habitat for Humanity We’re continuing to raise funds for our upcoming Habitat for Humanity Build with University Presbyterian. As a partnering church, we are contributing $5,000 to the project and the special offering will help us raise the necessary funds. We’ll be building October 14 & November 4. Click here to sign up and join the build! 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 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 Tween Time & MYF Pool Party! 9/3  @ 12 pm Learn More Mission & Justice & Pie! Oh my! 9/10  @ 12 pm Learn More Caregivers Support Group 9/12  @ 6:30 pm Learn More Faith After Doubt 9/12  @ 7 pm Learn More Parent’s Night Out 9/15  @ 5 pm Learn More Parent’s Happy Hour 9/15  @ 5 am 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 Around our Community Justice for our Neighbors: 2023 Homecoming Fundraiser & Gala The annual JFON fundraiser and gala is scheduled for Sunday, October 22 at 5pm. Austin Region JFON a non-profit law office, welcomes refugees and immigrants into our communities by providing free, high-quality immigration legal services, education, and advocacy. UUMC and may of it’s members have a strong tradition of supporting JFON. Learn more about JFON on their website. If you are interested in attending contact Austin Region JFON Board Member Paul Harper at paul.harper@mac.com. Northwest Hills UMC: Rise Against Hunger Northwest Hills is hosting a Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event on August 24 from 11:30 am - 5 pm. Rise Against Hunger events provide a fun, educational way for groups to lend a hand to people facing hunger across the globe. They encourage anyone four and older to join them in their packaging event. You can sign up on their website, and if you’d like more information, please contact Pastor Earl.   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