Please Note: Our office will be closed from December 23, 2024 through January 3, 2025. We’ll return to normal operations on Monday, January 6, 2025. Staff will be checking voicemails and emails should any urgent issues arise. |
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 | Fig Leaf Coat DriveJanuary 5 As we remember the gifts the wise men brought to the Christ child, we will join together in collecting gently used or new coats and jackets for Fig Leaf. Please bring your items to worship with you on January 5, 2025. You can leave them in the collection containers available in each narthex. Thank you! |
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 | Epiphany SundayJanuary 5 | 11 amWe celebrate Epiphany Sunday, January 5 and welcome guest preacher Rev. Lizzie Wright. On Epiphany Sunday we remember the maji of Matthew’s Gospel account and the star that they followed to worship the one born as Savior of the world and we celebrate the Light of Christ that shines. We will celebrate holy communion and all will be invited to take home a "star word" to use in prayer practices. |
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| Rev. Wright is an ordained elder in the Rio Texas Conference of The UMC and is Executive Director of Austin Region Justice for Our Neighbors, a non-profit law office that provides free immigration legal services, education, and advocacy. |
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Service of Worship Sunday @ 11 amScripture: Luke 2:41-52This Sunday we continue our celebration of Christmas and we will continue to sing the songs of Christmas. It is the Sunday after Christmas and this will be a casual service. Feel free to wear your comfy clothes (parents - children are even welcome to come in pajamas!). Pastor Teresa is preaching and the lectionary Gospel lesson from Luke 2:41-52, when Jesus the child is found by his parents in the temple. We will receive a special candle-lighting litany as we reflect on the past year and look at a new year. |
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The Work of Christmas Begins
When the carols have been stilled, When the star-topped tree is taken down, When family and friends are gone home, When we are back to our schedules The work of Christmas begins: To welcome the refugee, To heal a broken planet, To feed the hungry, To build bridges of trust, not walls of fear, To share our gifts, To seek justice and peace for all people, To bring Christ’s light to the world. - by Michael Dougherty,
a variation on Howard Thurman’s ‘
When the Song of the Angels is Stilled’ |
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 | Office ClosedPlease Note: Our office will be closed from December 23, 2024 through January 3, 2025. We’ll return to normal operations on Monday, January 6, 2025. Staff will be checking voicemails and emails should any urgent issues arise. |
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End of Year Update!
What an incredibly successful pledge season we’ve had and we owe it all to your generosity. We are now at 156 pledge cards totaling $787,995 pledged. We are just $22,000 shy of our $810,000 goal for 2025.
Our hope here at University UMC is that we not only take good care of each other but that we endeavor to be a church in the world, constantly reaching out to help our neighbors. Together we have a long tradition of social justice ministries because you are a church in the tradition of John Wesley. The world truly is your parish. We know you are receiving many letters and emails this year from worthy organizations vying for your end-of-year gifts. Supporting this incredible church not only supports the key work of connecting people in worship and education, but also creates hope for a better world.
As you consider your giving, we hope you’ll remember UUMC. You can make end-of-year contributions through December 30. |
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Texas United Women in Faith Legislative EventUnited Women of Faith and Texas Impact are hosting a Legislative Event from Sunday, January 26 through Tuesday, January 28, 2025. During the event, you will have the opportunity to learn how to lobby state reps and about legislative priorities that will promote the wellbeing of all Texans. In person registration is $160 until December 10th and $180 after December 10th. Virtual registration is also available and is $50.
UUMC Members Sandy White, Nancy Mossman, Trish Merrill, and Betsy Singleton all plan to attend and hope you will join them! You can register and learn more on Texas Impact's website. |
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| Christmas Hymn Sing12/29 | 9:45 am |
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| Epiphany Sunday1/5 | 11 am |
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| Tween Time & MYF: Outdoor Movie Night1/5 | 5 pm |
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| College Ministry Dinner returns 1/12 | 5:30 pm |
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| Short Stories and Lasting Wisdomreturns 1/16 | 10 am |
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| Queer Fellowship: Coffee & Chat1/17 | 5 pm |
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| Confirmation Retreat1/19 | 8 am |
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| TNL: John Wesley’s Sermons through a Rainbow Lensbegins 1/21 | 7 pm |
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| MYF & Tween Time: Game On! Night2/1 | 5 pm |
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| Our Whole Lives Sex Education:4th & 5th Gradebegins 2/2 | 12 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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