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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Outdoor Movie NightJanuary 5 | 5 pmIt’s Movie Night! Tweens (4th & 5th graders) will get to hang out at the Ulack House (78756) while Youth (6th - 12th graders) will have their own movie night at the Stimpert House (78723). Join us for dinner, hot chocolate and a movie! Bring a blanket to snuggle up. Please RSVP to Jillian or Natasha! |
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Service of Worship Sunday @ 11 amScripture: Matthew 2:1-12This Sunday is Epiphany when we remember the visit of the Magi to Jesus. We welcome guest preacher Rev. Lizzie Wright, executive director of Austin Region Justice for Our Neighbors (Austin JFON). Austin JFON is a non-profit law office, welcoming refugees and immigrants into our communities by providing free, high-quality immigration legal services, education, and advocacy. In the worship service we will also celebrate Holy Communion and be invited to receive Star Words at the start of this new year.
Also, 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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“I’m not going to tell you anything you don’t know, but remind you of everything you know to be true in the Abrhamic tradition. There is a charge to care for the stranger; who for any reason cannot go home.” – Bishop Michael Rinehart
“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” – Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel 25:35 |
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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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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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| 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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