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 | Available Now! Listen the first episode of our new podcast, Tell Me A Story, is available now. Earl, Megan and Chad sit down to talk about some of their favorite foods and their favorite memories about food. It’s the perfect companion to your summer roadtrip! Listen now! |
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Watch Along on YouTube You can also watch the conversation on YouTube - with an extra dose of the retro radio experience to go along with it! |
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We look forward to continuing the celebration by marching in the Austin Pride Parade on August 12. This year, UUMC has purchased a spot in the parade and now it’s time for you to help us represent. So save the date to join us in supporting our queer community!
If you’d like to help us with our float, we’re looking for a flatbed trailer and a truck to pull it. Or, if you’re more artistic, we’ll be decorating on August 11. All hands and volunteers are welcome. If you’ve got skills or equipment to volunteer or if you just have a question, Chad will be more than happy to answer!
More details to come, we’re excited to represent the values of UUMC for all to see! |
Cybersecurity UpdatesUUMC recently has been subject to a couple different hacks and phishing schemes. We wanted to reach out to you, so you can be protected and informed. |
Email Phishing Protect yourself from phishing. University UMC staff will never ask for an urgent favor, the purchase of gift cards, or your financial information via email. If you receive an email asking for these things, it’s not us. Please delete these emails without responding. |
| Facebook HackOur Facebook page was recently hacked, and we’ve been locked out. Which means we can’t post about all the great things happening at UUMC. Please be patient with us as Chad and Renee work to resolve the issue. We still have access to our Instagram and YouTube accounts, and will be sharing things there. |
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Safety and Security Task Force UpdateTo help UUMC fulfill its mission to be a place where everyone feels welcome and cared for, church leaders are balancing the complementary goals of hospitality and security. Providing good old Methodist hospitality for visitors and members means having only as many entrances as we can consistently staff with our friendly greeters. As the church staff goes through a season of transition, and as we seek to add more greeters to our hospitality team, the Executive Committee has made the difficult decision to temporarily keep the gates from Guadalupe to the courtyard closed on Sunday mornings. The gates will be opened for exiting when the 11 a.m. service lets out.
We hope to be able to open these gates before worship on Sunday mornings just as soon as possible. This depends on the progress of a couple of projects that are getting underway: Developing a robust courtyard hospitality presence, one that would provide a richer experience for visitors, especially. This will require not only visioning, but also additional staff and volunteer time. Repairing the gates to make them easier to open and close.
In the meantime, other safety and security work continues — please see the updated FAQ list, which includes information on how to join the hospitality team and on where to direct questions about this continuing work. |
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 | Even though it’s been really hot out, Chad and Renee still took a minute to share what’s coming in July at UUMC. | |
|  | Catch up on Peeps of UUMC to learn more about some of the people that make UUMC great! | |
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Help us grow this community by subscribing to our YouTube channel, as well as following us on Facebook, and Instagram. Then help create a conversation in the comments! |
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Childcare available for our events upon request.
Please contact us at office@uumc.org if you'd like to request childcare. | | This Week | |
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Join us for worship Sunday July 9 as we receive guest preacher Rev. David McMinn. Rev. McMinn is the Director of Texas Wesley Campus Ministry at The University of Texas, Austin. His sermon “Choosing Abundance” centers on Mark 6:30-44. Rev. McMinn is an ordained elder in the Central Texas Conference of The UMC. He is married to Michelle and together they have two young daughters named Sophie and Amelia. |
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| July 8Kids 2-years-old through 5th grade are invited to spend an evening at the church. They’ll have a night of food, fun and fellowship while parents get a night off! Learn more. |
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| July 94th through 12th graders are invited to join us for a joint Tween Time & MYF Water Day! Please bring/wear clothes that can get wet, a towel, and a water bottle. Contact Pastor Heather with any questions! |
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| July 11The Caregivers Support Group is a safe place for persons to gather and share confidentially about the joys and challenges of caregiving. Contact Pastor Teresa with any questions. |
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Coming in July |
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| July 18Whether your crafty person or want to be more crafty? Come to our summer Craft Night! We’ll provide some supplies, but you’re welcome to bring whatever you are currently working on. Let's sit, have a snack, and craft together! |
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July 23The youth will have their annual service trip, and this year they will be heading to Fort Worth to talk about refugees. Fort Worth is one of the central hubs of refugee resettlement. The youth will learn from refugees, non profit leaders, and activists about best practices welcoming and empowering our refugee neighbors. |
| July 24Dinner church is a time to talk about deep questions, share great food, and engage in some church-like elements. Dinner is $10/person. Click here to sign-up! |
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| July 30Join us for a reception after the 11 am service to celebrate Pastor Heather and her family. We will thank Pastor Heather for all her work at UUMC, especially as Associate Pastor to Children & Families. |
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Coming in August |
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August Communion Rail Offering: Habitat for Humanity BuildUniversity UMC and University Presbyterian Church are collaborating on a Habitat for Humanity house building project. The date of the build will be later this Fall. As a partnering church, we are contributing $5,000 to the project and our August communion rail offering will assist us in raising the necessary funds. Stay posted for more details and let Pastor Teresa know if you are interested in being a part of the building day and/or if you have any questions. |
| August 4All our Shareholders are invited to join us for a dinner as a thank you for your donations! Our youth will prepare a dinner and share some of their favorite moments from all their summer activities. |
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Get Connected |
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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 Pastor Heather. | |
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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 Alicia. | |
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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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