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 | Queer Fellowship Happy HourMarch 14 | 6 pm Join us for a happy hour fellowship sip and chat at Lazarus Brewery. All LGBTQIA+ folks welcome. Questions? Email AV at av@uumc.org! |
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 | Church WorkdayPlease Note: Corrected DateApril 6 | 12 pm Wear your work clothes to church, because right after we’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall following worship for a light lunch and to hear more about the various work areas. We’re still finalizing the full list of tasks, but we know we’ll be working on some landscaping on Guadalupe and straightening up the sanctuary. There will be indoor and outdoor projects for persons of all ages and capabilities to participate. Our last workday was a great success and we appreciate all who are able to join us. |
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 | Regional Advocacy Webinarwith Equality TexasMarch 16 | 2 - 3 pm Please join us for a regional advocacy webinar provided by Equality Texas, the largest statewide nonprofit fighting for equality for LGBTQIA+ Texans. In this webinar, we will learn how to advocate more for LGBTQIA+ rights in this challenging time and gain insight into the current state of equality in Texas, including key legislative developments from the 2024 session and the ways to engage in advocacy efforts at the capitol, including tips for providing testimony at the capitol and how to effectively meet with your lawmakers. Please email Pastor Earl for the Zoom link. |
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Service of Worship Sunday @ 11 amScripture: Matthew 4:1-11
This is the 2nd Sunday in Lent and the scripture lesson comes to us from Luke 10:25-37, the familiar story of the Good Samaritan. Our sermon series for the Season of Lent is “Everything [in] Between.” This series is an invitation to navigate the polarities in our lives with more faith, intention, and openness to be transformed. Each week we explore two supposed binaries such as “faith and works” or “growth and rest.” We often consider these ideas to be opposing. However, as we explore these concepts within the scriptures, we find nuance and complexity. We find that these dichotomies are false and we might find that God is present in between. In this week’s sermon, Pastor Teresa explores the false dichotomy of “stranger and neighbor.” It is a Family Sunday and we will enjoy the voices of more young people leading us in the worship service. |
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In speaking about The Good Samaritan, Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “I want to pave the Jericho Road, add street lights to the Jericho Road, make the Jericho Road safe for passage by everybody.” |
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 | Lenten OfferingThis year's Lenten Offering will go to Austin Region Justice for Our Neighbors and American Gateways. The mission of both non-profits is to support and welcome immigrants. You can read their mission statements below and find more information on their websites. This special offering will be collected throughout the season of Lent (March 9-April 13) and will be divided equally between the two organizations. |
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American Gateways: To champion the dignity and human rights of immigrants, refugees and survivors of persecution, torture, conflict and human trafficking through exceptional immigration legal services at no or low cost, education and advocacy. |
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| Austin Region Justice for Our Neighbors:Welcoming immigrants and refugees into our communities through free, high-quality immigration legal services, advocacy, and education. |
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You can donate by cash, check or online. Please write “Lenten Offering” on your offering envelope or the memo section of your check. If you are giving online, visit uumc.org/give and select “Give to Special Offerings” then add “Lenten Offering” in the notes section. Thank you for your generosity. |
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Fig Leaf Needs: Men’s ClothingThanks to many generous donations, we have an abundance of many items. We’re currently in need of casual men’s clothes, particularly jeans, sweatpants and khakis. If you have other items–like women’s and children’s clothing–consider holding onto them for later donation, or finding another group that is in greater need of them. |
| District MeetingBishop Fierro Harvey and the Rio Texas Conference will be holding a zoom meeting on March 16 at 4 pm to unveil the new district lines of the conference. Click here to register to attend. |
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 | Movie Screening: Zurawski v TexasMarch 23 | 12:30 - 3 pm FUMC Austin’s Mercy and Justice team invites you to a screening of Zurawski v Texas. This powerful documentary reveals the dire impact of losing access to healthcare. While battling in court against the state, a group of women band together as they wrestle to regain their reproductive futures and set a precedent for millions of other women and families. The extent of their traumatic experiences is revealed and may challenge assumptions, and be challenging to watch.
Following the documentary, we will spend a short time in reflection and offer opportunities to take a next step in advocacy. For $15, an optional lunch will be available at 12:15PM to those who register by March 18. Please contact Pastor Cathy Stone at cathy@fumcaustin.org with questions and click here to register. |
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| Youth: Service Lock-In3/14 | 5 pm |
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| Queer Fellowship: Happy Hour3/14 | 6 pm |
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| Regional Advocacy Webinar with Equality Texas3/16 | 2 pm |
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| Family Camping Trip3/29 | 12 pm |
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| Church WorkdayApril 6 | 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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