Econnection: November 2, 2023

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Featured Events Pssst. Daylight Savings will end Sunday morning. “Fall Back” an hour before you go to bed, to arrive on time for the wonderful service we have planned Sunday morning! All Saints’ Sunday THIS SUNDAY | 11 am Join the Sanctuary Choir for a special All Saint's Service which will include "Lux Aeterna" by Morten Lauridsen, a requiem in five movements. Composed in 1997, "Lux Aeterna" is a relatively contemporary requiem. Lauridsen was moved to compose the piece by the death of his mother, for whom he had great love. The piece is often compared to Brahm's "Ein Deutsches Requiem." Both composers took liberty in the selection of their text, rather than pulling from the traditional latin mass, they focused on readings that would comfort and console the living. "Lux Aeterna" features readings that reference various forms of sacred light. May this work and our singers be a light to you on a heavy day, as we remember and lift up all those in our congregation who have passed throughout the year. Unlearning White Supremacy Next Sunday, November 12 | 12 pm Next Sunday we’ll welcome Rev. Nancy Frausto as our guest preacher in worship. After, she’ll lead a Lunch and Learn, “DREAMing of a Just World.” An ordained priest in the Episcopal Church, Rev. Frausto is currently the director of Latinx Studies at Seminary of the Southwest. Worship | Sunday  @ 11:00 am Online or In-Person Join us for worship. We will celebrate All Saints’ Sunday as we remember the members of UUMC who have died in this past year. At the in-person service, the choir will lead our remembering as they perform the requiem, “Lux Aeterna” by Morten Lauridsen. Candles will be lit for each member of our congregation who died. As we read the names, we will invite family members to light the candle for their loved one and friends to stand. There will also be an opportunity to remember all those we’ve lost through prayer stations, candle lighting, and writing their names on leaves that will be added to a tree. We will also celebrate Holy Communion. In the online service, we will share pictures as we continue our remembrance of the Saints of UUMC. “My culture does not honor the ancestors as a quaint spirituality of the past, but as a living source of strength for the present.” – Steven Charleston News Stewardship Stewardship Season was a grand success! It was very moving to have so many people show up and show support for our church family. So far, we’ve received over 100 pledge cards. There is still a bit to go to hit our goal, but we’re off to a great start. A big thank you to all of you. Premie Ministry During Advent, we’ll bless baby blankets and share them with local hospitals. We invite all knitters, crocheters or seamsters in our congregation to participate! Blankets, burial gowns, booties, and hats are welcome (the softer the material, the better). While projects of all sizes are welcome, there is a need for preemie-sized pieces.  Finished works can be dropped off at any time. To be included in this year’s blessing, bring them by December 17! If you have any questions about the blankets, you can contact Jillian, and for questions about drop-offs contact Renee!  Open Door - Books & Magazines Needed! UUMC’s new Saturday morning library has been so popular that we are out of material. Do you have books or magazines to share with the unhoused neighbors who visit Open Door and Fig Leaf? Consider donating them! Our guests enjoy popular fiction, nonfiction, general-interest magazines, and religious publications, in English and Spanish. We also see demand for children’s books. Please refrain from offering textbooks, academic or professional journals, or anything you wouldn't consider reading yourself. Boxes of books and magazines may be left in the first-floor elevator lobby, near the bins for clothing donations. Thank you! UUMC Speaks about Public Schools On Sunday, October 15, Diane Ireson, a longtime UUMC Member, spoke about the Texas School Voucher Issue during Worship. Now, you can watch a recording of her informative speech on our YouTube Channel. Watch the Video Charge Conference Charge Conference is an annual meeting with the District Superintendent for the purpose of approving important administrative reports. Our DS Rev. Dr. Marcus Freeman has set the group Charge Conference with other area UMCs for Sunday, November 12 at 4 pm at Northwest Hills UMC in Austin. This newer model adopted in recent years means that we will arrive with all our required administrative reports ready to submit and approved at the previous Church Council meeting to be held on November 9. As well, there will be a Charge Conference during the November 9 Church Council meeting for the sole agenda item of acting on Elizabeth Hoffman's candidacy. All are welcome to attend and church council members have voice and vote. Around the Community iACT Interfaith Thanksgiving Service We are excited to announce the 39th Annual  iACT (Interfaith Action of Central Texas) Interfaith Day of Thanks Service and Celebration, on Sunday, November 19 at Huston-Tillotson University's King-Seabrook Chapel (900 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702). The interfaith service will be held from 3- 4:30 pm, followed by a reception from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. This is the first time iACT’s Interfaith Day of Thanks will be hosted on a University Campus and on the only HBCU campus in Austin. St. John’s UMC Driveway Sale The Women in Faith of St. John’s UMC will be holding a driveway sale on Saturday, November 11 from 9 am to 1 pm. There will be all sorts of food and craft items for sale including Canned Jams, Baked Good, Handmade Pottery, Jewelry and more! All proceeds go to the many ministries of the St. Johns UMC Women in Faith. Event Calendar November Habitat for Humanity Build 11/4 @ 8 am Learn More All Saint’s Sunday Requiem 11/5 @ 11 am Learn More MYF & Tween Time Olympics 11/5 @ 12 pm Learn More Seasoned Supper Club: Thanksgiving 11/6 @ 11 am Learn More Short Stories and Lasting Wisdom 11/9  @ 10 am Learn More Parent’s Night Out 11/11 @ 5 pm Learn More Guest Preacher: Rev. Nancy Frausto 11/12 @ 11 am Learn More DREAMing of a Just World 11/12 @ 12 pm Learn More Youth & Tweens visit Wesley UMC 11/12 @ 10:45 am Learn More Family Sunday 11/19 @ 9:45 am Learn More Acolyte Training 11/19 @ 12 pm Learn More Advent Study Tuesday Evenings & Wednesday Mornings Learn More 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