Econnection: October 19, 2023

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Featured Events Unlearning White Supremacy October 29 | 9:45 am Racial Justice Taskforce presents Unlearning White Supremacy class as a 5th Sunday joint Sunday school class this month. Please come and join this meaningful opportunity to learn more about the deeply rooted White Supremacy in our society and have some conversation about the ways we can make changes. Fall Festival October 29 | 12 - 3 pm Join us for our annual Fall Festival in the Courtyard and Fellowship Hall! We have fun planned for everyone. There will be games, photobooth, bounce house, and all kinds of yummy food! Wear your costume to church and then head to the Fellowship Hall for Stewardship lunch from T Locs. Worship | Sunday  @ 11:00 am Online or In-Person Join us for worship as we continue our sermon series on “Abundant Life” this Stewardship Season. Pastor Teresa will be preaching and we welcome Stewardship Speakers Scott Murphy and Brandon Wollerson. Visit our YouTube channel starting at 11 am on Sunday for our Online Service or Monday afternoon for the recorded Sanctuary Service. “The abundance of our lives is not determined by how long we live but how well we live. Christ makes abundant life possible if we choose to live it now.” – BB Taylor News Stewardship Season Stewardship Season is here! Which means so is our annual Stewardship Cartoon from John Bridges! Our theme this year is “Abundant Life,” reminding us that Jesus came to give a life that is abundant. The central message is the life-affirming joy we ourselves experience when we live our lives in service for others and all of creation. The weeks ahead are an opportunity to be in prayer as we each discern what our commitment will be. If you have a history of giving and returning a pledge card, thank you! If you have not yet made the decision to contribute to the life of the church financially and/or have given in the past but not completed a pledge card, we invite you to consider doing so this year. You can find a copy of the pledge card here. Remember that you can complete and return your card at any time. As always, if you have any questions or want to be in conversation about this, do not hesitate to reach out to Pastor Teresa.  Joining Sunday October 29 | 11 am If you have been visiting with us and are interested in joining as a member at University UMC we'd be thrilled to have you! Please be in touch with Pastor Teresa or Pastor Earl and they will be happy to visit with you about the details.  We’re so glad to announce we’ve rescheduled Diana Butler Bass’ visit to UUMC! She will now hold her presentation, Q&A, and book signing on January 27 at 7 pm and Guest Preach during the 11 am service on January 28. 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. Should we have any “UUMC-specific” items we can request an individual Charge Conference for specific agenda items as we’ve done in the past. All are welcome to attend and church council members have voice and vote. Event Calendar October An Introduction to the UMC 10/22  @ 9:45 am Learn More An Introduction to Centering Prayer 10/24  @ 7 pm Learn More Short Stories and Lasting Wisdom 10/26  @ 10 am Learn More Unlearning White Supremacy 10/29  @ 9:45 am Learn More Joining Sunday 10/29  @ 11 am Learn More Fall Festival & Stewardship Lunch 10/29  @ 12 pm Learn More 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 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 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? 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