Econnection: September 21, 2023

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Please Note: Our office will be closed Monday, September 25. Featured Events An Evening with Diana Butler Bass SATURDAY @ 7 PM We’re so excited to welcome Diana Butler Bass to UUMC this Saturday! Here’s what you need to know: Doors The Guadalupe Gate, Education Building Doors and Sanctuary Doors will open at 6 pm. Parking The UUMC Lot and the Platinum Parking Lot will be available for free parking. If those are full, please utilize the nearby meters and San Antonio Garage. We will not be validating parking in the San Antonio Garage on Saturday evening. Parking in University of Texas spaces will require proper UT permits. Signed Books Following her speaking engagement, Diana Butler Bass will be signing copies of her books. “Grateful” and “Freeing Jesus” will be available for purchase for $20 on site.  Credit cards preferred, but cash will be accepted. Please note, we will not be able to make change. Worship | Sunday  @ 11:00 am Online or In-Person Join us for worship as we welcome guest preacher Diana Butler Bass. Dr. Butler Bass is an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring preacher and one of America’s most trusted commentators on religion and contemporary spirituality. She will be preaching at our in-person 11 am service which will be recorded and shared on our YouTube channel on Monday. Her sermon title is “Imagining A Grateful World.” The sermon text is the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard from Matthew 20 and the Sanctuary Choir will sing “Set Me as a Seal.” Our online service premiers at 11 am with readings and prayers shared by the UUMC staff including a creative affirmation of faith entitled “What Kind of God?”  “Everything is a gift. The degree to which we are awake to this truth is a measure of our gratefulness, and gratefulness is a measure of our aliveness.” —DAVID STEINDL-RAST Event Calendar September An Evening with Diana Butler Bass 9/23  @ 7 pm Learn More Guest Preacher: Diana Butler Bass 9/24  @ 11 am Learn More Tween & Youth Scavenger Hunt 9/24  @ 12 pm Learn More October Tween & Youth Kayak Aventure 10/1  @ 12 pm Learn More An Introduction to Centering Prayer 10/3  @ 7 pm Learn More Short Stories and Lasting Wisdom 10/5  @ 10 am Learn More An Introduction to the UMC 10/8  @ 9:45 am Learn More Habitat for Humanity Build 10/14  @ 8 am Learn More Parent’s Night Out 10/14  @ 5 pm Learn More Tween Time & MYF Austin Walking Tour 10/15  @ 12 pm Learn More Around Our Community Anti-Racist Creatio Divina Workshop The Racial Justice Ministry wanted to share an opportunity with the congregation to attend a workshop on October 14 from 9 am - 1 pm at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The worship will give community leaders, activists, or anyone interested in advocacy work the opportunity to incorporate faith and justice in creative ways. The 787 Collective of Austin Seminary is partnering with Six Square to help community leaders imagine new methods for incorporating racial justice advocacy into spiritual care routines. Registration is required by October 6. Learn more and register for the event on the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminar’s website. Texans for Public Education Boot Vouchers Rally On Saturday, October 7, there will be a rally at the capitol in opposition to Governor Abbott’s claim that all Texans want vouchers. The Voucher debate intersects with many other justice issues - as they disproportionately harm BIPOC and queer children as well as those in rural areas.  If you’d like to learn more or attend the rally, visit their website for details. 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