Econnection: September, 7 2023

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Featured Events MISSION & JUSTICE & PIE, OH MY! | THIS SUNDAY! Join us in the Fellowship Hall after worship this Sunday! Bring a pie to share and come learn about the ways you can get involved at UUMC! Learn More FAITH AFTER DOUBT | BEGINS SEPTEMBER 12 We all have things in our faith life that are hard for us to reconcile or to understand.  This is an opportunity for folks to investigate some of the complicated parts of our faith and have a supportive space to process.  Whether your grew up in evangelical background or not you are welcome to join us and talk about how your growing up faith works with who you are now. Learn More & Register Worship | Sunday  @ 11:00 am Online or In-Person Join us for worship Sunday, September 10. We continue our sermon series centered on “The 3 B’s” of Believing, Behaving and Belonging. What we believe, how we behave (or practice our faith), and how we belong have long been central to many people of faith. Over time, our understanding of “The 3 B’s” has been changing. Pastor Teresa’s sermons will explore this in the light of recent writings from religions scholar Diana Butler Bass. At the 11am Sanctuary Service we will hear a Mission Moment by Open Door Board Chair Loree Misch. And plan to stay for the Mission and Justice Fair following worship! “Practices are the matrix for virtuous dispositions. When regular practice moves from mere repetition to settled habit, that habitual behavior can gradually evoke the right dispositions to make the behavior virtuous.” — William C. Spohn News Parking on Sundays There is a lot happening in the life of our church and Sunday mornings have been bustling. We want to remind everyone that the platinum parking lot is available and we validate parking on Sunday mornings for the San Antonio Garage. There is limited parking available in the church parking lot on 25th, and, when possible, we like to reserve that lot for those who might have some difficulty with the extra walking. If you are safely able to park in the platinum lot or San Antonio Garage, please consider doing so and leaving the closer spots open for our friends with limited mobility. Altar Rail Offering: Habitat for Humanity We’re continuing to raise funds for our upcoming Habitat for Humanity Build with this month’s Altar Rail Offering. As a partnering church, we are contributing $5,000 to the project and the special offering will help us raise the necessary funds. Donations can be made by visiting uumc.org/give and selecting “Special Offering” or writing “Special Offering” in the memo line of your check. We’ll be building October 14 & November 4. Click here to sign up and join the build! 30 Days of AntiRacism The Racial Justice Ministry invites everyone to participate in the General Commission on Religion and Race's (GCORR) 30 Days of Antiracism in September. Each day we will engage in an activity that helps us to become more antiracist in the ways we think and act. GCORR invites you to share your progress with a picture or a reflection using #30daysofAntiracism. You can find the activities on their calendar. It’s available online or in the church office and Welcome Center. Event Calendar September Mission & Justice & Pie! Oh my! 9/10  @ 12 pm Learn More Caregivers Support Group 9/12  @ 6:30 pm Learn More Faith After Doubt 9/12  @ 7 pm Learn More Parent’s Night Out 9/15  @ 5 pm Learn More Parent’s Happy Hour 9/15  @ 5 pm Learn More Family Sunday 9/17 Learn More Wesley Choir Sings in Worship 9/17  @ 11 am Learn More 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 Around Our Community 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. Justice for our Neighbors: 2023 Homecoming Fundraiser & Gala The annual JFON fundraiser and gala is scheduled for Sunday, October 22 at 5pm. Austin Region JFON a non-profit law office, welcomes refugees and immigrants into our communities by providing free, high-quality immigration legal services, education, and advocacy. UUMC and may of it’s members have a strong tradition of supporting JFON. Learn more about JFON on their website. If you are interested in attending contact Austin Region JFON Board Member Paul Harper at paul.harper@mac.com. Northwest Hills UMC: Rise Against Hunger Northwest Hills is hosting a Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event on August 24 from 11:30 am - 5 pm. Rise Against Hunger events provide a fun, educational way for groups to lend a hand to people facing hunger across the globe. They encourage anyone four and older to join them in their packaging event. You can sign up on their website, and if you’d like more information, please contact Pastor Earl.   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