Central to our life together is the sharing of our faith stories.
Download "An Order for Daily Prayer following Easter for the Great Fifty Days" (PDF)
A collection of articles and devotional thoughts by our pastors and staff.
As of today, May 8, we have received 189 "Bridge to the Future" Capital
Campaign pledges for a total of $611,000.00
First Church’s Appalachia Service Project (ASP) Team will begin their annual stock sales to raise funds for this year’s trip to Kentucky July 11th-22nd...[Read More]
The Reverend Jim Wallis, author of The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith & Politics in Post-Religious Right America, will be at First Church on Tuesday May 13th... [Read More]
May Mission Emphasis Benefits The Russia Initiative
Partnership. A partnership is the working together cooperatively of two or more persons. First Church and other churches of the Southwest Texas Conference are in partnership with Good News UMC in Vologda, Russia...... [Read More]
In 2007, FUMC paid 100% of our apportionments. We received the following letter from the Southwest Texas Conference Treasury and Secretary, David Seilheimer, and the ministries that we have helped with our generosity.
Click on the image below to read the letter.
FUMC will strive to become a place of passionate worship where people experience transformation of body, mind, and spirit through…
FUMC will strive to become involved in risk-taking ministries in which we …
FUMC will strive to become a place of extravagant generosity in which…
FUMC will strive to become a place where faith-forming relationships are built by…
FUMC will strive to become a place of radical hospitality achieved by…
May 7th
Noon Communion Service
12:10 p.m.
Rev. Young Min Son & Rev. Clifton Stringers, leaders
We gather for a brief worship service including prayer, singing, silent meditation, and sharing Holy Communion. It is a great way to help keep a sense of God’s presence in the middle of the week and at the center of our lives.
Evening Service
7:00 p.m.
“Hearing Through the Spirit”
Acts 2:1-21
Rev. Kathleen Jones, Leader
A candlelight service of instrumental and sung music, guided prayer, and preaching, followed by a time of fellowship
May 11th
In the Sanctuary
9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Pentecost Sunday
“Water for the Thirsty”
The lasting promise is the presence of God which satisfies our deepest needs.
Acts 2:1-21
John 7:37-39
Rev. John McMullen, preacher
In Room 212 of the Sanctuary Building
9:00 a.m.
This service is focused on being still and quiet in community, practicing the presence of God in the present moment.
Rev. Mimi Raper, Leader
In the Chapel
Pentecost Sunday
Rev. Clifton Stringer, preacher
Rev. Clifton Stringer, preacher
Music: Contemporary Music
Our offices are open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m. for lunch) and Sunday mornings, 8 to 11 a.m.
Telephone: 478-5684
Fax: 478-6169
Mail: First United Methodist Church
1201 Lavaca
Austin, Texas 78701
Email:john@fumcaustin.org
Lay leaders and staff have boxes in the office where you may leave information, or call and leave a message.
Other Information:
Family Life Center: 457-8404
Preschool: 478-5709
If You See Building Maintenance Problems:
If you see areas in the building which need repairs or area you would like to see the Trustees consider as improvements, send an email note to trustees@fumcaustin.org. Your request can then be reviewed by the Trustees. Thank you for your help.
Website Inquiries:
webmaster@fumcaustin.org
Click on the image below to watch a video greeting from First Church.
