Sunday, December 15 3rd Sunday of Advent Preacher: Rev. Taylor Fuerst Scripture: Luke 1:46b-55 Sermon: "Joy: Delight Can't Wait" "What Can't Wait" Sermon Series Advent is a season of waiting, but is idle waiting what God wants of us? In preparation for the coming Messiah, we wonder together—what things can’t wait? What demands our immediate attention? What requires our work and … [Read more...]
Blue Christmas Service
Thursday, December 19, 2019, 7:00 p.m. EDU Murchison Chapel How come I don’t feel it? In the midst of the wonder and expectation of Advent, many of us might feel out of step with the joy and excitement of Christmas. Some of us have lost loved ones or face the “happy” holidays feeling blue with grief or depression. Senior Pastor Taylor Fuerst will lead this special worship service on the … [Read more...]
FEAST
Sunday, December 15, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Family Life Center, Garrison Chapel FEAST is a monthly dinner gathering for young adults (roughly ages 20–45) to build community and dig into the more difficult side of faith together. Led by Dr. Brad King, FEAST is a modern take on the most ancient form of Christian communal worship: the love feast. In addition to delicious food, these meetings are focused … [Read more...]
Christmas Eve Services
First United Methodist Church of Austin invites you to worship with us on Christmas Eve. Five services provide flexibility for all ages and stages of life. Our 12:00 p.m. service is ideal for those who wish to celebrate early. Our 4:00 p.m. family service is a wonderful way for families with young children to worship together. The candlelight services at 6:00, 8:00, and 11:00 p.m. feature carols, … [Read more...]
Sock & Cookie Collections for Christmas Breakfast
Sock Collection We are collecting new, white, adult-sized tube socks to give to our homeless neighbors at our annual Christmas Eve Breakfast. As you are out and about shopping, consider picking up a bag or two of white, adult-sized tube socks. You may place your donations in the collection bins located in the foyers of the Chapel, Sanctuary, and Family Life Center on December 1, 8, 15, and 22. … [Read more...]
Wait! That’s Not the Christmas Story
Sunday, December 22, 10:00 a.m. SAN Wesley Hall What’s your favorite part of the Christmas story? The three wise men? The shepherds guided by an incredibly bright star? Maybe it’s the quaint image of Christ sleeping in a barn with the other lambs. Well…as usual, Dr. Brad King is here to ruin your good time. The Christmas story that we all know and love is, in Brad’s words, a “mess of mixed-up … [Read more...]
Coffee with the Pastors
Sunday, January 12, 10:00-10:45 a.m., SAN Parlor Want to connect deeper in our FUMC community? Come visit with the pastors and lay leaders in this periodic series of coffee and conversation. The emphasis of this first gathering will be on the Mercy and Justice ministries of our congregation and how to get involved. New and long-time members are welcome. … [Read more...]
Feed My People Christmas Eve Breakfast
Tuesday, December 24, 2018, 6:30-8:30 a.m. FLC Great Hall Our 21st annual Feed My People Christmas Eve Breakfast for the Homeless will be held on Tuesday, December 24, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. We will serve coffee upstairs with Christmas music at 6:30 a.m. and breakfast will be served at 7:00 a.m. Many in our church family have made this a significant part of their Christmas season. Come … [Read more...]
Children’s Christmas Giving
Sundays, December 8-January 5 Sanctuary Foyer In the spirit of Christmas giving, our Children’s Ministry Team invites children to bring toiletry items for the children and their families living at Casa Marianella. Casa Marianella is the only homeless shelter in Austin dedicated solely to immigrants. 65% of shelter residents, including children, are asylum seekers, many coming from … [Read more...]
Loving Movie and Discussion
Sunday, January 19, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Sanctuary Our Mercy & Justice Team and youth invite you to watch Loving, the story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in 1960s Virginia began a legal battle that would end with the Supreme Court's historic 1967 decision. A short discussion will follow the movie. In support of the upcoming MLK March the … [Read more...]
Congregational Care Opportunities
Congregational Care Team Needs You However you may receive God’s call, please join our Congregational Care Team to enable us to become a more loving, caring congregation by contacting Robbie Ausley, our Congregational Care Committee Chair, at robausley@gmail.com or 512-784-8971. Blood Bank Ministry Makes arrangements to have the blood bank come to the church four times a year. They also … [Read more...]
Service Project Sunday
Sunday, December 29, 10:00 a.m. SAN Wesley Hall Let us end the year caring for our neighbors! All ages and stages are invited to gather for conversation and projects that will make a difference in the world. All Sunday School classes are invited to participate. There will be no regular Sunday School for children or youth. … [Read more...]
Epiphany Party
January 5, 10:00–10:45 a.m. FLC Great Hall Start your new year with joy by celebrating Christ’s light in the world with your church family in the Family Life Center. Families, individuals, children, and adults all are welcome! Children and youth will not have regular Sunday School class that day, so bring the whole family to the party! Want to get more involved? Sign up below to bring … [Read more...]
Conversations on Racial Justice
Join us as we work to be anti-racists, seeking to undo racism in ourselves and to recognize and understand our participation in systemic racism. This group meets on first Sundays, 4:30-6:00 p.m., to discuss and learn more about racial oppression, issues of whiteness and racism, and other topics through videos, podcasts, and short articles. Over the next upcoming months, we will listen to and … [Read more...]
Ushers Needed
Want to be an Usher or Greeter? You can be part of a team that continues to make FUMC one of the most welcoming congregations in Texas. Being an usher or greeter is an excellent opportunity to meet other members, make new friends, and welcome visitors to FUMC Austin. Your commitment would only be one Sunday a month at either the 9:00 or 11:00 service from January-June, 2020. If you are … [Read more...]
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