Pride The anti-LGBTQ legislation filed this legislative session cast a long shadow on the state of Texas. But joy is powerful! Joy is a beacon against darkness! We are celebrating Pride this June as we look with joy and anticipation to the Pride Festival and Parade on...
Add Your Prayers to the Vigil of Remembrance and Lament for Uvalde First Church hosted a Service of Remembrance and Lament on the first anniversary of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX, which resulted in the deaths of 19 students, 2 teachers, and...
Smiles. Sno cones. Cotton candy. Nothing is sweeter than carnival food, unless that carnival is celebrating the grace and joy of generations! Last Sunday, people age 9 months to 90 years, braved the slightly rainy weather to enjoy live music, good food, fellowship,...
Youth Mission Trips: KEY To Spiritual Lives of TeensAt FUMC Austin, both middle and high school students are taking trips away from home this summer, serving and learning through partnerships with Appalachia Service Project (ASP) and Be The Neighbor. These...
Thank you to our amazing, dedicated Sunday School teachers! More than 40 volunteers have welcomed children and youth on Sundays for a shared time of learning, listening, laughing, raising questions and answering them together, and making this faith community’s core...
Easter Offering: Children and Youth in Mission At First Church, we fervently believe that God can use anyone to transform the world. That is why our youngest children practice mercy & justice through our Love in Action service retreat and Vacation Bible School. It...
Announcement of Renewal Leave We are excited to share that Pastor Cathy Stone will be on renewal leave April 17-July 8. The Book of Discipline encourages full-time clergy to take regular renewal leave as a part of the rhythm of respite and sabbath that supports...
Recognizing Graduating Seniors Deadline: Thursday, April 20Graduation is an exciting milestone at any age! We want to recognize all graduating seniors—high school, college, or graduate school—in our FUMC Weekly on May 7. Please provide a picture of the graduate, name,...
Grace for Generation Capital Campaign Are you curious about our upcoming capital campaign? Do you want to find out ways to contribute? In May, we will be holding four gatherings for those interested in visiting with the campaign team leadership. Bring your questions...
A traditional symbol of Easter, the lily is a flower that seems to die away, and then returns with new life each year. FUMC members and friends are invited to place lilies in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday to the glory of God and in honor of or in memory of loved...
Finance AssistantPart-time / $26,000 First Church is hiring a part-time Finance Assistant to help with bookkeeping, payroll, and accounts payable. View the complete job description here. If you or someone you know is interested in submitting a resume for this open...
We are committed to caring for and serving with our neighbors experiencing homelessness. This is especially true for women, who are traditionally more vulnerable and at risk in this population, and who have few resources available. Inspired by God’s Spirit, At the...
Some Bunny Needs Your Help for Easter Egg Fest! Help us ensure there are plenty of treats for the children at our Easter Egg Festival on April 1. *Donate individually wrapped candy and egg-sized plastic toys or stickers. Recommended candy choices are Lifesavers,...
Our February mission emphasis is Huston-Tillotson University. As Austin’s oldest institution of higher education and its only Historically Black College and University (HBCU), the university is a sacred space. HBCUs play a vital role in dismantling racial inequity,...
Our January mission emphasis is the Immigration Care Team (ICT), a ministry offering active support and provision to asylum seekers and other immigrants. Formed in April 2020, ITC is currently providing ongoing financial resources for a young woman seeking asylum from...