Announcing New Appointment - Canyon Lake UMC Dear Friends, On Thursday, I was introduced as the next pastor in charge at Canyon Lake United Methodist Church, effective July 1. Approximately four years ago, I had a similar introduction at First UMC, Austin. The stated purpose was the need for an experienced elder to serve as an executive pastor to help bridge an anticipated transition in … [Read more...]
Easter Invitation
Please join us on our journey through Holy Week to Easter at First United Methodist Church. Worship services are offered on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. On Saturday, we join together on the west lawn of the State Capitol for a community-wide Easter Egg Festival with face painting, games, the Easter Bunny, and a traditional egg hunt and egg roll races. On Easter, we celebrate Jesus’ life, … [Read more...]
Easter Lily Sale
Order Deadline: April 7, 2019 The lily is a flower that comes from a bulb. It seemingly dies away, 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 or in memory of loved ones. The cost is $12 each. Plants are florist quality and great for replanting. You may order lilies by … [Read more...]
First Word from Pastor Taylor – Responding to General Conference
Responding to General Conference Dear First Church, I want to share a few updates with you regarding our response following the 2019 General Conference a couple weeks ago. Our Executive Team met on Wednesday, March 13, and we had a thorough discussion about our congregational response. A few key items coming out of that discussion: As a group, we voted to approve a new rainbow logo … [Read more...]
Prodigal Sons Men’s Study Group
Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Room 103, FLC This Prodigal Men’s Study Group began almost 30 years ago as a Disciple Bible Study group, and continues to meet, studying a variety of works on the Bible, theology, faith as it relates to character, faith as it relates to the world, faith as it relates to science, and more. Any man who is ready for challenging, intense discussion, and to develop … [Read more...]
Cheers Ministry for Boomers
The Cheers Ministry is a community for those young-at-heart who are recently retired, semi-retired, or thinking about setting a date to retire. Designed for our members and visitors who are of the Baby Boomer generation (you know who you are), this group is a way to build community, get to know others, and find ways to connect within our large church family. We’ve named it the “Cheers Ministry” … [Read more...]
Training for Thursday Women’s Ministry
Sunday, April 7, 12:15-2:00 p.m. FLC Great Hall This May, we are launching a new ministry with women experiencing homelessness following the “Feed My People” Breakfast on Thursday mornings. All potential volunteers are encouraged to attend training on April 7 or May 5. Please keep this new ministry in your prayers as leaders plan and prepare. Lunch will be provided. Questions? Contact … [Read more...]
Kids’ Night Out
Once a month, it's Kids' Night Out —pizza and a movie for the kids and date night for parents! While parents enjoy an evening out, children play, eat pizza, and watch a movie with our trained childcare staff. We accept infants through first graders. $25 for first child, $8 for each sibling From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pre-registration required For our childcare staff to adequately … [Read more...]
General Conference Debriefing & FAQ Response
Video Recording of General Conference Debriefing On Sunday, March 3, Rev. Michael Mumme and Rev. Pastor Taylor Fuerst led a debriefing of the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference. The briefing, recorded on video, covered key items that were found constitutional and unconstitutional during the conference, the follow-up Judicial review in April, and what we may anticipate before General … [Read more...]
Lenten Worship Schedule
Lenten Book Study Sundays, March 10-April 14, 10:00 a.m., Wesley Hall For the season of Lent, we will be hosting a churchwide study of Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week by author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine. Jesus’ final days were full of risk. Every move he made was filled with anticipation, danger, and the potential for great loss or great … [Read more...]
Contemplative Worship Service
4th Sundays 9:00 a.m., Murchison Chapel Contemplative prayer can provide a welcome respite, a place to find the inner resources to actively serve a chaotic world from a place of strength and peace. This service is offered on 4th Sundays for the beginner or experienced practitioner of mindfulness meditation. The format is simple and includes an opening, a reading, a period or two of … [Read more...]
Con Confianza Safety Training
Sunday, March 31, 1:00-3:00 p.m. SAN Wesley Hall The Rio Texas Conference requires that all church volunteers with youth, children, and vulnerable adults to be certified through a 3-step Safe Gatherings process in order to serve in leadership roles. This certification will be required to teach summer Sunday School, participate in youth retreats or mission trips, and lead Vacation Bible School, … [Read more...]
Contemplative Lenten Study
Sundays of Lent March 10-April 14, 12:15-1:45 p.m. SAN Room 212 Lent is naturally a time for preparation and contemplation, but what does it mean to sit in silence and listen to God? What effects can it have on our connection with God, ourselves, and the world? A study of Laurence Freeman's Sensing God: Learning to Meditate During Lent provides the opportunity for those interested in … [Read more...]
Churchwide Lenten Study
For the season of Lent, we will be hosting a churchwide study of Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week by author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine. Jesus’ final days were full of risk. Every move he made was filled with anticipation, danger, and the potential for great loss or great reward. The author explores the biblical texts surrounding the Passion … [Read more...]
Worship Schedule
Learn more about our pastors by reading their biographies: Rev. Taylor Fuerst and Rev. Michael Mumme. Worship Schedule in the Sanctuary 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Lenten Worship Series, March 10-April 14 This year, in this holy season of preparation leading up to Easter, we delve deep into the last moments leading up to Jesus’ Crucifixion–his entrance into Jerusalem, being anointed with oil, … [Read more...]
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