Join us for the 2018 Austin Pride Interfaith CELEBRATION on Sunday, August 5 at 4:00 p.m. at JCC Austin, 7300 Hart Ln, Austin, TX 78731. The Pride Interfaith Celebration is supported by Austin PRIDE, sponsored by First United Methodist Church Austin, and organized by the Pride Interfaith Partnership of Austin—a group of volunteers who support safe spiritual environments in the Austin area where … [Read more...]
Austin PRIDE Festival & Parade – August 11
Austin PRIDE Festival August 11, 11:00 am.-7:00 p.m. Join the five reconciling United Methodist churches in presenting an affirming witness by hosting a booth at the PRIDE festival. Help let the LGBTQiA+ community know that FUMC is an affirming church. Sign up for shifts coming soon. The Austin PRIDE Festival will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and more … [Read more...]
VBS Volunteer Training
Returning VBS Volunteers Are you a returning VBS volunteer? Have you been trained countless times? This year, we are providing all relevant materials, such as schedules, rotations and parking information in a packet for returning volunteers ONLY that will be available in the Children's Hallway of the Education Building on July 15 and 22. If you have already completed your Safe Gatherings … [Read more...]
Summer Book Club
Summer Book Club Is As Easy as 1, 2, 3! Now - August 19 Let’s talk about books! Join with others who read the same book from our summer reading list. Each group will have a facilitator to guide the discussion. In order for us to prepare leaders, we need to know you are coming! Register online and indicate which book you read. Want to read this week? Pick your book and register at … [Read more...]
ASP Slideshow
Sunday, July 29, 12:15 p.m. Garrison Chapel, Family Life Center All are invited to a slide show of this year’s Appalachia Service Project trip to Magoffin County, Kentucky. Come hear stories from our high school youth about the trip, the people they met, and the experiences shared. We will also celebrate Gordon Wesley and his 25 years of leading this trip! A light lunch and ice cream … [Read more...]
Mercy and Justice Fifth Sunday Presentation
Fifth Sunday Presentation on Mental Health July 29, 10:00 a.m. Wesley Hall, Sanctuary Building Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition, as 1 in 5 U.S. adults will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. However, everyone is affected or impacted by mental illness through friends and family. Our Mercy and Justice Team invites … [Read more...]
Table for 8
Table for 8 is a fun and exciting way to connect with people from First Church. If you’d like to meet people in our church in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, then this group is for you! Singles, couples, and families of all ages are welcome! Register online to sign up! Then you will be placed with others in your geographical area and a dining group will be formed. Our intent is to mix you up … [Read more...]
Book Study: I’m Still Here
Tuesdays, August 7, 14, 21 6:30-7:30 p.m., Family Life Center 103 Join us as we read and discuss "I'm Still Here" by Austin Channing Brown, a powerful new voice on racial justice, an eye-opening account of growing up Black, Christian, and female in middle-class white America. In a time when nearly all institutions (schools, churches, universities, businesses) claim to value "diversity" in … [Read more...]
First Word from Pastor Michael – On God and Country
On God and Country “We freely admit that we do not have all the answers, but we believe that Jesus points the way.” -From “Our Invitation,” FUMC, Austin Storytelling is one of our values at First UMC, Austin. Stories of lived experience carry an authenticity that draws us in, enticing us to listen. In listening, we respect the personhood of our neighbor. We gain understanding of their … [Read more...]
Back to School at the Pool!
Sunday, August 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Balcones Woods Pool 11204 Alhambra Drive, 78759 Families of all ages are invited to join us for a fun Back-to-School Bash. Calendars and information about fall children's ministry programming will be available, plus a sign-up for Children's Choir. More information to follow. Contact children@fumcaustin.org with questions. … [Read more...]
Kids’ Club
Fun on Fridays (check the calendar for dates) 6:00-9:00 p.m. All 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders are invited to a night of faith building through games, mission projects, a movie, and pizza! Contact Lara Greene with questions at children@fumcaustin.org. September 14, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. October 12, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. November 9, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. January 11, 6:00 p.m. … [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. Do you wish you knew more of the Bible? Do you find yourself wanting to understand scripture, but unsure of where to start? FUMC is journeying together through the Bible in our summer series, “The Story of God.” We’ll start with the … [Read more...]
First Word from Pastor Taylor – We Value Service
"I joined this church because I could see that these people don't just say they care about others; they actually get out there and get their hands dirty to serve others." These words are music to my ears. We are a church that values service—walking the walk, not just talking the talk. We believe that our lives are to be lived for the benefit of others, not just ourselves. We … [Read more...]
Young Adult Lunch
July 22, 12:15 p.m. Front Steps of Sanctuary Building Young adults (ages 18-35) are invited to lunch together once a month. This group will walk or carpool someplace nearby to eat. Questions? Contact Devon Bailey at devon@fumcaustin.org. … [Read more...]
The Story of God
Do you wish you knew more of the Bible? Do you find yourself wanting to understand scripture, but unsure of where to start? Summer Worship Series May 27-August 12 FUMC is journeying together through the Bible in our summer series, “The Story of God.” We’ll start with the first chapter of Genesis on May 27—inviting everyone to open up the Bible and read a little bit each day—and end in … [Read more...]
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We believe that every person is a beloved child of God. We believe that every person is on a journey toward God, with God. We freely admit that we do not have all the answers. We believe that Jesus points the way. 
