Experiencing Hope in a Time of Despair with author Mark Yaconelli Sunday, November 6 | 5:00-7:00PM | FLC Great Hall “Story, as it turns out, crucial to our evolution—more so than opposable thumbs. Opposable thumbs let us hang on; story us what to hang on to.”—Lisa Cron, Wired for Story The soul speaks in story. […]
Bowen Bible Study Returns for Fall 2022 Wednesdays, beginning September 14, 10:00-11:30AM | SAN RM 213FUMC teacher Jim Bowen, retired research scientist and Bible expert, is resuming his weekly Bible class of in-depth exploration of Scriptural texts. This weekly group will begin study with the book of Hebrews. All are welcome to join. For more information, please […]
FEAST October Dinner Event: We Don't Eat Our Friends Sunday, October 23 | 7:30-9:00PM | FLC Garrison ChapelLike ancient Christians, we meet to share food and fellowship and to talk about what it means to be a Christian in today's world. FEAST's budding tradition is to make sure that during our October dinner, we will […]
Book Study: The Truth in Our Stories Book Party: Wednesday, September 21 | 6:00PM | Reverie BooksBook Study: Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 18, and 25 | 6:30-8:00PM | ZoomFUMC Austin is excited to welcome Rev. Elizabeth Wright, executive director of JFON Austin, in October for a four-week exploration of the recently published book, The Truth […]
Bowen Bible Study Returns for Fall 2022 Wednesdays, beginning September 14, 10:00-11:30AM | SAN RM 213FUMC teacher Jim Bowen, retired research scientist and Bible expert, is resuming his weekly Bible class of in-depth exploration of Scriptural texts. This weekly group will begin study with the book of Hebrews. All are welcome to join. For more information, please […]
Disciple I Fast Track: The Old Testament Wednesdays, September 7 | 6:00-7:15PM The Bible is a complicated artifact that exemplifies some of the worst and absolute best aspects of humanity. At the same time, it is without a doubt the most important single repository of information about the history of our lives with God. The […]
Bowen Bible Study Returns for Fall 2022 Wednesdays, beginning September 14, 10:00-11:30AM | SAN RM 213FUMC teacher Jim Bowen, retired research scientist and Bible expert, is resuming his weekly Bible class of in-depth exploration of Scriptural texts. This weekly group will begin study with the book of Hebrews. All are welcome to join. For more information, please […]
Q&A: Becoming a Reproductive Freedom Congregation Sunday, October 30 | 10:00AM | SanctuaryThis fall, First Church is in a discernment process as we consider becoming a Reproductive Freedom Congregation through Just Texas. These are faith communities committed to eradicating stigma related to the complicated choices people make in pursuit of reproductive health. Please join us […]
Bowen Bible Study Returns for Fall 2022 Wednesdays, beginning September 14, 10:00-11:30AM | SAN RM 213FUMC teacher Jim Bowen, retired research scientist and Bible expert, is resuming his weekly Bible class of in-depth exploration of Scriptural texts. This weekly group will begin study with the book of Hebrews. All are welcome to join. For more information, please […]
Disciple I Fast Track: The Old Testament Wednesdays, September 7 | 6:00-7:15PM The Bible is a complicated artifact that exemplifies some of the worst and absolute best aspects of humanity. At the same time, it is without a doubt the most important single repository of information about the history of our lives with God. The […]
Bowen Bible Study Returns for Fall 2022 Wednesdays, beginning September 14, 10:00-11:30AM | SAN RM 213FUMC teacher Jim Bowen, retired research scientist and Bible expert, is resuming his weekly Bible class of in-depth exploration of Scriptural texts. This weekly group will begin study with the book of Hebrews. All are welcome to join. For more information, please […]
Experiencing Hope in a Time of Despair with author Mark Yaconelli Sunday, November 6 | 5:00-7:00PM | FLC Great HallThe pandemic, climate change disasters, racism, political vitriol, misogyny, the erosion of rights, and mass death is taking an overwhelming toll on individuals, families, and communities. How do we experience God's peace in a time of […]
Bowen Bible Study Returns for Fall 2022 Wednesdays, beginning September 14, 10:00-11:30AM | SAN RM 213FUMC teacher Jim Bowen, retired research scientist and Bible expert, is resuming his weekly Bible class of in-depth exploration of Scriptural texts. This weekly group will begin study with the book of Hebrews. All are welcome to join. For more information, please […]
Disciple I Fast Track: The Old Testament Wednesdays, September 7 | 6:00-7:15PM The Bible is a complicated artifact that exemplifies some of the worst and absolute best aspects of humanity. At the same time, it is without a doubt the most important single repository of information about the history of our lives with God. The […]
Bowen Bible Study Returns for Fall 2022 Wednesdays, beginning September 14, 10:00-11:30AM | SAN RM 213FUMC teacher Jim Bowen, retired research scientist and Bible expert, is resuming his weekly Bible class of in-depth exploration of Scriptural texts. This weekly group will begin study with the book of Hebrews. All are welcome to join. For more information, please […]
Coffee Talk: Storytelling Sunday, November 13 and 20 | 10:00-10:45AM | EDU Murchison ChapelOnce upon a time... all people were welcomed to join Coffee Talk for three weeks of conversations about storytelling. Actually that time is now. We will think about how storytelling shapes the Bible, where we find compelling stories being told today, and […]
Ring Handbells this Holiday Season Sundays, November 13 & 20 and December 4 & 11 | 12:30-1:30PM | Family Life CenterHave you have thought about ringing handbells? The First Church Ringers are regrouping and invite adults and youth to this short-term Advent opportunity. No experience with handbells is necessary, but there will be just four […]
Bowen Bible Study Returns for Fall 2022 Wednesdays, beginning September 14, 10:00-11:30AM | SAN RM 213FUMC teacher Jim Bowen, retired research scientist and Bible expert, is resuming his weekly Bible class of in-depth exploration of Scriptural texts. This weekly group will begin study with the book of Hebrews. All are welcome to join. For more information, please […]
Disciple I Fast Track: The Old Testament Wednesdays, September 7 | 6:00-7:15PM The Bible is a complicated artifact that exemplifies some of the worst and absolute best aspects of humanity. At the same time, it is without a doubt the most important single repository of information about the history of our lives with God. The […]
Bowen Bible Study Returns for Fall 2022 Wednesdays, beginning September 14, 10:00-11:30AM | SAN RM 213FUMC teacher Jim Bowen, retired research scientist and Bible expert, is resuming his weekly Bible class of in-depth exploration of Scriptural texts. This weekly group will begin study with the book of Hebrews. All are welcome to join. For more information, please […]
Coffee Talk: Storytelling Sunday, November 13 and 20 | 10:00-10:45AM | EDU Murchison ChapelOnce upon a time... all people were welcomed to join Coffee Talk for three weeks of conversations about storytelling. Actually that time is now. We will think about how storytelling shapes the Bible, where we find compelling stories being told today, and […]
Ring Handbells this Holiday Season Sundays, November 13 & 20 and December 4 & 11 | 12:30-1:30PM | Family Life CenterHave you have thought about ringing handbells? The First Church Ringers are regrouping and invite adults and youth to this short-term Advent opportunity. No experience with handbells is necessary, but there will be just four […]
iACT's Interfaith Day of Thanks Service and Celebration Sunday, November 20 | 3:00PM | St. Matthew's Episcopal Church | 8134 Mesa DrivePlease join Interfaith Action of Central Texas as we celebrate our 38th Annual Interfaith Day of Thanks Service and Celebration. People of all faith traditions will gather to celebrate what it is they are […]
Bowen Bible Study Returns for Fall 2022 Wednesdays, beginning September 14, 10:00-11:30AM | SAN RM 213FUMC teacher Jim Bowen, retired research scientist and Bible expert, is resuming his weekly Bible class of in-depth exploration of Scriptural texts. This weekly group will begin study with the book of Hebrews. All are welcome to join. For more information, please […]
Disciple I Fast Track: The Old Testament Wednesdays, September 7 | 6:00-7:15PM The Bible is a complicated artifact that exemplifies some of the worst and absolute best aspects of humanity. At the same time, it is without a doubt the most important single repository of information about the history of our lives with God. The […]
Bowen Bible Study Returns for Fall 2022 Wednesdays, beginning September 14, 10:00-11:30AM | SAN RM 213FUMC teacher Jim Bowen, retired research scientist and Bible expert, is resuming his weekly Bible class of in-depth exploration of Scriptural texts. This weekly group will begin study with the book of Hebrews. All are welcome to join. For more information, please […]
Advent Kickoff Sunday, November 27 | 10:00-10:45AM | FLC Great HallExplore the meaning of Advent by creating an Advent wreath with your church family. We will make wreaths, play Advent Bingo, and share food and fellowship. Live greens and wreath supplies (one per household) are available on a first-come, first-served basis for a donation of […]
FEAST November Dinner Event: Money. The Root of What? Sunday, November 27 | 7:30-9:00PM | FLC Garrison Chapel Like ancient Christians, we meet to share food and fellowship and to talk about what it means to be a Christian in today's world. This month, we are taking a look at the portrayal of money and […]
Bowen Bible Study Returns for Fall 2022 Wednesdays, beginning September 14, 10:00-11:30AM | SAN RM 213FUMC teacher Jim Bowen, retired research scientist and Bible expert, is resuming his weekly Bible class of in-depth exploration of Scriptural texts. This weekly group will begin study with the book of Hebrews. All are welcome to join. For more information, please […]
Disciple I Fast Track: The Old Testament Wednesdays, September 7 | 6:00-7:15PM The Bible is a complicated artifact that exemplifies some of the worst and absolute best aspects of humanity. At the same time, it is without a doubt the most important single repository of information about the history of our lives with God. The […]