Mercy & Justice Book Study: Dying of Whiteness Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19, and 26 | 6:30-8:00PM | ZoomPhysician and sociologist Jonathan M. Metzl travels across America’s heartland seeking to better understand the politics of racial resentment and its impact on public health. Although many recent measures have promised to restore greatness to white America, Metzl’s […]

Cheers Tours Austin Central Library Wednesday, September 20 | 1:00PM | 710 W Cesar Chavez StBook it down to Austin Public Library's Central Library with Cheers, our community for those young-at-heart who are recently retired, semi-retired, or thinking about setting a date to retire. Cheers participants will have a guided tour of the new Austin […]

Deep Dive Into Scripture Wednesdays, September 6, 13, 20, and 27 | 6:00-7:15PM | ZoomDeep Dive is more than just a bible study! It is a chance to dig into the text, to explore some of the deepest history of our faith, and to wrestle with the problems that scripture provokes and the unanswerable questions […]

Before Cana: Preparing for Marriage - EVENT CANCELED Saturday, September 23 | 9:00AM-4:00PM | FLC Garrison ChapelMarriage is one of the most important relationships you will enter into in this life, and premarital counseling is a proven method to get your marriage started on the right path. This workshop is required for couples who plan […]

Children's Choir Sundays, Beginning August 20 | 9:30-10:00AM | SAN RM 110 Make a joyful noise with our children's choir, open to all children from kindergarten through 5th grade. Led by music education professionals, Children's Choir meets on Sunday mornings throughout the school year to learn, sing, and prepare for regular opportunities to share the […]

Baptism Preparation Class Sunday, September 24 | 12:15-2:00PM | SAN LibraryThinking about having your child Baptized? Pastor Taylor Fuerst and Lara Greene, Director of Children's Ministries, host this class for parents to discuss United Methodist beliefs about Baptism, logistical information about scheduling and service preparation, and ways to help your child live the Baptized life. […]

Sanctuary Renovation Next Steps Saturday, September 16 | 10:00AM | SAN Wesley HallSunday, September 24 | 1:30PM | SAN Wesley Hall Help First Church take the next step in the restoration and renovation of our Sanctuary Building. We are ready to begin the process of planning the renovation of the interior of the Sanctuary itself. […]

Family Night at Barton Springs Pool Sunday, September 24 | 3:00-5:00PM | 2131 William Barton DriveWant a little family fun in the sun without all the heat? All middle and high school students and their families are invited to take a chilly afternoon dip in Barton Springs! Arrive early to leave yourself time to park […]

FEAST: Faith v. Belief Sunday, September 24 | 6:30-8:30PM | FLC Garrison ChapelWhat is the difference between faith and belief? Why does it matter? This month we examine the concepts of faith and belief in popular Christianity, both in our own moment and at several telling points in our shared Christian past. As we do […]