Deep Dive: Gospel of John 4 Tuesdays, Beginning October 25 | 6:00-7:15PM | ZoomIt’s time to take another plunge! Deep Dive into scripture returns on October 25 as we turn our eyes and questions to the most unique gospel in our bibles: the Gospel of John. We’ll meet once a week for four weeks to […]
Candy Collection for Mobile Loaves & Fishes November 5-12Need a sweet idea for how to deal with all of your extra Halloween candy? Please donate any leftover candy to our Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF) Ministry. Spread joy to those we serve who love when we have candy to share! Collection bins will be in […]
Little Red Library Sundays in November | 9:00AM-12:15PM | Sanctuary FoyerNo matter your age, there are resources to spark conversations and support you as you learn about hunger and homelessness. Please browse the Little Red Library, available in the Sanctuary Foyer, throughout November on your way to and from worship. This red cart houses books […]
Sock and Underwear Drive for Our Unhoused Neighbors Sundays in November | 9:00AM-12:15PM | Sanctuary Foyer and Family Life CenterClean, dry socks equal healthier feet for our unhoused neighbors, for whom keeping feet dry and warm is a daily challenge. Each week, we provide a new pair of socks to anyone who asks at the […]
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 […]
Administrative Board Meeting Sunday, November 12 | 12:15PM | FLC Great HallEveryone is welcome to attend and participate in this meeting, though only Administrative Board members have voting rights. Register at fumcaustin.org/admin-board. A lunch ( $13.50) is available for those who prepay by noon on Wednesday, November 8. Childcare will be provided in EDU Room […]
Annual Charge Conference Sunday, November 12 | 4:00PM | Northwest Hills UMCDistrict Superintendent Marcus Freeman will preside as we join with other churches across the district to celebrate our connection and do the business of the church. Our time together will also include special guest Dr. Melva K. Wallace, President of Huston-Tillotson University. All are […]
2nd Sundays, 4:30-6:00 p.m. While our dinner FEAST events delve into the more difficult aspects of our faith lives, our happy hours are a chance for us to TOAST and celebrate one another. Join us to check in, share, and connect with Pastor Brad King and young adults ages 20-45! Bring a story. Bring a […]
Book Study: Poverty, By America Tuesdays, November 7, 14, 21, and 28 | 6:30-8:00PM | ZoomThe United States, the richest country on earth, has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. Why? Why does this land of plenty allow one in every eight of its children to go without basic necessities, permit scores of its […]
Deep Dive: Gospel of John 4 Tuesdays, Beginning October 25 | 6:00-7:15PM | ZoomIt’s time to take another plunge! Deep Dive into scripture returns on October 25 as we turn our eyes and questions to the most unique gospel in our bibles: the Gospel of John. We’ll meet once a week for four weeks to […]
Cheers!: A Christmas Carol at Zach Theatre Deadline for Ticket Purchase: Friday, November 17Performance: Sunday, December 3 | 2:30PMRing in the season with Cheers!, First Church’s community of newly and nearly retired friends, as we enjoy ZACH Theatre’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol—a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time that infuses the […]
Connect for Tweens Friday, November 17 | 6:00–9:00PM | Family Life CenterAll 5th-7th graders are invited to Connect, a time just for tweens! Connect helps kids bridge the transition between child and youth by helping tweens connect with each other and God, while having tons of fun. Together, we will eat dinner, play games, talk […]
Kids' Night Out Friday, November 17 | 6:00–9:00PM | SAN Wesley HallKids’ Night Out is a great night for grown-ups and kids since everybody gets a break when infants-4th graders join our trained childcare staff for pizza, play time, and a movie. The cost is $45 for the first child and $15 for siblings. Spaces […]
Little Red Library Sundays in November | 9:00AM-12:15PM | Sanctuary FoyerNo matter your age, there are resources to spark conversations and support you as you learn about hunger and homelessness. Please browse the Little Red Library, available in the Sanctuary Foyer, throughout November on your way to and from worship. This red cart houses books […]
Sock and Underwear Drive for Our Unhoused Neighbors Sundays in November | 9:00AM-12:15PM | Sanctuary Foyer and Family Life CenterClean, dry socks equal healthier feet for our unhoused neighbors, for whom keeping feet dry and warm is a daily challenge. Each week, we provide a new pair of socks to anyone who asks at the […]
Service Project Sunday Sunday, November 19 | 10:00–10:45AM | SAN Wesley Halloin us for an intergenerational time of service. We will assemble manna bags for our unhoused neighbors, make care notes for the teachers at Pickle Elementary, and more! There will be no Sunday School for children or youth, so we hope families will join […]
Youth Skate Outing at Playland Skate Center Sunday, November 19 | 1:00-3:00PM | 8822 McCann DriveRoll into the Thanksgiving holiday with us at Playland Skate Center. All middle and high school students are invited to an afternoon of pizza and skating. We will meet there, so bring $20/student to cover skate rentals and lunch. Invite […]
Interfaith Day of Thanks Service and Celebration Sunday, November 19 | 3:00PM | Huston-Tillotson Univerity's King-Seabrook Chapel | 900 Chicon StJoin Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) as we celebrate our 39th Annual Interfaith Day of Thanks Service and Celebration, to be held for the first time at Huston-Tillotson University, Austin’s only Historically Black College/University […]
Mobile Loaves & Fishes for First Timers Help feed people experiencing homelessness daily on the streets of Austin. We are offering a monthly opportunity, primarily for first-time individuals or families, to serve with Mobile Loaves & Fishes. We will have 1-2 veteran volunteers for each run who will be there to lead the way! Volunteers […]
Book Study: Poverty, By America Tuesdays, November 7, 14, 21, and 28 | 6:30-8:00PM | ZoomThe United States, the richest country on earth, has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. Why? Why does this land of plenty allow one in every eight of its children to go without basic necessities, permit scores of its […]
Little Red Library Sundays in November | 9:00AM-12:15PM | Sanctuary FoyerNo matter your age, there are resources to spark conversations and support you as you learn about hunger and homelessness. Please browse the Little Red Library, available in the Sanctuary Foyer, throughout November on your way to and from worship. This red cart houses books […]
Sock and Underwear Drive for Our Unhoused Neighbors Sundays in November | 9:00AM-12:15PM | Sanctuary Foyer and Family Life CenterClean, dry socks equal healthier feet for our unhoused neighbors, for whom keeping feet dry and warm is a daily challenge. Each week, we provide a new pair of socks to anyone who asks at the […]
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 […]
Continuing the Conversation: Homelessness in Austin Sunday, November 26 | 10:00AM | EDU Murchison ChapelAfter a deeply engaging October 5th Sunday Mercy & Justice presentation, Laura Torres with the Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST) will be back to answer more questions and the wonderings you have had since. Laura is a licensed professional counselor with […]
Youth Parent Meeting: Drugs and Alcohol Sunday, November 26 | 4:30-6:30PM | FLC Garrison ChapelOne of the most influential factors during a child’s adolescence is maintaining a strong, open relationship with a parent. This is especially important when it comes to parenting your young person in an era when stigma around drugs and alcohol has […]
FEAST: Puritans, Pietism, and American Values Sunday, November 26 | 6:30-8:30PM | ZoomWhen the Pilgrims sailed for America in the early 17th century, they did so with the hope that they could found a truly pure and moral society free of the woes and corruption that they saw in the Catholic and Anglican churches of […]
The Feed My People Breakfast is back inside! Help prepare and cook this meal that feeds 50 of our vulnerable neighbors. Prep begins at 5:15AM and clean up is finished by 7:00AM. The Feed My People Program (FMP) is the founding program for Foundation for the Homeless (FFH), and is open to anyone experiencing […]
Honest Advent Study Group Tuesdays, November 28 and December 5, 12, and 19 | 2:00-3:00PM | ZoomDeepen your faith throughout Advent as we discuss Honest Advent, by Scott Erickson. Join member Cynthia Murray and participants from FUMC Austin and FUMC McAllen for online community and conversation about these 25 daily meditations and illustrations that address […]
Book Study: Poverty, By America Tuesdays, November 7, 14, 21, and 28 | 6:30-8:00PM | ZoomThe United States, the richest country on earth, has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. Why? Why does this land of plenty allow one in every eight of its children to go without basic necessities, permit scores of its […]
Advent and Christmas Festival Choir Wednesdays, November 29, and December 6, 13, and 20| 7:00-8:30PM | Choir RoomThe FUMC Austin Choir invites all interested singers to join us as we prepare musical offerings for Advent and Christmas. Sing the joyous sacred music of this season as we anticipate God’s gift of Jesus on Sunday, December […]