Sometimes a crisis of faith comes all at once, and sometimes we slide into it more gradually. Sometimes it feels like a crisis, an emergency, and sometimes it just feels like...blah. What are we to do with those seasons of challenge? How do we work through it and what will our faith look like on the other side? Join us for worship as we seek wisdom and guidance for navigating the rough side of faith together. |
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Sunday, September 19
Preacher: Taylor Fuerst
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
Sermon: How to Keep Moving
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Worship
9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, our 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in-person worship services have a limited capacity in the Sanctuary. Register online for either service. In accordance with APH risk-based guidelines, we recommend that all unvaccinated individuals worship online. Virtual worship will still be available at 11:00 a.m. each Sunday through our Zoom worship time, YouTube Channel, and Facebook page. Our Interactive Worship on Zoom includes opportunities to connect with one another, share prayer concerns, and view our video worship service together.
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FEAST: Sunday Fellowship
Every Sunday
10:00-10:45 a.m. FLC Room 109
The FEAST community (youngish adults aged 20-45) is offering a weekly fellowship opportunity for those grappling with what it means to be a Christian in the contemporary world. Whether we are critically examining the history of our Scriptures or sharing breakfast tacos and opinions on Taylor Swift, we will be feasting together on faith, fellowship, and a great deal of fun. r For more information, email Pastor Brad King at brad@fumcaustin.org.
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Deep Dive Into Scripture
Sunday, September 19, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Sanctuary
Join us for our monthly, churchwide Bible study! Every third Sunday of the month, Pastor Brad (or a special guest!) will lead an hour-long discussion of one or more passages read in church that month. If you're interested, just stay in your pew after the 11 a.m. service, or come back in and join us around 12:00 p.m. Register below, or email brad@fumcaustin.org with any questions.
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Cheers Picnic
Today, September 16, 6:00 p.m. - Dark
Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury Street
The Cheers Ministry, a community for those
young-at-heart who are recently retired and
semi-retired, is hosting a generational picnic at Pease Park. Bring your children, grandchildren, and a picnic dinner to enjoy the playscape and good company. Look for the Cheers banner to find the group. Contact Dick Young (richardtyoung@gmail.com) with questions.
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Baptism Class
Sunday, September 26th, 12:00 p.m.
FLC, Great Hall
Are you ready to have your child Baptized? Lara Greene, Director of Children’s Ministries, and Pastor Taylor Fuerst host this class for caregivers to learn about our beliefs about Baptism, information about scheduling and service preparation, and ways to help your child live the Baptized life. This class is required for those preparing for a child’s Baptism. Lunch is provided. To register, indicate your interest on the Connections Card during worship or at fumcaustin.org/baptismclass. Childcare is available with advance notice. Questions? Contact Lara Greene at children@fumcaustin.org.
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Small Groups
Begins Week of September 26th
Various Locations
After the challenges we have faced, reconnecting with our faith is more important than ever. This is best done alongside a group of caring people. This fall, we will offer small groups to help you deepen your relationships with God and develop new friendships at the church. Groups of 8-12 participants will join in conversation over 8 weeks with experienced facilitators to explore their lives of faith and discover the direction God intends for each of our lives as well as our lives together. All adult members of our FUMC community are encouraged to take this step to grow their faith. Groups will begin meeting the week of September 26. Register online.
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Book Study: The Sum of Us
Tuesdays or Thursdays, September 28-October 28
Zoom
Join Pastor Cathy as we spend five weeks reading and exploring themes in Heather McGhee’s book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together. One of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers, Heather McGhee, offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn: Racism has a cost for everyone – not just for people of color. There will be one book study group on Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. and one group on Thursdays, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Zoom information will be sent with registration. Contact Pastor Cathy at cathy@fumcaustin.org for additional information.
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Social Justice Conversations
Sunday, October 3, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Zoom
We are committed to joining God in the work of justice
as we learn, name, and work to eradicate injustice in
our church, our community, and around the world.
This group meets on first Sundays to discuss and learn
more about racial oppression, issues of whiteness and racism, immigration, and other topics through videos, podcasts, and short articles. Zoom link will be sent after
registration at fumcaustin.org/socialjustice.
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Blessing of the Animals
Monday, October 4, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Various Locations
Come and bring your pets to be blessed by one of our pastors in observance of the Feast Day of St. Francis. All safely restrained pets are welcome, as are photographs of animal companions that cannot be present. Three locations are available. North: Arboretum Lawn, 10000 Research Blvd., near Amy’s Ice Cream; Central: Mueller Lake Park, 4550 Mueller Blvd.; and South: Garrison Park, 6001 Manchaca Road.
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Confirmation Class
October 25
We are getting things squared away to offer Confirmation for our 8th graders. If you have an interested 8th grader, an older youth that missed it and would like to participate, or are interested in being an adult mentor, contact Devon Bailey, Youth Director, at devon@fumcaustin.org and he will get you the information. This group will meet weekly.
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Altar Flowers
Ongoing
Honor someone you love and appreciate, remember a departed loved one, or celebrate special days or events in your life or the life of the church. The cost is $65 and the available dates for the rest of the year are October 24 and 31. To sign up, contact Tami Kellberg at tami@fumcaustin.org or 512-478-5684 (ext. 226).
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Manna Bags
Ongoing
We are seeking assembled Manna Bags to hand out to our hungry neighbors on the street. Officer Shelly, our officer from the Feed My People Breakfast, is helping distribute the Manna Bags where they are needed the most. Manna Bag items could include: tuna or chicken lunch kit, peanut butter or cheese cracker sandwiches, Nutri Grain fruit bar, raisins, juice box, socks, and an encouraging message such as “God loves you.” Please email Pastor Cathy at cathy@fumcaustin.org for more information or to schedule a drop off.
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FEAST is a community of young adults and young professionals, (ages 20-45ish), that meets regularly to build community and to dig into the more difficult aspects of our faith lives. For more information on these FEAST events and/or to get on the mailing list, visit fumcaustin.org/FEAST or email Pastor Brad King at brad@fumcaustin.org. |
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FEAST: Drugs, Visions, and Mystics
Sunday, September 26, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
We explore the morals and ethics of psychoactive drugs and examine some demonstrable examples of altered consciousness in Christian communities as well
as some of the more off-the-wall theories about drugs in the Bible. Because this is FEAST, and we like moral quandaries, we will also spend some time thinking about the morality of altered states and their pursuits.
FEAST: Young Adult Lunch
Sunday, October 3, 12:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our church or just looking to get plugged in, this is a great opportunity to meet other young (and youngish) adults. Look for Pastor Brad in front of the church after worship and we will walk to a nearby restaurant.
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SEPTEMBER MISSION EMPHASIS |
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Founded in 1978, Refugee Services of Texas (RST) is a social-service agency dedicated to providing assistance to refugees and other displaced persons fleeing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group - as well as to the communities that welcome them. Refugee Services of Texas will be resettling 574 Afghans across Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Amarillo and Austin. We invite you to support this work with your prayers and giving. Your gifts, marked “RST," may be left in the Offering basket as you leave the Sanctuary, made online, or mailed to the church office throughout the month of September. To donate online, select “Other Designated” from the drop-down menu and indicate “RST” in the memo section.
You can learn more about Refugee Services of Texas at rstx.org.
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Submit a prayer request online.
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Within Our Congregation
Mack Adams, Sandy Bowles, Shirley Derryberry, Erin Edge, Pat Freeman, Thomas Mills, Sallie Novinger, Dick Raycraft, Karen Smith, Kevin Waggoner, and Dan Wood
Beyond Our Congregation
Curt Ashmos’ friend, Elissa Marek; Grady Basler’s sister, Tonya Basler Stout; Cheryl Bias’ niece, Lauren Stafford; Fay Brown’s sister, Jo Rene Altenburg, and niece, Lindsey Altenberg; Sharon Fillion’s daughter, Lara Fillion Brown, and grandson, Trey Brown; George Gaston’s friend, Dr. Robert Wootton; Dixie Houston’s friend, Yolanda; Marcia Houston’s mother, Johnnie; Earle Lewis’s husband, Russ Hummel; Thomas Mills' grandmother, Marsha Senn; Julie Nelson’s friend, Virginia Rangel; Ellis Pittman’s mother, Ellen; Mimi Raper’s sister-in-law, Patti Raper; Cindy Reidland’s friends, Carly and Colton Wimberly; Debbie Rippetoe’s sister, Cindy Haggard; Donna Shands’s friends, Michael Morrisette and family; Debbie Shaw’s daughter-in-law, Stacey Shaw; Alan Stephens’ father-in-law, Bob McBride, and his mother-in-law, Betty McBride; Randy Teich’s friend, Nora Ellison; Katie Thoma’s grandparents, Mimi and Pop Pop; Ann Venno’s daughter, Megan Ruiz
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Contact Us
First United Methodist Church
1201 Lavaca St. Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-5684
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