Weekly e-communications from University Presbyterian Church April 24, 2019
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SECOND SUNDAY
OF EASTER
APRIL 28, 2019
WORSHIP 11:00 AM
Ara Carapetyan & Savannah Demuynck lead us in Easter hymns and the Biblical texts on which they are based.
TAIZÉ EVENING WORSHIP
7:00 PM
Please join us for the final Taizé service of the semester in Shelton Chapel, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
All are welcome!
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MUSIC THIS SUNDAY
The Chancel Choir sings words from John’s gospel: “Peace I Leave With You”, set by René Clausen.
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CONGREGATIONAL
MEETING SUNDAY MAY 5
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There will be a brief congregational meeting in the sanctuary next Sunday, May 5, for the purpose of electing a Ruling Elder to the Class of 2022.
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RECENT SERMONS
April 21, 2019, Pastor Matt Gaventa
April 14, 2019, Pastor Matt Gaventa
April 7, 2019, Pastor Matt Gaventa
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Subscribe to the UPC podcasts of sermons and other pertinent information. You can subscribe to our podcast through
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That's right, folks, the All Church Retreat is this weekend, April 26-28, at Mo-Ranch. The theme for the 2019 retreat is
Neighborhood. How does God call us to be good neighbors? What does it mean to be good neighbors in a changing neighborhood? And how can the church have a role to play in creating a good neighborhood?
If you're going,
please click the photo above to download important information about preparing for the retreat, including the schedule and the all important packing list. On Friday night, plan to eat dinner before your arrive
or arrive before 6:00 p.m. to purchase a dining hall ticket. There are no Sunday lunch tickets, so you should plan to eat on the way home. Questions? Contact the church office.
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Once again, Dripping Springs has its
Founder’s Day Festival the same weekend as our Mo-Ranch retreat. On Friday, travelers should expect travel delays going through Dripping Springs on 290.Google maps may show a faster route around Dripping Springs; check before you head out. See you at Mo!
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Not going to the All Church Retreat? The Congregational Connections Committee invites you to a "mini-retreat" in the Great Hall following worship on Sunday, May 5. UPC staff and members participating in the April All Church Retreat will share what they learned about what it means to offer hospitality to others. A light lunch will be served.
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Join us Friday, May 10 for a lively, Cuban-themed gala that will support this summer's youth mission trip to the island. Expect a fun-filled gathering with Cuban food and drink, and featuring traditional Cuban music performed by acclaimed Austin band Cienfuegos. The evening will include a silent auction, plus a brief overview of the upcoming trip to Cuba. Childcare will be provided for the weary and a dance floor for the inspired, so make your plans now! Tickets at
brownpapertickets.com/an-evening-in-havana
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If you or your child is graduating from high school, college, or graduate school this spring, we would like to honor that achievement on Graduate Recognition Sunday, May 5, 2019.
- Name of graduate
- school
- degree
- major, if applicable
- honors
- future plans
Also send a headshot or casual image that we can feature in an upcoming
UPdate newsletter. Questions? Please call Jan at the church: 512-476-5321. Congratulations!
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER
SCOTT KELLY!
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We are happy to welcome Scott Kelly, spouse of UPC member Liz Wright, as new member. Scott, known already by many in the UPC family, joined by letter of transfer from Trinity Church of Austin. He teaches high school math at Texas School for the Blind and has one son, James Kelly. Scott says he joined UPC for two reasons: to recognize formally that UPC is his primary church family and to leave the United Methodist Church in light of recent General Conference decisions. Scott would like to be involved in areas such as worship & music, and service. Please welcome Scott the next time you see him!
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SAVE THE DATE!
VBS 2019 JUNE 17 - 21
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Kids from pre-K through fifth grade won’t want to miss Vacation Bible School this summer! In
Hometown Nazareth,
they will explore the world Jesus knew as a kid. VBS at UPC is a fully immersive, multi-sensory, hands-on opportunity to learn and grow in faith, fellowship, and service.
Registration begins soon, so watch for more information in the UPdate emails from the Christian Formation team.
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UPLIFT PANTRY NEEDS
THIS WEEK
- Large box of raisins for the oatmeal - we're completely out!
- strawberry preserves - large jars
- 10 lb. boxes of old-fashioned oatmeal
- breakfast/snack bars
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You are invited to Collegium Musicum's Spring Concert, Songs of Remembrance.
Hosted by University Presbytarian Church, Collegium Musicum will premiere 3 pieces by composer Michael Winikoff. Works by Josef Rheinberger, Eleanor Daley, Richard Farrant, and more featured composers will also be performed.
Concerts will be held on April 26 at 7:30 p.m. and April 27 at 4 p.m.. Admission is free!
Collegium Musicum is a student-run, mixed choral ensemble that focuses on performing a cappella works located at the University of Texas at Austin.
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The Chamber Ensemble of Chorus Austin presents "Southwest Voices" at UPC, Saturday, May 4, at 8:00 p.m.
In this acclaimed series, our Chamber Ensemble highlights new music of choral composers from Texas and the Southwest. Featuring the winning choral work from our 6th Annual Young Composers Competition:
Eric Whitacre, Dale Trumbore, Carlos Cordero, Donald Grantham, and the winner of the 6th Annual Young Composer Competition: Sarah Rimkus!
Each attendee will receive a free ticket to our upcoming Pops concert, Summer Nights, on June 29!
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LA FOLLIA AUSTIN BAROQUE PRESENTS
"A HERD OF HARPSICHORDS"
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Friday, April 26 at 7pm
Saturday, April 27 at 3pm
Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 2111 Alexander Avenue, Austin
Note these are FRIDAY and SATURDAY concerts
La Follia performs the complete concertos for two and three harpsichords by J. S. Bach performed by the incomparable Anton Nel, director Keith Womer, and Donald Livingston, with the La Follia strings. Tickets may be purchased at
brownpapertickets.com/event/3514987
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DRUMSISTAS 2019 BENEFIT CONCERT
"WOMEN EMERGING"
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Saturday, May 18, 7:00 p.m., Unity Church of the Hills
Join us for an evening of African Drumming! Proceeds to benefit Girls Empowerment Network, a nonprofit that ignites the power in girls by teaching them the skills to thrive and believe in their ability to be unstoppable. GEN’s unique programs help girls discover they are powerful people, because societal pressures and the current statics show they don’t always know it, and they are being left behind. Each year, GEN works with thousands of 3rd – 12th grade girls to increase their belief in themselves, using its signature curriculum which girls experience on their school campuses, at summer camps, or at We Are Girls Conferences.
Sherry Gingras and her volunteer all-women group Drumsistas - including our own Pastor Krystal Leedy - are thrilled to be helping Girls Empowerment Network help girls discover they are powerful people!
For tickets, go to
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Please pray for
the family of William "Andy" Andrew Allen,
who died peacefully Sunday afternoon, April 21. Memorial service arrangements are pending.
Ralph Lee,
who will undergo heart surgery Friday, April 26, at St. David's Central.
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To have a deacon pray with you, look for the
Deacon of the Day
on the pulpit side front of the sanctuary any Sunday following the postlude.
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Celebrations and Concerns
of the congregation are published weekly and include prayers and people to pray for. You can download the folder here for
Sunday, April 21, 2019
. You may
also pick up a copy outside the church office or in the narthex.
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UPC's Prayer Chain
is a group of faithful prayer warriors who commit to praying for people throughout the week. If you'd like to be part of the Prayer Chain, click the button below. You will receive periodic emails (no more than one per day), with specific requests from members to pray. Thank you for your faithfulness in prayer.
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