Sunday, August 7
Preacher: Rev. Cathy Stone
Scripture: John 21: 1-19
This week's curious question is, "Do you love me?"
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9:00AM and 11:00AM | Sanctuary
Austin/Travis County's community COVID level is currently medium. At this time, masks are recommended during worship at FUMC Austin. Masks are required for staff and children (age 3 and up) in Childcare. They are also required for adults and recommended for children participating in Children’s Sunday School. For more information about this community of faith's approach to masking, visit our website.
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"I actually don’t love using the words ‘Sunday School’ to describe what happens with our children and youth on Sunday mornings here at First Church. We don’t do the things I think of when I hear ‘school’ like sit at desks or memorize for tests. We ask questions; we hear stories from God’s Word; we explore our creativity; we play games that stretch our bodies and our comfort zones; we learn how to listen to each other and to God; we make friends. Honestly, faith formation can occur in lots of places: worship, choir, volunteering, at home, in the car, on the sports field...but the best way to help all of us grow in our faith is through relationships.”
—Lara Greene, Director of Children’s Ministry
We are looking for Sunday School teachers for preK-12th grade starting on Back-to-School Sunday on August 14. Explore becoming a Sunday School teacher by coming to coffee next Sunday, August 7, at 10:00AM in Murchison Chapel. Children and Youth Ministries staff will walk you through the basics and share how this one hour each week is a precious opportunity for adults and young people to come together in faith. Sign up today or learn more about this teaching opportunity by contacting Lara Greene or Devon Bailey.
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Prep the Party at Pickle
Sunday, August 7 | 12:30-3:00PM
FUMC and Pickle Elementary School
1101 Wheatley Avenue, 78752
We are prepping to welcome teachers and staff back to our partner school, Pickle Elementary for the 2022-2023 school year. Help us load decorations, supplies, and treat bags into cars after church and/or join us on Sunday afternoon as we decorate and set up for Monday morning's celebration of the new school year where we will host Pickle staff to breakfast tacos and treats to show our support for their hard work this year. Sign up to help here>
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Mercy & Justice Book Study: Mediocre
Tuesdays | August 9-30 | 6:30-8:00PM
Zoom
What happens to a country that tells generation after generation of white men that they deserve power? What happens when success is defined by status over women and people of color, instead of by actual accomplishments? In Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America, Ijeoma Oluo exposes the devastating consequences of white male supremacy on women, people of color, and white men themselves. Mediocre investigates the real costs of this phenomenon in order to imagine a new white male identity, one free from racism and sexism. As provocative as it is essential, this book will upend everything you thought you knew about American identity and offers a bold new vision of American greatness. Read through chapter 2 for the first meeting. Zoom invitation will be sent with registration. Sign up today>
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Youth Family Dinner &
Form Night
Wednesday, August 10 | 7:00PM
Rudy’s Bar-B-Q
2451 South Capital of Texas Highway
All youth families are invited to Rudy’s to close out our summer and look ahead to fall! At this back-to-school parents' meeting, we will take up all the forms required for the new school year as well as preview upcoming events. Director of Youth Ministry Devon Bailey will answer your questions and help you find all the right connections, sign ups, and need-to-knows!
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Spare a Pair? Socks and Underwear Drive Begins Soon
Our Joy Circle of the United Women in Faith (formerly United Methodist Women) is collecting donations of children's socks and underwear for Pickle and Zavala Elementary Schools in Austin ISD. Please contribute new, unopened packages of these items for ages 5-12, both boys and girls. All sizes are welcome, but sizes 2-6 are particularly needed. Collection bins will be in the Sanctuary Foyer and FLC beginning this Sunday, August 7.
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Family Rally Day
Sunday, August 14
10:00-10:45AM | SAN Wesley Hall
Celebrate the end of summer and the growth of children of every age with Family Rally Day. All children, infants through rising 5th graders, and their grown-ups are invited for food and fellowship. Children will then be able to go to their fall classrooms or childcare rooms to meet their teachers and caregivers. Grown-ups will remain in Wesley Hall to learn about the opportunities and ministries specially designed for your family and meet other families. Coffee, juice, and light breakfast provided. If your child is not promoting to the next grade in school, please let us know at children@fumcaustin.org.
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6th Grade Parade and Youth Sunday School Kick-Off
Sunday, August 14 | 10:00-10:45AM
SAN Wesley Hall
We are celebrating back-to-school by throwing our annual 6th grade parade to welcome our newest youth members! New 6th graders and their supporters will gather on the front steps of the Sanctuary at 9:50AM to prepare to move from the children’s ministry side of the street to the Family Life Center where they will be received by the youth ministry. Parade leaves the front steps promptly at 10:00AM!
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Music Under the Dome Presents
Sunday, August 14 | 3:00PM |
EDU Murchison Chapel
Enjoy free admission to an afternoon of classical music and contemplation in our tranquil Chapel. Music Under the Dome presents Arias and Art Songs featuring FUMC Austin musicians Chelsea DeLorenz, Mezzo; Christina Whitford, Soprano; and Scott Davis, Piano, performing works Brahms, Verdi, Bachelet, Duparc, Chausson, Santoliquido, and Heggie.
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Austin Pride Interfaith
Worship Service
Sunday, August 14 | 5:30-700PM | upRising ATX Church | 8601 S First Street www.uprisingaustin.org
Worship in community with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ friends and allies at the Austin Pride Interfaith Worship Service. Participate in this free worship event in person or livestream. Pride Interfaith Partnership is dedicated to uniting the LGBTQ+ community and our allies in order to support spiritual environments for all people to come together. Learn more>
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Volunteer at the Pride Festival
Saturday, August 20 | 11:00AM-6:00PM Fiesta Gardens |2101 Jesse E. Segovia St. Tickets: $19.19
First Church is teaming up with several other LGBTQ+ affirming area churches to host a table at Austin’s Pride Festival. Volunteer for 1.5 hour shifts available throughout the day. You will need to purchase a ticket to volunteer at the table. If cost is a barrier to you, email Pastor Cathy Stone. Learn more about the festival, purchase your ticket, and sign up for your volunteer shift at fumcaustin.org/pride.
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Pride Parade
Saturday, August 20 | 7:00PM
Family Life Center
Walk or ride in the 2022 Pride Parade! After three years, we can’t wait to celebrate Austin’s queer community and the gifts that LGBTQ+ persons bring to our city and the church. Meet at 7:00PM in the Family Life Center to make signs and use restrooms. We will leave at 7:30PM to walk to our float starting position as a group. Spots are limited. Wrist bands will be given out at the FLC. Reserve yours at fumcaustin.org/pride.
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Fear and the Queer Community in Christian Tradition
Sunday, August 21 | 12:15-2:00PM
FLC Great Hall
The history of homophobia in Christian cultures is neither as simplistic nor as black and white as the narratives that we have inherited through American Christianity. Join Pastor Brad King for Fear and the Queer Community as we examine the cultural and historical factors that have shaped Christian perceptions of queer romantic and sexual relationships. In addition to some historical examples, we will also consider how to continue moving the needle as we engage our faith in action and advocacy. Sandwiches and salads, with a vegetarian option, will be available for $10 for participants that register by Sign up at fumcaustin.org/pride.
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Children’s Choir Practice Begins
Sunday, August 21 | 9:30-10:00AM
SAN Room 111
Children's Choir returns at a new time and in a new place! This opportunity to learn music and prepare to sing in worship and musicals is open all year to children, from kindergarten through 5th grade. For more information, email Roxie Garza, Children’s Choir Director.
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Youth Back-to-School
Party Barge
Sunday, August 21 | 3:00-7:30PM |
Lake Travis
All youth are welcome to join us for our back-to-school kick-off event! We will take a party barge onto Lake Travis for the afternoon. The cost is $30 and space is limited. Contact Director of Youth Ministries Devon Bailey with questions. Sign up today while spots are available>
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The Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT)is the largest trans-led, trans-focused organization in the state of Texas. TENT is an organization dedicated to furthering gender diverse equality in Texas through a racial justice lens, with an intersectional approach. They work to accomplish this through education and networking in both public and private forums and they strive to halt discrimination through social, legislative, and corporate education.
Our giving helps TENT continue this work to protect the rights of trans Texans. Recent studies estimate there are 17,000 trans kids, ages 13-17, living in Texas. Become an advocate today to help defend the rights of all trans people in Texas, especially kids, by visiting www.transtexas.org and learning from the toolkits provided there.
Your gifts, marked “TENT,” may be brought to worship, mailed to or brought by the church office, or made online by typing “TENT” in the optional memo box on the giving page of our website.
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Submit a prayer request online.
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Within Our Congregation
Griffin Ancipink, Betty Berkey, Russell Deason, The Drazic Family, Pat Freeman, Sallie Novinger, and Dan Wood.
Congratulations to Daviss and Bentley King on the occasion of Bentley’s adoption.
Congratulations to Nowell and Melissa Maluski on the birth of their child, Mia.
Beyond Our Congregation
Jo Rene Altenberg, sister of Fay Brown; Sue Byrd, sister-in-law of David Bonner; Fuhong Cheng, father of Coco Cheng; Jack Collins, friend of Robbie and Tom Ausley; Dick Fuerst, father of Brad Fuerst; Betsy Hebert; Glen Holt, brother of Robbie Ausley; Johnnie Houston, mother of Marcia Houston; Elaine Jackson, mother of Melissa Jackson-Burns; Wayne Kellberg, father of Tami Kellberg; Bill Kilday, father of Dan Kilday; Travis Maher, friend of Willie Wisko; Elissa Marek, friend of Curt Ashmos; Robert McCarroll, son of Virginia McCarroll; Mitzi Moore and Vickye Patrick, friends of Jan Ashmos; David Rodriguez, friend of Mary Faye Randolph; Jewel Ruth, mother of Barbara Ruth and grandmother of Rachel Wright; Lauren Stafford, niece of Cheryl Bias; Tonya Basler Stout, sister of Grady Basler; Carol Talleur, great aunt of Kaitlyn Krejci-Mills; John Walker, brother of Sharon Fillion and son of Carol Walker.
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Contact Us
First United Methodist Church
1201 Lavaca St. Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-5684
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