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. 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.

Youth Sunday School meets in the Great Hall of the Family Life Center. Adult Sunday School classes are meeting in person or in hybrid formats. All interested parties should reach out to class contacts for more information. Children's Sunday School begins at the Colorado 1 entrance at the back of the church. Children ages three years through 5th grade can join us for outdoor Bible stories, songs and games. For more information, check out the Children's Sunday School Page, or contact children@fumcaustin.org.

Instead of our regular Sunday School, this Halloween our kids are invited to this party where they bring donations to decorated car trunks and then receive a treat. Outdoors and Covid safe with masks required.

The Mercy & Justice Team invites you to come hear human rights attorney Jim Harrington, founder and Director Emeritus of the Texas Civil Rights Project. Learn more about Jim Harrington's work. Zoom link will be provided after registration.

All middle and high school youth are invited to TOSS SOME PUMPKINS OFF A PARKING GARAGE!!! We’ll start earlier than usual. We will have snacks but not dinner. It’s Halloween so by all means come in your best costume! Contact devon@fumcaustin.org for more details.

Thank you to our families who have submitted a Commitment Card for

giving in 2022! Are we missing yours? We need your commitment in order

to accurately plan for our ministry in 2022. You can make your Commitment

at www.fumcaustin.org/pledge or by placing your Commitment Card in the

offering plate or mailing it to the church office. Questions? Contact Kristen

Thurman, Director of Finance, at kristen@fumcaustin.org.

Caring for a loved one in their season of need is a sacred trust and holy work. At the same time, it can be isolating and exhausting—no matter how much we love the recipient! Often, caregivers need a brief time away to renew their spirits, to just be themselves, and to connect with others in similar circumstances to receive support and encouragement. Pastor Cathy Stone and member Judy Breckbill will be the hosts for this initial meeting that is open to those currently caring for a loved one or those recently in this role, whether in-home or miles apart. This will be an informal gathering where each person will have an opportunity to share what is on their hearts—what brings them joy, what challenges they are facing, how the group can pray for them, etc…. Email Judy Breckbill at judybreckbill25@gmail.com with questions or for Zoom link.

Are you interested in joining FUMC? Prior to joining the church, we ask all to register for and participate in a First Steps class to learn about Methodist beliefs and the ministry of FUMC, meet the pastors and staff members, and ask questions. For more information, contact Amy Wink at amy@fumcaustin.org.

Join us on Zoom for our fall UMW Unit meeting. We’ll hear updates from each circle, and our featured speaker will be FUMC’s own Melanie Greene, who will share about gun violence prevention and her work with Moms Demand Action. We hope you’ll join us – all are welcome! Zoom link will be sent with registration.

We are committed to join God in the work of justice as we learn, name, and work to eradicate injustice in our church, community, and world. This group meets to discuss and learn more about racial oppression, issues of whiteness and racism, immigration, and other topics through videos, podcasts and short articles. November’s discussion topic will be Indigenous Peoples. Zoom link will be sent with registration.

How We Go Home: Voices from Indigenous North America shares contemporary first-person stories in the long and ongoing fight to protect Native land, rights, and life. In myriad ways, each narrator’s life has been shaped by loss, injustice, and resilience—and by the struggle of how to share space with settler nations whose essential aim is to take all that is Indigenous. Learn more about the study here. Zoom invitation will be sent with registration. Contact Pastor Cathy at cathy@fumcaustin.org for additional information.

All are welcome to attend and participate in discussion. Board members have voting rights. Please register to attend using the link below if you are interested, but not a member of the board.

Join us to check in, share, and connect with Dr. Brad King and young adults ages 20-45! Bring a story. Bring a friend. Reach out to Dr. Brad King to get added to the FEAST mailing list at brad@fumcaustin.org.