Sunday, May 29
Preacher: Rev. Taylor Fuerst
Scripture: John 13:3-5, 12-15, 31-35
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9:00AM and 11:00AM | Sanctuary
When Austin's community COVID level is low, masks are optional during worship at FUMC Austin. For more information about this community of faith's approach to masking, visit our website.
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Season of Celebration
In the church, Easter is celebrated as not just a day, but a season. For the Easter season, FUMC Austin will be hosting a time of fellowship and fun snacks in the Narthex and on the Front Porch immediately following the 11:00AM worship service. Connect with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy this season of celebration!
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Good Grief: a Mercy & Justice Fifth Sunday Presentation
Sunday, May 29 | 10:00-10:45AM
Sanctuary
Loss and grief are part of our human lives together. All of us grieve in our own way, in our own time. How can we hold grief well? Whether we have lost a loved one, a job, a dream, a marriage—Nancy McCranie, Director of Volunteer and Bereavement Services with Hospice Austin, will be with us to talk about our own grief and ways to help others in their grief. Nancy is a Presbyterian pastor and has been with Hospice Austin for 21 years. Contact Pastor Cathy with questions.
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Summer Sunday School Helpers Needed
We are so grateful to the wonderful team of people who serve our children by being regular Sunday School teachers. This weekly commitment makes a huge difference to our kids and their faith journeys!
Over the summer, help our Children’s Ministry Team give our regular volunteers a well-deserved break! We need several kind and caring people to sign up to serve for three summer Sundays, between May 29 and July 31. All volunteers must be Safe Gatherings certified. Sign up today to serve as a leader, helper, or greeter and spend time with awesome kids while giving their teachers a chance to rest. If you have any questions please email children@fumcaustin.org.
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Youth Mission "Stock" Sale
Sunday, May 29 | Outside Sanctuary and Online
Through June 12, middle and high school youth will be selling "stock" to raise funds for our two summer mission trips. On these trips, youth learn about how to work in community for greater justice. Help us raise our goal of $25,000 to keep costs manageable for the 45 youth and adults who will travel this summer.
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Office Closed for Memorial Day
Monday, May 30
The church office will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 31, at 9:00AM. Have a safe and blessed holiday! Our pastors are on call during holidays. Call 512-478-5684, press 213, and leave a message for a return call.
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Save the Date: Churchwide Pentecost Picnic
Sunday, June 5 | 12:15PM
Capitol Grounds
Join your FUMC family as we conclude our season of celebration with a churchwide picnic to commemorate the birth of the church at Pentecost. This is the first time in almost three years that we will be able to gather for such an event - we have much to celebrate!
We will be grilling burgers and will have chips and fixings for $10/adult or youth. Kids eat free. If burgers aren't your thing, pack your own picnic lunch and join the party anyway. Bring a camp chair or a picnic blanket for a time of feasting and fellowship, complete with kids' activities.
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Called Charge Conference
Sunday, June 5 | 12:00PM | Sanctuary
A brief Charge Conference has been called immediately following the 11:00AM worship service on Sunday, June 5. The agenda for this meeting includes one item: the election of a delegate to Annual Conference to replace one who will not be able to attend the conference in McAllen on June 8-11. Administrative Board members are voting members of the Charge Conference and are asked to attend if possible. Once we quickly conclude our business, we hope everyone will head to the Capitol Grounds for the Pentecost Picnic!
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Manna Bag Make and Take
Sunday, June 5 | 8:30-11:00AM
EDU Murchison Chapel
Stop by and assemble a few manna bags for our unhoused neighbors. These manna bags will be distributed by the Homeless Outreach Street Team, Downtown Austin Community Court, and the church office. Manna bags are also available to purchase for $5.00, so visit Murchison Chapel to make one and take one! For more information, contact Pastor Cathy Stone.
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Join this Dream Team!
Sunday, June 5 | 12:15PM
Sanctuary
For some time, Mary Higgs has prepped and reset the Sanctuary once a month, staying after the 11:00AM worship service concludes to tidy the pews and refill the resources found there. She has faithfully done this work on her own. What an act of love for the congregation this has been! We are glad to now regularly add new volunteers to her team and welcome helping hands of every age. In just 30 minutes a month, this dream team makes our worship space more welcoming while building intergenerational relationships. This is a picture you want to be a part of! Sign up below or contact Rachel Wright with questions.
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Film + Fun = Dignified Income at Community Cinema
Fridays, June 10 and 24 | 8:00PM
9301 Hog Eye Road
Nestled into the Community First! Village countryside, the outdoor cinema and amphitheater at Community Cinema is a place where film, family, and fun come together at one of Austin’s coolest outdoor venues. With movies throughout the summer, our Mercy & Justice Team invite you to make a night of it, enjoying your favorite flicks and food from the Community Grille under the stars. All proceeds help the residents of the village earn a dignified income. June offerings are Encanto on June 10 and Back to the Future on June 24. To purchase tickets and/or for more information, visit mlf.org/community-cinema
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Over the Rainbow
Pride and Advocacy in 2022
Pride is not a single parade or even a month devoted to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. In June, and throughout the summer, FUMC will explore how Pride and allyship are a part of our everyday life together. We are sharing two opportunities to celebrate and learn in the next month:
Rainbow on the Creek | Saturday, June 11 | 12:00-9:00PM | Waterloo Park
Rainbow on the Creek is a free, family-friendly celebration that connects, educates, and celebrates Austin’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQIA+) community. Expect live music, dance and drag performances from local artists and performers, and interactive exhibits from Austin’s LGBTQ+ nonprofits, small businesses, and gender affirming/sexual health service providers. Learn more>
Over the Rainbow: A Conversation About Pride and Advocacy
Sunday, June 12 | 10:00AM | EDU Murchison Chapel
In anticipation of the Pride parade returning on Saturday, August 13, we’ll chat about why the church participates, plan for this year, and dream about what comes with Pride and everyday allyship, especially as we learn together how to support trans kids and their families. Questions? Contact Pastor Cathy Stone.
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New Group: Faith in the Workplace
Monday, June 13 | 12:00-1:00PM
FLC Garrison Chapel and Zoom
Have you ever wondered how to live out your Christian/Methodist values in the workplace? Are you struggling to juggle kids, family, and job while still finding time for prayer or quiet time with God? Don’t leave your faith at FUMC after Sunday worship! Come spend just an hour a month with others in your shoes to share and discover ways to live your Christian faith on weekdays. Join facilitator Kristin Robertson on the second Monday of the month for this hybrid meeting. Bring a brown bag lunch if you are near the church, or login to Zoom from your desk. Don't miss this opportunity to dream together about how this regular gathering can help you integrate your faith into your workday world. For more information, email Kristin.
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Coffee Talk
Sundays, June 19-July 24
10:00-10:45AM | EDU Murchison Chapel
Come as you can to Coffee Talk, a brief, casual time of connection this summer. On Sunday mornings, we will meet in Murchison Chapel to learn together about the power of play, freedom and joy in the church's shared commitment to advocacy. Whether you are in town one weekend or all summer, you are welcome to this chance to meet people and help us dream about how to help our community flourish. For more information, contact Pastor Cathy Stone or Pastoral Intern Becca Edwards.
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Decorations Work Day for Vacation Bible School 2022
Sunday, June 12 | 12:15-2:00PM
SAN Wesley Hall
Let Sparky ignite your creativity! Help us prepare the decorations that will transform our Sanctuary and classrooms for this year’s VBS. We will build a frozen castle fit for a king and assemble and make other decorations. Make a reservation at fumcaustin.org/vbs. A light lunch will be provided. If you are not able to attend this event and/or if decorating is not one of your gifts, contact Lara Greene for more opportunities to help or to find out about donations needed for this year.
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Volunteer Training For Knights of North Castle
Sunday, July 10 | 12:15-1:30PM
SAN Wesley Hall
Prepare to armor up for this year’s VBS at this lunch and training. Learn of our noble quest and your role to play in it. This training is for any youth or adult interested in volunteering the week of July 25-28. Save your seat at the knights’ table by making your reservation now at fumcaustin.org/vbs. Questions? Contact Lara Greene.
Adult ministry leaders with children, youth, and vulnerable adults are required by Rio Texas Conference policy to complete a three-step background check and safety training certification process. For more information, visit fumcaustin.org/safety-training or contact Emily Buchanan.
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“Everything we do is about relationships. The biggest lesson we have learned over the years is that we are not a food ministry. We merely use food as a conduit to connect human to human and heart to heart.” — Alan Graham, Founder & CEO
The primary cause of homelessness is a catastrophic loss of family. What begins with a sandwich and a conversation with a caring Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF) volunteer soon opens the door to community and relationships where they’re needed most. The MLF downtown Austin truck, based at FUMC, continues to serve meals to the homeless and working poor in our community—and we are needed now more than ever!
Last year, our MLF truck provided over 20,000 hearty meals with the help of more than 300 dedicated volunteers. We completed nearly 300 runs in the middle of a pandemic! That's a lot of sandwiches and conversations! In May, we are lifting up this ministry that fosters friendship and kinship for those who have experienced that catastrophic loss of family. Your generous gifts make a difference for our friends living on the streets. Checks marked “Mobile Loaves and Fishes” may be mailed to the church or donations can be made online, selecting "Mobile Loaves and Fishes" from the drop-down menu on the giving page. For more information about MLF, contact Scott Wilder.
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Submit a prayer request online.
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Within Our Congregation
The Drazic Family, Pat Freeman, Marcia Houston, Sallie Novinger, David Strong, and Dan Wood.
Beyond Our Congregation
Jo Rene Altenberg, sister of Fay Brown; Rachel Cook, friend of Debbie Rippetoe; Carly Faulkner and Colton Wimberly, friends of Cindy Reidland; Catherine Hicks and family, friends of Peggy Davis; Johnnie Houston, mother of Marcia Houston; Glenn and Debbie Johnson, friends of Judy Kostura and Ken and Susan Hensley; Laura Kelly, friend of Betty Bird; Genie and Bill Kilday, parents of Dan Kilday; Leah, friend of Amy Wink; Leslie and Jennifer, Friends of Dianne and Michael Render; Elissa Marek, friend of Curt Ashmos; Robert McCarroll, son of Virginia McCarroll; Sandra Mills, mother of Kelly Mills; Keith Moreland, friend of Betty Bird; Chris Reilly, friend of Kathy Tullos; Nathan Smith, nephew of Dianne and Michael Render; Lauren Stafford, niece of Cheryl Bias; Doug Stephenson and family, cousins of H.W. Perry; Tonya Basler Stout, sister of Grady Basler; and Dr. Robert Wootton, friend of George Gaston.
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Contact Us
First United Methodist Church
1201 Lavaca St. Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-5684
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