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A 40-year Austin tradition continues as University UMC brings together the community for "A Service of Lessons & Carols," an event that ushers in the holiday season. Under the direction of Marc Erck, UUMC's Director of Music & Worship, the service will feature Scripture readings, traditional carols and new music from the church's 55-voice choir. As our special Advent offering for the day, we'll collect gifts for UUMC's Cameroon Outreach, which supports music ministry missions in this African country.
Sanctuary Worship Service | 8:30 am
Rev. Susan Sprague delivers our Advent II sermon, "You Are Going the Wrong Way." (Matthew 3: 1-12)
Informal worship and Holy Communion with Rev. Bill Frisbie, who preaches on "There's Something About Mary." (Luke 1: 26-38)
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University UMC's Social Justice & Mission Ministries
- Texas Hold 'Em Accountable March
- Austin JFON Donations
- UMW Legislative Event
- An Evening With Will Allen
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UUMC Youth are invited to take a break from studying for finals on Saturday night and join us in the Youth Room for dinner and the classic Christmas movie, "Elf."
All children are welcome to participate in our annual UUMC Children's Christmas Pageant. Costumes are provided by the church. For more information, contact Natasha Ulack, Children's Ministry Director, at [email protected].Advent Special Offerings
You're invited to make special offerings to the ministries we're highlighting during Advent:
Sun. Dec. 15 | United Methodist Students Your gifts help students prepare for life in uniting faith with knowledge. Gifts dedicated to this initiative help support the United Methodist Student Loan Fund and scholarships. Sun. Dec. 22 | Caritas of Austin Caritas provides a service continuum for those experiencing poverty that begins with a safety net and links them to resources to achieve self-sufficiency. The group serves more than 20,000 people each year whose opportunities have been diminished by poverty and homelessness. Clients include households of all sizes, as well as many veterans, refugees, women and children.
Christmas Eve & Dec. 29: Your gifts on these days will be divided among our Advent Special Offering groups. Join us as we celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord with Scripture, song, special music and Communion. Worship is led by Rev. John Elford, Senior Pastor, the UUMC Choir and orchestra. Bring a bell for ringing! Childcare is provided at our 5:30 pm service -- please RSVP a week in advance with Natasha Ulack, Children's Ministry Director, at [email protected]. Holiday Season Worship Services There will be one worship service at 11 am on Sun. Dec. 29 in the UUMC Sanctuary. Campus Ministry Sunday evening services and meals are on winter break.
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