Sign Up for VBS!

July 23-27, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Rolling River Rampage invites rafters aged 4 years through completed 5th grade on a white-water rafting adventure to experience the ride of a lifetime with God! The cost is $30 before June 1 and then $40 until registration cut-off on July 9. Register at fumcaustin.org/vbs .

Summer Sports Camp

July 23-26, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

FUMC Family Life Center

A multi-sport camp for ages 5-12 consisting of fun games like Dodgeball, Kickball, Capture the Flag, and other games revolving around classic sports like Basketball, Flag Football, and Soccer. The cost of the camp is $85 before June 1 and $95 after June 1. Register through Triumph Sports at TriumphSports.com/FUMCAustin .

Questions Needed for Worship Series

Everyone has questions about God and faith—everyone! While we believe that these questions don’t have easy answers, we believe that church is a place where we should openly explore and struggle with those questions. Starting April 8, our worship service will focus on a question raised from the congregation about God, the Bible, or faith. So…we need your questions! During the month of March, please write down your questions on the provided cards and drop them in the box in the foyer, or submit online .

Easter Offering - Rise Up

It’s a resurrection invitation—an invitation from Christ to rise from the grave with Him into new life. This Easter, I invite you to “Rise Up” by giving to our Easter Offering that will support a major renovation to our sanctuary elevator. For years, our elevator has been increasingly unreliable and it's time we overhaul its control system and other components. This is a major commitment, with a price tag of $75,000. To ensure accessibility for those with short or long-term disabilities, the elevator is essential to our mission to invite all people to know the love of God. Read More .

Join the Easter Choir

Calling all singers who wish to participate in our festive Easter services by singing in the choir. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, March 14, 21, and 28, from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. in the Choir Room. All three rehearsals are required. Contact Scott Davis at [email protected] or 512-478-5684 (ext. 209).

Easter Lily Sale

Order By March 22

FUMC members and friends are invited to place lilies in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday to the glory of God and in honor or in memory of loved ones. The cost is $11 for each plant. Plants can be picked up after the 11:00 a.m. worship on Easter Sunday. Order Online .

Walk The Labyrinth

Murchison Chapel During Holy Week March 26-April 1

A labyrinth is an ancient pattern for prayer, meditation, and contemplation. During Holy Week, a labyrinth will be available for walking during regular business office hours and Easter.

Faith at Home: Sacred Moments

April 8, 10:00 a.m., Wesley Hall

Want to help your child feel closer to God, but life is just too busy to sit down for a devotional? Join Director of Children and Family Ministries, Lara Greene and other parents, grandparents, and care-takers of children and/or youth to discuss ways to cultivate sacred moments amidst our everyday events. Register here .

Hands on Housing Spring Blitz

Saturday April 7, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

iACT’s Hands on Housing utilizes volunteers and skilled professionals to repair the homes of senior citizens and disabled individuals who are living in deep poverty. Come join us for the Spring Blitz event, and help repair and paint a home. Sign up here .

Hop Up and Help Out

We need 6,000 eggs and lots of volunteers for the 400+ community children we expect at the Easter Egg Festival on Saturday, March 31.

How to help:

1) Donate individually wrapped nut-free candy (Lifesavers, Starbursts, and bubble gum) and plastic eggs in the bunny barrels. 

2) Donate money during the offering or online (note "Egg Festival Supplies").

3) Stuff eggs at home or in your Sunday School class or small group. Contact Cassie Gresham at [email protected] for supplies. 

4) Sign up for an Egg Festival shift (from greeters to egg organizers). Sign Up.

Vacation Bible School

For a safe and fun River Rampage VBS the week of July 23-17, we need over 50 adult and youth volunteers! Come join the fun from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. We can help you find the per 21fect spot to serve. Free childcare is provided for volunteers with children under four years old. To sign up or for more information, contact Sarah Whitley at [email protected] .

March Mission Emphasis

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is present in times of crisis and disaster around the world, acting as the hands of Christ in difficult or tragic times. This organization is able to provide fast and meaningful relief in the aftermath of disasters thanks, in large part, to the UMCOR Sunday Offering collected by local congregations every year. Read More.

Missed Last Week's Sermon?

Sunday, March 11

4th Sunday in Lent

Preacher: Rev. Taylor Fuerst

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-23

Sermon: “Hard-Hearted”

Listen Now .

Within our Congregation

Health: D’An Anders; Randolph Bias; Tom Calnan; Andrea Peck; Gris and George Anne Rogers; and Bruce Venno.

Beyond our Congregation

Cheryl Bias’ niece, Lauren; Fay Brown’s sister, Jo Rene Altenburg; Robbie Cripe’s in-laws, Jack and Lori Cripe; Molly Drazic’s mother, Janet Cluster; Bennett and Meisa Ezekiel’s friend, Dev Reddy; Judy Funke’s father, Robert Luckenbaugh; Bob Garrett’s sister-in-law, Nancy Hughes Garrett; Cindy Gunderson’s family and friend, Joe; Jan Morris’ father, Lane Moore; Mimi Raper; Justin and Erin Scarth’s friend, Lisa Whatley; Leslie Story’s father, Neel Richardson; Alan Stephens’ father, Carl Stephens; David Strong’s cousin, Kaye Strong; Ben Thoma’s parents, Garry and Margery Thoma, and sister, Heidi Thoma; and Dick Young’s nephew, Jeff Young.

Church Life enables members to connect, view giving history, schedule giving, and access the church calendar. Available in mobile app with same login. Read More .