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a look at immigration
through the lens of our faith
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The Social Witness Committee and Faith & Life Class invite you to a three-part series on immigration, February 12, 19, and 26, 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall.
Feb 19: Focus on Refugees:
Merinda Cutler, Austin Volunteer Coordinator with Refugee Services of Texas, will discuss some of these questions:
- How many refugees does the US Department of State relocate to our city each year?
- What does this journey look like and what type of "vetting" do refugees go through before being approved to come to our country?
- Once here, what services and assistance do they receive?
- How can we help these families and individuals get a good start on their new life as a Texan?
Coffee and treats available at 9:15 a.m.
Everyone is welcome!
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A young girl at the US-Mexico border in Texas
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February 19
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
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David Evans continues his February sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount. Note that the sermon text is taken from the prior week's lectionary readings.
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Laudate Children's Choir and soloists sing "This Little Light of Mine."
Black History Month is observed by the Chancel Choir with the brilliant American folk hymn inspired by Spirituals, "Unclouded Day".
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Plan Ahead...Austin Marathon
Is Sunday, February 19!
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The annual Austin Marathon, which has a rich history since its inception in 1992, also annually presents UPC with a bit of a challenge coming to worship. The race begins downtown at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, February 19, and encircles 26.2`9 miles of the city.
Let that be no deterrent, however, to getting to church on time. Whether you live north or south, you can easily access the church from Mo-Pac and 24th Streets (Windsor). Avoid 15th Street and MLK.
See you Sunday!
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You Are Invited to the Micah 6 Food Pantry Dedication February 19
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In 2016, UPC Session approved a request from the Micah 6 Board of Directors to dedicate the food pantry here at UPC as the “Micah 6 Dan Robertson Food Pantry.” Prior to his death in December 2015, Dan served this ministry a faithful volunteer, fund raiser, and board member, and was board president for several years.
Please join the Micah 6 board, staff, and volunteers, along with Dan’s family, Sunday, February 19, at 1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall as they celebrate his service and dedicate the food pantry to his memory.
All are welcome!
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Dan Robertson (third from left) and the Early Bird team
photo credit Karen Miller 12-23-15
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Border Mission Trip March 13-18
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Our 2017 Border Mission Trip will occur Spring Break week. We will leave following worship on Sunday, March 13, and return Friday, March 18. The trip will again be a joint effort involving UKirk college students and members generally. During the week we will build a house for a deserving family in Reynosa, Mexico, under the direction of Faith Ministry.
If you are interested in going, there will be an informational meeting in the Fellowship Hall immediately following worship on Sunday, February 26. Food will be provided. Please come to the meeting if you feel you might be interested.
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For more information, please contact Craig Deats at 512.567.1419 or
[email protected]. Thanks to all for your continued support of this vital mission of the church. You make it possible.
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Donations Needed!
Whether or not you can go with us, please make a contribution to help us defray costs. The Service Committee’s budget for the Mission Trip had to be cut 25 percent this year, and it costs approximately $250 per person to transport, house and feed our mission trippers. College students especially are on tight budgets, so every donation large or small is critical. You can contribute by placing a check in the offering plate endorsed to UPC but clearly marked for the Border Mission Trip, or give the check to Craig Deats. Please contribute as soon as possible.
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Mark your calendars for these upcoming events - you don't want to miss them! Email Sarah French at [email protected] with questions.
Cook Dinner for UKirk
February 19, 4:30 p.m.
UKirk, our campus ministry program, is awesome! Come help us provide a home-cooked meal for hungry college students! Email Emily Givens at [email protected] if you can help.
Dinner and Dogma: Immigration
March 11, 5:30 p.m. at the home of Sarah and Byron French
This edition of our Young Adult Dinner series will focus on the complicated issue of immigration from a Christian perspective. Come to learn and share your thoughts on the role of UPC in this issue!
Volunteer at Micah 6
March 16, 5:30 p.m. at UPC
Micah 6 serves hundreds of Austinites every week and operates right out of our basement! They are especially in need of help during Spring Break, so come and get your service on!
A Potluck of Ideas: Choose Your Adventure!
April 8, 5:30 p.m. at the home of Sarah and Byron French
We want your input on Young Adult programming at UPC! Come for a delicious potluck, fellowship, and a brainstorm about the future of the Young Adult Ministry at UPC!
All-Church Retreat at Mo-Ranch
April 21-23
Everyone should go to All-Church Retreat! Scholarships are available for Young Adults!!
Young Adults Hiking Expedition
May 6, 10ish, location TBD
Join your fellow young adults for a casual hike to appreciate God’s creation right here in Austin!
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UPC Bridge Gathering February 18
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UPC Bridge Group will get together at the house of Liz Wright and Scott Kelley Saturday, February 18th.
Potluck dinner at 6:00 pm, cards at 7:00. Anyone who is interested in playing or learning to play bridge is invited. RSVP to
[email protected].
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For all you ladies who would like to be part of a circle, but just can’t find the energy or time, come try Women Who Work. We meet once or twice a quarter, and our next gathering will be at Central Market, Thursday, February 23, at 6:00 p.m., for dinner. No special program, no prior agenda, just a chance to grab a bite, unwind, and be with UPC friends.
RSVP to Liz Wright at [email protected] or send a text to 512-934-2248.
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Parenting & Faith meets in Room 1, Lower Level, Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
For more information,
contact Stephanie Morris at
[email protected].
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February 19th – Katherine Barnhill, parent to three children, will be leading our class on “some of the marriage relationship science that has come out of John Gottman’s research. John Gottman is best known for the Love Lab his team created to study couples; the data that emerged gives us lots of information about why marriages succeed or fail.” He has several highly popular relationship books. https://www.gottman.com
February 26th – Craig Deats will join us for our second discussion on adolescence. Craig and Lydia Deats have raised two kids here at UPC and Craig will share some of his insights in this phase of our parenting journey and answer questions.
March 5th – Bill Kilday will lead our class this day. More info to come on his topic.
March 12th – NO CLASS has been scheduled at this time. It is the first weekend of Spring Break and I know many of you will be out of town.
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Mo-Ranch All Church Retreat April 21-23
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Stop by the table in the courtyard following worship beginning Sunday, February 19, for more information and to register.
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Every Tuesday morning,
UPC volunteers provide some food and coffee, hygiene items, and occasional financial assistance for our clients. While all donations are welcome at any time, here are some items to consider bringing to worship this week.
Thank you for your incredible support of this UPC mission!!
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A Big Thank You to everyone who made the "UPLift Loving Experience" such a success! We hope you came away with a better understanding of how your financial assistance program works. If you'd like to get involved, speak to Madelyn Mitchell, Cathy Morgan, Johnnie Overton, or any other of the many UPLift volunteers.
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For this week's grocery cart:
A variety of needs:
- large jar of jelly or preserves
- large cans of diced tomatoes
- brown sugar
- travel sized toiletries
- snack or breakfast bars
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Amplify Austin is right around the corner, March 2-3, 2017. Watch for how you can support UPLift, helping Austinites meet some of their financial needs through a single day of giving.
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Mark Your Calendar! February 26, 2017, Retirement Luncheon
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Danny Dennis is retiring at the end of February. We are having a retirement celebration on Sunday, February 26, after church in the Great Hall. Come have a light lunch (with dessert, of course), celebrate with Danny and Robin, and join us as we contemplate life without our copier unjammer, pipe leak repairer, computer tuner-upper, furniture mover and designated fixer of all things bent or broken. Don't miss it!!!
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This snowy egret is not one of Danny's, but he does have some great birding shots, with more to come!
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photo: Jon Hauge Photography
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Matt Gaventa Preaches Sunday, March 19
Reception to Follow
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On March 19, our new senior pastor, the Reverend Matt Gaventa, will be leading worship. A reception for Matt, his wife Sarah, and son Charlie will be held immediately after worship. Please plan to be at church for this joyous event.
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Please help us make the Gaventas feel welcome and sign the card in the narthex. If you’d like to include your own well wishes for our new start together, you’ll find baskets for cards and letters in the narthex and outside the church office.
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Are you a young musician between the ages of 11 and 16?
Do you want to try playing
this
REALLY BIG PIPE ORGAN?
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Austin Chapter American Guild of Organists Presents:
PEDALS, PIPES AND PIZZA Saturday February 18, 2017 10 am – 1 pm at UPC.
Participants should bring a prepared piano piece.
$10 student participation fee;
$5 observer fee
Go to www.austinago.org for additional information. Click on the link for the Registration Form found on the page. Fill it out and send it in along with the fee(s) by February 10 to the address listed on the form. Space is limited to 15 participants.
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Prayers of Thanksgiving:
"Medical update on Arthur and Sarah Morris. My father's back surgery has been cancelled. He finally had a spinal adjustment that worked and he is feeling much better. My mother is out of the hospital and recovering from pneumonia at home. She has a followup appointment tomorrow, hopefully good news will come from it. Thank you!
-Jessie Hsu"
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If you'd like to be part of UPC's Prayer Chain, please email the church office.
You will receive emails asking you specifically to pray for people who have requested prayer support.
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Contact
University Presbyterian Church
2203 San Antonio Street
Austin, Texas 78705
512-476-5321
Rooted in worship. . .
Growing through education & s
ervice. . .
Connecting to campus & community. . .
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