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Si Tuvieras Fe

"There isn't anyone you couldn't love once you've heard their story." – Benedictine Sister Mary Lou Kownacki
Sep 13

Love Boldly

“The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ, who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections. This vision statement complements the Church’s longstanding mission statement, inspired by Matthew 28:1-20: “The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” – The United Methodist Church’s new vision statementLearn More
Sep 6

All Are Welcome

“Today is the dayGod cries with the masses of starving people,despises growing disparity between rich and poor,demands justice for workers in the marketplace.And so shall we.” – from The Social Creed of The UMC
06/29/2025

On Earth as it is in Heaven: A Christian Commitment to Democracy

University UMC is thrilled to welcome Texas State Representative James Talarico as the guest preacher. His sermon is entitled “On Earth as it is in Heaven: A Christian Commitment to Democracy” and the scripture reading is Luke 10:25-37, the Parable of the Good Samaritan.
Aug 30

No Place Like Home

Maybe home is not a place. Maybe it’s the version of yourself that finally feels safe, calm, and free. – Cia in “A Life In Between Zones” “Gather us in, and hold us forever; gather us in, and make us your own; gather us in, all peoples together, fire of love in our flesh and our bone.” – from the hymn “Gather Us In”
Aug 23

It's Like Being Found While Finding

This Sunday’s Gospel reading is Jesus’ parables of the Treasure Hidden in a Field and the Pearl of Great Value. In his sermon, “It’s Like Being Found While Finding,” Pastor Earl explores Jesus’ way of describing the kingdom of heaven and how he invites us to approach these two brief parables from an imaginative and unconventional perspective.
Jul 12

Where Does It Hurt?

In the scripture lesson, Biblical character Hannah is honest with God about her broken-heartedness in wanting to have a child. We have resources for those who have experienced, or are experiencing, infertility, miscarriage and child loss available on our website at: uumc.org/longest-night-resources. On this page you will also find resources for other kinds of loss.As a Reproductive Freedom Congregation, we have gathered helpful resources and education materials and you can learn more here: uumc.org/reproductive-justice
Aug 2

Sow the Seeds Anyway

“When he was alone, the Twelve and the others around him asked him about the parables. He told them, ‘The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside everything is said in parables.’” – Mark 4:10-11
Jun 28

Come Sit With Me

“The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” so the saying goes. Psychologists tell us that a common enemy can create a very fast friendship. But they also tell us that relationships built on such things are shallow, fragile, and stand on a shaky foundation of context-dependent reactivity. On the other hand, psychologists tell us that bonding which occurs over common good, that which focuses more on what we are for than what we are against, creates relationships that take more time and effort, but are far deeper and more stable, characterized by greater trust and better conflict recovery, and can even have a positive impact on your physical health. “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” is not a Christian sentiment. Honesty, even when it’s difficult, and hospitality, even when it’s inconvenient, are marks of Christlikeness, relational health, and exactly the kind of discipleship we are called to. — Shae Wiens
Jul 5

Where Are You From

“In this time of great reflection on two hundred fifty years,We remember, as a nation, times we’ve prospered, times of tears.“We shall be,” a preacher told us, “as a city on a hill”—not to praise us but to warn us: We’ve a duty to fulfill.” – “In this Time of Great Reflection” by Rev. Dr. Carolyn Winfrey Gillette “While the Fourth of July is not a liturgical “holy day”, it is a chance to remind one another of America’s aspiration to be a “a more perfect union.” One that still has miles to go when it comes to equality, justice, peace, and general welfare. The Gospel calls us to feed the hungry, care for the sick, clothe the naked, and visit those in prison. The church knows how to help our country become who we say we want to be.” – Rev. Dr. Lori Walke, J.D. for Illustrated Ministries

University United Methodist Church in Austin, Texas.