Faith Stories
Central to our life together is the sharing of our faith stories.
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The church office will be closed on Thursday, July 2nd, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th, at 8:00 a.m. Have a safe and happy holiday.... [Read More]
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First Church’s Appalachia Service Project (ASP) Team will begin their annual stock sales to raise funds for this year’s trip to Tennessee July 17th-28th ... [Read More]
July Mission Emphasis Benefits Our Pastors’ Fund

The Pastors’ Fund helps our clergy provide emergency assistance to people when help is needed for rent, groceries, prescriptions, bus passes and tickets, temporary shelter in a motel, ID cards, books for college students who are homeless, and scholarships to church-sponsored events...... [Read More]
As of April 30, 2009, revenues received equaled 27% of the budgeted annual expenditures. At the same time in 2008, revenues received equaled 30% of total year-end expenditures... [Read More]
Retirement funds present new opportunities for giving to your church. You may want to name your church as the final beneficiary of your individual retirement account (IRA) or other retirement funds, in the event that you and other named beneficiaries die before receiving all of the funds.
For planned giving resources, click on the TMF logo below
For more information regarding pledging, tithing, gifts of honor, and gifts to the endowment click here.
Noon Service
Rev. Young Min Son and Rev. Clifton Stringer, leaders
We gather for a brief worship service including prayer, singing, silent meditation, and sharing Holy Communion. It is a great way to help keep a sense of God’s presence in the middle of the week and at the center of our lives.
Evening Service
7:00 p.m., Murchison Chapel
“Missing Bing Crosby”
Mark 6:1-13
Rev. Kathleen Jones, preacher
A candlelight service of instrumental and sung music, guided prayer, and preaching, followed by a time of fellowship
July 5th
5th Sunday after Pentecost
In the Sanctuary
9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
"Power Made Perfect in Weaknes"
II
Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13
Rev. Mimi Raper, preacher
In Room 212 of the Sanctuary Building
9:00 a.m.
This service is focused on being still and quiet in community, practicing the presence of God in the present moment.
Rev. Mimi Raper, Leader
In the Chapel
5th Sunday after Pentecost
The Mystery of Grace
2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Jen Stuart, preacher
The Mystery of Grace
2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Jen Stuart, preacher
Contemporary Music (11:00 a.m. Selah)
Our offices are open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m. for lunch) and Sunday mornings, 8 to 11 a.m.
Telephone: 478-5684
Fax: 478-6169
Mail: First United Methodist Church
1201 Lavaca
Austin, Texas 78701
Email:john@fumcaustin.org
Lay leaders and staff have boxes in the office where you may leave information, or call and leave a message.
Prayer Requests
You may fill out the online prayer request form by clicking here.
Pastors On Call
One of First Church’s pastors will be “on call” for emergencies after 6:00 p.m. Thursday through 8:00 a.m. Monday. You may call the church office at 478-5684, press 4, and leave your message in the general mailbox. The pastor on call will check the voice mail box several times a day and will return your call as soon as possible.
Other Information:
Family Life Center: 457-8404
Preschool: 478-5709
If You See Building Maintenance Problems:
If you see areas in the building which need repairs or area you would like to see the Trustees consider as improvements, send an email note to trustees@fumcaustin.org. Your request can then be reviewed by the Trustees. Thank you for your help.
Website Inquiries:
webmaster@fumcaustin.org