Youth Ministry

 

"I come because it's different from other groups I belong to. It doesn't matter what you are at school; here you can be more like you. It's fun to be together with friends and do the trips, but sometimes there is something more. I can't quite describe it, but that something more is why I keep coming back."
- a First Church youth

asp 2008The First Church youth program seeks to reach all areas of our city. Through our worship, programming, trips, retreats, fun nights and Bible studies, we seek to grow in love toward God and toward each other by cultivating a community of faith and friendship that welcomes all youth, nurtures the spiritual life of everyone involved and serves God's world. We know and understand that it is very possible to have a blast while striving to be all that God calls us to be.

cropwalk 2008Some special things you will find in our program are: an emphasis on hands-on missions with work weeks in Appalachia and Austin; Sunday evening sessions that combine an emphasis on prayer and the spiritual life with lively programs and fellowship; and highly committed United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF) counselors.

 

For news of current activities, visit the official Youth Home Page at http://www.fumcaustinyouth.org

Junior and Senior High Sunday School

  • 9:45 a.m., Family Life Center, second floor

United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF)

  • Sunday evenings, snack supper provided
  • Junior and Senior High 5 to 7:30 p.m., Family Life Center, second floor

 

November 2nd
11;00 a.m.
Youth-led Selah
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
UMYF Pumpkin Fest!

November 4th
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Senior High Girl Talk

November 9th
Junior High
Mobile Loaves and Fishes
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
UMYF and Parents’ Time

November 11th
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Junior High Girl Talk

November 13th
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
11th & 12th Grade
Beyond the Basics Wanted: Messiah-Discovering theTruth about Judaism

November 16th
Senior High
Mobile Loaves and Fishes
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
UMYF

November 18th
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Senior High Girl Talk

November 22nd and 23rd
Girl Talk Slumber Party
7:00 p.m. Saturday-9:00 a.m. Chapel Service

November 23rd
3:30 to 6:00 p.m.
AAIM’s 24th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration

November 25th
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Junior High Girl Talk

November 30th
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
UMYF
Advent begins with Hanging of the Green

 

We would like to tell you more about our youth ministry at First Church. If you are interested, contact Cathy Stone, Director of Youth and Family Ministries, at cathy@fumcaustin.org or 478-5684 (ext. 215).

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

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