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Social Justice News

 

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SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM NEWS AND EVENTS

August 31,2008 Fifth Sunday Activity. The Social Justice Team will offer a church-wide Sunday School lesson on a social justice issue.

June 15, 2008 The Social Justice Team sponsored the Father’s Day Tool Offering.

earthdayMay 18, 2008 Peace With Justice Sunday. The Social Justice Team sponsored the 2008 Peace With Justice Sunday offering.

April 25, 2008 Amos Commission Training. Several members of the congregation participated in the church’s first effort at Amos Commission Training.

April 20, 2008 Earth Day Sunday. The Social Justice Team sponsored the church’s annual Earth Day Fair. The Social Justice Team also launched the sale of their First United Methodist Church canvas bags.

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.

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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