How our Church is Organized
*note meeting times may change. Check church calendar.
Council Meetings
The Council meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm and is an open meeting unless an executive session is called for all or parts (very rare). Anyone is allowed to attend, only voting members of council as defined in constitution and bylaws are allowed to vote.
Congregational Meetings
We meet as a congregation at least two times a year. The first Sunday in May and the first Sunday in November. During the November meeting, the following year’s budget and slate of nominations are voted on by the congregation. Anyone is allowed to attend, only members may vote.
Social Justice and Service Committee
The Social Justice and Service Committee informs the congregation about the individual and group opportunities and challenges them to participate. It seeks out opportunities for service in the local community as well as the world.
Contact: justice@uccaustin.org
Current serving opportunities:
Education Committee
The Education Committee is responsible for training and education programs regarding the Christian life, the church, and the faith of persons of all ages within the church. It will be responsible for Faith Formation classes, youth programs, adult education, and other education programs it may sponsor from time to time. The committee recruits and trains the teachers. Currently meeting the 1st Sunday of the month at 1 pm, check church calendar for changes.
Contact: christianed@uccaustin.org
Meetings: First Wednesdays @ 7 pm
If interested in working with children, contact Emily Jamison Guerrero at emily@uccaustin.org.
If interested in working with youth, contact Meghan Trout at youth@uccaustin.org.
Fellowship Committee
This committee is responsible for the coordination of monthly church fellowship activities. It assists in the assimilation of new members into all church functions. The committee shall also coordinate any necessary assistance to church members during times of need.
Contact: fellowship@uccaustin.org
Property Committee
This committee is responsible for maintaining all property of the church, both the building and the grounds.
Contact: property@uccuastin.org
Communications Committee
This committee is responsible for the development of programs which attract people into the life of the church. It explores, develops and utilizes various methods and mean spread the good news as far and wide as possible. This committee also staffs our Sunday greeters.
Contact: communications@uccaustin.org
Personnel Committee
This committee is responsible for the employment of church personnel. Employment decisions are based upon recommendation from the appropriate standing committee, the Council Vice Chairperson, and the Pastor. Currently, a committee working to help with some policy definitions and employee evaluations, etc. Currently meeting the 1st Sunday of the month at 8 am, check church calendar for changes.
Contact: personnel@uccaustin.org
Worship Committee
The Worship Committee in partnership with the pastors help guide the religious life of the church. It helps in the planning of worship, communion and lay services, and performing other duties related to the religious life of the church. Currently meeting the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:15 pm, check church calendar for changes.
Contact: worship@uccaustin.org
Meetings: Third Tuesdays @ 6:15 pm
Worship Leadership Opportunities:
Stewardship and Finance Committee
The Stewardship and Finance Committee is responsible for the preparation of an annual proposed budget, stewardship education, development and implementation of programs for the enlistment of funds and for monitoring the subsequent flow of funds and overseeing the Memorial Fund. Currently meeting the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:15 pm, check church calendar for changes.
Contact: fellowship@uccaustin.org
Meetings: Second Wednesdays @ 6:15 pm
Deacons (elected at congregational meeting in November)
Deacons are responsible for the welcoming/ushering; collection of the offering; recording of attendance; and the preparation, praying over and serving of communion.
Contact: deacons@uccaustin.org
Elders (elected at congregational meeting in November)
Elders are responsible for the spiritual life and development of the congregation. Duties include assisting and sharing with the pastor(s) in the conduct of pastoral and evangelistic functions and providing supportive counsel for the pastor(s) regarding the spiritual life and development of the congregation. Currently meeting the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:45 pm, check church calendar for changes.
Contact: elders@uccaustin.org
Meetings: Second Tuesdays @ 7:15 pm
Council Meetings
The Council meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm and is an open meeting unless an executive session is called for all or parts (very rare). Anyone is allowed to attend, only voting members of council as defined in constitution and bylaws are allowed to vote.
Congregational Meetings
We meet as a congregation at least two times a year. The first Sunday in May and the first Sunday in November. During the November meeting, the following year’s budget and slate of nominations are voted on by the congregation. Anyone is allowed to attend, only members may vote.
Social Justice and Service Committee
The Social Justice and Service Committee informs the congregation about the individual and group opportunities and challenges them to participate. It seeks out opportunities for service in the local community as well as the world.
Contact: justice@uccaustin.org
Current serving opportunities:
- Bethany Food Pantry
- ARCH
- Open and Affirming Group
Education Committee
The Education Committee is responsible for training and education programs regarding the Christian life, the church, and the faith of persons of all ages within the church. It will be responsible for Faith Formation classes, youth programs, adult education, and other education programs it may sponsor from time to time. The committee recruits and trains the teachers. Currently meeting the 1st Sunday of the month at 1 pm, check church calendar for changes.
Contact: christianed@uccaustin.org
Meetings: First Wednesdays @ 7 pm
If interested in working with children, contact Emily Jamison Guerrero at emily@uccaustin.org.
If interested in working with youth, contact Meghan Trout at youth@uccaustin.org.
Fellowship Committee
This committee is responsible for the coordination of monthly church fellowship activities. It assists in the assimilation of new members into all church functions. The committee shall also coordinate any necessary assistance to church members during times of need.
Contact: fellowship@uccaustin.org
Property Committee
This committee is responsible for maintaining all property of the church, both the building and the grounds.
Contact: property@uccuastin.org
Communications Committee
This committee is responsible for the development of programs which attract people into the life of the church. It explores, develops and utilizes various methods and mean spread the good news as far and wide as possible. This committee also staffs our Sunday greeters.
Contact: communications@uccaustin.org
Personnel Committee
This committee is responsible for the employment of church personnel. Employment decisions are based upon recommendation from the appropriate standing committee, the Council Vice Chairperson, and the Pastor. Currently, a committee working to help with some policy definitions and employee evaluations, etc. Currently meeting the 1st Sunday of the month at 8 am, check church calendar for changes.
Contact: personnel@uccaustin.org
Worship Committee
The Worship Committee in partnership with the pastors help guide the religious life of the church. It helps in the planning of worship, communion and lay services, and performing other duties related to the religious life of the church. Currently meeting the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:15 pm, check church calendar for changes.
Contact: worship@uccaustin.org
Meetings: Third Tuesdays @ 6:15 pm
Worship Leadership Opportunities:
- Liturgists
- Music: Contact: Rev. Anna Kreisle Humble, Minister of Music @ music@uccaustin.org
- Acolytes (3rd-5th graders or older)
Stewardship and Finance Committee
The Stewardship and Finance Committee is responsible for the preparation of an annual proposed budget, stewardship education, development and implementation of programs for the enlistment of funds and for monitoring the subsequent flow of funds and overseeing the Memorial Fund. Currently meeting the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:15 pm, check church calendar for changes.
Contact: fellowship@uccaustin.org
Meetings: Second Wednesdays @ 6:15 pm
Deacons (elected at congregational meeting in November)
Deacons are responsible for the welcoming/ushering; collection of the offering; recording of attendance; and the preparation, praying over and serving of communion.
Contact: deacons@uccaustin.org
Elders (elected at congregational meeting in November)
Elders are responsible for the spiritual life and development of the congregation. Duties include assisting and sharing with the pastor(s) in the conduct of pastoral and evangelistic functions and providing supportive counsel for the pastor(s) regarding the spiritual life and development of the congregation. Currently meeting the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:45 pm, check church calendar for changes.
Contact: elders@uccaustin.org
Meetings: Second Tuesdays @ 7:15 pm