God At the Movies
Sundays June 21 - July 26 at 10 AM Online
Join us this summer for some fun and faith with a Summer Sermon Series on God at the Movies. Each week, you are invited to watch a movie in preparation for that Sunday's sermon. The sermon, scripture passage, and coffee hour discussion will tie in with the movie, but don't worry -- you'll still be able to participate even if you haven't watched the film. To download the full schedule of movies and discussion guide, click the button below or navigate to our www.uccaustin.org/movies.
Join us this summer for some fun and faith with a Summer Sermon Series on God at the Movies. Each week, you are invited to watch a movie in preparation for that Sunday's sermon. The sermon, scripture passage, and coffee hour discussion will tie in with the movie, but don't worry -- you'll still be able to participate even if you haven't watched the film. To download the full schedule of movies and discussion guide, click the button below or navigate to our www.uccaustin.org/movies.
Sing them Over Again to Me
Sundays in August, 2020 at 10 AM
Join us for a Sermon Series focusing on our favorite hymns. The hymns that resonate with us say a lot who we are, what we believe, and what we value. Engaging in this excercise of reflecting on our favorite hymns as a church can spark conversations about our identity today as we move forward in our discernment and prepare for our Holy Conversatiosn this fall. This series will culminate in a good old fashioned hymn sing!
Join us for a Sermon Series focusing on our favorite hymns. The hymns that resonate with us say a lot who we are, what we believe, and what we value. Engaging in this excercise of reflecting on our favorite hymns as a church can spark conversations about our identity today as we move forward in our discernment and prepare for our Holy Conversatiosn this fall. This series will culminate in a good old fashioned hymn sing!
Divine Dance: Triune God as Community
Sundays in September, 2020
Join us for a Sermon Series focusing on the Holy Trinity and how it revolutionizes the way we understand God and each other. We will be exploring the concept of God as relationship through the work of Fr. Richard Rohr as found in his book, Divine Dance: A Trinitarian Revolution. As we come together as a community to hold our Holy Conversations to chart the course ahead, we will see God in relationships, in the spaces between us, in the community we form.
Join us for a Sermon Series focusing on the Holy Trinity and how it revolutionizes the way we understand God and each other. We will be exploring the concept of God as relationship through the work of Fr. Richard Rohr as found in his book, Divine Dance: A Trinitarian Revolution. As we come together as a community to hold our Holy Conversations to chart the course ahead, we will see God in relationships, in the spaces between us, in the community we form.
Us vs. Them: Election 2020
Sundays in October, 2020
When and how did we become so divided as a country? When did one political party seem to take claim of Jesus? How can we have Christ-like discussions with those with whom we disagree? As we pray our way toward election day, entrusting our nation to God and hoping for a better tomorrow, let us come together and talk about what it means to be a faithful Christian in these divided times.
When and how did we become so divided as a country? When did one political party seem to take claim of Jesus? How can we have Christ-like discussions with those with whom we disagree? As we pray our way toward election day, entrusting our nation to God and hoping for a better tomorrow, let us come together and talk about what it means to be a faithful Christian in these divided times.
This is My Story
Sundays in November, 2020
Everyone has a story. Around Dia de los Meurtos, we remember the stories of the saints who have gone before us. As we study our history as a church, we remember those who founded our church and made it what it is today. We also recognize that each person in the pews has a story about who they are, why they are here, and why they have chosen to give their gifts to this church and their life to Christ. This November, we will share stories of the saints past and present who have loved and are loving United Chrisitan Church.
Everyone has a story. Around Dia de los Meurtos, we remember the stories of the saints who have gone before us. As we study our history as a church, we remember those who founded our church and made it what it is today. We also recognize that each person in the pews has a story about who they are, why they are here, and why they have chosen to give their gifts to this church and their life to Christ. This November, we will share stories of the saints past and present who have loved and are loving United Chrisitan Church.
Vulnerability: The Birthplace of Love
Advent, Christmas, and Christmastide
Sundays November 29th through December 27th, 2020
Social worker and author Brene Brown has said in her book, Daring Greatly, “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.” So what then does it mean that God came to us as the most vulnerable being of all, a human baby? What does it mean that Jesus was utterly dependent on humanity for his feeding, bathing, and survival? What do we have to gain from being vulnerable? What do we have to lose? Join us for this sermon series as we experiece a Christmas unlike any other.
Sundays November 29th through December 27th, 2020
Social worker and author Brene Brown has said in her book, Daring Greatly, “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.” So what then does it mean that God came to us as the most vulnerable being of all, a human baby? What does it mean that Jesus was utterly dependent on humanity for his feeding, bathing, and survival? What do we have to gain from being vulnerable? What do we have to lose? Join us for this sermon series as we experiece a Christmas unlike any other.