EVENTS & MORE

Friday, Dec 5

Christmas Fest ’25

5-8pm • LTUMC campus

Kick off the merry-making at Christmas Fest '25! Crafts, outdoor games, plus a 25-house LEGO® Christmas Village to check out and even make your own creations! Then we'll gather for caroling and a fun countdown to flip the switch on our outdoor Christmas tree, followed by dinner on us before heading to our lower parking lot for a Christmas movie under the stars with provided popcorn, hot chocolate and s'mores! (BRING FOR MOVIE: folding chairs and blankets.) If it rains, we'll only cancel the outdoor movie; all other fun is still a go! It’ll be cold — please dress warmly.

SCHEDULE

5PM — Crafts, LEGO Christmas Village, Games, Free Dinner

5:30PM — Caroling, Festive Tree Lighting

6:15PM — Outdoor Christmas Movie!

Tuesday, Dec 9

Young@Heart Christmas Lunch

11:15am • Vaqueros Cafe (3810 N. Quinlan Park Rd, Austin)

55+ folks, join us for some holiday cheer! Lunch is $25pp (incl. tax/tip) with choice of 4 Tex-Mex plates + chips, salsa, and iced tea or soft drink. 

Purchase a ticket HERE by Thursday, Dec 4. Don't miss this fun event! Questions? Email Marsha Meier.

Young@Heart is a ministry for mature adults, focused on fostering Christian connections via social and educational outings. Learn more HERE.

Saturday, Dec 13

United Methodist Men Breakfast Meeting

8am • Gym (Activities Center)

Men of our church and community, you're invited to this month's United Methodist Men Breakfast Meeting w/ Holy Communion, discussion of current projects + breakfast prepared by fellow members. Early birds, coffee’s ready at 7:30!  |  UMM is a community of men focused on Christian fellowship service and leadership. It's a growing group and doing great things! QUESTIONS? Email John Kenny.

Sunday, Dec 14

Christmas Cantata

9am • Worship Center

Join us for a special and beautiful Christmas Cantata of music and scripture presented during our 9am Traditional worship by our own choir, handbells and orchestra!

Sunday, Dec 14

UWF Christmas Tea

2pm • Wesley Rm

ALL WOMEN ARE INVITED to UWF's annual unit Christmas Tea! We’ll gather for a wonderful time to visit and enjoy tea and goodies, while renewing and making new friendships.

We'll also have the installation ceremony for our new 2025 officers and reveal the charities that we're donating to this year. Bring your favorite storied, teacup to remember and celebrate. We're looking forward to seeing you!

Sunday, Dec 14

Taizé Worship

6pm • Worship Center

Held on second Sundays, this quiet service with scripture readings, prayer, communion, candle lighting and acoustic music is a meditative form of worship, calling us to dwell deeply on Christ’s presence around and within us. “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10).

More info HERE.

Tuesday, Dec 16

UWF Circle Meetings

Wesley Room
9:45am, Susanna Wesley Circle
7pm, Growing Friendship Circle

Come to the meeting that best fits your schedule — for fun, fellowship and to learn how we're living out our vision! All women are welcome!

Questions? Contact Debby Duplantis.

Wednesday, Dec 17

A Service of Healing & Hope

6pm • Wesley Rm

Not everyone is experiencing joy this Christmas… if you’re struggling in any way this holiday season, we invite you to a time of reflection, prayer, song, and Scripture as we find comfort in God's word.

Wednesday, Dec 24

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

5pm Family • Worship Ctr

7pm Traditional • Worship Ctr

In the face of stress and strife, finding joy may seem impossible. But then … Christmas. The birth of Jesus 2,000 years ago changed the world and today his birth still offers us hope for the future. This Christmas, you’re invited to lay down your worries and find joy at Lake Travis UMC. We’re offering two candlelight services — one ideal for families with small children at 5pm and a traditional worship at 7pm. Come one, come all. We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with you!

Ongoing (Alternating Wednesdays)

Dec 3, 17 • Jan 14, 28 • Feb 11, 25

LT Fresh Foodshare

Activities Ctr • 5-7pm

The mission: distribute boxes of free, fresh produce from Common Market Produce to locals in need. That's where YOU come in! Every other Wednesday at our Activity Center, we need 1 person to move a door column before the delivery (around 9am) and replace it after the delivery, then later from 5-7pm, we need 3-4 volunteers to greet locals in need as they pickup a 15lb box of produce, of which there will be 70. For more info or to volunteer, email/call/text Marley Anders, 210-364-3807.

Dec 5, Dec 8-12

Lake Travis Elementary Holiday Shop

LT Elementary • Various shifts

Lake Travis Elementary PTA has asked us to assist with their Dec 8-12 Holiday Shop! Volunteers can help students shop and wrap simple holiday gifts for their loved ones Dec 8-12 or help setup on Friday, Dec 5. You’re welcome to wear festive, fun attire to help make the experience all the more magical! Signup for shifts HERE.

During School Year

Education Connection

30 min. a week • Lake Travis Elementary

LTUMC is again sponsoring the Education Connection reading program at Lake Travis Elementary. As a Literacy Partner, you'll help a child learn and grow in reading in just 30 minutes a week via two 15-minute sessions of 1-on-1 reading. Literacy Partners help children learn to read, so they can read to learn. If you're interested in volunteering for this important project, please contact  Debby Connors for more info.

Ongoing

2025 Covered in Prayer

Help make sure our church, congregation, staff, ministries and community are "Covered in Prayer!"

We're asking you to choose ONE day (or multiple, if you'd like) to silently pray for just seven minutes from wherever you are.

SIGN UP FOR A DAY HERE

You'll receive an e-mail reminder from Signup Genius closer to your day. Questions? Contact Jen Smets.

Mon/Wed/Fri (year round)

Move Group

9-9:30am Walking

9:30-10am Workout

Gym (Activities Ctr) • Free

Meets 3x a week (MWF) at the Gym (Activities Ctr) — plenty of chances to squeeze in a session!

Workout session is low/no-impact!

QUESTIONS? Contact Marley Anders.

Tuesdays (during school year)

Mat Pilates

9-10am • Gym (Activities Ctr)

Our Finding Hope Wellness Center is rooted in a holistic view of health and spiritual formation as we serve our community. And since studies show our physical health is directly related to our mental health, we're offering opportunities to accomplish healthier bodies, minds and spirits. Current offering…
   ADULT MAT PILATES — on Tuesdays (starting Sep 16) — combines strength, flexibility, and mindfulness, focusing on core engagement, balance, muscle definition, and breath awareness. You’ll experience a series of controlled movements designed to enhance your posture, build endurance, and promote a strong, lean physique. SIGN UP HERE
   INSTRUCTOR: Katie Berndt is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor, a 200-hour certified mat Pilates instructor and dance/barre fitness instructor.

Tuesdays (year round)

Zumba

6-7:30pm • Gym (Activities Ctr) • Free

Open to all! Fun, energetic, aerobic dance-fitness program combines Latin-inspired music, dance moves and easy-to-follow choreography.

Experienced/Certified Instructor.

Childcare provided during school year only.