SPECIAL EVENTS

THURSDAY, Apr 25-FRIDAY, Apr 26

Mental Health Symposium

La Quinta Inn & Suites (Lakeway)

Passionate about mental health education, advocacy, and building a more supportive community? Join us for the Engage and Heal Foundation Symposium! This event will bring together experts, therapists, and community leaders to discuss a wide range of mental health topics. You'll gain valuable insights, resources, and tools to help you improve your own well-being and advocate for others. Whether you're a mental health professional, a caregiver, or someone who simply wants to learn more about mental wellness, this symposium is for you! Learn more and register w/ code CATALYST for $50 off HERE.

FRIDAY, Apr 26-SUNDAY, Apr 28

Women’s Retreat

Camp Tejas • Giddings, TX
Gift Certificates now available!

REGISTRATION FULL, BUT GET ON THE WAITLIST!

No payment needed til there's an opening. We try to accommodate as many as we can and often have last-minute fall-outs. Once on our waitlist, please reserve April 26-28 on your calendar! Price includes 2 nights lodging at the beautiful Camp Tejas + meals and program materials. Questions? Contact Heather Goodson. Registration forms in Worship Center foyer or register online HERE.

SATURDAY, May 4

Lay Servant Basic Course

8:30am-4pm • Zoom

The Rio Texas, NM & NWTX conferences are offering the Lay Servant Basic Course (on Zoom) in early May! This course is foundational for all Lay Servant Ministries courses. Participants are encouraged to discover and employ spiritual gifts as God intended and to consider the importance of exercising servant leadership, developing future leaders, remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices, and being part of a group that holds members accountable in their discipleship. TAP HERE TO SIGNUP. (After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with class info.) TAP HERE TO BUY REQUIRED BOOK.

SUNDAY, May 5

Open House:

Finding Hope Wellness Center

12-1:30pm • Activity Center, Rm 202

Join us for an Open House featuring our new ministry, Finding Hope Wellness Center, through which we're endeavoring to help individuals and communities discover resilience, healing, and hope on their mental health journey. We'll provide safe and confidential resources offering accessible, trauma-informed, holistic care with the ultimate goal of reducing the stigma of mental health. Through community, people can find hope and healing. Learn more from Rev. Jason Surdy and staff HERE, then visit findinghopecenter.com.

SATURDAY, May 11

United Methodist Men Breakfast Meeting

8am • Activity Ctr Gym

Men in our church and community, you’re invited to our monthly breakfast! Coffee starts at 7:30 with breakfast served up by fellow UMM members at 8am. We'll have a discussion of current projects and endeavors, followed by communion and a closing.

     UMM is a community focused on Christian fellowship, service and leadership! Details on our projects HERE.

SUNDAY, May 12

Taizé Service

6pm • Worship Ctr

Join us for prayer, scripture readings, songs and silence in the beauty of God’s earth. Held once a month on the 2nd Sunday, Taizé is a quiet, candlelit ecumenical worship service — inviting us to “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10) — featuring scripture readings; Holy Communion; prayers; simple, repetitive songs and soft music led by acoustic instruments. For general and historical information, visit HERE.

MONDAY, May 13

Young@Heart Spring Picnic

11:30am-2pm • Threadgill Ranch

10:30am Carpool Meetup @ LTUMC

55+ folks, you're invited to a Spring Picnic at Threadgill Ranch! It's about a 45-min drive from the Lakeway area, so plan ahead and depart early or meet at LTUMC to carpool. (Address: 1260 Shovel Mountain Rd, Cypress Mill.) Rudy's BBQ provided. Please RSVP by THURSDAY, MAY 9 to Marsha Meier: marshameier@hotmail.com, 512-922-1672.

SUNDAY, May 19

UWF Unit Meeting

12pm • Wesley Room

All women are welcome! Susanna Wesley Circle will provide a free lunch and our speakers — Rebecca Williams from Partners in Hope (PIH hereafter), as well as our own Wesley Nurse, Marley Anders — will discuss how they partner and coordinate to serve our community.

TUESDAY, May 21

UWF Circle Meetings

Wesley Room
9:45am, Susanna Wesley Circle
OR

7pm, Growing Friendship Circle

Come to the meeting that best fits your schedule — for fun, food, fellowship and to learn how we’re living out our vision!