EVENTS & MORE

Sunday, Oct 25

Love Our Neighbors Benefit Concert

for Lake Travis Crisis Ministries

3pm • Lakeway Church (2203 Lakeway Blvd, Lakeway)

Join us for an uplifting afternoon of music, fellowship and celebration at the annual Love Our Neighbors Benefit Concert for Lake Travis Crisis Ministries! Enjoy performances by a myriad of community musicians and choirs, including those from LTUMC and Lakeway Church, plus LTISD Middle Schools, Lake Travis High School, and The Wildflowers! Free entry; 100% of on-site donations go to LT Crisis Ministries.

Tuesday, Oct 27

Young@Heart Bingo Night

5:30-8:30pm • Wesley Rm

55+ are all invited to Music Bingo Night for tunes from 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, plus fun and refreshments! Cards are $5 each and costumes are welcome, but optional.

RSVP: Email or text marshameier@hotmail.com, 512-922-1672.

Saturday, Oct 31

Sacred Steps Monthly Hike

Time TBA • Trail TBA

ALL AGES WELCOME! The last Saturday each month, we meet in the morning at an area trail to spend time in fellowship and enjoy God's Creation via a 2-3 mile hike and short devotional. Time and trail sent out each month.

INTERESTED?

Send your email and cell # to Pastor Jason for updates!

Sunday, Nov 1

All Saints Sunday

9/11am • Worship Center

Also called the Feast of All Saints or All Souls Day, All Saints is observed every year on the first day of November. It’s a day United Methodist Churches honor the memory of deceased loved ones. Learn more HERE.

BY WED, OCT 28 — For our All Saints remembrance display, you're invited to submit to our office, framed photos of loved ones who have passed (with your name, ph #, and your loved one's name on reverse). (Pick up from office, anytime after 12pm, Sunday, Nov 1; office hours: Mon-Thu 9am-3:30pm.)

Sunday, Nov 1

UWF BBQ To-Go Fundraiser

After Each Service • Worship Center

BBQ TO-GO AFTER EACH SERVICE — UWF will be selling mouthwatering BBQ meals featuring a tender, pulled-pork bbq sandwich, potato chips, apple and large, yummy homemade cookie — just $12! Cash, check or Venmo will be accepted. All proceeds will benefit local charities serving women, children and youth. Huge thanks to and made possible by donations from HEB and Randalls.

Sunday, Nov 8

Election Day Prayer Vigil

9am-5pm • Worship Center

As citizens of God's Kingdom and of the United States, we’re called to be in prayer for ourselves, for others, and for our nation.

You’re encouraged to pray during voting hours from wherever you are or in our sanctuary, open 9am-5pm. Prayer sheets will be available.

Sunday, Nov 8

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.

Saturday, Nov 14

United Methodist Men Breakfast Meeting

9-10:30am • Gym (Activities Ctr gym)

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 8:30!  |  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, Nov 15

GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays

12-2pm • Wesley Rm (Worship Ctr)

Bittersweet memories. Loss of traditions. An empty seat at the table. The holiday season can be tough on those grieving the death of a loved one. If this is you, we hope you’ll join us for free lunch and a special 2-hour session of GriefShare — Surviving the Holidays — where we discuss how to deal with the harder emotions brought on by the holidays. Questions? Email Marilyn Cobb. REGISTER HERE by Friday, Nov 13. 
     Regular sessions of GriefShare — a free and Biblical support group — continue to meet Thursdays thru Nov 19 in the Wesley Room, 7-8:30pm. Each meeting is self contained, so you can join any week, and that includes "Surviving the Holidays" on Nov 15. Learn more/register HERE.

Tuesday, Nov 17

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.

Friday, Dec 11

African Children’s Choir

7pm • Worship Center

We're so excited to welcome back to LTUMC, this talented traveling youth choir spreading joy and love through music!

Stay tuned for info on becoming a host home for the choir!

Thu-Sat, Dec 10-12

Host Homes Needed

for African Children’s Choir

Two Nights • Requirements Below

We’re excited to host a concert by African Children's Choir on Friday, Dec 11! To prep, we need 2-night host homes for the children and chaperones.
   To host, you need two guest bedrooms and at least one adult present who is Safe Gatherings certified (or willing to become so). If interested, please contact Megan Cooper or Madeline Daulton by THURSDAY, NOV 12.

Sundays

Communion Volunteers

Worship Ctr

Looking for an opportunity to serve our church family? We need Communion Set-Up volunteers to prep the Communion table for Sunday morning services.

It only takes a few minutes each morning and you can volunteer for one Sunday, a month of Sundays or just those that work for you. Questions? Contact Joan Carr.

SIGN UP HERE

Wednesdays

Christmas Cantata Choir

Rehearsals: 7:15-9pm • Wednesdays • Wesley Room
Presentation: 9am • Sunday, Dec 20 • Worship Ctr

YOU are invited to sing this year’s Christmas cantata — Lloyd Larson’s “Glory to the Newborn” — in our Adult Choir! No audition required and seasonal singers are welcome.
    The cantata will be presented by our choir and an orchestra in worship on Sunday, Dec 20. All are invited to join in singing of the Birth of our Savior. QUESTIONS? Contact Patty Highland.

Ongoing thru Saturday, Dec 5

Angel Tree

The Mission: Raise funds to spread cheer and hope to every family that wants to participate. We plan to present a gift card to each child/youth, a gift bag and take-home treat for each family, plus family Christmas photos!

If you’d like to help with Angel Tree prep or the distribution event on Saturday, Dec 5, please contact Patty Rosemurgy.

Donations can be made HERE or via mailed-in or dropped-off check.

Ongoing (Once a Month)

Nov 4 • Dec 2

LT Fresh Foodshare

5-7pm • Activities Ctr

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 one person moves a door column before the delivery (around 9am) and replaces it after the delivery, then later from 5-7pm, 3-4 volunteers greet locals in need as they pickup a 15lb box of produce. For more info on the foodshare or to volunteer, email/text/call Wesley Nurse Marley Anders, 210-364-3807.

Ongoing (One Saturday a Month)

Nov 21

Trader Joe’s LT Fresh Foodshare

12-3pm • Wesley Rm (Worship Ctr)

An incredible blessing for local families facing food insecurity. For 3 hours, we need LOTS volunteers to man distribution tables and strong people to unload groceries.

For general info on foodshare, email/text/call our Wesley Nurse Marley Anders, 210-364-3807.

To volunteer, TAP HERE!

Wednesdays & Thursdays thru Nov 11

Communities of Hope ESL Classes

7-8:30pm • Gym (Activities Ctr) • Free

Focused on employability and life skills, our ESL classes nurture listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Classes meet for 11 weeks — Beginners start Thu, Sep 3; Int/Adv starts Wed, Sep 2. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED…

—Greeters  offer a warm welcome and support to create a positive and strong sense of community. They facilitate registration/attendance, as well as organize and prepare materials. (Weekly, 6:30-7:30pm)

—Tutors  are an extension of the teacher, serving as mentors and motivators. They work side by side with students to support comprehension, provide individualized practice, and monitor student progress. Knowledge of Spanish not necessary! (Weekly, 6:30-8:30pm)

For info or to volunteer, contact Patty Rosemurgy.

During School Year

Education Connection

30 min. a week • Lake Travis Elementary

LTUMC sponsors 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.

Tuesdays

*New* Moms Bible Study

9-10:30am • PRC (Kids Ctr)

Motherhood is beautiful, messy, joy-filled, and sometimes overwhelming — and you don't have to navigate it alone! Join other moms in the same season of life on Tuesday mornings for coffee, meaningful conversation, and time in God's Word. Whether you’re rocking a newborn, chasing a busy toddler, or simply longing for a place to connect, you'll find a welcoming community where you can be encouraged, prayed for, and reminded that we are in this together. Childcare provided. QUESTIONS? Contact Madeline Daulton.

Thursdays, Oct 22-Dec 10

Women at the Well Bible Study

10am-12pm • Rm 101 (Activities Ctr)

Come to truly understand Psalms, the beloved hymnal of ancient Israel. Experience fresh connections to contemporary worship and devotional practices in this video-based study with well-known scholar Sandra Richter. Indulge in the biblical study of the Psalms, letting Sandy do the heavy lifting of research and translation, which in turn allows you to engage the Bible more deeply than you thought possible. Questions? Want to Zoom? Contact Paula Bryant. BUY BOOK HERE

Oct 22 • Nov 19

Grown & Flown 2026

6-8pm • Surdy Home

Two more dates for this year’s Grown and Flown Parent Ministry! For those whose kids have “flown the coop” and gone away to college or just moved out, this is a time to gather, pray, celebrate, and process. Whether it be your first or last child to leave, or one with more to come, there’s always an adjustment to a new way of life. Nothing to bring besides yourself! Contact Pastor Jason for address and to sign up.

Wednesdays & Thursdays thru Nov 11

Communities of Hope ESL Classes

7-8:30pm • Gym (Activities Ctr) • Free

Focused on employability and life skills, our personalized instruction promotes listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Classes meet for 11 weeks — Int/Adv starts Wed, Sep 2; Beginners start Thu, Sep 3. And new this year, an Adv Class via Zoom! For info, contact Patty Rosemurgy.

Con un enfoque en la empleabilidad y las habilidades para la vida, nuestra instrucción personalizada fomenta la comprensión auditiva, la expresión oral, la lectura y la escritura. Las clases tienen una duración de 11 semanas: el curso intermedio/avanzado comienza el miércoles 2 de septiembre; el curso para principiantes comienza el jueves 3 de septiembre. ¡Y como novedad este año, ofrecemos un curso avanzado por Zoom! Para más información, contacte con Patty Rosemurgy.

Thursdays thru Nov 19

GriefShare

7-8:30pm • Wesley Rm • Free

GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place to help you move
through grief, where people understand the difficult emotions involved with it. Through this 13-week session, you’ll discover there are no orderly stages and learn helpful ways of coping and gain solid support each step of the way. Each meeting stands alone, so join any week! Materials are free. QUESTIONS? Email Marilyn Cobb. REGISTER ONLINE HERE



Mon/Wed/Fri (year round)

Move Group

Gym (Activities Ctr) • Free
9-9:30am Walking

9:30-10am Workout

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

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.

Thursdays (starting Sep 10)

Mat Pilates

9-10am • Gym (Activities Ctr)

On Thursdays during school year, come experience Mat Pilates, which 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. Bring mat + towel. SIGN UP REQUIRED — TAP HERE
   INSTRUCTOR: Katie Berndt is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor, a 200-hour certified mat Pilates instructor and dance/barre fitness instructor.

Thursdays

Pick-Up Basketball

7-9pm • Gym (Activities Ctr) • Free

Both students and adults are welcome to join in a laidback evening of pick-up basketball every Thursday in our gym!

Last Saturdays

Sacred Steps Monthly Hike

Time TBA • Trail TBA

On the last Saturday of the month (except for hottest summer months) we meet in the morning at different area trails to spend time in fellowship while enjoying God's Creation, by enjoying a 2-3 mile hike and a short devotional. All ages welcome! Specific time and place will be emailed each month.

INTERESTED?

Email your email and cell # to Pastor Jason for updates!