Wednesday

Nights

Starting September 3rd on Wednesday nights, dinner is served--along with a lot of activity, discussion and prayer for all ages. We'll even provid childcare from 5:30-8:30!

Join us on Wednesday from 6-8:30 PM and find a place set for you and your friends. Dinner begins at 6 PM with a blessing followed by time to gather around tables with food and conversation. At 6:30 people will choose their own adventures of quiet meditation with prayer and communion in the chapel, practicing with the choir, attending activities for youth and children, or continuing the dinner conversation in a discussion facilitated by Pastor Abby and Pastor JD along with Pastor Lisa, our spiritual formation pastor Rev. Allison, or our missions director Jenny Monahan.

*Childcare will be available from 5:30–8:30PM

Dinner and Discussion

Dinner

6:00PM | Fellowship Hall

Join the TUMC Austin family for dinner at 6:00PM, beginning with a blessing and followed by table fellowship with food and conversation.

Evening Opportunities

6:30PM | Various Locations

At 6:30, choose your own adventure of quiet meditation with prayer and communion in the chapel, practicing with the choir, attending activities for youth and children, or continuing the dinner conversation in a discussion facilitated by Pastor Abby and Pastor JD along with Pastor Lisa, Pastor Allison, or our missions director Jenny Monahan.

We hope you’ll make Wednesday dinner part of your weekly routine! It’s a great way to grow in faith, wrestle with tough questions, spend quiet time with God, share some laughs, and enjoy the company of old friends and new faces.

Children

Childcare

5:30PM–8:30PM | The Nursery

Children ages Infant to PreK are invited to join us for childcare, where they’ll enjoy Bible stories, activities, and fun made especially for them.

Homework & Hangout

3:00PM–6:00PM | Room 711 & 712 (Annex Bldg.)

Children in grades K–12 are invited to join us for Homework & Hangout! Bring your homework, play games, enjoy the playground, or just spend time with friends in a safe, fun space at church.

4/5 Fam (2nd and 4th Wednesdays)

6:00PM–8:00PM | Room 712 (Annex Bldg.)

Calling all 4th and 5th graders! Join us for a night of fun, games, and faith! Come early for dinner from 6:00–6:30 PM in Fellowship Hall, then stick around from 6:30–8:00 PM in the Annex as we learn, worship, and grow together. Bring a friend—it’s always more fun together!

G.L.O.W.—God Lights Our Way

6:00PM–8:00PM | Room 224

Join us for dinner from 6:00–6:30 PM in Fellowship Hall, then from 6:30–8:00 PM children will enjoy a time together that includes Bible lessons, hands-on mission projects, and plenty of time to play together as we grow in faith, friendship, and service.

Children’s Grief Group (Parents’ Group Available)
Being With: Hearts Connected, Healing Together

Led by Melissa Fleming, LPC-S, RPT-S – Behavioral Health Therapy

6:30PM–7:45PM | Room 227

Children will work with a licensed counselor on processing grief, while parents receive coaching on how to parent grieving children.

Youth

Homework & Hangout

3:00PM–6:00PM | Room 711 & 712 (Annex Bldg.)

All youth are invited to join us for Homework & Hangout! Bring your homework, play games, or just spend time with friends in a safe, fun space at church.

UMYF (1st and 3rd Wednesdays)

6:00PM–8:00PM | Youth Attic/Youth Basement

All youth, 6th grade–12th grade, gather for dinner, worship, small groups, and games.

Music Ministry

Handbell Choir

5:45PM | Room 414 (The Wesley Room)

Chancel Choir

7:00PM | Choir Room

TUMC Music Ministry is a vibrant and important component in our church. Music is central to our worship experience and we offer opportunities that help punctuate our liturgy through song and playing. No experience is needed for our
non-auditioned ensembles. We just ask that you bring an open heart to make
a joyful noise!

Worship

Wednesday Evening Chapel Service

6:30PM–7:00PM | The Chapel

The service emphasizes that all healing comes from God and focuses on spiritual renewal rather than medical care. It includes a time of reflection, anointing with oil, and the celebration of Holy Communion to strengthen each participant’s relationship with Christ. The service is open to everyone.

Studies and Groups

Dinner & Discussion

Led by Pastor Abby and Pastor JD

6:00PM–8:30PM | Fellowship Hall

Faith and the Bible aren’t always simple—they can feel messy, full of questions, and even doubts. So let’s talk about it! Together we’ll explore stories of Scripture, share our lives, and learn from voices like The Bible for Normal People, contemporary scholars, United Methodist resources, and our own experiences.

Pastors Lisa and Allison, along with our Missions Director Jenny, will join the conversation too. Kids and youth will have their own groups. Come when you can, leave when you need—real life happens.

Disciple Fast Track I

Led by Clint Edgar and Josh Harnagel

6:30PM–8:00PM | Room 120

Disciple Fast Track I, is an adaptation of the original, bestselling Disciple Bible Study. It provides a viable option for busy people seeking comprehensive engagement over time with the entire biblical text. Registration required.

Parents’ Grief Group (Children’s Group Available)
Being With: Hearts Connected, Healing Together