NEWS BLOG

Masking Optional
Posted on 2022-04-02 in General, Newsletter |

COVID Protocols – Masking Options Still In Effect

CROP Walk 2022
Posted on 2022-03-21 in General, Newsletter |


Progress Continues!
Posted on 2022-03-04 in General, Newsletter |

We remain grateful that the Austin area is in lower stages of its COVID protocol system, and that the CDC has released new guidance for individuals based on weekly county-level data. In light of this public health guidance and the commitments we have held throughout the pandemic, we are in ongoing discussion of our community’s protocols. If you have strong feelings about the pace of restrictions loosening (or not) you may always be in touch with us. We are balancing many different variables in this discernment.
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Feeling Down?
Posted on 2022-03-04 in General, Newsletter |

During this period of social distancing, we can provide care by telephone, video conferencing, or other methods needed to maintain social distance.

Lent 2022
Posted on 2022-02-26 in General, Newsletter |

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday worship at 7:00 pm on March 2 and we will be offering both in-person and online ways to connect to worship by that time.
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In-person worship resumes
Posted on 2022-02-24 in General, Newsletter |

We give thanks for the official announcement of Stage 4 precautions from Austin Public Health. In light of this encouraging transition, the Regathering Task Force is recommending that in-person worship resume again this Sunday, February 27. As always, if you will feel safer connecting online, you may continue to do so…and you are no less a part of the community…no matter which way you join!
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Closer to Stage 4
Posted on 2022-02-18 in General, Newsletter |

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Lent Sacred Time
Posted on 2022-02-10 in General, Newsletter |

Immerse yourself in the gift of Sacred Time during Lent
This Lenten season, we offer the gift of Sacred Time to all people in the Southwestern Texas Synod. We invite you to set aside an hour once a week to gather with fellow disciples for guided prayer, dwelling in ancient stories from scripture, and sharing your own stories of faith. The theme is: For the love of God our hearts confess… loneliness, fear, thirst, rebellion, joy.
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Covid Update
Posted on 2022-02-09 in General, Newsletter |

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Stage 5 Update
Posted on 2022-01-11 in General, Newsletter |

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A Day for Dreaming
Posted on 2022-01-06 in General, Newsletter |

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MLK Day 2022
Posted on 2022-01-06 in General, Newsletter |

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Epiphany
Posted on 2021-12-29 in General, Newsletter |


Christmas Worship
Posted on 2021-12-03 in General, Newsletter |

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Keeping a Holy Advent
Posted on 2021-11-20 in General, Newsletter |

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A Future with Hope
Posted on 2021-11-20 in General, Newsletter |

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Giving Tree 2021
Posted on 2021-11-20 in General, Newsletter |

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Meals on Wheels
Posted on 2021-11-20 in General, Newsletter |

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Community Thanksgiving
Posted on 2021-11-20 in General, Newsletter |

at Bethany United Methodist Church
(10010 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX)
You are invited to join in giving thanks this holiday season at the annual community Thanksgiving service.
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Sacred Time
Posted on 2021-11-20 in General, Newsletter |

We in the Office of the Bishop care deeply about your well-being, especially after this intense season of challenges and difficulties. As a sign of our care, we are gifting Sacred Time to you and everyone in our synod. Arranged by LEAD, Sacred Time is an online, international movement of people who follow Jesus or are curious about Jesus, and it is built around four, weekly, one-hour gatherings that allow each person the opportunity for Biblical reflection, conversation, and prayer in community with others.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance
Posted on 2021-11-13 in General, Newsletter |

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Online Workshop Series
Posted on 2021-10-08 in General, Newsletter |

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Turkey Drive 2021
Posted on 2021-10-08 in General, Newsletter |

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10/17/21
Posted on 2021-10-07 in Community Connections, General, Newsletter |



On site worship
Posted on 2021-10-01 in General, Newsletter |

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