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Advent 2022

November 17, 2022 University Christian

Advent 2022 at UCC

Prepare for the coming of the Christ child with University Christian Church!

Advent Worship Series: Out of the Blue — Sundays, 11:00 a.m.
Out of the blue, something new is arriving: transformation, wonder, justice, joy. God is here to bring about a future of hope and promise, even if it wasn't part of our plans. (from Barn Geese Worship)

See below more information about how you can get involved this season!

Advent Devotionals — Starting November 28
Sign up for Advent devotionals that will complement our seasonal worship theme, Out of the Blue. You must opt-in to receive these devotionals.

  • Text ADVENT22 to 512-887-1365 to receive via text

  • Email admin@ucc-austin.org to receive via email

Advent Hymns Discussion Group: Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Zoom
Join a weekly discussion reflecting on four Advent hymns on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. No preparation is needed.

  • 11/28: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

  • 12/5: Silent Night

  • 12/12: O Little Town of Bethlehem

  • 12/19: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Blue Christmas Service — Sunday, December 4, 6:00 p.m.
This will be similar to our Longest Night services from years past. In collaboration with Labyrinth, we will come together for a contemplative worship service where we will acknowledge our griefs and hopes and find God's comfort in silence, song, scripture, and candlelight. A soup supper will follow in the courtyard.

LifeWorks Gift Card Drive — Donations due by December 11
We will collect cards between $25-50 to places like Target, Walmart, or HEB to help support youth and young adults who are experiencing or have recently experienced homelessness. Contact the office to learn more.

UCC Volunteer Day at Micah 6, Thursday, December 15, 4-8 p.m.
Join a group from the church as we volunteer at Micah 6! Sign up by contacting the church office.

Christmas Brunch — Sunday, December 18, 9:30 a.m.
Enjoy a potluck brunch! To RSVP or to sign up to bring a dish, call the office at 512-477-6104.

Christmas Eve Worship — Saturday, December 24, 6:00 p.m.
Gathering together to celebrate the birth of Christ, we will sing, pray, listen to scripture, share Communion, and light candles to give thanks for the hope, peace, joy, and love of Christ.

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