UPCOMING
EVENTS
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Artist's Way Hang
WHO: If you’re
*Seeking more creativity;
*Curious what the creative process looks like for others;
*Wanting to create in a shared space; and/or
*Wondering what this “artist’s way” concept even is,
WHERE: Austin New Church - meet in the foyer to the right of the entrance.
WHAT:
*Bring your supplies to start something new or continue a work in progress.
*The room is available till 3pm, but feel free to come & go as needed.
*We will have conversation prompts each month based on one of the 12 chapters of Julia Cameron’s book. You can join in as your interest leads you.
*If you’re attending church in person, feel free to bring a sack lunch and hang out between worship and art, or go grab something and come back at any time.
QUESTIONS? Sue Kratochvil | 512.922.4656 | Suekrat@icloud.com
Sacred Texts as Portals
Join Julie for an evening of silence, poetry, reflection, and writing with the wisdom of Hafiz—an invitation to listen more deeply to the heart and strengthen our spiritual interiors. Bring a notebook and your attention; gatherings will continue roughly every other week through the fall. Email julieawaltrip@gmail.com for more information and address.
Virtual Foyer
Join us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
Sacred Texts as Portals
Join Julie for an evening of silence, poetry, reflection, and writing with the wisdom of Hafiz—an invitation to listen more deeply to the heart and strengthen our spiritual interiors. Bring a notebook and your attention; gatherings will continue roughly every other week through the fall. Email julieawaltrip@gmail.com for more information and address.
Green Room Greet
If you’re new around here, swing by after service to the Green Room to connect with your pastors in a relaxed setting. Grab a snack, sip a drink, and take a few minutes to get to know our pastors and church a little better.
Sacred Texts as Portals
Join Julie for an evening of silence, poetry, reflection, and writing with the wisdom of Hafiz—an invitation to listen more deeply to the heart and strengthen our spiritual interiors. Bring a notebook and your attention; gatherings will continue roughly every other week through the fall. Email julieawaltrip@gmail.com for more information and address.
Contemplative Service
Begin your Sunday with stillness. Join meditation facilitator and spiritual director Diane Rane Jones for a contemplative service exploring mystical Christian practices such as lectio divina.
We’ll gather in the sanctuary on 1st Sundays of the month from 9:30–10:15 a.m.
All are welcome.
Virtual Foyer
Join us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
First Sunday Lunch
Join us for lunch after church!
Every 1st Sunday of the month, we meet at Pinthouse Pizza S. Lamar right after service! See ya there.
Sacred Texts as Portals
Join Julie for an evening of silence, poetry, reflection, and writing with the wisdom of Hafiz—an invitation to listen more deeply to the heart and strengthen our spiritual interiors. Bring a notebook and your attention; gatherings will continue roughly every other week through the fall. Email julieawaltrip@gmail.com for more information and address.
Virtual Foyer
Join us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
Parenting Beyond Purity Culture
What can a healthy sexual ethic look like beyond purity culture—and how do we help our kids develop one? Join us for a parenting workshop on sex, sexuality, and the conversations that matter, with guidance from Lauren Little, a therapist in our congregation. For parents of kids of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations.
At the Maten’s home in South Austin.
Lunch included.
First Sunday Lunch
Join us for lunch after church!
Every 1st Sunday of the month, we meet at Pinthouse Pizza S. Lamar right after service! See ya there.
Virtual Foyer
Join us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
Contemplative Service
Begin your Sunday with stillness. Join meditation facilitator and spiritual director Diane Rane Jones for a contemplative service exploring mystical Christian practices such as lectio divina.
We’ll gather in the sanctuary on 1st Sundays of the month from 9:30–10:15 a.m.
All are welcome.
Sacred Texts as Portals
Join Julie for an evening of silence, poetry, reflection, and writing with the wisdom of Hafiz—an invitation to listen more deeply to the heart and strengthen our spiritual interiors. Bring a notebook and your attention; gatherings will continue roughly every other week through the fall. Email julieawaltrip@gmail.com for more information and address.
Songwriting Circle
Join us for a Songwriting Circle on Tuesday, October 27, at 7:00 p.m. at Mark’s house. In a world that pressures us to perform and produce, this circle makes room for the core of creativity: process. Experimenting, taking risks, making mistakes, and letting ourselves be surprised by what emerges. Come play with words and melodies—no finished product required.
ANC Student Halloween Silent Disco
All 6th - 12th graders are invited to the Tabb’s house (7403 Ladle Ln) for a Halloween Silent Disco on Saturday, October 24th from 7-9pm.
Come in costume for some great music, dancing (if you want) and more Halloween fun!
Barking Beauty Pageant
2026 Austin Barking Beauty Pageant will be Sunday, October 18th, 2:30pm at ANC!
It’s Miss America but for dogs - 100% of profits go to Safe In Austin (where rescued animals rescue children).
Virtual Foyer
Join us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
Green Room Greet
If you’re new around here, swing by after service to the Green Room to connect with your pastors in a relaxed setting. Grab a snack, sip a drink, and take a few minutes to get to know our pastors and church a little better.
Pumpkin Carving + Chili Cook-off
Join us at the Schackmanns’ on Saturday, October 17 from 5-8pm for a chili cook-off and pumpkin carving! RSVP here! (helpful but not required)
BYOPumpkins!
8705 Oakmountain Circle, Austin TX 78759
Questions? Melinda@austinnewchurch.com
Sacred Texts as Portals
Join Julie for an evening of silence, poetry, reflection, and writing with the wisdom of Hafiz—an invitation to listen more deeply to the heart and strengthen our spiritual interiors. Bring a notebook and your attention; gatherings will continue roughly every other week through the fall. Email julieawaltrip@gmail.com for more information and address.
Artist's Way Hang
WHO: If you’re
*Seeking more creativity;
*Curious what the creative process looks like for others;
*Wanting to create in a shared space; and/or
*Wondering what this “artist’s way” concept even is,
WHERE: Austin New Church - meet in the foyer to the right of the entrance.
WHAT:
*Bring your supplies to start something new or continue a work in progress.
*The room is available till 3pm, but feel free to come & go as needed.
*We will have conversation prompts each month based on one of the 12 chapters of Julia Cameron’s book. You can join in as your interest leads you.
*If you’re attending church in person, feel free to bring a sack lunch and hang out between worship and art, or go grab something and come back at any time.
QUESTIONS? Sue Kratochvil | 512.922.4656 | Suekrat@icloud.com
Kids Pizza & Pool Party
Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and their families are invited for a pizza and pool party at the Tabb house on Sunday, October 4th from 12:00 to 2:00. Click here to rsvp! Please let Melinda know of any food allergies.
First Sunday Lunch
Join us for lunch after church!
Every 1st Sunday of the month, we meet at Pinthouse Pizza S. Lamar right after service! See ya there.
Virtual Foyer
Join us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
Contemplative Service
Begin your Sunday with stillness. Join meditation facilitator and spiritual director Diane Rane Jones for a contemplative service exploring mystical Christian practices such as lectio divina.
We’ll gather in the sanctuary on 1st Sundays of the month from 9:30–10:15 a.m.
All are welcome.
Small Group Speed Dating
Looking for a small group? Come find others who are looking for the same thing!
We’ll meet at Cosmic Pickle on Thursday October 1 at 7pm to mix, mingle, and find your people.
Family Reunion Weekend
Family Reunion Weekend is a chance for our out-of-town friends to gather in person, deepen connections, and celebrate the beautiful chosen family we've built together with our in-town folks.
Come to one event or join us for the whole weekend—we’d love to spend time with you.
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER @ The Brimberry’s
7:00pm
8614 Millway Drive, Austin, TX 78757
Join us for dinner with board and staff at the Brimberry’s. Space is limited to 30 people, so please RSVP by text or email to Terra Brimberry: tdbrimberry@gmail.com or (512) 820-7543.
SATURDAY MORNING Coffee & Hike
Coffee at 8:30am | Hike at 9:00am
Cafe @ The Loren
Meet at the Cafe at The Loren to grab a coffee to go. We’ll start our hike at 9am.
Plan to come? Text Catherine (361-579-8909) so we can be sure to wait for you!
Parking: Apple Maps Link | Google Maps Link
SATURDAY NIGHT @ The Matens’
7:00pm
14902 Crosscreek Dr, Austin TX 78737
Join us for dinner prepared by Tanzeel and Christi! BYO Beverage. Space is limited to approximately 40 guests, so please RSVP early to Catherine via email or text to reserve your place: catherine@austinnewchurch.com or 361-579-8909.
Parking: When you enter the property, look for the numbered stakes in the ground and park in front of one of the numbers.
SUNDAY MORNING Worship
10:30am
Austin New Church
We’ll close our Family Reunion Weekend by worshiping together at ANC, with Stan Mitchell preaching. We hope you’ll join us!
Sacred Texts as Portals
Join Julie for an evening of silence, poetry, reflection, and writing with the wisdom of Hafiz—an invitation to listen more deeply to the heart and strengthen our spiritual interiors. Bring a notebook and your attention; gatherings will continue roughly every other week through the fall. Email julieawaltrip@gmail.com for more information and address.
Virtual Foyer
Join us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
Green Room Greet
If you’re new around here, swing by after service to the Green Room to connect with your pastors in a relaxed setting. Grab a snack, sip a drink, and take a few minutes to get to know our pastors and church a little better.
Mark @ The Sahara Lounge
Come see our very own Mark Klentzman perform at the Sahara Lounge with his band opening for The Belle Bottoms on Thursday, September 17 at 8:30pm. More info here!
Open Mic Night
Perform a song, poem, dance, dramatic reading, comedy — the stage at the 04 center is yours! Join us for Open Mic Night on Sunday 5/17 at 6pm. After the show, we’ll hop across the street for some pizza and a hang.
Email mark@austinnewchurch.com to sign up!
NW Austin Family Group
This group meets every other week for dinner in NW Austin - all are welcome to join. We have people of all ages from babies to retirees, families and singles. We gather for dinner, conversation and community. Please email Terra Brimberry at tdbrimberry@gmail.com for information.
Artist's Way Hang
WHO: If you’re
*Seeking more creativity;
*Curious what the creative process looks like for others;
*Wanting to create in a shared space; and/or
*Wondering what this “artist’s way” concept even is,
WHERE: Austin New Church - meet in the foyer to the right of the entrance.
WHAT:
*Bring your supplies to start something new or continue a work in progress.
*The room is available till 3pm, but feel free to come & go as needed.
*We will have conversation prompts each month based on one of the 12 chapters of Julia Cameron’s book. You can join in as your interest leads you.
*If you’re attending church in person, feel free to bring a sack lunch and hang out between worship and art, or go grab something and come back at any time.
QUESTIONS? Sue Kratochvil | 512.922.4656 | Suekrat@icloud.com
Member Meeting
UPDATE:
We’re moving our church member meeting into Sunday morning’s service, so there’s no need to stay later than usual or register for childcare. We’ll share a brief update at the end of service on where things stand operationally, financially, and ministerially.
Questions? Contact Jason at jason@austinnewchurch.com or board chair Jen Schackmann at jennifer.hollingsworth@gmail.com.
Middle School Laser Tag
All 6th - 8th graders are invited to play laser tag at "Blazer Tag" on Saturday, September 12th, 11:30 - 1:30. 1701 W Ben White Blvd. Austin 78704. Please use this link to rsvp if your child would like to join in on the fun!
Sacred Texts as Portals
Join Julie for an evening of silence, poetry, reflection, and writing with the wisdom of Hafiz—an invitation to listen more deeply to the heart and strengthen our spiritual interiors. Bring a notebook and your attention; gatherings will continue roughly every other week through the fall. Email julieawaltrip@gmail.com for more information and address.
Writer’s Group
This gathering is for anyone who loves words. We meet at the Klentzman’s home in South Austin to read poetry, write alongside each other , and share our work (optional of course!).
Contact Catherine to RSVP / more info