UPCOMING
EVENTS
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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
Breathwork
Evening Breathwork Session
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 | 7:30–8:45pm
Circle C neighborhood, Southwest Austin (exact address + parking details will be emailed prior to event)
You're invited to a grounding and restorative evening of breathwork, held in an intimate backyard space in the heart of Southwest Austin. This 75-minute session will offer guided practices to help you regulate your nervous system, release stress, and reconnect with your body and breath.
Whether you're new to breathwork or have an established practice, this space is open to all who are seeking presence, peace, and deeper embodiment.
Details:
🧘♀️ Please bring a yoga mat
👕 Dress comfortably
🌿 Space is limited to 10–12 participants
💸 $10 donation to hold your spot
– Venmo: @Laura-Jennings-25650 (last 4 digits: 8611)
– or Zelle: 512-775-8611
Once registered, you’ll receive an email with the address and parking instructions.
Questions? Reach out to Laura Jennings:
📱 Text: 512-775-8611
📧 Email: laura@jonjennings.com
Come breathe, release, and reconnect. We'd love to have you.
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
ANC Mental Health Professionals Gathering
ANC Mental Health Professionals Meet Up
This gathering is for those who attend ANC and work in the Mental Health field. This is a great way for us to connect with each other.
We will meet once a month. For RSVP and questions, please contact Tim Parker.
ANC Mental Health Professionals Gathering
ANC Mental Health Professionals Meet Up
This gathering is for those who attend ANC and work in the Mental Health field. This is a great way for us to connect with each other.
We will meet once a month. For RSVP and questions, please contact Tim Parker.
ANC Family Reunion Weekend
Save the date for ANC's Family Reunion - a weekend of gatherings for those in town and out of town! More details coming soon.
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
ANC Mental Health Professionals Gathering
ANC Mental Health Professionals Meet Up
This gathering is for those who attend ANC and work in the Mental Health field. This is a great way for us to connect with each other.
We will meet once a month. For RSVP and questions, please contact Tim Parker.
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
Silent Disco
ANC Students, grades 6th - 12th are invited to our annual Silent Disco, but this year we’re doing it spooky style, the week before Halloween.
Saturday, October 25th
6:00 - 8:00 in the community center.
More details to come.
ANC Kickball
Come join us at South Austin Neighborhood Park on Sunday October 19 after church for another fun afternoon of kickball! All ages and abilities are welcome—whether you’re playing or cheering from the sidelines, there’s a place for you. Bring your friends, bring your family, and get ready for laughter, teamwork, and plenty of good memories. Contact Melinda for more information or with questions!
Monthly 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
*Wondering what this “artist’s way” concept even is
WHEN: Sunday, October 12 1-3pm & each second Sunday in 2025
WHERE: Austin New Church / the 04 Center, 2701 South Lamar - 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 grab something and come back at any time.
QUESTIONS?
Sue Kratochvil - 512.922.4656 - Suekrat@icloud.com
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
ANC Mental Health Professionals Gathering
ANC Mental Health Professionals Meet Up
This gathering is for those who attend ANC and work in the Mental Health field. This is a great way for us to connect with each other.
We will meet once a month. For RSVP and questions, please contact Tim Parker.
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
NW Austin Family Group
This group meets every other week for a potluck dinner in NW Austin and 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.
Wisdom of the Trees Retreat
Retreat Invitation: “The Wisdom of Trees”
October 3-5, 2025 | Cedarbrake Renewal Center, Temple, TX
Cost: $365 (includes lodging, meals, and all programming)
Come away for a weekend of rest and renewal in the quiet beauty of north central Texas. Nestled among the trees at Cedarbrake Renewal Center, this intimate retreat is an invitation to reconnect—with your body, your spirit, your creativity, and a small circle of fellow pilgrims on the journey.
Theme: The Wisdom of Trees
In a world marked by uncertainty and overwhelm, we turn to the deep and grounded wisdom of trees. What does it look like to root ourselves in practices that sustain and nourish? How do we stretch upward without losing our balance? Together we’ll explore these questions through:
Guided meditation and prayer
Gentle movement and embodied presence
Creative practices and spiritual reflection
Shared meals and meaningful conversation
Time in nature, solitude, and silence
This retreat is designed to help you cultivate resilience, reconnect with the sacred in and around you, and experience the “unforced rhythms of grace.” You’ll leave more integrated, grounded, and attuned to living authentically in every season of life.
Hosts
Dustin Hite is a spiritual director, neighbor at Community First! Village, husband to a Swiftie, and father of two. With a background in Ignatian spirituality, Dustin brings over a decade of experience leading contemplative retreats focused on presence and peace.
Catherine Johnston is a pastor at Austin New Church, a graduate student in counseling, writer, nature-lover, and mom of three. She’s passionate about creating sacred spaces of creativity, play, connection, and contemplative practice.
What’s Included
Two nights in a private room
Five nourishing, catered meals
Drinks, snacks, and hospitality throughout the weekend
Access to Cedarbrake’s chapel, walking trails, labyrinth, lodge, and wooded sit spots
Star-filled skies and space to breathe
Registration Details
Cost: $365
Payment options: Full amount or 4 payments of $95
To Register:
Fill out the registration form here.
Submit payment via Venmo to Dustin.
Reach out with any questions: dustin@afaithfulpresence.org
Step out of the noise. Step under the trees. Step into something sacred.
We’d love for you to join us. 🌳
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
Breathwork
Evening Breathwork Session
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 7:30–8:45pm
Circle C neighborhood, Southwest Austin (exact address + parking details will be emailed prior to event)
You're invited to a grounding and restorative evening of breathwork, held in an intimate backyard space in the heart of Southwest Austin. This 75-minute session will offer guided practices to help you regulate your nervous system, release stress, and reconnect with your body and breath.
Whether you're new to breathwork or have an established practice, this space is open to all who are seeking presence, peace, and deeper embodiment.
Details:
🧘♀️ Please bring a yoga mat
👕 Dress comfortably
🌿 Space is limited to 10–12 participants
💸 $10 donation to hold your spot
– Venmo: @Laura-Jennings-25650 (last 4 digits: 8611)
– or Zelle: 512-775-8611
Once registered, you’ll receive an email with the address and parking instructions.
Questions? Reach out to Laura Jennings:
📱 Text: 512-775-8611
📧 Email: laura@jonjennings.com
Come breathe, release, and reconnect. We'd love to have you.
NW Austin Family Group
This group meets every other week for a potluck dinner in NW Austin and 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.
Open Mic Night
Got a song to sing? A poem to read? A talent to share? Join us for Open Mic Night on Sunday, September 21 at 5PM! Whether you’re into music, spoken word, comedy, juggling, or something totally unexpected—we want to see it!
📋 Sign up for a 10-minute set and share your gifts with a supportive crowd.
⏰ The mic will be live for about 1.5–2 hours.
🍕 After the show, we’ll head to Grata’s for some well-earned pizza and hang time!
All are welcome—performers and cheerleaders alike. Come celebrate creativity and community!
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
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
NW Austin Family Group
This group meets every other week for a potluck dinner in NW Austin and 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.
Queer Prom (+Allies!)
The prom you always deserved with ✨host @noahkingday and 🎤DJ @markthedj . Dance the night away with a photobooth, flash tattoos, funnnnn surprises and a bar including non-alcoholic options!
This unforgettable evening is created for those of us who didn’t get to attend our high school prom as our true selves—whether that meant going with the date we wanted, wearing what made us feel most authentic, or simply being fully seen. This is a space to reclaim joy, celebrate identity, and dance the night away in radical love and affirmation.
Come dressed in the style of the decade you graduated AS YOU ALWAYS DREAMED TO BE—glam, bold, subtle, sparkly, suited up, dressed down—however you shine. All identities, expressions, and orientations are welcome. It’s your night. Let’s make it count. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️✨
🗓️ Sunday 8/31
🕖 Doors at 6:30pm; Starts at 7pm
📍04 Center (2701 S. Lamar Blvd, Austin TX 78704)
Ticket Price:
👉🏼 In advance: $25+fees
👉🏼 At the door: $30+fees
🎟️ Includes admission and 2 drink tickets
🏳️🌈ALL proceeds go to @unitethefightaustin
Purchase Tickets Here: bit.ly/QueerPromAustin
Breathwork
Evening Breathwork Session
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 7:30–8:45pm
Circle C neighborhood, Southwest Austin (exact address + parking details will be emailed prior to event)
You're invited to a grounding and restorative evening of breathwork, held in an intimate backyard space in the heart of Southwest Austin. This 75-minute session will offer guided practices to help you regulate your nervous system, release stress, and reconnect with your body and breath.
Whether you're new to breathwork or have an established practice, this space is open to all who are seeking presence, peace, and deeper embodiment.
Details:
🧘♀️ Please bring a yoga mat
👕 Dress comfortably
🌿 Space is limited to 10–12 participants
💸 $10 donation to hold your spot
– Venmo: @Laura-Jennings-25650 (last 4 digits: 8611)
– or Zelle: 512-775-8611
Once registered, you’ll receive an email with the address and parking instructions.
Questions? Reach out to Laura Jennings:
📱 Text: 512-775-8611
📧 Email: laura@jonjennings.com
Come breathe, release, and reconnect. We'd love to have you.
Sunday Night Potluck Dinner
This is a diverse group of ANC families, couples and singles that get together every other week on Sunday evenings for potluck dinner and conversation, unless some other event/activities get in the way of us meeting. We'd love to have you join us. Please email Terra Brimberry at tdbrimberry@gmail.com for information.
Pride Festival Volunteer Sign Up
Volunteer at Our Pride Festival Table!
Saturday, August 23, 2025 | Fiesta Gardens – 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St, Austin, TX 78701
We’re showing up with love, affirmation, and joy at this year’s Austin Pride Festival — and we need your help!
Sign up for a 2-hour shift to help staff our table at the festival. You’ll be greeting festival-goers, handing out goodies, sharing info about our community, and representing a space of inclusion and welcome.
It’s a fun and meaningful way to be part of Pride, meet new people, and help create a visible presence of love and support in the heart of the LGBTQ+ community.
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 23
📍 Location: Fiesta Gardens, East Austin
🕒 Shifts: 2-hour blocks throughout the day
Sign up now and join us in celebrating Pride with purpose and presence! SIGN UP HERE
Typhoon Texas Family Day
☀️ Soak up the last bit of summer with us at Typhoon Texas for ANC Day! 🎉
Join us Sunday, August 17th from 2–6 PM for an afternoon of fun in the sun. We’ve got a reserved pavilion just for our group and discounted tickets at only $18 each!
To get the group rate and be on the list at the gate, you MUST RSVP to Melinda at melinda@austinnewchurch.com.
Sunday Night Potluck Dinner
This is a diverse group of ANC families, couples and singles that get together every other week on Sunday evenings for potluck dinner and conversation, unless some other event/activities get in the way of us meeting. We'd love to have you join us. Please email Terra Brimberry at tdbrimberry@gmail.com for information.
Sunday Night Potluck Dinner
This is a diverse group of ANC families, couples and singles that get together every other week on Sunday evenings for potluck dinner and conversation, unless some other event/activities get in the way of us meeting. We'd love to have you join us. Please email Terra Brimberry at tdbrimberry@gmail.com for information.
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
Family Skate Night
EVERYONE WELCOME for a fun night of roller skating and arcade games at Pins & Wheels @ Playland. July 23 7-9pm. See you there!
Questions/RSVP - email Melinda
ANC Prime Monthly Dinner
Come have dinner with other ANCers who are in their “prime” (ages 50+)!
We’ll meet at The Boat on Sunday 7/20 at 6pm to enjoy food and the amazing music of Ange K’s!
Email Leslie Kennedy to RSVP.
ANC Prime meets monthly and is for anyone attending Austin New Church over the age of 50.. Email Terra Brimberry to get on the email list for this group!
Sunday Supper - South
Let's skip the Sunday Scaries together by gathering for a meal at The Browns'. Rachel will pick a meal theme and provide a main course, and we'll potluck the rest. Very casual, everyone is welcome. "There's like... a lot of kids in here."
Text Rachel to RSVP - (210) 687-4874
Sunday Night Potluck Dinner
This is a diverse group of ANC families, couples and singles that get together every other week on Sunday evenings for potluck dinner and conversation, unless some other event/activities get in the way of us meeting. We'd love to have you join us. Please email Terra Brimberry at tdbrimberry@gmail.com for information.
Monthly 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
*Wondering what this “artist’s way” concept even is
WHEN: Sunday, July 13 1-3pm & each second Sunday in 2025
WHERE: Austin New Church / the 04 Center, 2701 South Lamar - 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 grab something and come back at any time.
QUESTIONS?
Sue Kratochvil - 512.922.4656 - Suekrat@icloud.com
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704