UPCOMING
EVENTS
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Contemplative Service | Sept 6 | 9:30am
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
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.
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!
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
Our next Member Meeting will be on Sunday Sept 13 at 12pm. The board and staff will give updates on ministry, operations, and finances and answer your questions.
If you’re not sure if you’re an ANC member, have questions about what the means, or would like to become one — reach out to catherine@austinnewchurch.com
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.
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!
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.
Virtual Foyer
Join us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
Songwriting Circle
Join us for a Songwriting Circle on Tuesday, September 22, 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.
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.
Family Reunion Weekend
At ANC, family is bigger than biology. It's the people who know our stories, celebrate our whole selves, and walk with us through life's ups and downs.
Family Reunion Weekend is a chance for our out-of-town friends and online community to gather in person, deepen connections, and celebrate the beautiful chosen family we've built together with our in-town folks.
Join us for a weekend of laughter, shared meals, worship, and belonging.
We can't wait to welcome you home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
Online Book Club
Join us for online book club every other week, reading Jesus & John Wayne.
Join the Book Club WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/I5UlgV4s0fl9nZy1vWSz4S
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87433821316?pwd=mLmwwlNQmbDrkYRgbQxe0GYk2FMt0q.1
Contact Amy Borders for more info!
Community Clothing Swap
Lori, Sue, Victoria, and Britta are organizing a Community Clothing Swap on Sunday, August 30!
Bring gently used clothing you’re ready to pass along, and come find something new-to-you for free.
We’ll also be opening the swap to our neighbors as a simple way to share, connect, and care for our community. Any remaining items will be donated.
Interested in attending or volunteering? Email Catherine@austinnewchurch.com
Church Work Day
Calling all ANCers! Come help us spruce up the kids and youth spaces for the fall! We’ll be cleaning, painting, and doing some light demo and woodworking. It’ll be fun to roll up our sleeves and get to work together!
See what jobs need to be done and signup here - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849AEA923A4F4C25-65267528-church#/
Donate to the workday via Venmo: @austinnewchurch - https://account.venmo.com/u/Austinnewchurch
If you’re handy and have tools — we especially need your help!
Sacred Texts as Portals
Join Julie in South Austin Wednesday August 26 from 7–9pm for an evening of silence, poetry, reflection, and writing with the wisdom of Hafez—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, so plan on 9/9 and 9/23 as well. Email julieawaltrip@gmail.com for more information and address.
ANC Students Dinner & Swim
All 6th - 12th graders are invited to have dinner and swim at the Tabb's house from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. 7403 Ladle Ln. Austin 78749. If your student has food allergies, let Melinda know!
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.
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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
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 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.
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:
All Church Game Night
Come hang for an all church game night on Thursday, July 30 at 6:30pm! Everyone’s welcome. Email Mark for address and RSVP.
Baptism Sunday
If you’d like to baptized, our next Baptism Sunday will be on July 26. Sign up with Jason at jason@austinnewchurch.com
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.
All Church Swim @ Deep Eddy
Join us for an all-church swim at Deep Eddy Pool from 4-6pm!
Tickets can be purchased at the pool - $5 for Adults, $4 for Kids
Questions? Contact Melinda@austinnewchurch.com
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.
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
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
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
We’re soft-launching a contemplative service, led by meditation facilitator and spiritual director Diane Rane Jones, before service on Sunday July 5 from 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM.
This meditative service will explore mystical Christian practices like centering prayer and be held in the sanctuary. All are welcome.
Umlauf Tour
Visit the Umlauf gardens and museum AND get a special behind-the-scenes tour of Charles Umlauf’s home and studio.
Date:: Sunday, June 28 from 4-6pm
Cost: $45.00 per person, please let us know if you need assistance and we can make arrangements.
RSVP:Email Lori Perry - artroom8@gmail.com
Info: The museum turns 35 years old this year, so the indoor gallery exhibition we will get to view is the curated 35x35x35 Exhibition highlighting 35 pieces of privately owned artwork by Charles Umlauf from 35 collectors.
We will spend time in the gardens, and then head up to the house and studio.
Payment: Please utilize this link to pay and sign the waiver ahead of time: Home + Studio Booking Form
Arrival: The tour will start at 4 at the entrance to the Umlauf Museum and Sculpture Gardens, so please arrive early to allow time for parking and paying in person if you need.
Parking: The Umlauf lot is limited to under 20 parking spaces, so carpooling or taking alternative transportation is a good option. There are a couple of handicap parking spots. If you do arrive and want to try parking in the lot, come through the exit gate if the entrance gate has been closed at 4.
Those who will need to drive up to the house and studio will be provided instructions when it is time to head up to the house. There is a locked gate staff will need to open.
Parking Map
Parking Info
View the Waiver
Other Notes: The home was built in the 1940’s, and it is not ADA accessible at this time. Accommodation can be provided as needed, so please don’t let that hinder your visit.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring bug spray and a hat if you want, or wear sunscreen for the brief time we are outside.
If you have more questions, you can reach out to Lori or to Frances Thompson at docentcoordinator@umlaufsculpture.org or call 512-921-7921. The name of our tour is ANC / Perry Group.
This is for people 12 and older
Lemonade Stand for Foster Village
ANC Kids and Students will be participating in a service project to raise money for Foster Village on Sunday June 28 from 12-3pm
Help out by making lemonade and/or baked goods, serving at the stand, or stopping by to donate!
Email Melinda at melinda@austinnewchurch.com with questions or sign up here to volunteer.
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.
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.