UPCOMING
EVENTS

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December ANC Prime Meetup
Dec
14

December ANC Prime Meetup

For all our 50+ Prime Partners - Join us for our December Meetup on Sunday December 14 at 5:00pm.

Gibson's turns into a winter wonderland for the holidays with over the Christmas decor. Jewboy Sliders is next door with vegetarian options, and other restaurants nearby. We can all eat together at the bar. Please bring a wrapped gift with a $20 limit to play a White Elephant game!

Please RSVP to Beth Jewell: bethjewell@gmail.com

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NW Austin Family Group
Dec
14

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.

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Dec
23

Christmas Eve Eve

Join us for ANC’s Christmas Eve Eve Service on Dec 23 at 6pm! 🎄✨

Celebrate with candlelight, a beautiful string quartet, a special performance from our kids, and a joyful Christmas sing-along. Stay after for cookies, cocoa, and community — and don’t forget to bring your favorite Christmas cookie to share! 🍪☕

All are welcome. Let’s make memories together!

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NW Austin Family Group
Dec
28

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.

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Jan
3

Post-Holiday Reset

For the magic-makers, the plate-spinners, the holiday do-ers —

The holiday dust has settled, and it’s time for a reset.

Join us for our Post-Holiday Reset Retreat — a cozy, restorative gathering for all the caregivers and planners who give so much of themselves throughout the season. ❄️✨

Come unwind, breathe deep, and refill your cup with gentle connection, reflection, and rest. You’ve created the magic… now it’s your turn to be cared for. 💛

All are welcome.

Please RSVP here. Limited to 20 folks.

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Writer’s Group
Jan
5

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

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NW Austin Family Group
Jan
11

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.

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NW Austin Family Group
Jan
25

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.

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Museo Benini Field Trip
Dec
6

Museo Benini Field Trip

Our Artist Way group is planning a group trip to Museo Benini on Saturday, December 6.

Cost: Free

When: Saturday, December 6

11:00 am - (optional) Lunch at Bluebonnet Cafe in Marble Falls

12:30 pm - Meet with artist, explore museum and grounds

Contact Sue Kratochvil to RSVP by Nov 30

More information below:

1) Drive to the Museo Benini https://www.museobenini.com/ directly to tour the museum (it is quite large at 6,500 sq feet and it has an outdoor sculpture garden to tour if you like.)

  • Be ready to hear from Benini at 2. He is 85 years old, and he likes to share. Questions will be welcome! https://www.benini.us/beninis-biography

  • People can carpool or go on their own. 

  • Arrive around 12:30 -1:00 to tour the museum before the artist visit if you want.

  • The museum is open 10-6 every Saturday and is always free.

2) Head to the Bluebonnet Café in Marble Falls by 11:00 to eat (at your own expense) before the museum visit. They don’t take reservations, and it’s quite busy on the weekends. Their website says there’s usually a line and they prefer knowing if the large group is coming for a meal.

Email Sue K Sue Kratochvil suekrat@icloud.com to let her know if you are going to want to 1) meet at ANC to carpool, 2) if you want to eat at Bluebonnet Café, or 3) if you want to just head to the museum.

We need a head count, so please let Sue know by Nov 30 so we can let Lorraine (Benini’s wife) know how to prepare for our group.

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Dec
6

Volunteer for Foster Kids

Will you help provide an amazing Christmas party to foster families?

Depelchin Children’s Center is hosting their annual Foster Families Christmas Party on Saturday 12/6 from 10am-noon, and they need our help!

You can sign up to:

  • Bring food

  • Help set up

  • Serve

  • Clean up

SIGN UP HERE!

Or, if you’d rather help purchase food, Venmo Leslie Kennedy @Leslie-kennedy-19 and let her know what you’d like her to pick up for you.

Questions? Email Leslie or Beth at LeslieHKennedy@icloud.com or BethJewell@gmail.com

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Writer’s Group
Dec
1

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

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ANC Family Reunion Weekend
Nov
14
to Nov 16

ANC Family Reunion Weekend

Join us for a weekend of connection with folks in- and out-of-town!

Schedule of Events:

FRIDAY 11/14

WELCOME HANGOUT

5:30PM - A come & go event to welcome out-of-towners starting at 5:30pm at Meanwhile Brewing Co. Grab a drink at the brewery or a bite to eat at one of the food trucks.

 

SATURDAY 11/15

COFFEE MEETUP & WALK

9:00 AM - meetup for coffee at Cafe at the Loren  - which is walking distance from Lady Bird Lake - followed by a stroll along the lake trails.

POTLUCK DINNER

6:00-8:00 PM: Dinner at Britta Rekstad’s home. RSVP HERE. Address will be shared with invitees as they RSVP for this event.

SUNDAY 11/16

ANC SERVICE

10:30AM - Join us for church at 2701 S Lamar Blvd for a special service with out-of-towners.


LUNCH

Join us for lunch after church at Grata’s Pizzeria (directly across the street from ANC)

Questions?

Email familyreunion@austinnewchurch.com

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Breathwork
Nov
12

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.

Sign up here!

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.

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Writer’s Group
Nov
3

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

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Silent Disco
Oct
25

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.

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Oct
19

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!

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Monthly Artist's Way Hang
Oct
12

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

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Writer’s Group
Oct
6

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

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NW Austin Family Group
Oct
5

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.

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Wisdom of the Trees Retreat
Oct
3
to Oct 5

Wisdom of the Trees Retreat

  • Cedarbrake Renewal Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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:

  1. Fill out the registration form here.

  2. Submit payment via Venmo to Dustin.

  3. 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. 🌳

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Breathwork
Sep
24

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.

Sign up here!

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.

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NW Austin Family Group
Sep
21

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.

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Open Mic Night
Sep
21

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!

SIGN UP HERE

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Writer’s Group
Sep
8

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

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NW Austin Family Group
Sep
7

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.

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Queer Prom (+Allies!)
Aug
31

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

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Breathwork
Aug
27

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.

Sign up here!

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.

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Sunday Night Potluck Dinner
Aug
24

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.

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Pride Festival Volunteer Sign Up
Aug
23

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

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