EVENTS & MORE

Friday, Aug 1

Purple Martin Party

7:30pm • Round Rock Crossing retail parking lot

Join Young@Heart to watch a hurricane of hundreds of thousands Purple Martins as they “swirl” into their roosting site amid their migration. It’s better than bats! Birders and non-birders alike will be thoroughly entertained by the show. /// BRING: binoculars, hats, lawn chairs, cold drinks/water and keep-cool measures — it’ll be hot! Optional: Bottle of wine to share. /// FREE to attend! No RSVP required. Carpool or meet us in Round Rock Crossing retail parking lot (by Discount Tire, 3115 S I-35 Frontage Rd, 78664. Look for balloons on lawn chairs + Young@Heart sign). Questions? Contact Marsha Meier, 512-922-1672.

Saturday, Aug 2

Flood Bucket Assembly

9am • Gym (Activities Ctr)

Join us in putting together UMCOR Flood Buckets for individuals and families impacted by the Kerrville floods! 

All ages welcome. Coffee, donuts and kolaches provided!

Questions? Email Pastor Jason Surdy.

Saturday, Aug 9

Prayer Rally

8:30am • LTHS Flagpole (3324 RR 620 S, 78738)

You’re invited to powerfully pray for students, staff and schools as they begin their year! Students, parents, grandparents, friends, faculty, all staff and supporting community members are invited. Will consist of a short greeting, followed by a prayer led by members of our community. Visit prayrally.com for more info.

Saturday, Aug 9

United Methodist Men Breakfast Meeting

8am • Gym (Activities Center)

Men of our church and community, you're invited to this month's United Methodist Men Breakfast Meeting w/ Holy Communion, discussion of current projects + breakfast prepared by fellow members. Early birds, coffee’s ready at 7:30!  |  UMM is a community of men focused on Christian fellowship service and leadership. It's a growing group and doing great things! QUESTIONS? Email John Kenny.

Sunday, Aug 10

Back-to-School Sunday

9am/11am • Worship Ctr

During our Sunday morning worship services, we'll feature a special blessing over students, teachers, staff and families headed back to school.

Sunday, Aug 10

Taizé Worship

6pm • Worship Center

Held on second Sundays, this quiet service with scripture readings, prayer, communion, candle lighting and acoustic music is a meditative form of worship, calling us to dwell deeply on Christ’s presence around and within us. “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10).

More info HERE.

Sunday, Aug 17

MANUP ATX

5-8:30pm • Riverbend Church

Austin’s biggest men’s event! Gather with brothers from across the city to enjoy FREE BBQ, LIVE MUSIC, CLASSIC CARS + worship led by Jarryd Foreman & Jimmy McNeal, and teaching from Pastor J.

REGISTER NOW

Sunday, Aug 24

Discovery Sunday

9am/11am services • Worship Ctr

On Discovery Sundays our Belong Team extends an extra warm welcome with homemade cinnamon rolls, ready to answer questions and hand out next month's calendar packed with ministry opportunities. You're welcome to bring canned goods (if possible) to help stock the shelves of LT Crisis Ministries' new location; soup size to 15-oz cans preferred, esp. beans/veggies/pasta sauce. Join us to discover your people, place and potential here at LTUMC! Questions? Contact Patty Rosemurgy.

Sunday, Aug 24

Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing

7pm • Wesley Rm

Love to sing? Miss your favorite hymns? Join us for a good, old-fashioned Hymn Sing!
 
We’ll gather and take requests to sing hymns YOU LOVE, then soothe our vocal cords with a summer staple — an ice cream social!

Thursday, Sep 11

Young@Heart Fall Fiesta Swim Party

4pm Swim & Drinks • 6pm Dinner

McKemie Home (16712 Rocky Ridge Rd, 78734)

Join us in welcoming autumn at our Fall Fiesta Swim Party! Please bring a favorite side to go with fajitas, e.g. guacamole, beans, rice, paella, or a dessert! Drinks provided; feel free to bring your fave beverage. Bring a swimsuit, swim towel, etc. or dress cool — we’ll gather outside by the pool and covered patio.

RSVP by Mon, Sep 8: Becky Kuykendall, 210-843-3649

Tuesday, Sep 16

United Women in Faith Circle Meetings

Wesley Room
9:45am, Susanna Wesley Circle
7pm, Growing Friendship Circle

Come to the meeting that best fits your schedule — for fun, fellowship and to learn how we're living out our vision! All women are welcome!

Questions? Contact Debby Duplantis.

Tuesday, Oct 14

Painted Churches Bus Tour

Bus Meetup: LTUMC parking lot, 8am

Join Young@Heart on a chartered-bus daytrip to Schulenberg to see the Painted Churches of Texas in Schulenburg with a local docent guide sharing their histories. COST: $125pp + plus lunch at Oakridge Smokehouse.

     When Czech and German immigrants came to Texas, they built churches reminiscent of their churches back home. They tend to appear simple from the outside, but magnificent masterpieces inside. Some have breathtaking displays of what appears to be marble, but are really exquisite paintings. Most have antique wooden details and stained glass windows. QUESTIONS? Contact brsteger@yahoo.com, 210-843-3649.
Register/pay by Sun, Sep 21 HERE.

Friday-Sunday, Nov 14-16

Men’s Retreat

7A Ranch • Wimberley, TX

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! — Men of LTUMC, you're invited to a riverside retreat at 7A Ranch in Wimberley, Texas. Retreat will feature a guest speaker, fellowship, Xian formation, worship and free time to explore, sit in the river, or just relax.

Limited to first 40. $200pp, but assistance is available (contact Pastor Jason Surdy).  REGISTER HERE

Fall 2025

Finding Hope Wellness Center

One-Year Anniversary Celebration

Join us as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of our Finding Hope Wellness Center! More details TBA

Learn more about Finding Hope HERE.

Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays

Summer Lunch Program

Thru Tuesday, Aug 12

Adults and students are needed to help make lunches for LT-area kids and adults in need and/or distribute afterwards. And this program qualifies for student-volunteer hours! SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE. QUESTIONS? Email Bob Plummer

Program funded/operated by LTUMC — food purchased with Missions budget; Mobile Loaves & Fishes lends food truck, which we drive to distribute meals. Books/clothing also made available.

Ongoing

2025 Covered in Prayer

Help make sure our church, congregation, staff, ministries and community are "Covered in Prayer!"

We're asking you to choose ONE day (or multiple, if you'd like) to silently pray for just seven minutes from wherever you are.

SIGN UP FOR A DAY HERE

You'll receive an e-mail reminder from Signup Genius closer to your day. Questions? Contact Jen Smets.

Ongoing (Alternating Wednesdays)

Jul 16, 30; Aug 13, 27

Activities Ctr • 5-7pm

The mission: distribute boxes of free, fresh produce from Common Market Produce to locals in need. That's where YOU come in! Every other Wednesday at our Activity Center, we need 1 person to move a door column before the delivery (around 9am) and replace it after the delivery, then later from 5-7pm, we need 3-4 volunteers to greet locals in need as they pickup a 15lb box of produce, of which there will be 70. For more info or to volunteer, email/call/text Marley Anders, 210-364-3807.

Thursdays, Aug 28-Nov 20

GriefShare

7-8:30pm • Wesley Rm

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN — GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place to help you move through the grief process. It's a place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week session, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with it, in all its unpredictability — and gain solid support each step of the way. Each meeting stands alone, so you can join anytime. Questions? Contact Marilyn Cobb. REGISTER HERE

Mon/Wed/Fri (year round)

Move Group

9-9:30am Walking

9:30-10am Workout

Activities Ctr, Gym • Free

Meets 3x a week (MWF) at the Activity Center Gym — plenty of chances to squeeze in a session!

Workout session is low/no-impact!

QUESTIONS? Contact Marley Anders.

Tuesdays (year round)

Zumba

6-7:30pm • Gym (Activities Ctr) • Free

Open to all! Fun, energetic, aerobic dance-fitness program combines Latin-inspired music, dance moves and easy-to-follow choreography.

Experienced/Certified Instructor.

Childcare provided during school year only.

Tuesdays (during school year)

Mat Pilates

9-10am • Gym (Activities Ctr)

Our Finding Hope Wellness Center is rooted in a holistic view of health and spiritual formation as we serve our community. And since studies show our physical health is directly related to our mental health, we're offering opportunities to accomplish healthier bodies, minds and spirits. Current offering…
   ADULT MAT PILATES — on Tuesdays — combines strength, flexibility, and mindfulness, focusing on core engagement, balance, muscle definition, and breath awareness. You’ll experience a series of controlled movements designed to enhance your posture, build endurance, and promote a strong, lean physique. SIGN UP HERE
   INSTRUCTOR: Katie Berndt is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor, a 200-hour certified mat Pilates instructor and dance/barre fitness instructor.