Fellowship Committee: Coordinating special events, parties, potlucks, and gatherings to help build fellowship at FUUCA. Contact:

Covenant Groups

  • Birding Covenant Group: Appreciating nature through birding, and learning more about Austin’s native and visiting birds. Contact:
  • Great Decisions Discussion Group: An eight-session discussion group focusing on global issues shaping U.S. foreign policy and the world.  Meets in the spring. Contact:
  • Open Minds Covenant Group: A group of people who have committed to a personal spiritual journey and to nurturing a connection to the larger church. Contact:

Exercise

  • Hatha Yoga: A gentle form of yoga uniting breathing, posture, flexibility, and energy. Contact:
  • Tai Chi: Traditional Chinese exercise, practiced slowly, increasing balance, strength, and flexibility. Contact: ; Web: www.fourseasonstaichi.com
  • Yoga Covenant Group: Meets Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:00 pm, currently in Room 15 of the church. It is free and open to new members.This yoga class is a service offered to the whole church community, providing the opportunity to exercise, stretch, breathe deeply, experience the Hatha slow flow style of yoga and totally relax at the end. The postures are demonstrated and orally described, with reminders to breathe deeply and regularly. Regular attendance will provide more benefit, of course, but even drop-ins can benefit from this class. You might become inspired to hire a certified teacher for a more advanced approach to yoga and more personal attention as the next step in your yogic evolution.Because the Tuesday class is a practice group, some familiarity with yoga is expected. People should bring their own mats, but there are carpets which provide extra padding. This is basic, not too strenuous, for beginners or intermediates.  Contact:

Lifestyle

  • Circle of Friends Singles Group: Contact:
  • Interweave: A social and service group that welcomes lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender persons, and their friends and allies. Hosting social get-togethers once a month and additional activities. Contact:

    • Yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/interweavefuuca/

  • Women in Transition: A group for women experiencing mid-life changes and transitions.  Meets monthly. Contact:
  • Young Adults: For 20 and 30-somethings–conversations, sharing, and supporting each other in our spiritual path. Contact:

Social meals

  • Meet and Eat: Wednesday evening meals and forums in Howson Hall.  Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  Join us for dinner and informal conversations about our church. Contact: Yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/1stuueatnmeet/
  • Men’s Fellowship Breakfast: Men’s fellowship and discussion.  Meets one Saturday a month. Contact:
  • Senior Lunch Group: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month for shared food and entertainment. Contact:
  • Sharing Suppers: Casual, adult dinners held the 3rd Saturday of each month. They are open to anyone attending the church and include singles and couples of all ages. Participants take turns hosting and planning the meal and each attendee contributes something to the dinner. Sharing Suppers are an excellent way to learn more about the church and meet people who can help you get involved in the church’s various groups and programs. Contact:  Yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sharingsuppers/