COMING HOME WEEKEND 2023

November 10-12

ITS ALMOST HERE! HAVE QUESTIONS?

CONTACT PATRICK HILL AT 903-932-4165.

ITS ALMOST HERE! HAVE QUESTIONS? CONTACT PATRICK HILL AT 903-932-4165.

  • Coming Home is not a retreat or conference. We’ll organize a series of meetups throughout the weekend. Choose what fits. Our hope is to create spaces to build and strengthen your community.

    We’ve loved connecting with people from all over since the days we were meeting only digitally. There really is something special about sitting around tables and sharing a meal.

    Who Should Attend?

    Anyone who considers ANC “home”, whether you live in Austin or are from out of town.

  • Friday, November 10 | 5:00pm -
    Sunday November 12 | 5:00pm

    The 04 Center will be “home base” so you can use that as a point of reference for your travel plans if you’re traveling in from out of town.

    The 04 Center/Austin New Church
    2701 S. Lamar Blvd
    Austin, TX 78704

  • Community Inn (part of Community First) is our official lodging partner. Book Now.

    If you would prefer to stay in a host home, email Tim Weng here.

  • We may have local hosts available for airport transportation. Contact Tim Weng for details.

NOTE: You can still order merch, but it may not be here in time for the event!

COHO WEEKEND SCHEDULE*

RSVP FOR EVENTS THAT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND! LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING. SOME EVENTS REQUIRE RSVPS, BUT WE APPRECIATE IT FOR ALL.

*This schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Blue text indicates a community engagement opportunity.

FRIDAY

BOARD/STAFF MEET & GREET
5:30PM | Cosmic Coffee (Pickle Rd.)

  • 121 Pickle Rd, Austin, TX 78704

    Kicking off COHO weekend with a chance to meet and visit with ANC staff and board. Everyone is welcome and there will be drinks for purchase as well as some awesome foodtrucks. This is an outdoor venue and we'll come early and stake out some tables.

[UNWIND] HAPPY HOUR
6:30PM | Easy Tiger (South Lamar)

  • 3508 South Lamar #300

    RSVP in our event form or by emailing host Alyson Fezler.

    Join your fellow ANCers for a social happy hour at Easy Tiger.

LGBTQIA MEETUP
8:00PM | Coufal Home

  • ADDRESS INFO TO COME

    RSVP in the event form, or by emailing host Patrick Hill.

    Come and hang out with fellow ANC LGBTQIA folks at Liz & Steve Coufal’s house! Allies are welcome, too.

    Charcuteries and drinks provided.

COHO LATE NIGHT AFTER PARTY
10:00PM | Kinda Tropical

  • 3501 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702

    Host RSVP in the event form or by emailing Patrick Hill.

    Get a night cap with the group night owls. It might be the beginning of a little bar crawl?

SATURDAY

EARLY MORNING HIKE
7:00AM | Town Lake Trail

  • Parking: LBL Parking- 2350 Stratford Dr, Austin, Tx 78746
    Meet At: The Rock at Town Lake- 2102-2104 Stephen F Austin Dr, Austin, TX 78703

    RSVP in the event form or by emailing host Catherine Johnson.

    Join the early risers for a hike at Town Lake. Close toe shoes highly recommended.

BREAKFAST, TOUR & PICKLEBALL*
8:30AM | Community First
*RSVP REQUIRED

  • 9301 Hog Eye Rd, Austin, TX 78724

    RSVP in the event form or by emailing Jen Schackmann.

    Volunteers will help serve breakfast, Tour Community First Village at 10:30 and/or play pickleball after breakfast. Open to all ages.

[UNWIND] BRUNCH
10:30AM | Austin Java

KIDS & YOUTH AT PINBALLZ* 11:00AM | Pinballz (Buda)
*RSVP REQUIRED

  • *RSVP/TICKETS REQUIRED*

    5201 S. IH 35, Buda, TX 78610

    RSVP in the event form or by emailing host Stephanie Swan.

    Come join us at Pinballz Arcade! All familes are welcome. Go to www.pinballz.com for pricing informaton

FALL FEST*
1-3PM | Posada Esperanza
EVENT FULL

  • 5104 Rainbow Ridge Circle, Austin 78721

    RSVP in the Event Form or by emailing Host Melinda tabb.

    Volunteers will help throw a fall party for kids who live at Posada Esperanza. Activities include a bounce house, art stations, balloons and more. Open to volunteers of all ages!

KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD SCAVENGER HUNT*
4:30PM | Roadhouse Relics
*RSVP REQUIRED

  • Roadhouse Relics
    1720 S First Street,
    Austin, TX 78704
    (street parking; carpooling encouraged)

    RSVP in the event form or by emailing host Amy Lambert.

    It all begins at a scenic spot that's a local favorite. We will get our missions and go over instructions/ground rules for the game. After a warm-up to prepare for this true sport, teams will take off to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations throughout town. We’ll stroll to the various checkpoints, solving clues and accepting challenges that involve getting outside your comfort zone at each spot!

    Both family and dog friendly, the game alternates between the indoors and outdoors with plenty of alternative spots and free choices too! You'll send photos to your host to document your progress. You can even interact with locals to solve clues! You won’t be able to avoid having fun, uncovering hidden gems and local secrets, making memories, laughing and learning along the way! You’ll be part of the rich culture of this dynamic city! Every turn is full of surprises, so questions in advance are welcomed!

20’S & 30’S MEETUP
6:00 PM | Hold Out Brewing

PRIME DINNER*
06:30PM | Brimberry Home
EVENT FULL

  • ADDRESS INFO TO COME.

    RSVP in the event form or by emailing Terra Brimberry.

    We invite our 50 and over ANCers to join us for a potluck at Don & Terra Brimberry’s backyard.

WARREN HOOD CONCERT*
8:00PM | 04 Center
* PURCHASE TICKETS

  • 2701 S. Lamar Blvd

    Don’t forget to purchase tickets in advance here.

    Did you know that ANC’s building is also a popular music venue? Come see Warren Hood perform at the 04 Center! You can also let us know you’re coming in the event form.

PIPES & PORTERS
8:00PM | Hefferan Home

  • ADDRESS INFO TO COME

    RSVP in the event form or by emailing host Tray Pruet.

    Fancy a beer and a good cigar? Join ANCers in Buda for Pipes & Porters.

SUNDAY

SERVICE
10:30AM | Austin New Church

SUNDAY LUNCH
11:45AM | Masa Y Mas

SUNDAY LUNCH
11:45 AM | Pinthouse Pizza

CREATIVES MEETUP
1:30PM | Easy Tiger (South Lamar)

  • 3508 South Lamar #300

    RSVP in the event form .

    Meet with other creative-minded ANCers! BYOPoetry, Creative Writing or other creative work!

ICE CREAM SOCIAL/ WRAP PARTY*
3:00PM | Brimberry Home
* RSVP REQUIRED

  • Address Info to come.

    RSVP in the event form or by emailing Terra Brimberry.

    One last get together at the Brimberrys, featuring ice cream!