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Santa Rita Easter Eggs
SIGN UP HERE to donate easter eggs. More info below!
This will be the last Easter at Santa Rita for quite some time, since the housing project is being torn down later this year and rebuilt. Miss Lupe wants to have a great Easter celebration for the kids there and plans to do an Easter Egg hunt and needs help from us to supply the eggs. We need 38 dozen plastic eggs filled with candy and/or small toys. Remember what it was like for you as a kid, and fill the eggs with goodness. They need to be brought to ANC by April 13th or they can be shipped to Terra Brimberry by April 9th.
Breathwork
Join us at 2701 S. Lamar in the 04 Center Yoga Room for an embodied contemplative breathwork session with sound healing to awaken divine pause, reflection, and attunement to your inner landscape with Laura Jennings. RSVP here!
Sunday Supper - South
Let's skip the Sunday Scaries together by gathering for a meal at The Browns'. Rachel will pick a meal theme and provide a main course, and we'll potluck the rest. Very casual, everyone is welcome. "There's like... a lot of kids in here."
Text Rachel to RSVP - (210) 687-4874
Pipes, Porters, Prosecco, and Pepsi: March Madness Edition
Hang out for March Madness! 6pm on Saturday 4/5 at the Kincaid’s house! BYO Beverage, but SNACKS ON THE HOUSE. See ya there!
Easter Choir Practice
Come sing with us! If you’d like to sing in our ANC Easter Choir, join us for practice on Sunday April 6 at 11:30am. We’ll have pizza for lunch - Email Mark to let him know you’re coming!
Immigration Workshop
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch is an immigration attorney and will be joining us on Sunday, April 6 at 1:30pm to educate us on what to do/what not to do when it comes to advocating for and protecting our immigrant neighbors. You don’t want to miss this invaluable workshop. Open to the public — feel free to invite neighbors/friends!
Writer’s Group
This gathering is for anyone who loves words. We meet in a cozy home and read poetry, write alongside each other with generative writing prompts, and share our work for workshop or witness.
Contact Catherine for location!
ANC Mental Health Professionals Gathering
ANC Mental Health Professionals Meet Up
This gathering is for those who attend ANC and work in the Mental Health field. This is a great way for us to connect with each other.
We will meet once a month. For RSVP and questions, please contact Tim Parker.
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
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, April 13th 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
Sunday Supper - South
Let's skip the Sunday Scaries together by gathering for a meal at The Browns'. Rachel will pick a meal theme and provide a main course, and we'll potluck the rest. Very casual, everyone is welcome. "There's like... a lot of kids in here."
Text Rachel to RSVP - (210) 687-4874
Multi-Church Good Friday Service
Join us for a multi-church Good Friday service + potluck at 6:30pm, hosted this year by Restore Austin.
RSVP HERE! Thank you for RSVPing so we can gather and celebrate comfortably!
We need 4-6 volunteers from ANC to help with setup/teardown! Please RSVP by April 6 if you’d like to help with that.
Easter Services
Join us for a very special Easter at ANC with two services at 9:30am and 11am!
ANC Kids and ANC Students will meet during the 9:30am service, with LOTS of fun for the kiddos!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of resurrection and new life!
11am service will be livestreamed
Breathwork
Join us at 2701 S. Lamar in the 04 Center Yoga Room for an embodied contemplative breathwork session with sound healing to awaken divine pause, reflection, and attunement to your inner landscape with Laura Jennings. Email Laura to sign up!
iMoms Luncheon
iMoms is a mentor group for women that our wonderful Miss Lupe started a few years ago. This is their annual luncheon, and she really needs our help to make this a super special event for these women.
The event is April 25th at the Doris Miller Auditorium. There will be speakers, gifts and lunch. What she needs from us is about 10 volunteers to help with set up, serving and cleanup. Simply sign up for shifts and reach out to Terra Brimberry if you have any questions at all - tdbrimberry@gmail.com.
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
Kickball Tourney + Picnic
Kickball Tournament and Picnic at Garrison Park after church on Sunday, April 27! Meet at the Garrison Park Pavilion for a family picnic and come ready to play some kickball with other ANCers!
Sunday Supper - South
Let's skip the Sunday Scaries together by gathering for a meal at The Browns'. Rachel will pick a meal theme and provide a main course, and we'll potluck the rest. Very casual, everyone is welcome. "There's like... a lot of kids in here."
Text Rachel to RSVP - (210) 687-4874
ANC Mental Health Professionals Gathering
ANC Mental Health Professionals Meet Up
This gathering is for those who attend ANC and work in the Mental Health field. This is a great way for us to connect with each other.
We will meet once a month. For RSVP and questions, please contact Tim Parker.
Sunday Supper - South
Let's skip the Sunday Scaries together by gathering for a meal at The Browns'. Rachel will pick a meal theme and provide a main course, and we'll potluck the rest. Very casual, everyone is welcome. "There's like... a lot of kids in here."
Text Rachel to RSVP - (210) 687-4874
Sunday Supper - South
Let's skip the Sunday Scaries together by gathering for a meal at The Browns'. Rachel will pick a meal theme and provide a main course, and we'll potluck the rest. Very casual, everyone is welcome. "There's like... a lot of kids in here."
Text Rachel to RSVP - (210) 687-4874
Sunday Supper - South
Let's skip the Sunday Scaries together by gathering for a meal at The Browns'. Rachel will pick a meal theme and provide a main course, and we'll potluck the rest. Very casual, everyone is welcome. "There's like... a lot of kids in here."
Text Rachel to RSVP - (210) 687-4874
Sunday Supper - South
Let's skip the Sunday Scaries together by gathering for a meal at The Browns'. Rachel will pick a meal theme and provide a main course, and we'll potluck the rest. Very casual, everyone is welcome. "There's like... a lot of kids in here."
Text Rachel to RSVP - (210) 687-4874
Film Screening: Any Other Way
Join us for a screening of the documentary Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story, directed by Lucah Rosenberg-Lee.
Jackie Shane was one of music's pioneering Black trans performers. On the edge of stardom, why did she disappear? Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story hands the mic over revealing her extraordinary journey, in her own unmistakable voice.
Screening at 7pm, followed by director Q&A.
ANC Mental Health Professionals Gathering
ANC Mental Health Professionals Meet Up
This gathering is for those who attend ANC and work in the Mental Health field. This is a great way for us to connect with each other.
We will meet once a month. For RSVP and questions, please contact Tim Parker.
Sunday Supper - South
Let's skip the Sunday Scaries together by gathering for a meal at The Browns'. Rachel will pick a meal theme and provide a main course, and we'll potluck the rest. Very casual, everyone is welcome. "There's like... a lot of kids in here."
Text Rachel to RSVP - (210) 687-4874
Sunday Night Dinners
This is a group of ANC families, couples and singles that get together about twice a month on Sunday evenings for potluck dinner and conversation. We'd love to have you join us. Please email Terra Brimberry at tdbrimberry@gmail.com for information.
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, March 9th 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
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
Mid-day Ash Wednesday Service
Join us for an Ash Wednesday service with music, poetry, and the implication of ashes on Wednesday March 5 at noon.
Writer’s Group
This gathering is for anyone who loves words. We meet in a cozy home and read poetry, write alongside each other with generative writing prompts, and share our work for workshop or witness.
Contact Catherine for location!
Breathwork
Join us in the Yoga Room for an embodied contemplative breathwork session with sound healing to awaken divine pause, reflection, and attunement to your inner landscape with Laura Jennings. Sign up here!
Sunday Night Dinners
This is a group of ANC families, couples and singles that get together about twice a month on Sunday evenings for potluck dinner and conversation. We'd love to have you join us. Please email Terra Brimberry at tdbrimberry@gmail.com for information.
Advocacy Training
This gathering is for anyone interested in learning more about advocacy and connecting with other folks at ANC who are too.
We’ll tentatively cover:
Opening circle: introductions
Groups to follow for issue-specific updates
How to advocate, including:
Postcard/Calls/Letters
“Dropping a card” on hearing days
Where to park and how to enter the capitol
Rallies and prayer vigil
Visiting your local legislator’s office
How to avoid disillusionment and burnout
Establishing our Why’s and How’s
Closing circle: takeaways
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
LGBTQ+ Happy Hour
Come hang out with other ANC LGBTQ folks!
Contact Board Member Patrick Hill for more information.
Sunday Supper - South
Let's skip the Sunday Scaries together by gathering for a meal at The Browns'. Rachel will pick a meal theme and provide a main course, and we'll potluck the rest. Very casual, everyone is welcome. "There's like... a lot of kids in here."
Text Rachel to RSVP - (210) 687-4874
ANC Mental Health Professionals Gathering
ANC Mental Health Professionals Meet Up
This gathering is for those who attend ANC and work in the Mental Health field. This is a great way for us to connect with each other.
We will meet once a month. For RSVP and questions, please contact Tim Parker.
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, Feb 9 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
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
Sunday Night Dinner
This is a group of ANC families, couples and singles that get together about twice a month on Sunday evenings for potluck dinner and conversation. We'd love to have you join us. Please email Terra Brimberry at tdbrimberry@gmail.com for information.
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
Contemplative Retreat
https://afaithfulpresence.org/retreats
Come away with a small community of fellow pilgrims to Cedarbrake Renewal Center in Temple, TX for a spiritual retreat —> rest, movement, meditation, life-giving rhythms, creativity, connection, nourishing meals, and a beautiful setting in the woods of north central Texas.
Hosts: Catherine & Dustin
Catherine Johnston is a pastor at Austin New Church, graduate student, nature-lover, writer, and mother of three. She feels called to invite others into spiritual spaces of connection, creativity, presence, and play. You can find some of her work at In Between.
Dustin Hite is a spiritual director, missional neighbor at Community First! Village, husband to a swiftie, and a father of two. He has training in Ignatian spirituality and has been leading contemplative retreats for a decade. He loves to create spaces of deep presence, peace, and reflection.
Cost: $375
Includes: 2 nights lodging in private room/bathroom with a small sitting area, 5 meals, drinks, snacks, access to Cedarbrake’s lodge and grounds with trails to explore, outdoor sit spots, prayer labyrinth, and countless stars on a clear night.
Theme: “Building our Capacity for Love”
When we are in an environment that is supportive for our overall flourishing, we become more integrated and love comes more easily: Love for ourselves with a deeper sense of self-worth, Love for others through empathy and acceptance, and love flowing both to & from the Divine. In addition to intentional rhythms and holistic spiritual practices, we’ll also be reflecting upon the intersection of several models for human flourishing, including the Enneagram, the Critical Journey, and Interpersonal Neurobiology.
Next Steps:
We are hoping to finalize registration by December 15th. Questions? Contact Catherine or Dustin
Fill out this form and then you can Venmo Dustin here or make 4 payments of $95.
Sunday Night Dinner
This is a group of ANC families, couples and singles that get together about twice a month on Sunday evenings for potluck dinner and conversation. We'd love to have you join us. Please email Terra Brimberry at tdbrimberry@gmail.com for information.
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: Next Sunday, Jan 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
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
Embodied Faith Retreat
Join us for a one night retreat experience to reset the body and create space for 2025 intentions. This container is for all of those looking to deepen their faith through embodied, mindful and contemplative practices. Sign up here.
JANUARY 3-4, 2025: Start time: 5:30p / End time: 12p
LOCATION: THE LORALEE FOUNDATION
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Friday evening fast
Breathwork/sound healing
Guided meditation/journaling
Fireside worship
Walking meditation
Circling
Saturday morning brunch
COST: $40/person
Bottled Water Drive
Donate BOTTLED WATER in the month of January for Our Shared Kitchen, a nonprofit that feeds the unhoused. They’re in need of individual bottled waters to go with each meal they hand out.
To donate: Bring cases of individual 16 oz water bottles to church any Sunday in January, or arrange drop-off with Catherine. They could also use metal or reusable water bottles if you’d like to donate an eco-friendly option.
Sunday Night Dinner
This is a group of ANC families, couples and singles that get together about twice a month on Sunday evenings for potluck dinner and conversation. We'd love to have you join us. Please email Terra Brimberry at tdbrimberry@gmail.com for information.
Christmas Eve Eve Service
Join us for a merry & bright ANC Christmas Eve Eve service at 5:30 pm on Monday, December 23 with carols, cocoa, candlelight and a sweet cozy time together.
Sunday Supper - South
Let's skip the Sunday Scaries together by gathering for a meal at The Browns'. Rachel will pick a meal theme and provide a main course, and we'll potluck the rest. Very casual, everyone is welcome. "There's like... a lot of kids in here."
Text Rachel to RSVP - (210) 687-4874
Virtual Foyer
Join Us after the Service to say hi to all of our out-of-towners!
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85286104732?pwd=M1Axcm9DbE9GWVZMOWVkRzlXSTNDQT09
Meeting ID: 852 8610 4732
Passcode: 078704
Make The Yuletide Gay w/ Flamy Grant, Crys Matthews & Heather Mae
Crys Matthews, the poster child for intersectionality and Flamy Grant, the "Bible Belt Baby" are teaming up once again to pick up where the Winter Magic Tour left off, and they're bringing some friends. This December, the Make the Yuletide Gay tour is hitting the road with Jennifer Knapp, Heather Mae, and Spencer LaJoy to spread a little holiday cheer and a whole lot of faith-infused LGBTQ+ joy!
Armed with a bold lip and a blistering voice, Flamy Grant is brilliant, resilient proof that nothing is sacred (but everything is holy) and shame belongs in the closet. A preacher's kid and former drum major, troubadour of truth Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. With new releases under their belts, both Matthews and Grant are joining forces with three other artists who also use the art to light up these dark times.