UPCOMING
EVENTS.

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Advocacy Training
Feb
23

Advocacy Training

This gathering is for anyone interested in learning more about advocacy and connecting with other folks at ANC who are too.

SIGN UP HERE.

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

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Breathwork
Feb
26

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!

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Writer’s Group
Mar
3

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!

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Monthly Artist's Way Hang
Mar
9

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

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Sunday Supper - South
Mar
9

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

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Breathwork
Mar
26

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!

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Sunday Supper - South
Mar
30

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

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Writer’s Group
Apr
7

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!

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Sunday Supper - South
Apr
13

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

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Breathwork
Apr
23

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!

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Sunday Supper - South
Apr
27

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

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Sunday Supper - South
May
18

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

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Sunday Supper - South
Jun
1

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

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Sunday Supper - South
Jun
22

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

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Sunday Supper - South
Jul
13

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

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Sunday Supper - South
Feb
16

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

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Monthly Artist's Way Hang
Feb
9

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

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Contemplative Retreat
Jan
17
to Jan 19

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.

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Monthly Artist's Way Hang
Jan
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: 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

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Embodied Faith Retreat
Jan
3
to Jan 4

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

SIGN UP HERE

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Friday evening fast

  • Breathwork/sound healing

  • Guided meditation/journaling

  • Fireside worship

  • Walking meditation

  • Circling

  • Saturday morning brunch

COST: $40/person

SIGN UP HERE

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Bottled Water Drive
Jan
1
to Jan 31

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.

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Sunday Supper - South
Dec
22

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

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Make The Yuletide Gay w/ Flamy Grant, Crys Matthews & Heather Mae
Dec
19

Make The Yuletide Gay w/ Flamy Grant, Crys Matthews & Heather Mae

GET TICKETS HERE

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. 

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ANC Students Christmas Party
Dec
15

ANC Students Christmas Party

ANC Students is having their Christmas Party for middle schoolers and high schoolers on Sunday, December 15 at 10:30am in the community center!

We will be doing a white elephant gift exchange, regifting something from around the house - so be sure your student brings a wrapped “gift” with them to church.

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Sunday Supper - South
Dec
8

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

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First Love Cookie Donations
Dec
3
to Dec 14

First Love Cookie Donations

Spread love and cheer to adult club workers this Christmas season.

This volunteer team visits adult club workers around town, delivering homemade baked goods and gifts.

We need your homemade baked goods!

SIGN UP HERE

The team will be making deliveries on 12/7 and 12/14.

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Sunday Supper - South
Nov
24

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

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Sunday Supper - South
Nov
10

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

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