WE ARE AN INCLUSIVE, MULTICULTURAL, AND MULTIGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY OF CHRIST FOLLOWERS THAT PURSUES GOD’S VISION OF FLOURISHING TOGETHER. WE FOLLOW THE WAY OF JESUS AND PRACTICE CURIOSITY, JUSTICE, AND LOVE FOR EVERY PERSON.
Union Family,
We made it! Through your belief, grit, and generosity, we saw our church flourish in our first fiscal year, which ended in August 2025. Thank you for making our vision a reality.
Because of your faithfulness, we saw God move in our community in life-giving ways. Not only did we become an independent church, we also did the sacred work of clarifying our vision to be a sanctuary for all people. This work was not easy, but it is already beginning to yield good fruit. As I was getting coffee with one of our members recently, she shared this: “I’m so grateful for our church. For the first time in my life, I feel like I have a place that is helping me to heal from religious trauma and engage God’s word as a source for restoration instead of condemnation.” You are making this possible! Through groups, ESL classes, serve initiatives, and learning pods, we are seeing God growing us into an “oak of righteousness” where others can experience renewal.
I am proud of how we have become a haven where people can encounter God’s embrace no matter what (and I hope you are, too). Now more than ever, we need communities like ours to lead with clarity and compassion. Let’s continue to build something good together.
Grateful to team together,
JON ENG
THIS YEAR, YOU SHOWED UP - WITH OPEN HANDS, OPEN TABLES, AND OPEN HEARTS. HERE ARE A FEW WAYS YOUR PRESENCE, GENEROSITY, AND PRAYERS MADE A DIFFERENCE.
11
115
folks baptized this year
average Sunday attendance
3
85
learning pods this year
average group attendance
4
11
service projects this year
average rise together attendance
68
3
staff serving our church
volunteers serving our church
STORY OF HOPE
Last year, I was wanting to reconnect with my faith, so I started praying for God to show up. Then, that same week, I got your invitation postcard! It had my name on it, and I felt God answering me at that moment. Now, I love calling Union my home.
- Ale Garza
Collected 2500 individual food items to help end hunger in Central Texas.
Partnered with Austin Disaster Relief Network and other local orgs to respond to flood relief efforts.
Hosted 2 ESL classes and serving 18 adult language learners
Served a senior community living center through Bible Studies and Bingo Nights
Sent 600 Hygiene Relief Kits to support recovery efforts in the immediate aftermath of the LA Fires in January 2024.
Established our trustee and wisdom boards to lead and serve the church.
Developed healthy systems—monthly finance updates + quarterly pastoral comms reviews to promote safety, transparency, and relationships.
Established partnerships with local and national organizations to make a difference together.
CBF - Collective Baptist Fellowship
CCDA - Christian Community Development Association
OUR PRACTICES FORM US BEYOND SUNDAYS, GUIDING OUR WHOLE LIVES AS WE CENTER ON JESUS AND PURSUE GOD’S VISION OF FLOURISHING TOGETHER. LET’S PAUSE IN GRATITUDE AND CELEBRATE HOW FAR WE’VE COME IN OUR FIRST YEAR.
GATHER
“Union has become the church that we didn’t know we needed.” - Mike & Vicky Weller
In our weekly gatherings, we aim to inspire faith and grow as a community. This year, we developed a new practice around community liturgy - corporate prayers which are designed to encourage us towards reflection and growth. We also clarified our posture as an inclusive, third way church that seeks to live out God’s unity (John 17) and God’s justice (Luke 4).
GROW
“I love that we can grow together and see our kids developing a kind of faith that doesn’t come with all the hurtful baggage that I grew up with.” - Participant in our Young Families Group
Groups help us to connect with one another on a deeper level, build community, and develop our faith.
ADVOCATE
“I’m so grateful for our church and how we’re advocating for immigrants and the well-being of all people.” - GXP Volunteer
Through our ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes and Sanctuary Committee, we are building out a sustainable infrastructure for us to embody God’s heart for us to love our neighbors.
LEARN
“The inclusion learning pod was so helpful! I had no idea how much harm our LGBTQ+ siblings can experience due to unhelpful language choices and theological interpretations that do not allow for questions and curiosity.” - LGBTQ+ Inclusion Pod participant
This past year, we hosted several learning pods to equip people to wrestle with scriptures, consider different theological perspectives, and ultimately grow to become part of an inclusive community that practices God’s heart for unity and justice.
CARE
“Seeing our pastor and our hospitality team greeting others every Sunday morning is great! They take time to remember your name. It really makes me feel seen.” - Jonmark Santema
Each week, we intentionally set up our spaces for connection and encourage each other to intentionally welcome one another with love.
CREATING BELONGING
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
GROWING MISSIONAL IMPACT
We aim to identify one local and one global partner who share our value for community development and empowerment. We want to move beyond one-time serving events and create true solidarity with partner organizations as we serve our neighbors.
DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION
We are prayerfully looking to hire a part-time Student Director to invest in our next generation and their families.
LOOKING AHEAD INTO 2026 AND BEYOND, WE’LL KEEP CREATING SPACES OF BELONGING. AS A CHURCH, WE STRIVE TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER AND SEEK THE COMMON GOOD—SO MORE NEIGHBORS EXPERIENCE FLOURISHING IN JESUS.
THANK YOU FOR PRACTICING JOYFUL, TRANSPARENT GENEROSITY. HERE’S HOW YOUR GIVING FUELED MINISTRY, FLOURISHING, AND CARE THIS YEAR.
TOTAL GIVING
$541,010
OPERATING EXPENSE
$388,149
With a goal of a 6-month reserve, your generous partnership has enabled us to reach the 4-month reserve threshold! Thank you for helping us operate with good financial health, develop resilience, and continue advancing our vision to flourish together.
Let's build a safe place where everyone can belong and thrive.
We’re creating the kind of community our world needs—where love is radical, curiosity is welcome, and everyone has a seat at the table. Your partnership doesn’t just fund programs; it fuels transformation, builds bridges, and changes lives. Every gift moves real people toward flourishing.
ANNUAL REPORT 2025
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