MCC Austin at Freedom Oaks provides a safe and nurturing spiritual haven to more than 450 members and countless visitors, friends
and family members. All those people means we have the priviledge of providing a lot ministry! The standing ministries of MCC Austin
carry much of the load in providing for the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical needs of this large, diverse group of people.
The ministries also provide a wide variety of opportunities to become involved in the life of our church community, to have fun, and
meet interesting folks with similar interest and skills.
These minisitries are just a small number of the ways one can get involved and are available to everyone. Several other volunteer positions are either elected by the congregation or appointed by the Pastor. These include: Board of Directors, Building Committee, Deacons, and Lay Delegates. Any member of our staff can help you get connected with a ministry that sounds right for you.
For more information, email us at
These minisitries are just a small number of the ways one can get involved and are available to everyone. Several other volunteer positions are either elected by the congregation or appointed by the Pastor. These include: Board of Directors, Building Committee, Deacons, and Lay Delegates. Any member of our staff can help you get connected with a ministry that sounds right for you.
For more information, email us at
Visitors often first encounter MCC Austin in the context of a worship service. Members of the altar care ministry see to it that the first impression is a positive one. They prepare the altar for worship and special services, decorate the sanctuary for various liturgical seasons and special events, and manage and maintain the vestments, paraments and other items used to make sure that worship at MCC Austin is a fitting celebration of God's goodness.
Great preaching and wonderful music aren't much good if you can't hear them. Members of the Worship Technology Ministry ensure the audio quality of our worship services and special programs, by staffing our sophisticated sound system and make sure that everything sounds just right. They also produce and distribute recordings of weekly sermons, special events, concerts, etc.
Cleaning floors and fixing leaks aren't glamorous tasks, but they're absolutely essential to any large organization. The dedicated members of this vital ministry ensure that our buildings are properly cleaned and maintained to make MCC Austin a fitting place of worship and a welcoming and attractive setting for everyone who walks through the doors.
The MCC Austin Food Service Ministry prepares the meals and the munchies that accompany almost every event at the church. Be sure to sample the tasty and ample snacks in the social hall after any worship service. Don't miss the meals that this ministry prepares for fundraisers, congregational meetings and special events!
Freedom Oaks today looks a lot different than the densely forested, brush-covered ten acre lot purchased in 1997. However, maintaining those ten acres as an attractie park-like setting for MCC Austin requires a lot of mowing, weeding, raking, planting, trimming, shoveling, mulching... well, you get the idea! The Grounds Maintenance Ministry ensures that our grounds are an attractive setting for our church and a genuine resource for the community.
Worship is the heart of MCC Austin at Freedom Oaks. Along with almost every other task at MCC Austin, all of the roles associated with our worship experience can be and are carried our by lay members and friends of our congregation. Our Communion Team is that group of individuals serving communion and carrying out the other roles that make our worship experience special at MCC Austin.
Psalm 95 tells us to "sing joyfully to the Lord." At MCC Austin at Freedom Oaks, we don't just sing joyfully... we sing passionately, artfully, inclusively, diversely, beautifully, with or without accompaniment, in solos and ensembles, and often! Nearly every event is an occasion to raise a chorus of praise to the gracious Creator that has blessed our church with such a wealth of musically talented individuals. After all, we ARE located in the "music capital of the world!" There are many opportunities to participate in our music program. Just click the button near the top of this page!
The mission of the Red Carpet Ministry is to make sure that everyone who walks through our door feels welcome. Ministry volunteers greet everyone, offer packets of information and serve as ushers at services as well as other special events. They also work to help visitors feel at home, meet MCC members and connect with the church's ministries.
The Shepherding Ministry works behind the scenes to make sure that your needs are heard and acknowledged. They assemble the messages and other information collected on the Communicards you fill out each week, acknowledge prayer requests, respond to special needs and contact members and friends recently absent.
Part of being a truly inclusive faith community is making sure that our services are acessible to all of our members and friends. To assist people who are deaf or hard of hearing, our 11:00 a.m. Sunday service is interpreted in American Sign Language. Our dedicated, skilled volunteer interpreters ensure that the deaf and hard of hearing have full accessiblility.
Fuel, MCC Austin's Young Adult Ministry is a rapidly growing group of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered & straight young people who are intent on creating awesome friendships, having a blast living life, and most importantly, pursuing a closer relationship with God. Check out their website, sign up for email updates, and come join the group at a "Fuel Cell" or other event. Just click their link near the top of this page.
Ministries
8601 South 1st Street
Austin, TX 78748
Phone: (512) 291-8601
Fax: (512) 291-8602
Care Line: (512) 291-8819
(calls returned within 24 hours)
Office Hours: 9:30 - 5:30
Tuesday - Friday
Austin, TX 78748
Phone: (512) 291-8601
Fax: (512) 291-8602
Care Line: (512) 291-8819
(calls returned within 24 hours)
Office Hours: 9:30 - 5:30
Tuesday - Friday
Quick Links
One of our Core Values here at MCC Austin is children and families. We put that value into practice by offering childcare for children ages 0-3 during all worship services and Sunday School for children ages 4-7 and 8-10 during the 11:00 worship on Sundays. Our new curriculum is “Godly Play,” which uses a Bible story approach to teaching children about Christian worship. MCC Austin is definitely a place to bring the whole family!
Play, laugh, and have fun with us! The social ministry brings people together, fosters friendships, and is a great get-away from the hustle and bustle of your busy life. We are a fun-loving, spontaneous group of folks who enjoy spending time laughing, playing, and venturing around our community. Everyone is welcome. Watch the church calendar for upcoming social events.
Positive Perspectives at Freedom Oaks (PPFO) is a monthly support
group with an emphasis on the spiritual aspects of life with
HIV/AIDS. PPFO meets on the third Tuesday in members' homes and
occasionally at weekend activities. We focus on information sharing
in a confidential setting for those affected by HIV & AIDS, while
providing support for one another by letting each individual discuss
what is on his/her mind. With members at various stages; this group offers a tremendous amount of first-hand knowledge, experience, and support of life for those infected & affected by HIV/AIDS
group with an emphasis on the spiritual aspects of life with
HIV/AIDS. PPFO meets on the third Tuesday in members' homes and
occasionally at weekend activities. We focus on information sharing
in a confidential setting for those affected by HIV & AIDS, while
providing support for one another by letting each individual discuss
what is on his/her mind. With members at various stages; this group offers a tremendous amount of first-hand knowledge, experience, and support of life for those infected & affected by HIV/AIDS
The African American Diversity Ministry (AADM) is dedicated to inclusive participation - in worship services, church ministries and church life in general - by Gay Christian African Americans and their friends of all ethnic backgrounds. AADM provides a comfortable setting to share common interests, concerns and experiences.
AADM’s mission is to increase diversity in church membership and ministry participation. AADM works with church leaders to provide a spiritual environment and worship experience that addresses the needs and interests of all people. AADM’s goals include promoting recognition of African American holidays during worship services and special events; hosting seminars, workshops and other events that promote diversity in church life; and sharing information with church leaders and members of the congregation about issues that impact diversity in the church.
Membership in AADM is open to all people from all ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds. AADM is based on inclusivity: everyone is encouraged to participate in activities sponsored by AADM.
AADM’s mission is to increase diversity in church membership and ministry participation. AADM works with church leaders to provide a spiritual environment and worship experience that addresses the needs and interests of all people. AADM’s goals include promoting recognition of African American holidays during worship services and special events; hosting seminars, workshops and other events that promote diversity in church life; and sharing information with church leaders and members of the congregation about issues that impact diversity in the church.
Membership in AADM is open to all people from all ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds. AADM is based on inclusivity: everyone is encouraged to participate in activities sponsored by AADM.
