Worship with us!
We are an international congregation of more than 225 members from nearly 40 countries and a variety of Christian traditions, worshipping together in English in the United Methodist tradition.
We invite you to join us for in-person worship every Sunday morning at 11:15 at Sechshauser Strasse 56. Sunday School for children aged 6 to 14 years is held during the service each week. Childcare in our nursery room for young children is provided during the service.
As always, you also may worship with us online, by clicking on the button below on Sunday morning, or by going to tv.emk.at.
You may subscribe to receive our monthly newsletter and other occasional updates by sending your request to esumc@emk.at.
And we invite you to follow the link below to fill out an Estimate of Giving form, to indicate your support for ESUMC in the coming year.
We welcome you to our community of faith!
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Meet our Pastor!
The Rev. John Calhoun is an ordained elder of the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, and a missionary of the UMC General Board of Global Ministries.
Pastor John has served with ESUMC since 2020. He and his wife, Noel, have two adult sons living in the US.
Latest News
ESUMC Sunday School coordinator Shelley Brauneis invites our children to participate in Vacation Bible School, taking place from 20 to 24 July. The theme for this year's celebration is "Touring the Bible." See below for more details, and to register using our online form.
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Every Monday evening, the young adults of ESUMC gather for Bible study and a light meal. You are welcome!
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Our two congregations gathered together on Sunday 12 April for a joyous service of worship.
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The 2025-26 Wärmestube season came to an end on 31 March. A record number of guests — 2,541 people — visited Sechshauser Straße 56 on 18 Tuesdays from December through March to warm their bodies and souls, enjoy a good meal, and experience a sense of community. The team, led by Jutta Dietl, looks back with gratitude.
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In this season when Christians celebrate the gift of God's creation, Simone Viljoen offers the following reflection.
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Team Klimaschutz
Over the next months in worship, the committees and small group ministries of the church will be introduced to the congregation. Below is a brief word about our Church Council.
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Predigthelferin ESUMC
As our Congregational Care Team begins its second year of service, you are invited to take part in this ministry of grace, as we provide spiritual and physical support to fellow church members.
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Simone Viljoen, ESUMC's delegate to Annual Conference, shares a brief reflection on the recent Annual Conference of the UMC in Austria.
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Under the leadership of Simone Viljoen, ESUMC's Lay Delegate to the Annual Conference, the UMC in Austria has issued a statement on "Creation Responsibility."
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UMC in Austria Superintendent Stefan Schröckenfuchs, a delegate to the recent General Conference, shares his reflections on this historic meeting.
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As a global connectional church, the UMC in Austria is in relationship with the UMC in Ukraine and neighboring countries. UMC congregations across Europe are partnering with local agencies to care for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. ESUMC members and friends are encouraged to support these relief efforts by donating through our partner mission agency Diakonie. Please click on "read more" below to be directed to the Diakonie donation platform (in German).
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ESUMC Celebrates Vacation Bible School!
This summer, Vacation Bible School will be celebrated during 21-25 July 2026. All ESUMC children aged 5-12 are invited to particpate in a week of fun, fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth. The theme and registration details will be available soon, but please save the date!
Annual BBQ in Grünbach
Save the date! Our annual Barbecue and Hike in Grünbach will be held on Saturday 12 September 2026. Details and registration will be available in church in the coming months.
ESUMC Will Celebrate Harvest Festival on Sunday 18 October 2026
Join us for a special service of music and song and dance, Scripture reading and prayer, and the giving of our offerings in support of God's mission in the world. More details will follow in the coming months.
Join Our Music Ministry
ESUMC hosts two choirs for adults (Chancel Choir and African Singers and Drummers) and the Sing Out Choir for children and youth. Our choirs regularly sing in services of worship, and all are welcome to join! For more information, speak with our music director Marilyn, or write to esumc@emk.at.
Sunday School at ESUMC
During the school year, ESUMC offers Sunday School during the worship service for children aged 5-14.
For more information, please speak with Sunday School Coordinator Shelley Brauneis or Pastor John.
Donate in Support of ESUMC
Please give generously in support of the ministry of ESUMC:
IBAN: AT23 1200 0006 2016 1208
BIC: BKAUATWW
Volunteer with ESUMC
You are invited to volunteer in service with our ministry.
To indicate your area of interest, please complete this short online form:
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