Worship with us!
We are an international congregation of more than 220 members from nearly 40 countries and as many 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 is now on summer break, to resume in September. A 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.
Dear families, registration for Vacation Bible School (21-25 July) is now open! Please see the news article below to register.
You may subscribe to receive our monthly newsletter and other occasional updates by sending your request to esumc@emk.at.
Lastly, we invite your support of our ministry in 2025. You may make your confidential Estimate of Giving by following the link below:
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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
Register now for ESUMC Vacation Bible School, taking place from 21 to 25 July. Fill out the online form below.
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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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Team Klimaschutz
On Saturday 13 September, ESUMC members and friends will gather for our annual barbecue and hike in Grünbach. You are welcome to join us!
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It is right to give our thanks and praise!
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Our church sanctuary is open again! We welcome your donations to help offset the cost of the renovation.
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The German-speaking congregation receives a new pastor starting 1 May. Welcome Pastor Antje!
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Now that our winter Wärmestube season has concluded, we invite you to support our new year-round Begegnungsstube.
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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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Join ESUMC's new Congregational Care Team, as we provide spiritual and physical support to fellow church members.
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Help repair and restore our two historic instruments with your donations.
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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 of Austria is in relationship with the UMC in Ukraine and neighboring countries. UMC congregations in Poland and other areas are already caring 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. At present, this is the quickest way to help Ukrainians in need. 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!
Vacation Bible School 2025 will be celebrated during 21-25 July. We invite all children aged 5-12 for a week of fun, fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth. We give our thanks to Shelley, Noussi, and the entire VBS team for planning for the week, with the theme, "Building God's Kingdom."
Annual BBQ in Grünbach
We thank you, Andrew, for hosting our September 2024 BBQ and Hike in Grünbach Nearly 100 ESUMC members and friends took part in this joyful celebration!
The 2025 BBQ and Hike will take place on Saturday 13 September. Save the date!
Join Our Music Ministry
ESUMC hosts three choirs for adults (Chancel Choir, African Singers and Drummers, Vienna International Gospel Choir) 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.
Donate in Support of ESUMC
Please give generously in support of the ministry of ESUMC:
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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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