Noble 45 4th Sunday Adventure

Noble 45 is a program designed just for 4th and 5th graders. Once a month on the 4th Sunday we go on an adventure in Austin. It could be painting a pot, or playing putt-putt and even going to find the best hot chocolate in town. It is always just $15 and it's a great way to build connections within a supportive faith community before the middle school years begin.

Parents, keep an eye on your email for details (RSVP, meet up locations, and specific times) about each month’s events. If you have questions, please email kids@westover.org

Here’s a line up of ALL the Noble 45 dates and adventures we have planned for 2026-27. If you’ve got a 4th or 5th grader, make sure to mark your calendar because you won’t want to miss these!

Sunday, November 1
Indian Springs Fall Festival

Sunday, November 22
Movie Day-Hexed or Cat in the Hat

Sunday, December (date TBD)
Christmas Party at a WestoverKids family’s home

Sunday, January 24
Art Adventure

Sunday, February 28
Science Adventure

Sunday, March 21
Austin Nature Adventure

Sunday, April 25
Dart Em Up and Desserts

Sunday, May 23
Swim Party at a WestoverKids family’s home

High school seniors and senior parents are invited to this special youth ministry class where we will discuss what it looks like to follow Jesus after high school.

Visit the Westover foyer between Bible class hour and worship to learn about Westover’s many global missions efforts, including opportunities for you and your family to get involved. You’ll learn about short term mission opportunities, service projects, sponsorship, and more.

Let’s gather for a fun fourth Wednesday activity!

On Wednesday, October 28th, you’re invited to a Chili Cook-off at Westover. Doors open at 6:30pm for dinner in the Family Room. Invite a friend or neighbor, and we’ll see you there.

If you are planning to bring chili to enter in the cook off, please register here »

Otherwise, no RSVP required. Just show up hungry!

WESTOVERKIDS INVITES THE WHOLE WESTOVER COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD TO

Trunk or Treat

Sunday, October 25

5:30-7:30pm

Westover parking lot

Get dressed up and bring the whole family over to Westover for a parking lot full of trunks, games, treats, and fun!

Mentoring a 4th grader with Academy 4 is a great way to get to know other Westover people and make a huge difference in our community. Westover is paired with 4th graders at Pillow Elementary, which is less than 2 miles from Westover. Mentoring with Academy 4 occurs 1 Friday each month for 90 minutes. If you’ve got questions, please contact our Westover coordinator, Bryona Maxwell Bryona.Maxwell@academy4.org

Westover’s mentoring dates for 2025-2026 are (all Fridays): September 18th, October 23rd, November 13th, December 4th, January 22nd, February 19th, March 5th, April 9th, and May 14th.

Spark Clubs are 11:45-1:15pm and mentoring is from 1:00-2:30pm.

Pillow Elementary’s address is 3025 Crosscreek Dr., Austin, TX 78757

Sound like fun? Get started by signing up to mentor through the Academy 4 website here »

Please note: mentoring requires a background check and training, so please sign up in advance

What is Academy 4?

Academy 4 equips communities and churches to build lasting relationships with schools and families through mentoring 4th graders. Academy 4 volunteers come together for 90 minutes, one Friday a month to mentor fourth graders in economically disadvantaged schools in and around DFW, Austin, and Memphis, TN.

Community

You may be asking how we make this happen- how do we provide a mentor for EVERY single 4th grader? It begins with our partnerships with local churches and the community. Every school we serve is partnered with a local church, and then we invite other organizations, business, and community members to come alongside the church to volunteer together.

And that is perhaps the most powerful thing about Academy 4: we all serve together, and collectively we all get to be a part of a community for 4th graders and the entire school! We truly make them feel SPECIAL! They know that there are people in their community that care about them, their teachers, and the whole school!

Why Academy 4?

At the heart of why we do Academy 4 is this simple but profound notion: kids need positive relationships. As this study from 2012 asserts, “positive relationships are the most important thing in a child’s development.” (Source: Pianta, R.C., Hamre, B.K., Allen, J.P. (2012). Teacher-student relationships and engagement: Conceptualizing, measuring, and improving the capacity of classroom interactions. In S.L. Christenson et al+, (Eds), Handbook of research on student engagement, p. 369)

Why 4th Grade?

• Fourth graders are becoming more individualistic, and their values and morals are forming.

• 4th graders are on the cusp of adolescence, have the language skills and cognitive ability to gather information, formulate opinions and thoughts that are well-organized and thought-out.

• They are at a stage between childhood and adolescence where they are more open to and listen to adults.

• A study (Schmidt, McVaugh, & Jacobi) showed impact of mentoring is greater for 4th over 5th graders. They compared a group of 4th graders with mentors, a group of 4th graders without, and a group of 5th graders with mentors. Not only did the 4th graders with mentors have better results than their peers without a mentor, they also performed better than the 5th graders with mentors. And that’s because they just still like adults and are more receptive to learning from and spending time with them.

• Also, 4th graders are fun to be around!

Research about the Impact of mentoring

Source: MENTOR (https://www.mentoring.org/mentoring-impact/)

• 74% of those who had a meaningful mentor say that person contributed significantly to their success later in life.

• 69% of young adults say that this key relationship has helped them with issues related to their education.

• 58% say their mentor has supported their mental health.

• 92% more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities.

• 75% More likely to have held a leadership position in a club or sports team.

What is a Title 1 School?

Title 1 is a designation based on the number of low-income students who are considered at-risk for school achievement. To be considered a Title 1 school, a minimum of 40% of the students must qualify for free or reduced lunch. On average, 70-80% of the students in the schools Academy 4 serves qualify for free or reduced lunch.

How hard is mentoring?… Mentoring is easy!

• The time commitment is just 90 minutes, one Friday a month!

• If you can’t make any of the program dates, we will find a substitute for you

• You will be mentoring alongside other adults

• There is no preparation required—we will equip you with training before each mentoring session. All you have to do is show up!

• Each month, you and your mentee will work through our research-based curriculum, that makes it easy to facilitate conversation and to get to know your mentee

How To Sign Up to Mentor: Easy as 1,2,3...

• Sign Up Online at https://academy4.org/mentor

• Do the required background check and short online training

• Add the program dates to your calendar and show up!

Westover Moms meets twice a month from 10:00am - 1:00pm. Childcare is provided.

What is Westover Moms? It’s a time to get together with other moms, create lasting friendships, navigate the challenges of parenting, and cultivate your tribe. We also have amazing mentor moms that have walked the path of raising kids to help guide and share their wisdom. 

REGISTER HERE SO WE KNOW APPROX HOW MANY PEOPLE TO PLAN FOR →

Moms of all age kids are welcome. We ask for $25 per year to help offset costs, but scholarships are available. Questions? Email moms@westover.org

Below are ALL the dates Westover Moms meets in 2026-2027, so add these to your calendar now and please join us whenever you’re available/in need of some quality community with other moms at Westover.

Wednesdays, 10:00am to 1:00pm

• Sep 16, 2026 

• Oct 7, 2026 

• Oct 21, 2026 

• Nov 4, 2026 

• Nov 18, 2026 

• Dec 2, 2026 

• Jan 6, 2027 

• Jan 20, 2027

• Feb 3, 2027 

• Feb 17, 2027 

• Mar 3, 2027 

• Mar 24, 2027 

• Apr 7, 2027 

• Apr 21, 2027 

• May 5, 2027

Newcomers, visitors, anyone curious about Westover, you’re invited to the next

Discover Westover Lunch

Sunday, October 11th

11:45am (right after the worship service) in the Family Room

PLEASE RSVP USING THIS LINK »

We warmly invite all of our Westover visitors to join us for Discover Westover! We’re thrilled you’ve chosen to worship with us, and we’d love the chance to connect with you and your family over lunch after the worship service.

Discover Westover is a special opportunity to learn about the exciting ways we feel God is leading us forward. You’ll also meet some of our Ministers and Elders, learn more about our core values, and have the opportunity to ask any questions you have. We can’t wait to get to know you better! Contact dusty@westover.org with any questions. 

Westover Moms meets twice a month from 10:00am - 1:00pm. Childcare is provided.

What is Westover Moms? It’s a time to get together with other moms, create lasting friendships, navigate the challenges of parenting, and cultivate your tribe. We also have amazing mentor moms that have walked the path of raising kids to help guide and share their wisdom. 

REGISTER HERE SO WE KNOW APPROX HOW MANY PEOPLE TO PLAN FOR →

Moms of all age kids are welcome. We ask for $25 per year to help offset costs, but scholarships are available. Questions? Email moms@westover.org

Below are ALL the dates Westover Moms meets in 2026-2027, so add these to your calendar now and please join us whenever you’re available/in need of some quality community with other moms at Westover.

Wednesdays, 10:00am to 1:00pm

• Sep 16, 2026 

• Oct 7, 2026 

• Oct 21, 2026 

• Nov 4, 2026 

• Nov 18, 2026 

• Dec 2, 2026 

• Jan 6, 2027 

• Jan 20, 2027

• Feb 3, 2027 

• Feb 17, 2027 

• Mar 3, 2027 

• Mar 24, 2027 

• Apr 7, 2027 

• Apr 21, 2027 

• May 5, 2027

Youth Parent & Student Gathering

in the Westover Gym

9:15am Sunday, September 27th

Youth and their parents are invited to join us for youth-led worship and a chance to look at our youth calendar on Sunday, 9/27, at 9:15AM. Breakfast and coffee will be provided!

Let’s gather for a fun fourth Wednesday activity!

On Wednesday, September 23rd, you’re invited to Trivia Night at Westover. Doors open at 6:30pm for BYO dinner in the Family Room. Trivia starts at 7:30pm. Invite a friend or neighbor, and we’ll see you there.

Mentoring a 4th grader with Academy 4 is a great way to get to know other Westover people and make a huge difference in our community. Westover is paired with 4th graders at Pillow Elementary, which is less than 2 miles from Westover. Mentoring with Academy 4 occurs 1 Friday each month for 90 minutes. If you’ve got questions, please contact our Westover coordinator, Bryona Maxwell Bryona.Maxwell@academy4.org

Westover’s mentoring dates for 2025-2026 are (all Fridays): September 18th, October 23rd, November 13th, December 4th, January 22nd, February 19th, March 5th, April 9th, and May 14th.

Spark Clubs are 11:45-1:15pm and mentoring is from 1:00-2:30pm.

Pillow Elementary’s address is 3025 Crosscreek Dr., Austin, TX 78757

Sound like fun? Get started by signing up to mentor through the Academy 4 website here »

Please note: mentoring requires a background check and training, so please sign up in advance

What is Academy 4?

Academy 4 equips communities and churches to build lasting relationships with schools and families through mentoring 4th graders. Academy 4 volunteers come together for 90 minutes, one Friday a month to mentor fourth graders in economically disadvantaged schools in and around DFW, Austin, and Memphis, TN.

Community

You may be asking how we make this happen- how do we provide a mentor for EVERY single 4th grader? It begins with our partnerships with local churches and the community. Every school we serve is partnered with a local church, and then we invite other organizations, business, and community members to come alongside the church to volunteer together.

And that is perhaps the most powerful thing about Academy 4: we all serve together, and collectively we all get to be a part of a community for 4th graders and the entire school! We truly make them feel SPECIAL! They know that there are people in their community that care about them, their teachers, and the whole school!

Why Academy 4?

At the heart of why we do Academy 4 is this simple but profound notion: kids need positive relationships. As this study from 2012 asserts, “positive relationships are the most important thing in a child’s development.” (Source: Pianta, R.C., Hamre, B.K., Allen, J.P. (2012). Teacher-student relationships and engagement: Conceptualizing, measuring, and improving the capacity of classroom interactions. In S.L. Christenson et al+, (Eds), Handbook of research on student engagement, p. 369)

Why 4th Grade?

• Fourth graders are becoming more individualistic, and their values and morals are forming.

• 4th graders are on the cusp of adolescence, have the language skills and cognitive ability to gather information, formulate opinions and thoughts that are well-organized and thought-out.

• They are at a stage between childhood and adolescence where they are more open to and listen to adults.

• A study (Schmidt, McVaugh, & Jacobi) showed impact of mentoring is greater for 4th over 5th graders. They compared a group of 4th graders with mentors, a group of 4th graders without, and a group of 5th graders with mentors. Not only did the 4th graders with mentors have better results than their peers without a mentor, they also performed better than the 5th graders with mentors. And that’s because they just still like adults and are more receptive to learning from and spending time with them.

• Also, 4th graders are fun to be around!

Research about the Impact of mentoring

Source: MENTOR (https://www.mentoring.org/mentoring-impact/)

• 74% of those who had a meaningful mentor say that person contributed significantly to their success later in life.

• 69% of young adults say that this key relationship has helped them with issues related to their education.

• 58% say their mentor has supported their mental health.

• 92% more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities.

• 75% More likely to have held a leadership position in a club or sports team.

What is a Title 1 School?

Title 1 is a designation based on the number of low-income students who are considered at-risk for school achievement. To be considered a Title 1 school, a minimum of 40% of the students must qualify for free or reduced lunch. On average, 70-80% of the students in the schools Academy 4 serves qualify for free or reduced lunch.

How hard is mentoring?… Mentoring is easy!

• The time commitment is just 90 minutes, one Friday a month!

• If you can’t make any of the program dates, we will find a substitute for you

• You will be mentoring alongside other adults

• There is no preparation required—we will equip you with training before each mentoring session. All you have to do is show up!

• Each month, you and your mentee will work through our research-based curriculum, that makes it easy to facilitate conversation and to get to know your mentee

How To Sign Up to Mentor: Easy as 1,2,3...

• Sign Up Online at https://academy4.org/mentor

• Do the required background check and short online training

• Add the program dates to your calendar and show up!

Westover Moms is back starting Wednesday, September 16th!

Westover Moms starts back Wednesday, September 16th. We meet twice a month from 10:00am - 1:00pm. Childcare is provided.

What is Westover Moms? It’s a time to get together with other moms, create lasting friendships, navigate the challenges of parenting, and cultivate your tribe. We also have amazing mentor moms that have walked the path of raising kids to help guide and share their wisdom. 

REGISTER HERE SO WE KNOW APPROX HOW MANY PEOPLE TO PLAN FOR →

Moms of all age kids are welcome. We ask for $25 per year to help offset costs, but scholarships are available. Questions? Email moms@westover.org

Below are ALL the dates Westover Moms meets in 2026-2027, so add these to your calendar now and please join us whenever you’re available/in need of some quality community with other moms at Westover.

Wednesdays, 10:00am to 1:00pm

• Sep 16, 2026 

• Oct 7, 2026 

• Oct 21, 2026 

• Nov 4, 2026 

• Nov 18, 2026 

• Dec 2, 2026 

• Jan 6, 2027 

• Jan 20, 2027

• Feb 3, 2027 

• Feb 17, 2027 

• Mar 3, 2027 

• Mar 24, 2027 

• Apr 7, 2027 

• Apr 21, 2027 

• May 5, 2027

LONGHORNS FOR CHRIST WELCOME WEEK ACTIVITIES

Discover Austin

11:30am on Saturday, August 29 at Zilker Park & Barton Springs Pool

Get off campus and discover how to love Austin at one of its landmarks: Zilker Park and the Barton Springs Pool. Picnic lunch provided.

LONGHORNS FOR CHRIST WELCOME WEEK ACTIVITIES

After Hours Worship

7:00pm on Thursday, August 27 at the LFC Campus Center, 1909 University Avenue

Join in a completely student-led time of worship and prayer. A low-key but powerful time of being before God each week.

LONGHORNS FOR CHRIST WELCOME WEEK ACTIVITIES

LFC Coffee House

7:00pm on Wednesday, August 26 at the LFC Campus Center, 1909 University Avenue

Free coffee, drinks, snacks, board games, live music, chill vibes. Relax in the comfort of the LFC Coffee House.

Let’s gather for a fun fourth Wednesday activity!

Looking for a great way to connect, meet new faces and catch up with friends? We’re so excited to kick off Westover Community Nights—a new monthly gathering happening every Fourth Wednesday!

Wednesday, August 26th, from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Family Room, we’re pulling up a chair, eating together, and simply enjoying time as a church family. Pack your favorite dinner, bring a friend, or load up the whole family—there’s a seat at the table waiting for you.

We're launching our very first gathering tonight with an evening of worship. Grab your meal and join us!

LONGHORNS FOR CHRIST WELCOME WEEK ACTIVITIES

Taco Tuesday

7:00pm on Tuesday, August 25 at the LFC Campus Center, 1909 University Avenue

Authentic Mexican tacos, games, new friends, and fun. Drop in for a great night of food, connecting with others, and learning about LFC.

LONGHORNS FOR CHRIST WELCOME WEEK ACTIVITIES

Prayer & Pastries

7:00am on Monday, August 24 at the LFC Campus Center, 1909 University Avenue

Start the first day of school with breakfast and a time of prayer and encouragement over the school year. Connect with others and learn about LFC.

LONGHORNS FOR CHRIST WELCOME WEEK ACTIVITIES

First Worship

7:00pm on Sunday, August 23 at the LFC Campus Center, 1909 University Avenue

Gather for a time of worship, praise, music, prayer, teaching, communion, and togetherness. Learn about LFC, how to connect, and more.

Youth Group Huddles and Middle School Camp Parent Reception

We’re kicking off an exciting new school year and launching our Sunday evening youth activities! All middle schoolers, high schoolers, and parents are invited to join us in the gym for a fun reception, and prayer over our students and youth leaders as we launch into the fall season together. Parents, you’re invited to stay and attend the parent huddles while your kids attend YG Huddles and MS Camp.

What to Expect Every Sunday | 5:30 – 7:00 PM

• Middle School Camp: Energy, connection, and growth! Students start in the gym for snacks and fun games before heading upstairs to Room C204 for a relatable Bible lesson and group discussion.

• High School Huddles: Small, grade-based care groups that feel like home. Meeting in the Huddle Rooms along the backside of the gym (Sept–May), students are paired with KidSafe-approved leaders who stay with them all four years of high school.

• Parent Huddle: You don't have to navigate the teen years alone! Parents meet in an upstairs classroom for Bible study, encouragement, and practical discussion focused on raising faithful teens.

Come for the fellowship on August 23rd, stay for a fantastic year ahead. We can't wait to see you there!

Sunday, August 23

Starting kindergarten is a big transition in a child’s life! Each year in August, we take a moment during the Sunday morning worship service to honor the incoming kindergarten students and pray a blessing over them as they begin a new chapter of their lives.

If you’ve got a rising kindergartener, you’ll receive an email from Denise with instructions. Questions? Email kids@westover.org

We love our Anderson High School community! To show our appreciation for all that the teachers and staff do, Westover is hosting lunch for them on Monday, August 17th.

This yearly tradition is always a highlight for the school staff, and we’d love your help making it a success. Whether you can lend a hand with set up, serving, and clean up, or simply bring a delicious dessert, every bit helps.

SIGN UP HERE TO BRING A DESSERT OR VOLUNTEER TO HELP MAKE THE LUNCHEON A SUCCESS →

Krazy Praizy is back on Tuesdays in July and August! (July 28, August 4, and August 11, from 10am to 12pm) This is a fun place for worshipping—designed for preschoolers and their parents—with puppets, stories, crafts and guest speakers. It all happens in the Westover lobby.

The theme this year is Worship.

Cost is free. No registration or RSVP is required. Invite your preschool-aged friends and neighbors to learn about God and have a ton of fun.

Come to one or all of the sessions.

For additional information, please email kids@westover.org.

5:30-7:30pm Sunday August 9th at Westover

Let’s look back on our amazing summer!

Ruck Club, 6:00am on Friday, August 7th at Bull Creek

Contact Jason Herrington with questions jbherrington@live.com.

What is rucking? Rucking is walking or hiking while wearing a weighted backpack (or rucksack). Originating as a military training exercise, it has become a popular civilian fitness activity. It's not a race, just a time to get outside and sweat together. Bring a pack with ANY amount of weight or no weight at all. 

MORE INFO/GET INVOLVED WITH THE MEN’S MINISTRY →

Let’s help our kids step into the new school year on the right foot! We are collecting brand-new tennis shoes, backpacks, and school supplies for our Westover community.

Supply Wish List:

• New tennis shoes (all children's and adult sizes needed) No used shoes please.

• Backpacks and Pencil Pouches

• Pencils, crayons, & colored pencils

• Glue sticks & scissors

• Spiral & composition notebooks

• Wide-ruled paper & pocket folders (with brads)

• Kleenex boxes

Drop-off Deadline: Wednesday, August 6th at Westover.

Prefer to give financially?

• Donate online HERE » (select Backpack Fund)

• Or text WESTOVER Backpacks to 73256.

Your kindness makes a huge difference—thank you for supporting our community!

Krazy Praizy is back on Tuesdays in July and August! (July 28, August 4, and August 11, from 10am to 12pm) This is a fun place for worshipping—designed for preschoolers and their parents—with puppets, stories, crafts and guest speakers. It all happens in the Westover lobby.

The theme this year is Worship.

Cost is free. No registration or RSVP is required. Invite your preschool-aged friends and neighbors to learn about God and have a ton of fun.

Come to one or all of the sessions.

For additional information, please email kids@westover.org.