ITLOTC
(In The Life Of The Church)
Easter
Time to Think by Taylor
We have been watching a lot of Top Chef. I have long been a Top Chef fan, but there is something about it during this season that is particularly comforting. We watched an episode recently from Season 8 that helped me reflect a little about why I am finding Top Chef so comforting right now. The chefs had to go cook a meal at Rao’s, an Italian restaurant in New York City. Rao’s is over 100 years old and has been owned by the same family for 4 generations. All of the food was served family style to a tableful of judges and guests – about 10 people in total all sitting around 1 big table sharing food and wine and conversation.
And it made me realize that I have really missed sharing in table fellowship with people. Watching people eat and talk around tables on Top Chef has been a cheap replacement for the real thing – but it has been a replacement nonetheless. Being together with friends and loved ones eating and talking is one of my favorite things – a long slow meal is a holy moment. Scripture also emphasizes the importance of table fellowship as a moment to share hospitality, a moment that forms us together as a community, and a moment that brings our attention to what God is doing among us.
Last fall Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris, and Amanda Shires formed a group called The Highwomen and released an album under the same name. One of my favorite songs on the album is a song called Crowded Table. And I wanted to share some of the lyrics with you because I feel like it really describes what I am missing in this season, and what I am hoping to commit myself to in the next season (and in all seasons):
The door is always open
Your picture's on my wall
Everyone's a little broken
And everyone belongs
Yeah, everyone belongs
I want a house with a crowded table
And a place by the fire for everyone
Let us take on the world while we're young and able
And bring us back together when the day is done
And bring us back together when the day is done
(You should definitely go listen to this song. It is so good.)
One of the gifts of this season has been time to think and reflect. (I know this is privilege and not something everyone has experienced during this time.) And thinking about what is important and meaningful to me has been a gift – I’d love to hear what you have been thinking about and committing yourself too – and I’d love to join you in table fellowship as soon as we can!
Meet Our Newest HR Team Member
Name: Craig Nash
Why are you in Waco: At this point, almost 20 years after moving to Waco, I feel like the only adequate answer to this question is "Because I live here."
Current TV Show: I've used Quarantine 2020 to binge on Schitt'$ Creek and Handmaid's Tale. Having finished those, I'm currently on a tv sabbatical.
Favorite Movie: Back to the Future
Best Waco Restaurant: Taqueria El Mexicano Grill #9
Scripture that has been meaningful for you: Lamentations 3
Something we might know about you: I'm bald. But I'm guessing that was supposed to read "Something we might NOT know about you," in which case--- My high school typing teacher would slap our hands with a ruler if she caught us looking down at the keyboard. Because of that, I'm a real fast typer. (And terrified of looking down when I'm typing.)
Family Resource Pantry
Thank you to everyone who has been donating so far, and for those who have volunteered. We are trying to make sure we get the necessary items each week, so below you will find a new resources needed link, and when you are going to purchase something you can check it off the list as bought. If you have any questions, please contact toph@ubcwaco.org You can also use the second link to volunteer if you would like to serve in the pantry and driving meals to families.
Pantry needs list:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084eacae2aabff2-community
Volunteer signup:
https://bit.ly/communityfoodpantry
Parishioner of the Week
Katherine Reynolds who was named Community MSW Intern of the Year. Congrats Cat! Here’s what Kat had to say: "I changed my major to #socialwork after participating in the Poverty Simulation hosted by Mission Waco. I have always felt a passion for service, and, after discovering social work, found a way to turn this passion into a career."
Work is Worship
Greeters: No Greeters this week
Coffee Makers: no coffee makers this week
Mug Cleaners: no mug cleaners this week
Money Counter: no money counters this week
Leadership Team
If you have a concern or an idea for UBC that you’d like to share with someone that is not on staff, feel free to contact one of our leadership team members.
Chair: Kerri Fisher: Kerri_Fisher@baylor.edu
Byron Griffin: byrontgriffin@gmail.com
Jeremy Nance: Jeremy.J.Nance@L3T.com
Joanna Sowards: jo.sowards@gmail.com
Kathy Krey: kathykrey@gmail.com
Jose Zuniga: jzgrphix2002@yahoo.com
Taylor Torregrossa: Taylordtorregrossa@gmail.com
Student Position: Davis Misloski
Student Position: Maddy O’Shaughnessy
UBC Finance Team
Do you have a question about UBC’s financial affairs? Please feel free to contact any of your finance team members.
Catherine Ballas: catherine@refitrev.com
Jen Carron: jen.carron78@gmail.com
Mike Dodson: financeteammike@gmail.com
George Thornton: GeorgecCT1982@gmail.com
UBC HR Team
If you have concerns about staff and would like contact our human resources team, please feel free to email any of the following members.
Erin Albin: erin.albin1@gmail.com
Sam Goff: samuelgoff92@gmail.com
Rebekah Powell: rpowell671@gmail.com
Kristen Richardson: wacorichardsons@gmail.com
Craig Nash: Craig_Nash@baylor.edu