ITLOTC
(In The Life Of The Church)
Lent
Reminders From Leadership Team
Hello UBC Congregation from your Leadership Team!
We hope that you’re faring well after an emotional Sunday. It was a joy to celebrate Josh and the Carneys; it felt like a big UBC Family Reunion.
As we move forward in this next season of the church, we want to keep y’all up to date with some upcoming dates/information.
As you all may, or may not know, UBC offers its full time pastors a sabbatical every 5 years. Due to the pandemic, several plans had to be put on hold due to travel, safety, etc. Normally, these sabbaticals are staggered and only one happens a year, but again, due to the pandemic Toph, Taylor, and Jamie will each be taking their sabbaticals in the coming months.
We, as a Leadership Team, believe it’s vital for our pastors to take the time they need to rest, rejuvenate, and recharge as they continue to serve our congregation. The following are the dates each pastor is planned to be out:
Toph: April 3 - May 22
Jamie: May 30 - August 15
Taylor: September - November
We hope that, as a congregation, you are comforted in knowing that we are working to make sure that our Sunday mornings and community events continue to function as smoothly as possible. We understand that this is a season of transition, and we hope to offer as much stability as we can. In fact, we believe this is an exciting time for us, as a congregation, to come together and work with one another to build on the foundation that we know UBC has. Now, more than ever, if you are looking to volunteer with children, youth, media (lights & sound on Sunday morning), etc. now is the time to step up! And, if you have skills that you believe you can offer, reach out to us and let us know; we are always open to more help.
We are hopeful and energized with everything that is to come at UBC, and we cannot wait to see what’s in store. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, please feel free to reach out to any of us on the Leadership Team, that’s what we’re here for!
Thank y’all for being a faithful and compassionate congregation.
Embrace Beauty,
UBC’s Leadership Team
Jesus Said Love Outreach
UBC Family, we are collecting items for our community partner JSL, for their April outreach. You can learn more about JSL’s work here: https://jesussaidlove.com We are collecting items for 75 care packages to be distributed in the clubs in Waco/Temple/Killeen. These are the items we need: bandages, clear lip gloss or chapstick, gum, travel size deodorant, Advil packages, toothbrushes, and travel size toothpaste. There will be a place in the for you to place these items, contact toph@ubcwaco.org with any questions. The last day for collecting items will be March 27th.
HR Team Opening
The HR team is looking for someone to serve on the team. This is a volunteer position with a 3 year term but with the option of serving a 2nd term. The purpose and qualifications are listed below. If you are interested in serving on the HR team or have any questions about the position, please email hrteam@ubcwaco.org.
The HR Team is an advisory group to the staff and Leadership Team, providing guidance, support, encouragement, and oversight in personnel matters. This 3‐7 person team of lay members meets at least quarterly to conduct annual reviews of staff, review personnel policies and procedures, oversee hiring of new staff, make plans for staff appreciation and development, and discuss grievances or conflicts that may arise.
HR/Staff Support Team members shall have been an active participant in the life of UBC for no less than one year, have received a bachelor’s degree (or roughly an equivalent amount of experience in personnel management, ministry, or other related field,) and have a demonstrable understanding of organizational management.
Monday Mini-Golf Madness
Join us this coming Monday, March 28th for our first Mini-golf Madness. Meet at TopGolf at 5:30, and bring the family, or friends, or both. Mini-golf is free on Monday’s, so its a great time to hang out and get to know other UBC’ers, while not breaking the bank. If you have any questions, please contact toph@ubcwaco.org. See you on Monday!
First Sunday - Secret Talent Show!
Do you have a secret talent? Or just a talent that you want to share? Sign up for the UBC Secret Talent Show! Lunch will be available if you sign up. You can sign up to perform or eat or both! It’ll be just after church on the First Sunday of April - April 3, 2022. If you want to sign up you can either email taylor@ubcwaco.org or sign up at UBC on Sunday!
UBC LGBTQIA+ Community Meetup
UBC is excited to host its first LGBTQIA+ Community Meetup. We’ll be meeting on Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at Pinewood. This is a time for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to meet one another, connect, and have a fun time. We hope you can join us! If you have any questions, you can email Katie (who serves on our leadership team). KatarinaEValenzuela@gmail.com
Parishioner of the Week
Kathy Krey for being a hero, the head of Leadership Team, AND a 2021 Distinguished Staff Leadership Award Winner! We are so thankful for you and proud of you, Kathy!
Preaching Schedule
One of thing the leadership team asked Josh to do before he left was schedule preaching through May. Here’s a reminder of that lineup for y’all.
3-20 Josh (last Sunday)
3-27 Burt Burleson
4-3 Gideon Tsang
4-10 Gideon Tsang
4-17 Gideon Tsang (Easter)
4-24 Mr. Rodgers Sunday
5-1 Gideon Tsang
5-8 Jameson McGregor
5-15 Children’s Sunday
5-22 Ericka Graham
5-29 Ericka Graham