(In The Life Of The Church)
Ordinary Time
Waco Dives – by Toph
Greetings UBC’ers! It’s summer, and one of my favorite summer events is Waco Dives. Each week we gather at a different Waco food paradise to enjoy some delicious cuisine, and get to know one another. We had our second one today, and would love for you to join us next Wednesday at noon at the Route 77 Food Park. We will take a break on June 29th, as I will be at CBF General Assembly in Dallas that Wednesday. You can find a list of the rest of summer dive locations on the calendar at www.ubcwaco.org .Speaking of food, here are 5 of my favorite places in Waco (in no particular order), and what you should order:
El Crucero: soyrizo, potato, and cheese taco – it’s the perfect amount of heat, grilled potato,
and cheesy goodness
Curry Up and Wok This Way: pad see eww – it’s the most authentic one I’ve had outside of
Thailand.
Revival Eastside Eatery: whatever the special of the day is, particular if it’s a sandwich or burger
– always fresh, and often some surprising flavor combinations that you don’t think will work, but does.
Kitok’s: bulgogi burger and oriental fries – great Korean flavors meet the classic American
burger and fries. This might be Waco’s best food creation.
Tru Jamaica: jerk chicken – the perfect blend of some savory island flavor with a great kick – for
extra spicy, ask for the scotch bonnet hot sauce to add to your rice and peas
Leadership and Finance Team Nominations
First we'd like to applaud Kathy Krey, Jose Zuniga, and Taylor Beard for their leadership these last three years. Their stints are coming to an end this August and they will rolling off over the course of the Fall. We are thankful for their service to our community
So that means we are looking for new folks to serve on the leadership team. Here is some information for you to consider from the bylaws.
Section 1. Leadership Team
(A) Purpose. The Leadership Team shall be the primary decision-making body of UBC. The Leadership Team will oversee all the business and property of the church, as well as make the final decisions regarding hiring and dismissal of staff and the acquisition and selling of assets that are beyond budgetary provisions.
(C) Qualifications. Each member of Leadership Team shall have been a member of UBC for at least one year, exhibited an understanding and commitment to the mission and values of the church, and be willing to fulfill all responsibilities in the Leadership Team job description.
(E) Term. Members of Leadership Team may serve for a duration lasting up to three years. While they are encouraged to remain the full three years, members may voluntarily remove themselves from their position at any time. Members serving as student member commit to a year with the chance to renew up to three years.
Nominations begin now. So if you'd like to nominate yourself or anyone else, please send an email to anyone on staff, toph or taylor
We also have some previously scheduled Finance Team rotations! And so we’re also looking for new Finance Team members. Here is some information to consider from the Bylaws:
Finance Team: The Finance Team is an advisory group to the staff and Leadership Team, providing guidance, support, and oversight of the financial aspects of the church. This 5-7 person team of lay members, in consultation with the Lead Pastor and Office Administrator, meets at least quarterly to prepare the proposed annual budget, review the church’s fiscal condition, and make recommendations and decisions regarding expenditures, investments, and other financial matters. Qualifications and terms for Finance Team service are outlined in the UBC Bylaws.
These positions are incredibly important for our community and an important way to serve! Thanks for considering carefully if you are interested or if you know someone who might do a good job. Nominations begin now. So if you'd like to nominate yourself or anyone else, please send an email to anyone on staff, toph or taylor
VBS - Compassion Camp!
Our VBS is happening right now! It’s called “Compassion Camp - Changing the world with LovingKindness!” It’s for kid’s ages 2yo-4th grade and 5th Grade-Adults are welcome to come serve as volunteers. We have three more more days and we’re meeting nightly from 5:30-8pm! If you would like to volunteer to help or if you would like your child to attend you can still come. Just email taylor@ubcwaco.org
Summer Calendar!
We have many exciting events coming up this summer and you can find our full calendar of events here on our website if you’re looking to schedule which events you want to attend this summer! We’ll also be printing a hard copy for you to take home and keep on your fridge or wherever you keep your calendar! So be on the lookout for that!
Foster Care Awareness
Want to learn more about foster care and ways to get involved? Interested in engaging faith communities? There will be Foster Care Awareness Events on June 21 and 22 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church to learn more about foster care in our community sponsored by St. Alban's and Families and Foster Care Coalition. Dinner and childcare provided. Learn more details and RSVP at https://forms.gle/YnMqWyMKyXiMtkNy8.
UBC Meal Calendars
Hi friends! Here are the current Meal Calendar opportunities to serve members of the UBC community:
The Pittman Family: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/mm81m6
The Howerton Family: mealtrain.com/08y894
Parishioner of the Week
The Carrons for filling in for worship on Sunday! Thank you so much for leading us on Sunday!
Preaching Schedule
Staff has put together a preaching rotation through the summer so that we might hear from the UBC community during this season. Here’s a reminder of that lineup for y’all.
6-17 Lilly Ettinger
6-26 Kerri Fisher
July 3: Taylor
July 10: Sharyl
July 17: Lilly
July 24: Kerri
July 31: Interim