Ordinary Time
Summertime
Hey friends!!
It is so incredibly hot. So hot. My mom keeps talking to me about the summer of 1980? And I keep reminding her about the summer of 2011. Neither of us is rally listening to each other because we are both SO RIDICULOUSLY HOT.
I can’t think straight. We’ve reached a part of the summer season where it no longer matters if you’re standing in the sun or the shade - it feels exactly the same. My car does not cool in time to impact the temperature before I reach my destination. We’ve reached a critical mass where unless there is water involved I cannot participate in outdoor activities (and neither should anyone else).
It’s made me reflect - because normally being outside is a very helpful self-care practice for me. But not right now. It’s made me think about the ways things change. Normally being outside is good for me. But if I just continued going outside without making any adaptations it would not be a helpful practice. I have to adapt. I have to make changes, to ask for help.
All of our practices are this way. And I hope this summer as you attempt to rest that you remember to check in. Make sure your practices are working, that they are helpful, and that they make you feel better after them. I’m thankful for all of you and I hope you’re all taking time to rest! You can make it through the heat! See you this Sunday!
Waco Dives - July 3 - noon - Wako Taco
We would love for you to come hang out tomorrow at Waco Dives at noon, at the Wako Taco. This is a great time to enjoy some good food, and get to know other UBC’ers. Wako Taco has some great tacos, in my humble opinion. If you have any questions, please contact toph@ubcwaco.org
Leadership and Finance Team Nominations
First we'd like to applaud Kathy Krey and Taylor Beard for their leadership these last three years. Kathy and Taylor’s stints on LT are coming to an end this August. 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
5/6 Grade Movie Day! July 16 - 1pm
We have a 5th and 6th Grade event this Saturday! We will meet at UBC at 1pm-3pm to watch a movie and eat some movie snacks! I'm excited for us all to spend some time together! If you have time to let me know if your student will be there just let me know!
UBC Neighborhood Parties - July 22nd - 6pm
We are excited to announce our first round of UBC Neighborhood Parties. This will be on Friday night, July 22, at 6pm. We will have one location in the Hewitt/Woodway area, and one location in town in Castle Heights. UBC will provide the main dish, we ask that you bring a side dish or dessert to share. There are sign-up forms in the lobby on Sundays, and/or you can email toph@ubcwaco.org to sign-up. This is a family friendly event, so definitely bring the kids, and invite your friends. If you have any questions, please contact Toph.
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!
UBC LGBTQIA+ Community Meetup
UBC is excited to host another LGBTQIA+ Community Meetup! We’ll be meeting on Tuesday, August 9th 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 Toph@ubcwaco.org
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
The Hill Family: mealtrain.com/dy98dv
Parishioner of the Week
Thanks so much to all our summer guest preachers! We have been so formed by you this summer and I’m excited to see the ways you will continue to form us moving forward!
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:
July 17: Lilly
July 24: Kerri
July 31: Kirk
August 7: Sharyl
August 14: Patrick
August 21: Taylor
August 28: Craig