Greetings.
Year after year we have the gift of Epiphany overlapping with Black History Month. For a predominantly white congregation like ours, therein lies an invitation to dial up the voices of Black folks, to meet them with the holy curiosity of Epiphany, and to allow them to shape how we think about who God is.
To that end, I want to put Howard Thurman in your path. His book Jesus and the Disinherited radically reshaped how I thought about Jesus. This book was the inspiration for the song we sing sometimes called “Where God Has Always Been,” and it also happens to be relatively short, if you’re looking for something accessible to read this month.
If found this short video that offers an intro to Thurman’s life and legacy, and I hope you’ll take 8 minutes to watch it: https://youtu.be/mdjLfORZ7Jo
-Jamie
Exploring Gender Identities Series at Lakeshore Baptist Church
Youth - Wednesday, 6:00 pm at UBC
5th & 6th Graders - Wednesday, 6:00 pm at UBC
Pints w/ Toph - Wednesday, 6:00 pm at Pinewood
Youth Coffee w/ Kieran - Saturday, 1pm at Pinewood
UBC Women’s Group Galentine's Day - Saturday, 10 am at Milo
Please let Noel or Tiffany know if you plan to attend.
The UBC Women’s Group is for those women who are out of college who want to join a group to connect with other women. Most of our members are in their 30s and 40s, but any woman past college-age is welcome! We plan monthly gatherings to just hang out and chat about life. We have themed parties sometimes too. Join us! For more information, please contact Tiffany Covert at covertjt@yahoo.com.
Limits and Parenting with Wade Mackey - Sunday, 4:00 pm at UBC
Childcare will be provided.
Love Lovefeast - Sunday, 5:30 pm at UBC
Cesar Chavez Family in Need
We have a family in the neighborhood who just moved into a new house, but is needing furniture. They are in need of a sofa, kitchen table/chairs, and a dresser. If you can help, please contact toph@ubcwaco.org. We would like items that are in good condition, or new. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Finance Team Nominations
We have a few spots still open on our Finance Team. If you know anyone who would like to serve the church in this way, please send your nominations in.
If you have questions about serving on the Finance Team and want to learn about what is involved, please feel free to read our bylaws or email LeadershipTeam@UBCWaco.org. Nominations can be sent to our email address or to any of our staff members.
Giving Update
UBC survives on the generosity of our congregation. Your tithes and offerings allow us to continue to create a space that is welcoming to all, embraces beauty, and seeks to live life to the fullest.
You can set up a single or recurring online gift here.
Kids Volunteers
We are so thankful for our UBC Kids Volunteers! And it's that time again - to make a Spring calendar! If you are available to help on Sunday mornings or other times this semester please reach out to Taylor at taylor@ubcwaco.org.
Youth Volunteers
Volunteers are a critical part of UBC’s Youth Group - it’s no exaggeration to say that it literally would not run without them. We’re in need of volunteers to engage with the kids, particularly at our Wednesday night meetings, and to make sure everyone is safe. There is also plenty of room to use specific skills or experience you might have - whether that’s leading lessons, running games, or something else entirely! For more information click this link and/or email kieran@ubcwaco.org.
Youth Dinner
If you’d like to get involved with the Youth Group but can’t volunteer on Wednesday nights you can sign-up to provide youth dinner (cooked, bought, or otherwise!) instead. Sign up for that here and Kieran will reach out to you at the beginning of the week you sign up for to arrange details.
Youth Games Afternoon - Saturday, February 18th
Ash Wednesday - Wednesday, February 22nd
Lent Movie: Pig - Thursday, March 2nd
UBC Family Retreat - Friday, March 3rd-Monday, March 6th
Passport Summer Camps
Youth Camp - June 11th-15th
Kids Camp - July 22nd-25th
Find more details and our full calendar of events on our website. This calendar is updated frequently, so check back often!
🎉 Parishioner of the Week
The parishioners of the week are Noel and Trevor Carlson, for providing meal for Wednesday Night youth.
📖 Preaching Schedule
2/12: Christopher Mack
2/19: Kirk
2/26: Kerri Fisher
3/5: Lilly Ettinger
3/12: Bri Childs
3/19: Liz Andrasi Deere
3/26: Kerri Fisher
💭 Share Your Feedback
You’re invited to share your feedback (good, bad, or in-between) about the goings-on at UBC! All comments will be shared directly with the UBC Human Resources team who will then share it with Leadership Team, Finance Team, or Pastoral Staff as needed. Share your feedback here: https://forms.gle/1ovkBXSx1Lu3CR448
Leadership Team
Ben Raley (benjaminraley@gmail.com)
Britt Duke (brittrduke@gmail.com)
Katie Valenzuela (katarinaevalenzuela@gmail.com)
Andy Clark (andyclarkmusic@gmail.com)
Aleigh Ascherl (aleighascherl@gmail.com)
Marcus Franklin (M_Franklin@baylor.edu)
Shelly Taylor (Shellytaylor76@gmail.com)
Katie Robinson (katiekrobinson@yahoo.com)
Margo Shanks (Margo_Shanks@baylor.edu)
HR Team
Erin Hill (erin.albin1@gmail.com)
Patrick Broaddus (patrickjbroaddus@gmail.com)
Craig Nash (craig_nash@baylor.edu)
Kristen Howerton (khowerton94@gmail.com)
Abbey Mackey (abbeyadizdar@gmail.com)
Jess Smith (jess_smith1@baylor.edu)
Finance Team
Colton Towns (cctowns@gmail.com)
Julie Sievers (juliehsievers@gmail.com)
Evan Kidd (evan.kidd1@outlook.com)
Ethan Cohen (ethancohen002@gmail.com)