Holy Week
Greetings. Just wanted to take a minute to give you a rundown on what to plan for next week.
This Sunday is Palm Sunday, when we remember Jesus’ entering into Jerusalem for the last time. If you’ve got kiddos, we will have palm branches for them to wave and dance with down the aisles at the beginning of the service. I’d recommend shooting for a 10:30 arrival time so they’ve got time to grab a palm and get with their class.
We’ll also be having a picnic after church at Miss Nellie’s Pretty Place in Cameron Park, as well as an egg hunt. If you want to bring picnic food from home, you can use the fridge at church; otherwise just plan to grab something on the way!
Next Thursday we’ll gather for our annual Maundy Thursday Potluck at 5:30. Bring some food to share as we eat together and hear the story of Jesus’ last meal with his friends.
Next Friday we’ll gather at 5:30 to remember the execution of Jesus. This liturgy is about 30 minutes long, if that helps you plan.
And then, of course, Easter is next Sunday. We’ll gather for our Sunday service at the normal 10:45 time.
I’d like to encourage you to make time to come to all of these things. I know we are all busy in different ways, but I also know that the stories we will be sharing and encountering during Holy Week emphasize two cores of our faith practice: the self-giving love of God and the hope that God is making all things new.
Here is a condensed version of the details, if that helps:
4/2- Palm Sunday (10:45; ft. Picnic and egg hunt after church)
4/6- Maundy Thursday Potluck (bring food to share; 5:30)
4/7- Good Friday (5:30)
4/9- Easter (10:45)
Take care,
Jamie
Sustainability and UBC
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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 Games Afternoon - Saturday, 1:00 pm at UBC
Palm Sunday - Sunday, 10:45 am at UBC
Picnic in the Park & Easter Egg Hunt - Sunday, after church at Miss Nellie’s Pretty Place, Cameron Park
Join us for a picnic and easter egg hunt in Cameron Park after church on Sunday, April 2. When the service ends, go grab some food and drinks, or pack a picnic before church. We will meet near the Cameron Park Clubhouse and Miss Nellie’s Pretty place. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for your household to sit on. If you have any questions, please contact taylor@ubcwaco.org.
*Please bring your own baskets for any children who are planning to hunt eggs.
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 give, as you’re able, on Sunday mornings or 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.
Maundy Thursday Potluck - Thursday, April 6th
Good Friday - Friday, April 7th
Youth Coffee w/ Kieran - Saturday, April 8th
Easter - Sunday, April 9thCollege Hangout - Thursday, April 13th
Join us for our first college hangout of the semester, as we get to know each other, play some games, and share some food together. We will be gathering from 7-9pm at Toph’s Casa. You will be able to sign-up in the foyer throughout March, or you can email toph@ubcwaco.org to sign-up.
UBC Women’s Group Theme Party - Friday, April 14th
Save the date for our April hangout on Friday, April 14th at 7pm hosted by Sarah Miller! This will be a theme party and you must RSVP.
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.
Mister Rogers Sunday - Sunday, April 30th
UBC Families-Parents Night Out - Friday, May 5th
Nübcers Luncheon - Sunday, May 7th
VBS - Monday, June 19th-Friday, June 23rd
Passport Kids Camp - Sunday, July 22nd-Tuesday, July 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
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