PASTOR SEARCH UPDATE
Allow us to into introduce you to our final candidate for lead pastor.
Andie Pellicer (pronounced Pell-ih-sear) is a pastor whose passion and deep conviction are that everyone matters and everyone is welcome. Andie has been in vocational pastoral ministry for about ten years and now serves as the pastor of a Presbyterian PCUSA church in Eastern Oregon. She lives just over the state line in Washington with her husband Jeremy and their four daughters: Mae, Hazel, and identical twins Noelle and Evers.
Prior to being a lead pastor, Andie worked as a family pastor, a youth pastor, and a student ministries director. Andie has a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies from Grand Canyon University.
Since Andie learned of our opening for a lead pastor, she’s spent time getting to know UBC, and what she’s learned stirred her soul. Andie connects with UBC’s perspective of no separation between the sacred and the secular, our celebration of being open and affirming towards the LGBTQIA+ community, and our heart for community and connection. In fact, she’s been attending UBC virtually since last fall.
Andie is open, honest, and prioritizes transparency and vulnerability in her life and ministry. As an extrovert, Andie finds beauty and fulfillment in building relationships with people from different backgrounds and stages of life, all who teach her something about the nature of God. As a pastor, she is highly collaborative and appreciates any opportunity to care for her team and congregation. Andie leans into their care, as well, and is looking for a church where she can share ministry, our real selves, and the graces and challenges of this journey.
In meeting with Andie, we’ve come face-to-face with an individual who cares deeply for others, who has a passion for the heart of UBC, and who cannot wait to be a part of our community.
Sincerely,
UBC Pastoral Search Committee
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Andie and her family will be visiting us the weekend of July 16th! Here are a few things to mark on your calendar for that weekend:
Saturday, July 15th
-Coffee for Youth and Caregivers at Pinewood (1-3pm)
-Love Feast/Meet and Greet @ 6pm (bring some food to share!)
Sunday, July 16th
-Sunday Liturgy at 10:45 am (Andie is Preaching)
-Lunch with Andie after church (bring $5 if you want to eat)
THIS WEEK
Waco Dives - Wednesday, 12pm at Tom’s Burgers
It is the most wonderful time of the year, Waco Dives is back. Each week we meet at a different Waco hole in the wall spot for lunch. If you have any questions, contact toph@ubcwaco.org. #yourbestlunchnow
Pints w/ Toph - Wednesday, 6:00 pm at Pinewood
Ubc Families Movie Night (ft. pizza)- Friday, 6pm
This Friday, June 30 we are having a UBC Family Movie Night! If you want to come and be a part you can email taylor at taylor@ubcwaco.org. The night will begin at 6pm and we will eat pizza. Then we'll watch a movie!! So see you Friday night, June 30, at 6pm for pizza and a movie! And email Taylor at taylor@ubcwaco.org to let her know if you're coming!
GIVING
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.
CHURCH NEEDS
***Ubc Family In Need***
One of your fellow Ubc families is in need of some financial support as they navigate their immigration/education journey! You can learn more and donate here.
Kids Volunteers
We are so thankful for our UBC Kids Volunteers! And it's that time again - to make a Summer calendar! If you are available to help on Sunday mornings or other times this semester please reach out to Taylor at taylor@ubcwaco.org.
Tech Booth Volunteers
We are in need of a few folks to join the rotation for our tech booth on Sunday mornings. No prior experience is required--we'll be happy to train you! Areas of need are lights, slides, and livestream. If you are interested, just email jamie@ubcwaco.org.\
UPCOMING EVENTS
Waco Dives - Wednesdays at Noon
It is the most wonderful time of the year, Waco Dives is back. Each week we meet at a different Waco hole in the wall spot for lunch. This is a great time to meet other UBC’ers. If you have any questions, contact toph@ubcwaco.org. #yourbestlunchnow
UBCYP Hangout – July 2nd – 4 – 8pm
Join us for our next UBCYP gathering, we will be gathering at the Dodson’s for a pool party. We will meet up around 4pm, and you can swim if you want. We will eat dinner together around 6:30. UBC will provide the hamburgers/hot dogs, please bring a side to share and byob. You can sign-up on Sunday morning, or email toph@ubcwaco.org
Passport Kids Camp - Sunday, July 22nd-Tuesday, July 25th
UBCYP Summer Retreat – August 4th – 6th
We are having another summer retreat for those in your 20’s and 30’s at UBC. We will be heading to a lake house in East Texas, and come back in time for church Sunday morning. The cost is $50. You can sign-up on Sunday mornings, or email toph@ubcwaco.org to sign-up or with questions.
Find more details and our full calendar of events on our website. This calendar is updated frequently, so check back often!
PREACHING SCHEDULE
7/2- Taylor
7/9- Katie V
7/16- Andie Pellicer
7/23- Kerri F
PARISHIONER OF THE WEEK
Kristen and Carolina for cleaning out the fridge!
WANT TO CHAT?
Share Your Feedback
Have feedback for us? Feel free to reach out to staff directly with any praises, curiosities, or concerns. You are also invited to submit feedback to the HR team and allow them to pass it along! You can do that with this form: https://forms.gle/1ovkBXSx1Lu3CR448
Pastoral Staff
Taylor Post, Children and Families Pastor (taylor@ubcwaco.org)
Toph Whisnant, Community Pastor (toph@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson Mcgregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Kieran Cressy, Youth Pastor (kieran@ubcwaco.org)
Kirk Hatcher, Interim Lead Pastor (kirk@ubcwaco.org)
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)