Newsletter 7-4-2023

JAMIE’S POST

Greetings. I’d like to direct your attention once again to the information in the section below. The pastor search committee is bringing their final candidate, Andie Pellicer, to meet the congregation in a couple of weeks. I had a chance to meet Andie a few weeks ago and can confirm: she is a good hang. But please don’t take my word for it. Come meet Andie and her family for yourself the weekend of July 16th. Details in the next section.

-Jamie

PASTOR CANDIDATE VISIT

Our final candidate for lead pastor is Andie Pellicer! 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)

You can learn more about Andie here.

THIS WEEK

Waco Dives - Wednesday, 12pm at Cultura Mia Waco

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

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.

If you ever have trouble with giving online or have a question about how to give, feel free to email jeff@ubcwaco.org.

CHURCH NEEDS

Backpacks for Arrow Child and Family Ministry

One of our partners, Arrow Child and Family Ministries, is collecting backpacks for foster children for the start of the school year.  UBC has agreed to provide 20 backpacks and supplies for 20 foster kids.  Over the course of July, please buy one clear backpack, and the list of supplies below.  You can signup in the lobby.  If you have any questions, please contact toph@ubcwaco.org 

Supplies we need:
Clear backpacks for both younger & older children
Composition books
Pink erasers
Glue sticks
Markers and colored pencils
3-ring binders
Folders
Kleenex boxes
Headphones
Ziploc bags

***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

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

Sign up for Lunch with Andie!

If you are planning to stay for lunch with Andie on July 16th, go ahead and email toph@ubcwaco.org so we can have a good idea for how much food to buy. There will also be a sign up sheet in the lobby on Sunday!

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

7/9- Katie V

7/16- Andie Pellicer

7/23- Kerri F

7/30- Kirk

PARISHIONER OF THE WEEK

You! Congratulations, you!

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)