TAYLOR’S POST
In another installment of our critically acclaimed, hotly anticipated “one person on staff asks the rest of staff a question” series, Taylor is curious about CDs.
Question: what is the best CD you ever owned?
Kirk: U2 - The Joshua Tree
Jeff: Spice Girls - Stop *hides*
Jamie: Manchester Orchestra- Mean Everything To Nothing
Taylor: NSync - No Strings Attached
Toph: Weezer- Blue Album
Kieran: My Chemical Romance- Welcome To The Black Parade
**PASTORAL CANDIDATE VISIT**
(THIS WEEKEND!)
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 Route 77 Food Park
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
Meals with Andie Pellicer this Weekend
Hello UBC Family! We would love for you to join us for two meals this weekend to get to know Andie Pellicer and her family! The first is Saturday night at 6pm at UBC. This is a Lovefeast, so please bring a dish to share with the crowd. The second opportunity is a luncheon after church on Sunday. We will be having Jimmy Johns, so please bring $5 cash or check to contribute to the cost of the meal. We will also have a QR code, if you prefer to pay that way. To sign-up for lunch, please email toph@ubcwaco.org by Friday at noon. If you have any questions, contact Toph!
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
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
7/16- Andie Pellicer
7/23- Kerri F
7/30- Kirk
PARISHIONER OF THE WEEK
Ben Simmons for taking care of music while Jamie was out of town!
WANT TO CHAT?
Share Your Feedback
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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)