Newsletter 8-29-2023

JAMIE’S POST

Greetings. Hope this finds you well.

I just wanted to take a moment to make you aware that the ubc podcast is now on spotify. We went through a long patch of it not showing up on apple podcasts, followed by a long patch of just using the stream as our record of sermons, but now you should be able find it wherever you listen to podcasts. IF you happen to be a podcast person with a preferred platform that doesn’t have it, just email jamie@ubcwaco.org and we’ll see what we can do.

P.S. In case you didn’t know, you can also stream ubcmusic wherever you listen to music.

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

Kids Volunteers

We are so thankful for our UBC Kids Volunteers! 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

Micasa’s
Micasa’s are designed to build more intentional community within the larger community of UBC.  They meet on either Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday night.  If you would like to get plugged into a Micasa, sign-up in the foyer or contact toph@ubcwaco.org for questions.

September Dinner Clubs

Do you eat dinner?  Would you like to get to know other UBC’ers?  If you answered yes to both questions, sign-up in the foyer for September Dinner Clubs.  Toph will connect you with two or three other UBC folks, and you commit to finding a time in September for everyone to meet up and eat dinner.  If you have any questions, contact toph@ubcwaco.org

UBCYP Hangout - September 7th

If you are a young professional or grad students in their mid-20’s to mid-30’s, join us at Toph’s Casa on the 7th for a time of games and fellowship.  This is a great group, and a great way to get to know other UBC’ers in a similar life stage.  You can sign-up in the foyer, or email toph@ubcwaco.org with any questions.

Sunday School Returns- September 10th, 9:30am

Nick Deere is leading a class called "Faith of the Outsider," starting September 10th. Inspired by the work of Frank Anthony Spina, this class will look at the ‘outsider’ motif running throughout the Bible, seeing how outsiders are often welcomed into and become a part of God’s plan. Each week we will look at one Biblical story of an outsider and broaden our view of inclusion and exclusion in the Biblical narrative. 

ubc[creatives] - September 10th, 4pm

Come spend time with creative folks talking about creative stuff!

College Hangout - September 10th

Join us for our first college hangout of the year at Toph’s Casa.  We will be eating dinner, playing games, and getting to know each other.  There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer, or you can email toph@ubcwaco.org to sign-up.

Youth & 5th/6th Grade Groups- September 13th

Our youth and 5th/6th grade groups will resume their Wednesday night gatherings on September 13th at 6pm.

Women’s Group Pool Party- 9/15, 7:30pm

This group meets once a month to hang out, and is a great way to get to know other UBC women who are out of college/grad school.  The next gathering is on Friday, September 15th at the Dodsons, and will be a pool party.  If you have any questions, contact Tiffany Covert at covertjt@yahoo.com.

Backside - 9/22, 7pm

Join us for an open mic/open wall art event! If you’d like to share something, email jamie@ubcwaco.org

Find more details and our full calendar of events on our website. This calendar is updated frequently, so check back often! 

PREACHING SCHEDULE

9/3- Kerri

9/10- Craig

9/17- Andie

9/24- Andie

PARISHIONER OF THE WEEK

Kirk for being our interim pastor for the last year. August 27th was his last Sunday with us, and we wish him the best!

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)

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)
Ethan Cohen (ethancohen002@gmail.com)