Newsletter 7-2-2024

MEET OUR NEW KIDS PASTOR

Nicole was born and raised in a little town outside of Fort Worth- Azle, TX. She attended Baylor University from 2012-2016, where she earned her Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis on teaching English as a Second Language. Nicole and her husband, Duke, have three kids- Georgia (5), Marko (3) and Marin (1). She has spent the last four years teaching second grade at St. Paul's Episcopal School. Nicole loves spending time with her kids, trying to be outdoorsy, and cooking. She is excited to join the UBC community and lead the Kid's Ministry!

JULY WORKSHOPS

Dreading Thanksgiving dinner with Uncle Bob?  Unsure how to pray in a way that doesn't put you to sleep or make you feel like you're talking to the wall?  Want to integrate your spiritual life into your actual life?  Do you recognize that the planet is burning but feel helpless to stop it?  K, that was a lot of questions, but the point is we have a workshop for that!  Every Sunday in July, we are offering a different workshop that coordinates with a special sermon series through the book of Jonah.  Join us at 9:30 as we explore Civil Discourse, Creative Prayer, Integrated Living, and Sustainability in the context of our 2024 theme of Lightening.  Childcare will be available on a first come first serve basis (10 spaces). Register in the lobby if you plan on bringing your kiddos!

THIS WEEK

Book Club: Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? Tuesday, 6pm

No Youth Group!
Our Wednesday night youth gatherings have wrapped until August. You can find a calendar of summer youth events here.

If you are a parent of one of our youth group kids, you can sign up for the youth mailing list by emailing emily@ubcwaco.org.

GIVING

UBC survives on the generosity of our congregation. Your financial contributions 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 administrator@ubcwaco.org.

GROUPS

Micasas

Micasas 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 andie@ubcwaco.org for questions.

Book Club: Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? Tuesdays, May 28th-July 2nd, 6pm

You are invited to join Dr. David Justice for a summer book study on Martin Luther King Jr.'s final book, Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?. We will meet on Tuesdays, May 28th-July 2nd.  To register, please email David at David_Justice@Baylor.edu.

David earned his PhD in Theological Studies from Saint Louis University in 2023 and wrote his dissertation on Martin Luther King Jr. He currently serves as a postdoctoral teaching fellow at Baylor University. His research, writing, and teaching try to think about how to move us closer to the Beloved Community. You can find more information on him at his website: profjustice.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Waco Dives- Kitok- July 10th (WEDNESDAY), noon

UBCYP Hangout – July 12th – 6pm

Join us for our monthly UBCYP hangout on Friday night, July 12th. We will be gathering at Brian and Elyse Blair’s house. Please byob. You can sign-up in the foyer at church, or email Brian: bblair96@gmail.com If you have any questions, contact andie@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

7/7- Andie

7/14- Andie

7/21- Andie

7/28- Andie

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Toph Whisnant, Community Pastor (toph@ubcwaco.org) [on sabbatical]
Jameson Mcgregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team (leadershipteam@ubcwaco.org)

Ben Raley
Britt Duke
Andy Clark
Aleigh Ascherl
Marcus Franklin
Shelly Taylor
Katie Robinson
Margo Shanks

Staff Support Team (staffsupport@ubcwaco.org)

Abbey Mackey
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team (finance@ubcwaco.org)

Ethan Cohen
Jonathan Hill