TOWN HALL THIS SUNDAY
Hear ye! Hear ye! Town Hall approaches! Okay, I probably won't ever do that again, but the sentiment remains: Town Hall is coming! Join us THIS SUNDAY the 14th immediately after church. UBC has had an incredible year thus far, and we are excited to offer updates and visioning to keep those good vibes going.
At Town Hall, you'll have a chance to:
Hear from our new kids pastor, Nicole Dizdar, and share your hopes and dreams for kids ministry moving forward.Receive a financial update
Hear about upcoming events, vision, and a potential new ministry partner
Have an all-around good time!
Stick around after service and share in this important part of community life. May we embrace beauty together as we seek God for the next season in our church!
IMPORTANT NEED
Backpack Drive
Are you done with school but long to buy school supplies again? The fresh highlighters, the crisp folders, the cool non-scratchy pens. Well then I've got good news for you. Each year, UBC partners with Arrow Family Ministries to provide backpacks and school supplies to local families. This year, UBC has committed to 20 backpacks and the school supplies to go with them! If you're interested in providing a backpack and school supplies, please email Erin Hill at erin.albin1@gmail.com for more information. We need to have the backpacks and supplies to Arrow by July 21st so sign up today!
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
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
Sunday Workshop: Creative Prayer, 9:30am
Town Hall - Sunday, after church
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- Jaspers- July 17th (WEDNESDAY), noon
Pints without Toph (With Andie) - Pinewood Public House - Wednesday, July 31st, 6pm
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Find more details and our full calendar of events on our website. This calendar is updated frequently, so check back often!
PREACHING SCHEDULE
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