NICOLE’S POST
Donuts are for Sundays
Hi UBC! Nicole here. I just finished my third Sunday as UBC's kids' pastor, and I'm writing this with my 15 month old baby napping in my arms, while my other two children explore every toy this church has to offer on this rainy Monday morning. This is their new favorite place to be. Reflecting on the whirlwind of my life in the past month, I am filled with so much gratitude to be serving the families of UBC. My own children actually- and I'm not exaggerating- JUMP out of bed on Sundays, excited about donuts and friends and their teachers that day and activities and toys and that "mama is gonna be right there!" and all the things UBC has offered them. They also have a huge affinity for the peppermints, even though they cringe over mint toothpaste? Who knows.
I have been so impressed with the volunteer engagement in the classrooms, and how well the volunteers love and serve the kids here at UBC. My mind immediately goes to the gift that the volunteers are giving the caretakers of our wonderful UBC kids- the adults are able to freely engage in their spiritual formation during our church service, and their kids are in a loving, safe space. This is truly such a blessing for not only the kiddos, but all of their caretakers as well. Thank you, volunteers!
Looking towards the fall, I have so much excitement and energy as I think of all the possibilities our kids' program has to offer our church and greater community. Thank you for welcoming me with open arms as I embark on this journey with you all! I can't wait to look back on this day a year from now and see how we have flourished together.
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 D’s Mediterranean - July 24th (WEDNESDAY), noon
Sunday Workshop: Sustainability, 9:30am
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Waco Dives- Schmaltz’s (Valley Mills Location)- July 30th (TUESDAY), noon
Pints without Toph (With Andie) - Pinewood Public House - Wednesday, July 31st, 6pm
Kindergarten Commissioning!- August 11th
On Sunday, August 11th UBC will be celebrating our incoming kindergartners and their caregivers during our regular service. If you didn't receive an email about this and want your kindergartner to participate, please RSVP here!
Ubckids Classroom Shower!- August 11th, after church
We could not be more thrilled to welcome Nicole, our new Kids Pastor, so we are throwing her a classroom shower! She has been hard at work organizing our kids ministry spaces and taking stock of what our classrooms need. Join us after church on August 11th to celebrate this new chapter in the life of UBC. We will have cake, punch, snacks, and a couple of games. Nicole has created an Amazon Wish List here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/13ML4S098Q21M?ref_=wl_share
Let's stock our kids rooms together!
Kids Volunteer Interest & Training Meeting- Sunday, August 18th, after church
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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
7/28- Andie
8/4- Craig
8/11- 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