ANDIE’S POST
Resurrection in All Things
I had a strange conversation recently regarding church work and Easter, and it went a little something like this:
Them: I bet you're super busy this month. Easter is like the Super Bowl in church world.
Me: Yeah, we've got some extra events, but honestly Easter is pretty chill at UBC, and I guess even in my own mind.
Them: Really? I guess I thought Jesus coming back from the dead was a bigger deal. But I guess people prefer Christmas.
I don't think this person meant any disrespect, but it did get me wondering: Why is Easter a smaller deal in my mind than this person had assumed it perhaps should be? The long and the short is that we embrace resurrection in all things, in all ways, and at all times. I so adore the liturgical church calendar and how UBC leans so deeply into it. The beauty of that is, though we give special emphasis to different parts of the arc of God's story at different times, we always have resurrection in both our front and back views. We name newness and hope, grief and tension, restoration and recovery as they come, AND, we've been here before. As we prepare once again for the acute opportunity to turn our attention to the suffering and risen God-in-flesh, my hope is that we will experience something true and resonate, something fresh, in a familiar story. My hope is that we keep that celebration alive each and every day that follows, and that we will return to it next year made more fully in the likeness of Christ. Christ is risen, risen indeed.
THIS WEEK
Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm
Pints w/ Toph- Wednesdays, Pinewood Public House, 6pm
Wheel of Awareness Group- Wednesday- 5:30pm
If you haven’t signed up, just email jamie@ubcwaco.org.
Maundy Thursday Potluck-Thursday, April 17th, 5:30pm
Bring a dish to share! If you are thinking about bringing pizza, be sure to check out the community board section near the end of the newsletter to see how you can support the Waco High band at the same time.
Good Friday Liturgy - Friday, April 18th, 5:30pm
Easter Egg Hunt- After church
The Easter Toph will have the eggs hidden and ready for hunting by the time church is over!
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.
CHURCH NEEDS
Mealtrain for the Lemmons
NEW BABY ON THE LOOSE. Austin and Nikki welcomed baby Crosby last week. Sign up here to shower them with food.
Bring Food for Youth Group
Part of our youth group’s weekly gathering is sharing a meal together. You can be a part of making that possible. Sign up to bring dinner here!
UBC NEW BABY TEAM
ALERT. We’ve got a veritable gaggle of babies on the way this year, and are in search of a group of volunteers who will help support the new families and little nUBCers by organizing meal trains, postpartum support, etc! Email nicole@ubcwaco.org if you're interested on serving on this team.
Are you one of our soon-to-be baby having families? Take a moment to fill out this form so we can prepare to support you and your nUBCer!
Kid’s Volunteers
SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.
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 toph@ubcwaco.org for questions.
March Madness Update!
I’d like to congratulate our March madness bracket winners: Frank Ely, and espnfan for winning the men’s and women’s bracket!! Since these are not your real names, contact Toph@ubcwaco.org to set up a lunch meeting of your choice.
CAMP UBC: RENEW
We are putting on a day camp for rising pre-k through rising 3rd graders July 14th-17th from 9-noon. This four day camp will focus on a gardening/sustainability theme, and guide students through expressing their faith and love for the community around them.
Register your kids!
Share with your friends too! Learn more and register here.
Volunteer!
Adults and students 6th grade and up can volunteer! Sign up here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mister Rogers Sunday - April 27th
It is our annual Mister Rogers service at the end of the month, and if you are graduating HS, college, grad school, or PhD we would love to honor you during the service. We would also love to have you stay after church for a special lunch with staff. Please sign-up in the foyer or email toph@ubwaco.org. If you have any questions, contact Toph.
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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
4/20- Andie
4/27- Mister Rogers
5/4- Andie
COMMUNITY BOARD
CONTACT INFO
Pastoral Staff
Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Toph Whisnant, Community Pastor (toph@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Leadership Team (leadershipteam@ubcwaco.org)
Britt Duke
Andy Clark
Aleigh Ascherl
Marcus Franklin
Shelly Taylor
Katie Robinson
Margo Shanks
Staff Support Team (staffsupport@ubcwaco.org)
Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken
Finance Team (finance@ubcwaco.org)
Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose