ANDIIE’S POST
Community and Our All UBC Retreat
This week's article will serve as (hopefully!) both an interesting read and a save the date of sorts, and here's why: I've been thinking about community so much as of late, likely due to the convergence of Mae's hospitalization and our impending one year anniversary in Texas. I can usually get myself around town without an app, I know where every H-E-B is by heart, and I've found my go-to take out spots. We have also been the very grateful recipients of an outpouring of love, support, and gift cards as we settle back into "normal" life this week. Our annual welcome back lunch was last weekend, and I got to hug people I have missed tremendously for the first time in a few months. AND, I am continually reflecting on how much intentionality is required to create, build, and maintain connections. Enter the save-the-date: October 4th and 5th, the weekend of The Feast of St. Francis, we are planning a church-wide retreat. Details (cost/location/itinerary) will be forthcoming, but for now, at least the dates are on your radar. I for one cannot wait to spend more time together in a new context, and will be reserving spots for my family and me. What a cool way to live into the value of community we seek to uphold at UBC. We have opportunities to be all together throughout the year, but this retreat feels special and important. I am excited to see how God continues to solidify our connections with one another as we leave the building and enter into deeper friendship. See you there!
THIS WEEK
Youth Group - Wednesdays, 6pm
We meet at UBC from 6-8pm and dinner is provided. If you are a person between 6th and 12th grade please join us! For more regular updates on youth group please email emily@ubcwaco.org to get on the youth email list.
Pints with Toph - Wednesday at 6pm at Pinewood
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
Youth Group Dinner Volunteers
We are in need of volunteers to bring dinner for youth group to enjoy together. Here is a link to sign up.
Kid’s Volunteers
It’s time to sign up for the fall rotation of kids volunteers! Never volunteered in a kids room? Fear not: there is a training on August 18th after church. Do it for the future! You can sign up here.
The Cove - restocking supplies
Our friends over at The Cove are running short on some supplies, and we have agreed to help them restock. The Cove is a Waco-based nonprofit designed to provide a safe space for youth experiencing homelessness to access the resources they need. The items most needed now are full size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion. They are also in need of feminine hygiene - specifically pads. Would you consider purchasing some of these items and bringing them to UBC the next two Sundays to help our friends at the Cove? There will be a place outside Toph’s office for you to drop these items off. If you have any questions, please contact toph@ubwaco.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 toph@ubcwaco.org for questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Toph Taco Tuesday - August 27th - Maria Mezcal
Starting next week, or continuing every other week, join us for lunch on Tuesdays to try out different taco places in town. If you know me, you know I have an extensive list of places to eat in Waco that I love, and I want to share some of those with you. We will meet at noon at Maria Mezcal downtown. If you have any questions, please contact toph@ubcwaco.org
College Hangout - Friday September 13th - Toph’s Casa
nUBC’ers - luncheon - September 15th - after church
UBCYP Hangout - Sunday September 22nd - Dodson’s pool
Find more details and our full calendar of events on our website. This calendar is updated frequently, so check back often!
PREACHING SCHEDULE
9/1- Andie
9/8- Andie
9/15- 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)
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