TOPH’S POST
Greetings! It has been wonderful getting back in the swing of things after my sabbatical, and the best part has been seeing many of your lovely faces on Sundays and at Pinewood. What a gift it is to be given a sabbatical, and even more so to have the support of my community, family, and friends. The summer was rejuvenating in many ways and has allowed me to fulfill some dreams of exploring new places. Over the course of the summer, I’ve had the privilege to visit two new continents, spend time in the mountains of New Mexico, see friends in Denver, and spend a good chunk of time in Austin. This sabbatical was truly about rest, and rejuvenation, and I am excited to be back with y’all after my time away.
We have a couple of current opportunities to support some of our community partners right now. 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.
The second opportunity is this coming Sunday, and we will be writing words of encouragement to the teachers and staff at Cesar Chavez Middle School. CCMS is our longest standing community partner, and we want to help them kick off the year with some words of encouragement. After church this Sunday, we will have two tables set-up with pens and paper for you to write an encouraging word, and we will also have a large poster for kids to write an encouraging word or draw a picture as well. Will you take 5-10 minutes after church this week to gather as a community and write a note for our friends at CCMS? If you have any questions before Sunday, contact Toph.
JOINING AWAB
Recently, the affirming branch of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) merged with the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists (AWAB). As an affirming congregation, UBC is a great fit for AWAB. Here is a link where you can weigh in on this potential new affiliation.
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 - September 10th - Noon
Join us for our second Taco Tuesday next week, on September 10th! We will be meeting at Culture Mia in downtown Waco at noon! If you have any questions, contact Toph.
College Hangout - Friday September 13th - Toph’s Casa
nUBC’ers - luncheon - September 15th - after church
UBCYP Hangout - Sunday September 22nd - Dodson’s pool
UBC All Church Retreat - October 4-5
Make sure to mark our all church retreat on your calendar for the first weekend of October. We will be heading to Glen Lake Camp and Conference Center in Glen Rose, Texas. We can check in anytime after 1, but we would ask you arrive by 7pm for our first formation time together. On Friday evening we will have a campfire with a s’mores and hot cocoa bar, and then we will have several actives together on Saturday before departing at 5pm to return to Waco. We are very excited about this time together as a church, and would love for you to come. The cost is $55 for an individual, and for families it is capped at $125. Use this link to sign-up: UBC Retreat You can email toph@ubcwaco.org with any questions.
Find more details and our full calendar of events on our website. This calendar is updated frequently, so check back often!
PREACHING SCHEDULE
9/8- Andie
9/15- Andie
9/22- Kerri
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