Newsletter 9-24-2024

ANDIE’S POST

VisionQuest 2025 

Earlier this year, Jamie, Toph, and I sat in my living room dreaming about the upcoming year in the life of UBC. It felt a little premature, because I was just getting to know who UBC is myself. This Sunday, Nicole and Jess are joining us as we envision what God may have for our congregation in the upcoming year. As I reflect on the growth that has already taken place, I get happy little butterflies thinking about how we will once again merge our history and our future. As we look forward to the last three months of the year, I can't wait to continue to incorporate our 2024 theme of lightening into Advent, the season in which we wait for the Light of God to break into the darkness. My ongoing hope for UBC is that we are people who carry the lightness of Jesus to those who are weary beyond expression. Please hold the staff of UBC close as we seek to listen to the Spirit of God together. Words can't express the love and gratitude I hold for UBC, but that's not going to stop me from trying! Check back in two weeks for a VisionQuest update!

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

UBCkids Volunteer Appreciation Tacos- Sunday, September 29th
All UBCkids volunteers (or those interested in signing up to volunteer), grab a breakfast taco from the kids’ check in room! 

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.

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 -October 8th, noon

Find more details and our full calendar of events on our website. This calendar is updated frequently, so check back often! 

PREACHING SCHEDULE

9/29- Andie

10/6- Andie

10/13- TBD

10/20- 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)
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)

Abbey Mackey
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team (finance@ubcwaco.org)

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill