ANDIE’S POST
New Year, Same You
Wherever you go, there you are. Isn't that the saying? No matter where you roam, you bring you with you. You bring the sum of your experiences, your joys, your traumas, your fears, failures, and hopes for the future. You are your own constant companion. We spend so much time in absent-minded, disembodied distraction that we forget how important it is to sit with ourselves. We forget to listen to the stirrings in our soul that bring us to the places and purposes that God has written for us. Our lectionary text this week comes from John 1, and it is one of my absolute favorite passages in the whole of scripture. It is poetic and moving and raw. The Word preexisted, the Word gave birth to the world, and the Word, filled with life and light, took on a body to better experience all that has been made. This week, find a few moments to bring your attention to your breath, your heart beat, and the way you exist in the world. Put on the new socks you got for Christmas, bundle up in a soft blanket, hug someone you love. Remember that you, like the Word who dwelt among us, have been gifted a body that contains multitudes. You have a mind that is creative and elastic. You have beautiful memories to replay and to make. Sit with the layers of who you are, because wherever you go, my friend, there you are. What a gift, indeed!
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
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
13 Going on 30 Movie Night- Monday, January 13th, 5:30pm
We are turning 30 in January, and are going to watch 13 going on 30 on the 13th as part of our celebration.
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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
1/5- Andie
1/12- Andie
1/19- Andie
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)
Abbey Mackey
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken
Finance Team (finance@ubcwaco.org)
Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose