JAMIE’S POST
Greetings. Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the gateway into Lent, and our built-in annual reminder that we are all going to die one day.
I’ve come to be quite appreciative of such a reminder, prone as I have been in the past to characterize life as a thing that will begin later, after meeting such and such goal or crossing some benchmark or another. Life is not a thing that happens later. Life is happening now; always now. And it is a gift. A gift that, in its own strange way, is enhanced by the fact that it doesn’t last forever.
Ash Wednesday finds us again each year wandering through the clutter of our days to shake us awake and reignite the fires of our intention in the time we share with one another, in the way we make meaning, and in the way we love.
I hope to see you tomorrow at 7am or 5:30pm, but in case I don’t: remember that you are dust, and to dust you will return.
THIS WEEK
Ash Wednesday Liturgy- 7am or 5:30pm
Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm
Pints w/ Toph- Wednesdays, Pinewood Public House, 6pm
Ubckids Fundraiser at Freddy’s in Hewitt- Thursday, March 6th, 4-8pm
Wheel of Awareness Group- Sunday- 9:30am
If you haven’t signed up, just email jamie@ubcwaco.org.
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 Lee and Norm
Lee recently had foot surgery and is unable to put any weight on it. We have the chance to support her while she recovers and Norm while he cares for Lee. Sign up here.
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/April Dinner Clubs
Are you looking for a way to get to know other UBC’ers? Do you eat dinner? March/April dinner clubs are getting together, and you can sign-up in the foyer or email toph@ubcwaco.org You will be placed with 4-6 other people, and your commitment will be for everyone to find a time to grab a meal together 1-2 times in March or April. If you have any questions, please contact Toph.
Wheel of Awareness Meditation Group (beginning March 9th)
Greetings, this is Jamie. If you didn’t know, I’m in school to be a therapist (no, I’m not leaving ubc). Last semester, I did a deep dive into Interpersonal Neurobiology and came out with training in a science-y meditation that I’d like to share. It’s called the Wheel of Awareness, and I’m going to be running a group during Lent for us to practice together. We did a one-off during Advent for the Peace formation workshop, and I’d like to do it several weeks in a row and talk about it together. Starting March 9th, we’ll be meeting on Sunday mornings (9:30am) and Wednesday evenings (5:30pm) for 45 minute sessions. Those sessions will include a check-in, a 20 minute meditation, and a debrief. If you’d like to come, but haven’t signed up, just email jamie@ubcwaco.org.
KIDS CAMP
Kids camp will be July 20-23 at Glen Lake Camp in Glenrose for kids who have completed 3rd grade-6th grade. We have 10 spots. Cost is $438/camper, reach out to nicole@ubcwaco.com to secure a spot ASAP!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ubckids Meetup and Play- Sunday, March 16th-noon, Whitehall Park (weather permitting)
Pack a lunch or pick something up and meet us at Whitehall Park in Woodway for a picnic and some playtime. UBC will provide sodas and juice.
St. Patrick’s Day Liturgy- Monday, March 17th, 5:30pm
Test Your Luck at a St. Patrick's Day Game Night!
March 17th 6pm-8ish
*Insert every St. Patrick's/four leaf clover/gold coin stereotype here* because we are having an all-church game night! Immediately following the St. Patrick's Day liturgy, you are invited to stay and play board games, eat snacks, and spend time connecting with other UBCers. Bring a snack to share and your favorite (reasonably lengthed) board game; we'll provide the beverages. Sign up in the lobby or email andie@ubcwaco to register!
Town Hall- March 23rd, after church
n’UBC’ers Luncheon - March 30th - noon
Are you new to UBC in the last 6 months? If so, we would love to have you stay for lunch after church on March 30th. The luncheon is a time to learn more about UBC’s history, and how you can get involved. If you have any questions, contact Toph. You can sign-up in the foyer, or email toph@ubcwaco.org
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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
3/9- Andie
3/16- Craig
3/23- 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)
Abbey Mackey
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken
Finance Team (finance@ubcwaco.org)
Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose