Early Holiday Shopping for Arrow
Hello, Toph here. The holidays are coming up, and UBC has a tradition of teaming up with our partners to provide Christmas gifts for kids who might not receive any without some support. This year we are partnering with Arrow Child and Family Ministries, and we have committed to buy gift for 14 girls who are connected to their program. This year they are doing a Christmas store for parents to shop, and also collecting gift cards for parents. If you would like to shop for gifts for one of the girls, you can sign-up in the foyer on Sunday, or email Toph. The girls ages range from 1-11yr, and they are asking for 2 or so gifts per kid, and there is no need to spend more than $30 on each gift. The gifts need to be at UBC by Sunday, November 19th. If you have any questions, please contact toph@ubcwaco.org
THIS WEEK
Top(h) Golf - Tuesday, October 24th, 5:15-7:15pm
Join us next Tuesday, October 24th, from 5:15-7:15pm at Top Golf. UBC will cover the bay, you just pay for whatever food and drinks you order. No need to sign-up, just show up! If you have any questions, contact toph@ubcwaco.org
Youth Group - Wednesday, 6pm - this will be a Halloween Party. Costumes are encouraged, but not required, there will be a contest!
5th & 6th Grade Gathering - Wednesday, 6pm - this will be a Halloween Party. Costumes are encouraged, but not required, there will be a contest!
Pints w/ Toph - Wednesday, 6pm, Pinewood Pub
GIVING
UBC survives on the generosity of our congregation. Your tithes and offerings 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 jeff@ubcwaco.org.
CHURCH NEEDS
Tech Booth Volunteers
We are looking for a few more folks to volunteer in the tech booth on slides, lights, and the livestream. Previous experience isn’t required—we can train you! Contact jamie@ubcwaco.org if you’re interested.
Kids Volunteers
We are so thankful for our UBC Kids Volunteers, and are always on the look out for more! If you are available to help on Sunday mornings or other times this semester please email kids@ubcwaco.org
Leadership Team, Finance Team, and HR Team
All of our teams will have people rotating off later this year and early next, and we are currently accepting nominations for people to serve on one of those three teams. If you know someone who would be a good fit, and woul like to serve on LT, FT, or HR, please email your nomination to any team member of full-time staff member. All of those emails are below. If you have any questions, please contact toph@ubcwaco.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.
Spiritual Direction Group
The Sunday morning UBC Spiritual Direction Small Group has space for 1 new participant. We meet weekly during Sunday class time (9:40-10:30 AM), and ask that members be able to commit to regularly attending meetings. Our small group works together to discern the activity and presence of God in our daily, ordinary lives. We focus on the art and power of asking and listening. Coordinated by Laura Sepanski, who graduated in May 2022 from Truett Seminary Spiritual Direction certificate program. Contact Laura at Laura_Sepanski@baylor.edu with questions or interest in signing up.
Faith of the Outsider - Sunday, 9:30am, Piano Room
Inspired by the work of Frank Anthony Spina, this class will look at the ‘outsider’ motif running throughout the Bible, seeing how outsiders are often welcomed into and become a part of God’s plan. Each week we will look at one Biblical story of an outsider and broaden our view of inclusion and exclusion in the Biblical narrative.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UBC Bonfire - November 3rd at 630pm
Join us for annual bonfire at the Dodson’s on Friday night, November 3rd at 6:30pm. UBC will provide drinks, and all the items needed for s’more's. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit around the fire. You can sign-up in the foyer on Sundays, or email toph@ubcwaco.org to sign-up. If you have any questions, reach out to Toph.
UBC Tailgate - November 4th - time tba
Join us for our second UBC Tailgate before the Baylor vs Houston game on Saturday, November 4th. We will be gathering at the Howerton’s tailgate, and UBC will provide the drinks, and either breakfast tacos or hotdogs (depending on game time). The time of the game hasn’t been release yet, but make plans to join us for the tailgate. 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
10/29- Andie
11/5- Andie
11/12- Andie
11/19- Andie
WANT TO CHAT?
Share Your Feedback
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Pastoral Staff
Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Toph Whisnant, Community Pastor (toph@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson Mcgregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Leadership Team
Ben Raley (benjaminraley@gmail.com)
Britt Duke (brittrduke@gmail.com)
Katie Valenzuela (katarinaevalenzuela@gmail.com)
Andy Clark (andyclarkmusic@gmail.com)
Aleigh Ascherl (aleighascherl@gmail.com)
Marcus Franklin (M_Franklin@baylor.edu)
Shelly Taylor (Shellytaylor76@gmail.com)
Katie Robinson (katiekrobinson@yahoo.com)
Margo Shanks (Margo_Shanks@baylor.edu)
HR Team
Erin Hill (erin.albin1@gmail.com)
Patrick Broaddus (patrickjbroaddus@gmail.com)
Craig Nash (craig_nash@baylor.edu)
Kristen Howerton (khowerton94@gmail.com)
Abbey Mackey (abbeyadizdar@gmail.com)
Finance Team
Colton Towns (cctowns@gmail.com)
Julie Sievers (juliehsievers@gmail.com)
Ethan Cohen (ethancohen002@gmail.com)