Andie’s Post
I cannot believe the time had come for me to write this, but this Sunday is Toph's last Sunday. The grief I have for myself and the joy I have for my dear friend are being held in tandem, and I'm sure many of you are in the same boat. Toph was my first connection to UBC, and the person who guided me in the ins and outs of one of my favorite places on the planet. To that end, here are some highlights from my personal highlight reel of Toph:
1) The moment in the car that I found out Toph's favorite band is Outkast.
2) When my sweet pianist from my former congregation passed, and Toph was the first person I told. He sent me home with a hug and tears.
3) Hearing the escapades of Toph's younger self
4) Watching him slip so effortlessly into pastoral care when one of the chaplains in our area died.
5) His undying love of all elevated food in juxtaposition to his love of hibachi.
6) MR. ROGERS SUNDAYS
I could write and write and write, and as I sit fighting tears in Pinewood, my final word is this: Toph, we are UBC because of your care. Your impact will endure into the future. I love you friend, and I cannot wait to hear how God shapes UBC Austin because of your presence there.
THIS WEEK
Youth Group is back on Wednesday nights!
*Pints with/ Toph- Wednesday, Pinewood Public House, 6pm (toph’s last one)
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
Back to School Supplies for Arrow
We are beginning to collect supplies for Arrow Child and Family Ministries back to school backpack drive, and everything is due July 27th. We’ve committed to collect backpacks and supplies for 10 kids. You can sign-up in the foyer at church or email toph@ubcwaco.org When you sign-up, Toph will send you the list of supplies you will need to buy.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Toph’s Last Sunday - July 27th - please plan to stay after for food and saying goodbye to Toph
Find more details and our full calendar of events on our website. This calendar is updated frequently, so check back often!
PREACHING SCHEDULE
Andie (for the next several weeks)
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
Katie Robinson
Margo Shanks
Staff Support Team (staffsupport@ubcwaco.org)
Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken
Finance Team (finance@ubcwaco.org)
Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose