Newsletter 11-28-2023

ANDIE’S POST

Waiting is unavoidable.  Waiting is hard.  Waiting asks something of us we don’t always have to give, and yet, the Season of Waiting, Advent, is one of the most significant moments in our liturgical calendar.  This upcoming Sunday marks the first day of Advent, a time where we enter into the gap between the words of the Old Testament prophets and the arrival of the Messiah.  We rejoin and relive and retell the story of silence that gave way to the Light as we celebrate Jesus' birth.  Advent grants us the opportunity to practice patience, anticipation, and gratitude in a fresh way each year.  It reminds us that, while God exists outside of the bounds of time, we certainly do not.  We have to find ways to weather painful seasons of waiting, to survive them, and perhaps even find purpose in them.   Every season ends, even when we fear they never will, and those ends are thin places where the presence of the Divine meets the realities of humanity. 

If you find yourself in such a space as we move into Advent, my hope is that you are able to take a couple of well-deserved deep breaths.  Remember that waiting is unavoidable.  Waiting is hard.  Waiting is significant.  More importantly, remember that you do not wait alone.  As we once again prepare to mark the unfolding reign of Christ together, we can find connection and hope in our UBC community and in the restoration that is promised to this world.  If you need a place to process, I would encourage you to join us for The Liturgy of Mourning taking place on December 7th at 5:30pm.  Lament is one of a thousand natural outflows of waiting, and sometimes we just need somewhere to bring our aches.  The Liturgy of Mourning is one such place.  However you choose to wade through waiting, my hope is that you experience glimmers of grace in the midst of it.  May God surprise you with goodness in all things, even in difficult times of inbetween. Sending you my love, Andie.

THIS WEEK

Youth Group - Wednesday, 6pm

*No 5th and 6th Grade Wednesday Gathering*

Carols, Cocktails, and Cookies - December 3 - 6pm

Join us for our 2nd annual carols, cocktails, and cookies.  UBC will be providing a big batch cocktail a big batch mocktail, and Hot Chocolate for the kids. We’ll also have sign ups for Christmas Carol Karaoke! What do we need from you?  Cookies. We would love for you to make or buy some cookies to share.  Please contact jamie@ubcwaco.org with any questions.  

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

Free Guitars for Kids

We are partnering with Free Guitars for Kids to collect old and used guitars, this coming Sunday, December 3rd.  If you, or someone you know, has an old guitar laying around and wants to give it to a great organization, we would love to take it off your hands.  You can drop off the guitar by giving it to any staff member on Sunday morning.

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 would like to serve on LT, FT, or HR, please email your nomination to any team member or full-time staff member. 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

Liturgy of Mourning - December 7th, 5:30pm

College Hangout - December 10th - 7pm

Join us for our last college hangout of the semester at Toph’s place.  We will eat dinner together, and play some Christmas games.  Please sign-up in the foyer, or email toph@ubcwaco.org

UBCYP Progressive Dinner Party - Thursday December 14th - 6pm

Join us for our first ever progressive dinner party.  We will have appetizers at one location, then entrees, and finally dessert.  Please contact toph@ubcwaco.org to sign-up, or sign-up in the foyer.  If you are willing to hose one of the locations, please let Toph know.

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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

12/3- Andie

12/10- Andie

12/17- Andie

12/24 *At 5:30 pm* - Andie

12/31- Brunch Church

WANT TO CHAT?

Share Your Feedback

Have feedback for us? Feel free to reach out to staff directly with any praises, curiosities, or concerns. You are also invited to submit feedback to the HR team and allow them to pass it along! You can do that with this form: https://forms.gle/1ovkBXSx1Lu3CR448

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 (leadershipteam@ubcwaco.org)

Ben Raley
Britt Duke
Katie Valenzuela
Andy Clark
Aleigh Ascherl
Marcus Franklin
Shelly Taylor
Katie Robinson
Margo Shanks

HR Team (hrteam@ubcwaco.org)

Erin Hill
Patrick Broaddus
Craig Nash
Kristen Howerton
Abbey Mackey

Finance Team (finance@ubcwaco.org)

Colton Towns
Julie Sievers
Ethan Cohen

Newsletter 11-21-2023

TOPH’S POST

Thanksgiving has long been my favorite holiday for two primary reasons: food and family gatherings. We didn’t see my dad’s side of the family very often, but each Thanksgiving growing up we would get together at one of his 4 siblings house, or my grandparents, and we would feast. There was an annual football game, and while I was too young to play most years, I would still be included in the game. As I got older, so did my dad and his siblings, and by the time I was in HS and could really affect the game, the game wasn’t what it once was. I remember one year, at my Uncle Mike’s house, we were playing, and my Aunt Helen was the quarterback. I was probably in 4 th or 5 th grade, and I went in on the last play of the game. My Aunt Helen, who was the best quarterback among the bunch, threw me the ball, I caught what would be the game winning touchdown! Looking back, I realize they definitely left me open, and were all probably tired and ready to go in, but to my young self all those things didn’t matter: I was included and celebrated.

I’ll turn 44 next month, and Thanksgiving is still my favorite holiday, but a lot of life has happened as well, and Thanksgiving week happens to be a time when a few hard moments have happened. It is the week I found out my friend Cliff would soon be arrested, and the next November when he was found guilty of the crimes he committed I would learn a bit of what it means to be a prison chaplain for a season. It is the week my ex-wife and I separated, and I would never spend another night in the home we created, and that very same week, my Uncle Mike died of covid. Since it was November 2020, in the height of the pandemic, I would spend Thanksgiving and Christmas alone for the first time in my life. Life can be hard, and the holiday season is one for many in which there is a lot of joy, and memories of pain. If this is case for you, know you are not alone, and there is more than enough room within God’s expansive love to hold space for both. As we enter this season, a prayer I have for you is that you will feel included and celebrated. You, as you are now, in your joy or pain, in your doubt or assurance, will know in very real and tangible ways you are loved and wanted. We, as community at UBC, celebrate how God has uniquely crafted you through your journey.

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

Christ the King

As we near Christ the King Sunday, I’m curious what comes to mind for you when you see the phrase “Christ the King.” Does that mean something specific to you? What does the world look like when Christ is King? Are there glimmers of that around us? Or perhaps you find great discomfort with the phrase “Christ the King”—what’s that discomfort like? You get the idea—I’m curious about how that phrase finds you. I would appreciate it if you would take a moment to jot some thoughts down—could be a word, a poem, a paragraph, etc.; you can do that here.

UBC Kids Merch!
While cleaning out the kids ministry supply closet, we found a bin filled with t-shirt treasures!  On November 12th and 19th, we will be selling tees in the lobby for a suggested cash donation of $5. All proceeds will be used to stock our classrooms.  We have a variety of sizes, toddler through adult, so that you can rep UBC Kids wherever you go!

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 would like to serve on LT, FT, or HR, please email your nomination to any team member or full-time staff member. 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

Carols, Cocktails, and Cookie - December 3 - 6pm

Join us for our 2nd annual carols, cocktails, and cookies.  We will have folks playing some of their favorite Christmas music, and UBC will be providing a big batch cocktail, and mocktail, as well as Hot Chocolate for the kids.  What we need from you?  We would love for you to make or buy some cookies to share.  Please contact toph@ubcwaco.org for any questions.  

Liturgy of Mourning - December 7th, 5:30pm

College Hangout - December 10th - 7pm

Join us for our last college hangout of the semester at Toph’s place.  We will eat dinner together, and play some Christmas games.  Please sign-up in the foyer, or email toph@ubcwaco.org

UBCYP Progressive Dinner Party - Thursday December 14th - 6pm

Join us for our first ever progressive dinner party.  We will have appetizers at one location, then entrees, and finally dessert.  Please contact toph@ubcwaco.org to sign-up, or sign-up in the foyer.  If you are willing to hose one of the locations, please let Toph know.

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

11/26- Andie

12/3- Andie

12/10- Andie

12/17- Andie

12/24 *At 5:30 pm* - Andie

12/31- Brunch Church

WANT TO CHAT?

Share Your Feedback

Have feedback for us? Feel free to reach out to staff directly with any praises, curiosities, or concerns. You are also invited to submit feedback to the HR team and allow them to pass it along! You can do that with this form: https://forms.gle/1ovkBXSx1Lu3CR448

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 (leadershipteam@ubcwaco.org)

Ben Raley
Britt Duke
Katie Valenzuela
Andy Clark
Aleigh Ascherl
Marcus Franklin
Shelly Taylor
Katie Robinson
Margo Shanks

HR Team (hrteam@ubcwaco.org)

Erin Hill
Patrick Broaddus
Craig Nash
Kristen Howerton
Abbey Mackey

Finance Team (finance@ubcwaco.org)

Colton Towns
Julie Sievers
Ethan Cohen

Newsletter 11-14-2023

ANDIE’S POST

Today, my firstborn turns 17, and I am feeling all the feelings.  

I have several questions: How?  Why?  How dare you?  How could you?  Okay, maybe not the last two, at least not out loud, but the reality of time and its consistent marching forward is hitting me hard.  We cannot alter the carriage of time, and that is perhaps both freeing and heart wrenching.  That said, no season seems to pass more quickly, and yet somehow more slowly, than the last two months of the year.  Family gatherings, beautiful memories, painful absences, and old wounds swirl together into a blur as we head into the latter part of November and Advent.  Our bodies remember and carry the exceptional and the exhausting; my hope is that you will hold yourself gently as we approach this complicated time of the year.  If you are anticipating the joy and happy noise of the holiday season, take a breath and sink softly into the goodness that awaits you.  If you are in a different place, and the anxiety and sadness of the next handful of weeks is looming, take a breath and remember you are not alone.  In the darkness, a Light has entered the world, and that Light goes where you go and stays where you stay. I so appreciate the opportunities at UBC to be authentic and present to whatever we are experiencing, which for me, is a mix of both beauty and pain.  Sharing a meal at Love Feast spoke to a place in me that longs for connection and tradition.  I look forward to the Liturgy of Grief, which I anticipate will speak to the place in me that acknowledges what is missing and what has been stolen.  Time carries on, but it is Jesus and his community who carries us. My love is with you today. -Andie

THIS WEEK

Youth Group - Wednesday, 6pm

5th & 6th Grade Gathering - Wednesday, 6pm 

Pints w/ Toph - Wednesday, 6pm, Pinewood Pub

UBCYP - Thursday at 7pm @ Toph’s Casa

Join us for our next young professionals gathering this Thursday at 7pm at Toph’s place.  Please bring a finger food to share, byob, and get ready for some fun.  Email toph@ubcwaco.org for directions, or with any questions.

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

Christ the King

As we near Christ the King Sunday, I’m curious what comes to mind for you when you see the phrase “Christ the King.” Does that mean something specific to you? What does the world look like when Christ is King? Are there glimmers of that around us? Or perhaps you find great discomfort with the phrase “Christ the King”—what’s that discomfort like? You get the idea—I’m curious about how that phrase finds you. I would appreciate it if you would take a moment to jot some thoughts down—could be a word, a poem, a paragraph, etc.; you can do that here.

UBC Kids Merch!
While cleaning out the kids ministry supply closet, we found a bin filled with t-shirt treasures!  On November 12th and 19th, we will be selling tees in the lobby for a suggested cash donation of $5. All proceeds will be used to stock our classrooms.  We have a variety of sizes, toddler through adult, so that you can rep UBC Kids wherever you go!

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 would like to serve on LT, FT, or HR, please email your nomination to any team member or full-time staff member. 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

Carols, Cocktails, and Cookie - December 3 - 6pm

Join us for our 2nd annual carols, cocktails, and cookies.  We will have folks playing some of their favorite Christmas music, and UBC will be providing a big batch cocktail, and mocktail, as well as Hot Chocolate for the kids.  What we need from you?  We would love for you to make or buy some cookies to share.  Please contact toph@ubcwaco.org for any questions.  

Liturgy of Mourning - December 7th, 5:30pm

College Hangout - December 10th - 7pm

Join us for our last college hangout of the semester at Toph’s place.  We will eat dinner together, and play some Christmas games.  Please sign-up in the foyer, or email toph@ubcwaco.org

UBCYP Progressive Dinner Party - Thursday December 14th - 6pm

Join us for our first ever progressive dinner party.  We will have appetizers at one location, then entrees, and finally dessert.  Please contact toph@ubcwaco.org to sign-up, or sign-up in the foyer.  If you are willing to hose one of the locations, please let Toph know.

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

11/19- Andie

11/26- Christ the King Sunday

12/3- Andie

12/10- Andie

12/17- Andie

12/24 *At 5:30 pm* - Andie

12/31- Brunch Church

WANT TO CHAT?

Share Your Feedback

Have feedback for us? Feel free to reach out to staff directly with any praises, curiosities, or concerns. You are also invited to submit feedback to the HR team and allow them to pass it along! You can do that with this form: https://forms.gle/1ovkBXSx1Lu3CR448

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 (leadershipteam@ubcwaco.org)

Ben Raley
Britt Duke
Katie Valenzuela
Andy Clark
Aleigh Ascherl
Marcus Franklin
Shelly Taylor
Katie Robinson
Margo Shanks

HR Team (hrteam@ubcwaco.org)

Erin Hill
Patrick Broaddus
Craig Nash
Kristen Howerton
Abbey Mackey

Finance Team (finance@ubcwaco.org)

Colton Towns
Julie Sievers
Ethan Cohen

Newsletter 11-7-2023

CHRIST THE KING

from jamie

Christ the King Sunday is coming up in a few weeks. This is a mix between a finale of the church calendar and a New Year’s Eve moment; an end and a beginning. In this culminating moment, we lay grasp to the hope that all of this shakes out in the end; a shaking out that has something to do with Christ’s reign as some combination of ultimate cosmic king/meek lamb that is slaughtered yet standing. The bible seems to prefer poetry to talk about things like this, leaving questions opened and unanswered and inviting us into the world of imagination. In that spirit, I’m curious what comes to mind for you when you see the phrase “Christ the King.” Does that mean something specific to you? What does the world look like when Christ is King? Are there glimmers of that around us? Or perhaps you find great discomfort with the phrase “Christ the King”—what’s that discomfort like? You get the idea—I’m curious about how that phrase finds you. I’ve created a google form that you can use to answer, and I’ll have an analog method of answering available at church on Sunday. I would appreciate it if you would take a moment to jot some thoughts down—could be a word, a poem, a paragraph, etc. Here’s the form.

THIS WEEK

Youth Group - Wednesday, 6pm

5th & 6th Grade Gathering - Wednesday, 6pm 

Pints w/ Toph - Wednesday, 6pm, Pinewood Pub

Liturgy of Gratitude - Thursday, November 9, 5:30pm

Join us for a time to reflect on all of that for which we are thankful.

Women’s Group Hangout: Friday, November 10, 7pm, Renee Meyer’s house

We will soak in the hot tub and have an outdoor fire. Please bring drinks, snacks and a swimsuit. Email Tiffany at covertjt@yahoo.com for directions.

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

Early Holiday Shopping for Arrow

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

UBC Kids Merch!
While cleaning out the kids ministry supply closet, we found a bin filled with t-shirt treasures!  On November 12th and 19th, we will be selling tees in the lobby for a suggested cash donation of $5. All proceeds will be used to stock our classrooms.  We have a variety of sizes, toddler through adult, so that you can rep UBC Kids wherever you go!

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 would like to serve on LT, FT, or HR, please email your nomination to any team member or full-time staff member. 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

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

11/12- Andie

11/19- Andie

11/26- Christ the King Sunday

12/3- Andie

WANT TO CHAT?

Share Your Feedback

Have feedback for us? Feel free to reach out to staff directly with any praises, curiosities, or concerns. You are also invited to submit feedback to the HR team and allow them to pass it along! You can do that with this form: https://forms.gle/1ovkBXSx1Lu3CR448

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)