Newsletter 2-17-2026

A FEW IMPORTANT THINGS

1) King Cakes & Pancakes is tonight at 6pm.

2) Ash Wednesday is tomorrow at 7am and 5:30pm (same thing both times, not two separate things). This liturgy is 25-30 minutes and childcare will be available during the evening liturgy.

3) Our Lent book study has begun! Grab a copy of Walter Brueggemann’s Interrupting Silence and join us at 9:30am on Sunday.

3) You can now receive text updates from ubc! If you haven’t already, please fill out this consent form (also, if you haven’t updated your email/phone with us in a while, probably a good idea to do anyway).

THIS WEEK.

King Cakes & Pancakes- Tuesday, February 17th, 6:00pm
Sign up to make pancakes, bring a griddle, etc. here!

Ash Wednesday Liturgy- Wednesday, February 18th, 7am and 5:30pm (same liturgy at both times)

Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm

UBCYP Slow Rise on the River Hang- Thursday, February 19th, 7:00pm

Lent Book Study- Sundays at 9:30 (beginning February 15th)
We’ll be reading Walter Brueggemann’s Interrupting Silence.

Sunday Liturgy- Sunday, 10:45am

FuzzLab Waco Profit Share- Sunday, February 22nd, 2-5pm
Join us at Fuzz Lab Waco for a profit share! Fuzz Lab has multiple different crafts priced between $10-$68. Fuzz Lab will donate 10% to UBC kids which will help fund kids’ camp and other kids’ events!

The Book Club @ ubc -February 24th, 7pm
Join us in the backside! We will provide tea, you provide snacks! We are reading You Didn’t Hear This From Me by Kelsey McKinney.

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

CCMS Movie Night Volunteers
We are going to host a movie night at UBC for our CCMS students on Wednesday, March 4 from 6-8 pm along with the Youth Group. Brazos Kids Dental is sponsoring pizza and we will have drinks and popcorn. We will be showing Remember the Titans.

We'd love for UBCers to join and come get to know Brazos Kids Dental, a partner with UBC that will sponsor many community events for us, as well as meet some CCMS students and their families!

Nicole would like help with set up, clean up, and management during the movie time! To sign up to help, email nicole at nicole@ubcwaco.org.

Wanted: MiCasa Hosts!
We have a veritable slew of potential MiCasa participants waiting in the wings and we are looking for hosts and/or facilitators.  Our small group format is communal, so you can trade off facilitating or pick someone to lead discussions/activities for the week or season.  If you are interested in hosting a new group in your home or in facilitating one at the church, please email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org. If you are interested in joining, same email, different subject line!

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

KIDS CAMP

Nicole has reserved 4 girl spots and 4 boy spots for Passport Camp July 19-22nd @ Lake Brownwood. Cost per spot is $408. This is for completed 3rd grade- completed 6th graders! We will also take a male and female chaperone and need drivers.

Some scholarship money may be awarded through Passport and fundraising through UBC. Nicole has applied for the money and will be able to disperse what we are awarded and what we raise on an as-needed basis. 

More info on camp here: 

https://passportcamps.org/project/lake-brownwood/

If you’d like to claim a spot for your child(ren) or have questions, email Nicole@ubcwaco.org. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

ubcUniversity- POSTPONED (you can still sign up)
Special interest? Burning curiosity? Join us for ubcUniversity! You can present on your area of expertise and/or hear from fellow ubcers on theirs. Sign up here or in the lobby.

All-Ubc Field Trip to the Perot- Saturday, February 28th, 10am-4pm
Fun Fact! With a Mayborn Membership , you get free entry into the Perot in Dallas! Blocking off this Saturday for UBCers to head there together have a day of fun! Expenses on UBCers (look up Mayborn Reciprocal Benefits for details on free admission), but Nicole will bring snacks to share.

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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

2/22- Andie

3/1- Andie

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor, Community Engagement Coordinator
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Maggie Griffin
Adam Moore
Travis Cheatham
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 2-10-2026

ANDIE’S POST

Blood is Thicker than (Toilet) Water

"Well, this time we could have 'Oops! We Did it Again! 90's/2000's Plumbing Bingo!"  Or, 'Oh Crap! It Happened Again! Bingo.'"  Actual text messages I sent to the rest of the staff after discovering inches of standing water in the Backside, and rising.  If it isn't one thing, it's another.  Panic momentarily ensued as I flashed back to March 17tth, 2025, standing with a plumber and remediation specialist during our inaugural St. Patrick's Day Liturgy.  Maybe it's because I'm another year older, hopefully another year wiser, but even though the damage was more extensive this time, we've been here before.  We've gone "oh sh*t!" before.  Literally.  We've dealt with the change in routine, with bathrooms being out of service, and we've pooled our resources so that we were no longer pooling toilet water.  I don't know what the conclusion to this saga will be, but here's what I do know: When I got to ubc to assess the damage, Jamie was pulling up at the same time.  A leadership team member was already here.  Jess was planning on coming after her internship was done for the day.  Nicole was checking in on us and asking about updates and giving meaningful input.  If I'm going to wade through the toilet waters of this life, I want to do it with this team and with you. With the whole of ubc.  With the people I look at every Sunday morning with admiration, gratitude, and affection.  Our building needs repair, so we will repair it, just like we work together to repair what is broken in this world.  Pastoring ubc is one of the greatest honors of my life, even when I'm ankle deep in toilet water.  

THIS WEEK.

Coffee Hour w/ Nicole @ CG Woodway- Wednesday, February 11th, 10-11am

Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm

UBCYP Slow Rise on the River Hang- Thursday, February 12th, 7:00pm

Galentine’s Day- Friday, February 13th, 6pm
The Gals are gathering at Andie’s for Galentine’s Day. Email andie@ubcwaco.org to sign up and hear more.

Lent Book Study- Sundays at 9:30 (beginning February 15th)
We’ll be reading Walter Brueggemann’s Interrupting Silence.

Sunday Liturgy- Sunday, 10:45am

Love Lovefeast- Sunday, February 15th, 12pm
Sign up with what you’re bringing or to help set up/clean up here!

King Cakes & Pancakes- Tuesday, February 17th, 6:00pm
Sign up to make pancakes, bring a griddle, etc. here!

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

CCMS Movie Night Volunteers
We are going to host a movie night at UBC for our CCMS students on Wednesday, March 4 from 6-8 pm along with the Youth Group. Brazos Kids Dental is sponsoring pizza and we will have drinks and popcorn. We will be showing Remember the Titans.

We'd love for UBCers to join and come get to know Brazos Kids Dental, a partner with UBC that will sponsor many community events for us, as well as meet some CCMS students and their families!

Nicole would like help with set up, clean up, and management during the movie time! To sign up to help, email nicole at nicole@ubcwaco.org.

Wanted: MiCasa Hosts!
We have a veritable slew of potential MiCasa participants waiting in the wings and we are looking for hosts and/or facilitators.  Our small group format is communal, so you can trade off facilitating or pick someone to lead discussions/activities for the week or season.  If you are interested in hosting a new group in your home or in facilitating one at the church, please email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org. If you are interested in joining, same email, different subject line!

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

KIDS CAMP

Nicole has reserved 4 girl spots and 4 boy spots for Passport Camp July 19-22nd @ Lake Brownwood. Cost per spot is $408. This is for completed 3rd grade- completed 6th graders! We will also take a male and female chaperone and need drivers.

Some scholarship money may be awarded through Passport and fundraising through UBC. Nicole has applied for the money and will be able to disperse what we are awarded and what we raise on an as-needed basis. 

More info on camp here: 

https://passportcamps.org/project/lake-brownwood/

If you’d like to claim a spot for your child(ren) or have questions, email Nicole@ubcwaco.org. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

ubcUniversity- POSTPONED (you can still sign up)
Special interest? Burning curiosity? Join us for ubcUniversity! You can present on your area of expertise and/or hear from fellow ubcers on theirs. Sign up here or in the lobby.

Ash Wednesday Liturgy- Wednesday, February 18th, 7am and 5:30pm (same liturgy at both times)

FuzzLab Waco Profit Share- Sunday, February 22nd, 2-5pm
Join us at Fuzz Lab Waco for a profit share! Fuzz Lab has multiple different crafts priced between $10-$68. Fuzz Lab will donate 10% to UBC kids which will help fund kids’ camp and other kids’ events!

The Book Club @ ubc -February 24th, 7pm
Join us in the backside! We will provide tea, you provide snacks! We are reading You Didn’t Hear This From Me by Kelsey McKinney.

All-Ubc Field Trip to the Perot- Saturday, February 28th, 10am-4pm
Fun Fact! With a Mayborn Membership , you get free entry into the Perot in Dallas! Blocking off this Saturday for UBCers to head there together have a day of fun! Expenses on UBCers (look up Mayborn Reciprocal Benefits for details on free admission), but Nicole will bring snacks to share.

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

2/15- Andie

2/22- Andie

3/1- Andie

COMMUNITY BOARD

Liturgies for Resisting Empire Boba and Book Talk @ Garland School of Social Work- February 17th, 12:15

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor, Community Engagement Coordinator
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Maggie Griffin
Adam Moore
Travis Cheatham
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 2-3-2026

NICOLE’S POST

Community Partnership Updates

Hey there. The ice has melted, the sun is coming out, and the year is rolling. I’d like another kind of ice to melt away too, and I know that is actively on our minds. Holding space for all of us as we navigate how we help, how we speak up, how we cope, how we just be in this world right now. 

Connection is something I’m grateful for at UBC. Connection with like-minded people, navigating this together, and refusing to be silent about injustice. I’m grateful for many opportunities to connect with each other through meet-ups, dinners and events, reflect with special liturgies and in our church services, and serve the community alongside each other.

We have some updates on our community partnership front. Firstly, Brazos Kids/Hewitt Kids/Waco Kids Dental has reached out about partnering with UBC and sponsoring community events, in order to integrate into our community, and because they believe in what UBC is doing in Waco and the safe space we create. Our first event with them will be on March 4, where we will put on a movie night for our CCMS friends alongside our regular Youth night. Brazos Kids will sponsor the food, and we will provide popcorn and drinks. If you’d like to donate either popcorn kernels for the popcorn machine or drinks for this night, you can bring them to the kids check-in office anytime before March 4. Looking for things like water bottles, Coke, Dr. Pepper, Pepsi, etc. Another way to help out is with your time– I’d love help managing set up, clean up and serving food and things during the movie night! You can email me at nicole@ubcwaco.org if you are interested.

Secondly, we have strengthened our partnership with Pack of Hope Waco, which I am also a board member for. UBC has been able to assist with food donations and now we are the meeting place for their once a month board meeting! We meet the third Monday of each month at UBC in the rock n roll room at 5:30. If you are interested in what POH does, or even becoming part of the board yourself, you have my invitation to come check out a meeting, just shoot me an email and let me know! Another way to be involved with POH? On Tuesdays at 3:30 at Poppa Rollos on Valley Mills (in the back warehouse building), they pack bags for their various partner schools to distribute to kids for the week. HUNDREDS of bags! If you have some time to give, come help! Kids are welcome to help pack as well.

I am excited and honored to be in this role where I am connecting UBC with our community. Thank you all so much for your constant support with these endeavors, and I am looking forward to spring at UBC.

THIS WEEK.

Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm

Sunday Liturgy- Sunday, 10:45am

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

CCMS Movie Night Volunteers
We are going to host a movie night at UBC for our CCMS students on Wednesday, March 4 from 6-8 pm along with the Youth Group. Brazos Kids Dental is sponsoring pizza and we will have drinks and popcorn. We will be showing Remember the Titans.

We'd love for UBCers to join and come get to know Brazos Kids Dental, a partner with UBC that will sponsor many community events for us, as well as meet some CCMS students and their families!

Nicole would like help with set up, clean up, and management during the movie time! To sign up to help, email nicole at nicole@ubcwaco.org.

Wanted: MiCasa Hosts!
We have a veritable slew of potential MiCasa participants waiting in the wings and we are looking for hosts and/or facilitators.  Our small group format is communal, so you can trade off facilitating or pick someone to lead discussions/activities for the week or season.  If you are interested in hosting a new group in your home or in facilitating one at the church, please email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org. If you are interested in joining, same email, different subject line!

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

KIDS CAMP

Nicole has reserved 4 girl spots and 4 boy spots for Passport Camp July 19-22nd @ Lake Brownwood. Cost per spot is $408. This is for completed 3rd grade- completed 6th graders! We will also take a male and female chaperone and need drivers.

Some scholarship money may be awarded through Passport and fundraising through UBC. Nicole has applied for the money and will be able to disperse what we are awarded and what we raise on an as-needed basis. 

More info on camp here: 

https://passportcamps.org/project/lake-brownwood/

If you’d like to claim a spot for your child(ren) or have questions, email Nicole@ubcwaco.org. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Coffee Hour w/ Nicole @ CG Woodway- Wednesday, February 11th, 10-11am

ubcUniversity- Thursday, February 12th, 6:30pm
Special interest? Burning curiosity? Join us for ubcUniversity! You can present on your area of expertise and/or hear from fellow ubcers on theirs. Sign up here or in the lobby.

Post-ubcUniversity UBCYP Slow Rise on the River Hang- Thursday, February 12th, 7:45pm

Galentine’s Day- Friday, February 13th, 6pm
The Gals are gathering at Andie’s for Galentine’s Day. Email andie@ubcwaco.org to sign up and hear more.

Lent Book Study- Sundays at 9:30 (beginning February 15th)
We’ll be reading Walter Brueggemann’s Interrupting Silence.

Love Lovefeast- Sunday, February 15th, 12pm
Sign up with what you’re bringing or to help set up/clean up here!

King Cakes & Pancakes- Tuesday, February 17th, 6:00pm
Sign up to make pancakes, bring a griddle, etc. here!

Ash Wednesday Liturgy- Wednesday, February 18th, 7am and 5:30pm (same liturgy at both times)

FuzzLab Waco Profit Share- Sunday, February 22nd, 2-5pm
Join us at Fuzz Lab Waco for a profit share! Fuzz Lab has multiple different crafts priced between $10-$68. Fuzz Lab will donate 10% to UBC kids which will help fund kids’ camp and other kids’ events!

The Book Club @ ubc -February 24th, 7pm
Join us in the backside! We will provide tea, you provide snacks! We are reading You Didn’t Hear This From Me by Kelsey McKinney.

All-Ubc Field Trip to the Perot- Saturday, February 28th, 10am-4pm
Fun Fact! With a Mayborn Membership , you get free entry into the Perot in Dallas! Blocking off this Saturday for UBCers to head there together have a day of fun! Expenses on UBCers (look up Mayborn Reciprocal Benefits for details on free admission), but Nicole will bring snacks to share.

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

2/8- Jamie

2/15- Andie

COMMUNITY BOARD

Liturgies for Resisting Empire Boba and Book Talk @ Garland School of Social Work- February 17th, 12:15

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor, Community Engagement Coordinator
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Maggie Griffin
Adam Moore
Travis Cheatham
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 1-27-2026

ANDIE’S POST

Venn Diagrams

Thank you to all who joined us online last weekend.  I hope you are staying warm and safe!  A couple of upfront disclosures: I usually write my sermons the weekend I preach them.  My ADHD brain basically requires me to complete them in one sitting or else I will for sure lose my place.  It also allows me to incorporate any new events/tragedies that might happen later in the week.  Second, I got a jump start on last weekend’s sermon, so at the time it was written and recorded, Alex Pretti had not been murdered. I want to address that here.  This conversation is not just a political one, or an immigration one, or a gun reform one.  This conversation is not just about government or fascism or racism.  This conversation is also one of faith.  If I were a betting man, I would put a lot of money on the odds that the Venn diagram of people who believe Alex Pretti’s death was justified, people who are pro-birth, and people who self-identify as Christians is a near-circle.  Americans who have bought into the narrative that they are persecuted because of their faith see a reckoning and are taking up the cause of the oppressor.  We need and deserve a healthy dose of perspective in the American Church.  We have the right to practice our religions.  We have the right to assemble at houses of worship.  We have the right to free speech about our belief systems and more.  How are we taking advantage of our rights for the benefit and betterment of the truly oppressed?  Does our faith move us to speak, to protest, to have the hard conversations we’ve avoided?  What does our Venn diagram look like?  If it were up to me, our circle would be people who are trying our best to follow the teachings of Christ, people who are actively condemning violence in all forms, and people who are willing to risk discomfort for the truth.  Love yall; stay safe, and as always, if you need a listening ear, I’m around.  

THIS WEEK.

Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm

The Book Club @ Ubc- Thursday, January 29th, 7pm
Next book is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid on 1/27 from 7-8 pm. Join the UBC Book Club Group Me for updates: https://groupme.com/join_group/111260659/Y05RlzDf

Sunday Liturgy- Sunday, 10:45am

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 Pryors

Jessica has made it back home after a very stressful several weeks in and out of the hospital in Denver due to complications from cancer. Sign up for meals or send gift cards here.

Pack of Hope Volunteers

Especially during Baylor breaks, there is a big need for packers on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 @ Poppa Rollo’s on Valley Mills. We send more bags home for breaks like Christmas break, too, so we need more hands! You can just show up, no prerequisites needed. Kids are welcome to come help pack bags too! More info at https://packofhope.org/faq or email nicole@ubcwaco.org. 

Wanted: MiCasa Hosts!
We have a veritable slew of potential MiCasa participants waiting in the wings and we are looking for hosts and/or facilitators.  Our small group format is communal, so you can trade off facilitating or pick someone to lead discussions/activities for the week or season.  If you are interested in hosting a new group in your home or in facilitating one at the church, please email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org. If you are interested in joining, same email, different subject line!

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Freezer Meal Prep Parties
Love spreadsheets?  Love organizing?  Love feeding people?  Join our Freezer Meal Prep Party Org team!  This team places people together for the Prep Party, provides shopping lists and recipes, and oversees transport to the church.  Email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org to join!

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

ubcKids Donation Requests

Kids ministry is looking for some gently used donations! Contact nicole@ubcwaco.org if you have any of the following to donate:

complete puzzles for young kids-elementary
cars, hot wheels, etc
train tracks/train toys
magnatiles/magnetic toys
pots, pans, cookie sheets
play doh, play doh toys

Leadership Team Nominations
We’ve got an open spot on Leadership Team, and are taking nominations. If you know someone who would be a good representative voice for the congregation, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Coffee Hour w/ Nicole @ CG Woodway- Wednesday, February 11th, 10-11am

ubcUniversity- Thursday, February 12th, 6:30pm
Special interest? Burning curiosity? Join us for ubcUniversity! You can present on your area of expertise and/or hear from fellow ubcers on theirs. Sign up here or in the lobby.

Galentine’s Day- Friday, February 13th, 6pm
The Gals are gathering at Andie’s for Galentine’s Day. Email andie@ubcwaco.org to sign up and hear more.

Lent Book Study- Sundays at 9:30 (beginning February 15th)
We’ll be reading Walter Brueggemann’s Interrupting Silence.

Love Lovefeast- Sunday, February 15th, 12pm

King Cakes & Pancakes- Tuesday, February 17th, 6:00pm
Sign up to make pancakes, bring a griddle, etc. here!

Ash Wednesday Liturgy- Wednesday, February 18th, 7am and 5:30pm (same liturgy at both times)

FuzzLab Waco Profit Share- Sunday, February 22nd, 2-5pm
Join us at Fuzz Lab Waco for a profit share! Fuzz Lab has multiple different crafts priced between $10-$68. Fuzz Lab will donate 10% to UBC kids which will help fund kids’ camp and other kids’ events!

All-Ubc Field Trip to the Perot- Saturday, February 28th, 10am-4pm
Fun Fact! With a Mayborn Membership , you get free entry into the Perot in Dallas! Blocking off this Saturday for UBCers to head there together have a day of fun! Expenses on UBCers (look up Mayborn Reciprocal Benefits for details on free admission), but Nicole will bring snacks to share.

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

2/1- Andie

2/8- Jamie

COMMUNITY BOARD

Liturgies for Resisting Empire Boba and Book Talk @ Garland School of Social Work- February 17th, 12:15

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor, Community Engagement Coordinator
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Maggie Griffin
Adam Moore
Travis Cheatham
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 1-20-2026

EVENT SPOTLIGHT: UBCYP Hangout

We’re having a UBCYP hangout on Thursday of this week. If you don’t know what that is, it’s our “young professionals” group. Since those words are functionally meaningless when placed next to each other, here is an alternative phrase: a group for people who are over the age of 21, but under the age of old. Hope that helps. Anyway, email andie@ubcwaco.org for the address.

THIS WEEK.

Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm

UBCYP Hangout- Thursday, January 22nd, 7pm
Email andie@ubcwaco.org for address.

Sunday Liturgy- Sunday, 10:45am

The Book Club @ Ubc- Tuesday, January 27th, 7pm
Next book is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid on 1/27 from 7-8 pm. Join the UBC Book Club Group Me for updates: https://groupme.com/join_group/111260659/Y05RlzDf

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 Pryors

Jessica has made it back home after a very stressful several weeks in and out of the hospital in Denver due to complications from cancer. Sign up for meals or send gift cards here.

Pack of Hope Volunteers

Especially during Baylor breaks, there is a big need for packers on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 @ Poppa Rollo’s on Valley Mills. We send more bags home for breaks like Christmas break, too, so we need more hands! You can just show up, no prerequisites needed. Kids are welcome to come help pack bags too! More info at https://packofhope.org/faq or email nicole@ubcwaco.org. 

Wanted: MiCasa Hosts!
We have a veritable slew of potential MiCasa participants waiting in the wings and we are looking for hosts and/or facilitators.  Our small group format is communal, so you can trade off facilitating or pick someone to lead discussions/activities for the week or season.  If you are interested in hosting a new group in your home or in facilitating one at the church, please email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org. If you are interested in joining, same email, different subject line!

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Freezer Meal Prep Parties
Love spreadsheets?  Love organizing?  Love feeding people?  Join our Freezer Meal Prep Party Org team!  This team places people together for the Prep Party, provides shopping lists and recipes, and oversees transport to the church.  Email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org to join!

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

ubcKids Donation Requests

Kids ministry is looking for some gently used donations! Contact nicole@ubcwaco.org if you have any of the following to donate:

complete puzzles for young kids-elementary
cars, hot wheels, etc
train tracks/train toys
magnatiles/magnetic toys
pots, pans, cookie sheets
play doh, play doh toys

Leadership Team Nominations
We’ve got an open spot on Leadership Team, and are taking nominations. If you know someone who would be a good representative voice for the congregation, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ubcUniversity- Thursday, February 12th, 6:30pm
Special interest? Burning curiosity? Join us for ubcUniversity! You can present on your area of expertise and/or hear from fellow ubcers on theirs. Sign ups will be in the lobby or you can email Andie.

Galentine’s Day- Friday, February 13th, 6pm
The Gals are gathering at Andie’s for Galentine’s Day. Email andie@ubcwaco.org to sign up and hear more.

Love Lovefeast- Sunday, February 15th, 12pm

King Cakes & Pancakes- Tuesday, February 17th, 6:00pm

Ash Wednesday Liturgy- Wednesday, February 18th, 7am and 5:30pm (same liturgy at both times)

ubcUniversity- Thursday, February 19th, 6:30pm
Special interest? Burning curiosity? Join us for ubcUniversity! You can present on your area of expertise and/or hear from fellow ubcers on theirs. Sign ups will be in the lobby or you can email Andie.

FuzzLab Waco Profit Share- Sunday, February 22nd, 2-5pm
Join us at Fuzz Lab Waco for a profit share! Fuzz Lab has multiple different crafts priced between $10-$68. Fuzz Lab will donate 10% to UBC kids which will help fund kids’ camp and other kids’ events!

All-Ubc Field Trip to the Perot- Saturday, February 28th, 10am-4pm
Fun Fact! With a Mayborn Membership , you get free entry into the Perot in Dallas! Blocking off this Saturday for UBCers to head there together have a day of fun! Expenses on UBCers (look up Mayborn Reciprocal Benefits for details on free admission), but Nicole will bring snacks to share.

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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

1/18- Andie

1/25- Andie

2/1- Andie

2/8- Jamie

COMMUNITY BOARD

Kevin Devine at the Stockroom- February 5, 8pm
Tickets available here.

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor, Community Engagement Coordinator
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Maggie Griffin
Adam Moore
Travis Cheatham
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 1-13-2026

ANDIE’S POST

A Breath for the Faint of Heart

Feel the breath in your lungs. You are here.  You are alive.  You are not alone.  Listen to the sounds around you. Whether buzz, background noise, or the heaviness of silence, you are part of the weaving of life and love and waves that make up this world.  Feel your body in space.  You are always connected: to the ground, to your chair, to the countertop you lean over to keep you upright.  

Friends, sometimes there just isn't anything to do beyond recognizing our existence in the fabric of time.  Recognize that God is here in whatever meaningful way you need God to be, and take heart.  If you are breathing, if there is air fueling the blood coursing through your body, you still have time.  On hard weeks, please remember that you cannot save the world.  More importantly, remember it isn't your job to do so.  You have one little piece, I have one little piece, and as we bring them together, we make an impact.  I love you, am grateful for you, and am praying for you.  I am also available to you, so if you need care or a cry or to break things, you've got me in your corner. Peace to you, Andie.

THIS WEEK

Bingo and Chili Night- Tuesday, January 13th, 6pm
Sign up for what you are bringing here.

Coffee Hour with Nicole- Wednesday, January 14th, 10:30am
Join Nicole for coffee, community and chats at CG on Franklin. Kid friendly, and coffee is on UBC.

Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm

Sunday Liturgy- Sunday, 10:45am

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 Pryors

Jessica has made it back home after a very stressful several weeks in and out of the hospital in Denver due to complications from cancer. Sign up for meals or send gift cards here.

Pack of Hope Volunteers

Especially during Baylor breaks, there is a big need for packers on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 @ Poppa Rollo’s on Valley Mills. We send more bags home for breaks like Christmas break, too, so we need more hands! You can just show up, no prerequisites needed. Kids are welcome to come help pack bags too! More info at https://packofhope.org/faq or email nicole@ubcwaco.org. 

Wanted: MiCasa Hosts!
We have a veritable slew of potential MiCasa participants waiting in the wings and we are looking for hosts and/or facilitators.  Our small group format is communal, so you can trade off facilitating or pick someone to lead discussions/activities for the week or season.  If you are interested in hosting a new group in your home or in facilitating one at the church, please email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org. If you are interested in joining, same email, different subject line!

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Freezer Meal Prep Parties
Love spreadsheets?  Love organizing?  Love feeding people?  Join our Freezer Meal Prep Party Org team!  This team places people together for the Prep Party, provides shopping lists and recipes, and oversees transport to the church.  Email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org to join!

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

ubcKids Donation Requests

Kids ministry is looking for some gently used donations! Contact nicole@ubcwaco.org if you have any of the following to donate:

complete puzzles for young kids-elementary
cars, hot wheels, etc
train tracks/train toys
magnatiles/magnetic toys
pots, pans, cookie sheets
play doh, play doh toys

Leadership Team Nominations
We’ve got an open spot on Leadership Team, and are taking nominations. If you know someone who would be a good representative voice for the congregation, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Book Club @ Ubc- January 27th, 7pm
Next book is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid on 1/27 from 7-8 pm. Join the UBC Book Club Group Me for updates: https://groupme.com/join_group/111260659/Y05RlzDf

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

1/18- Andie

1/25- Andie

2/1- Andie

2/8- Jamie

COMMUNITY BOARD

Kevin Devine at the Stockroom- February 5, 8pm
Tickets available here.

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor, Community Engagement Coordinator
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Maggie Griffin
Adam Moore
Travis Cheatham
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 1-6-2026

NICOLE’S POST

Embrace Beauty.

We say it every Sunday... "may we love God, embrace beauty and live life to the fullest". I have found that sometimes, routine can become mindless to me. As I set my intentions for myself and my family for 2026, I'm thinking deeply about that benediction. 

How can I draw closer to God? Draw closer in love? How can I embrace the beauty that already surrounds me? How can I seek to create beauty in the world? And truly, how can I live life to the fullest?

Over the holidays, my family and I took a trip to Big Bend National Park with GTG Outdoors. 19 people, one campsite, me, Duke, and four kids in a tent. It was absolutely GLORIOUS. I have not considered myself "outdoorsy", but I did go on many camping trips as a kid with my Canadian grandparents around the Northeast of the US and Canada. I don't remember a lot of specifics about my childhood, but I can put myself in that tent, next to my grandma, in Prince Edward Island, Canada, anytime I close my eyes and think about it. The grandeur of beauty that exists in the world is unforgettable.

We were "unplugged". No screens, no phones, just playing with rocks when the kids had any idle time (and loving it), and lots of active time hiking and exploring. I felt the love of God, the love of their Creation, and the desire to make sure the place stayed exactly as it was: absolutely beautiful. I thanked my own body for carrying my four kids, and continuing to show her strength by hiking through the desert and towing a kid or two at all times simultaneously...while watching another kid or two fearlessly push boundaries. I can't say I always did that part with grace, ya'll.

I am grateful that the GarMelo family & GTG exists, because they made what seemed nearly impossible, joyfully possible. For families, even my big and energetic crew, to spend time together in nature, to learn how to love and care for our world, and to have a safe space to explore these things with experts in the field. They make these experiences accessible to as many people as they can. What a blessing. What a way to love God and others well.

So, to answer my own question, how will I live out UBC's benediction this year? I will draw closer to God's creation and create time for my family to connect, I will intentionally put love into the world, and I will seize any moment to live life to the absolute fullest: giving space for my kids to play with rocks, explore the world around them, and finding joy and gratitude in even the mundane.

I would love for you to take a moment to meditate on your intentions this year, too.

Love God. Embrace Beauty. Live life to the fullest.

THIS WEEK

Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm

Sunday Liturgy- Sunday, 10:45am

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

Pack of Hope Volunteers

Especially during Baylor breaks, there is a big need for packers on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 @ Poppa Rollo’s on Valley Mills. We send more bags home for breaks like Christmas break, too, so we need more hands! You can just show up, no prerequisites needed. Kids are welcome to come help pack bags too! More info at https://packofhope.org/faq or email nicole@ubcwaco.org. 

NEW BABY ON THE LOOSE
The Altahifs welcomed baby Vivian the day before Thanksgiving! Sign up for the meal train here.

Wanted: MiCasa Hosts!
We have a veritable slew of potential MiCasa participants waiting in the wings and we are looking for hosts and/or facilitators.  Our small group format is communal, so you can trade off facilitating or pick someone to lead discussions/activities for the week or season.  If you are interested in hosting a new group in your home or in facilitating one at the church, please email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org. If you are interested in joining, same email, different subject line!

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Freezer Meal Prep Parties
Love spreadsheets?  Love organizing?  Love feeding people?  Join our Freezer Meal Prep Party Org team!  This team places people together for the Prep Party, provides shopping lists and recipes, and oversees transport to the church.  Email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org to join!

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

ubcKids Donation Requests

Kids ministry is looking for some gently used donations! Contact nicole@ubcwaco.org if you have any of the following to donate:

complete puzzles for young kids-elementary
cars, hot wheels, etc
train tracks/train toys
magnatiles/magnetic toys
pots, pans, cookie sheets
play doh, play doh toys

Leadership Team Nominations
We’ve got an open spot on Leadership Team, and are taking nominations. If you know someone who would be a good representative voice for the congregation, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bingo and Chili Night- Tuesday, January 13th, 6pm
Sign up for what you are bringing here.

Coffee Hour with Nicole- Wednesday, January 14th, 10:30am
Join Nicole for coffee, community and chats at CG on Franklin. Kid friendly, and coffee is on UBC.

The Book Club @ Ubc- January 27th, 7pm
Next book is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid on 1/27 from 7-8 pm. Join the UBC Book Club Group Me for updates: https://groupme.com/join_group/111260659/Y05RlzDf

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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

1/11- Andie

1/18- Andie

1/25- Andie

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor, Community Engagement Coordinator
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Maggie Griffin
Adam Moore
Travis Cheatham
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 12-30-2025

A CALENDAR TURNING PRAYER

Living God,

As we step beyond this year and begin the next,
We thank you for this life, with all its potentials and possibilities

As we step beyond this year and begin the next,
We do so with with trust,
Knowing we are created for loving encounter

We step into our new year with hope
Knowing this year can hold
Love, kindness,
Forgiveness and justice

As we recall the year we are stepping beyond,
May we learn, may we love,
May we live on

As we step beyond this year and begin the next,
we make room for the unexpected
May we find wisdom and life there.

Help us to embrace possibility
Respond graciously to disappointment
And hold tenderly those we encounter
Help us be fully present to each day

We pray for all whose year will be difficult
May we support, may we listen,
May we change

We resolve to live life in its fullness
May we welcome the people who’ll be part of this year
May we greet God in ordinary and hidden moments
May we live the life we are living
May we find the wisdom we need
May we hear the needs of those we meet
May we love the life that we are given, knowing it is most definitely a gift.

God be with us,
Amen.

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This is in large part adapted from a prayer by Pádraig Ó Tuama.

THIS WEEK

Just Sunday morning this week—happy new year!

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

Pack of Hope Volunteers

Especially during Baylor breaks, there is a big need for packers on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 @ Poppa Rollo’s on Valley Mills. We send more bags home for breaks like Christmas break, too, so we need more hands! You can just show up, no prerequisites needed. Kids are welcome to come help pack bags too! More info at https://packofhope.org/faq or email nicole@ubcwaco.org. 

NEW BABY ON THE LOOSE
The Altahifs welcomed baby Vivian the day before Thanksgiving! Sign up for the meal train here.

Wanted: MiCasa Hosts!
We have a veritable slew of potential MiCasa participants waiting in the wings and we are looking for hosts and/or facilitators.  Our small group format is communal, so you can trade off facilitating or pick someone to lead discussions/activities for the week or season.  If you are interested in hosting a new group in your home or in facilitating one at the church, please email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org. If you are interested in joining, same email, different subject line!

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Freezer Meal Prep Parties
Love spreadsheets?  Love organizing?  Love feeding people?  Join our Freezer Meal Prep Party Org team!  This team places people together for the Prep Party, provides shopping lists and recipes, and oversees transport to the church.  Email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org to join!

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

ubcKids Donation Requests

Kids ministry is looking for some gently used donations! Contact nicole@ubcwaco.org if you have any of the following to donate:

complete puzzles for young kids-elementary
cars, hot wheels, etc
train tracks/train toys
magnatiles/magnetic toys
pots, pans, cookie sheets
play doh, play doh toys

Leadership Team Nominations
We’ve got an open spot on Leadership Team, and are taking nominations. If you know someone who would be a good representative voice for the congregation, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bingo Night and Soup Potluck- January 13th, 6pm

The Book Club @ Ubc- January 27th, 7pm
Next book is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid on 1/27 from 7-8 pm. Join the UBC Book Club Group Me for updates: https://groupme.com/join_group/111260659/Y05RlzDf

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

1/4- Jamie

1/11- Andie

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor, Community Engagement Coordinator
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Maggie Griffin
Adam Moore
Travis Cheatham
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 12-23-2025

ANDIE’S POST

Happy Christmas Eve Eve! One of my favorite and most true things that I say during our Sunday morning liturgies is this: Whatever you're feeling, whatever you bring to this morning, whatever you are experiencing, it is welcome. You are welcome. You don't have to feel a certain way here. The world might feel heavy and dark to you. You might be celebrating something. Whatever is occupying your mind, it too, is welcome here. If you want to leave it outside for an hour, you can do that, as well. That invitation is particularly meaningful to me when I am usually the person you hear speak the most during the service. I am grateful that when I enter the building, I am also allowed to be a human. We have created a place that, to the best of its ability, is a haven from the consumeristic nature of a lot of Western religion. It is a gift to be who we are and be met there in that state. My darling friends, as you prepare to commemorate the moment when light burst forth to illuminate the darkness, please hear me when I say this: Whatever you are experiencing, whatever you feel, whether heavy or joyful or a mix of both, you are welcome with Christ. You are welcomed by the one who took on flesh and blood so that he could also experience all the things that we do. If you're around tomorrow, I'd love to see you at our Christmas Eve service At 5:30, but please know, wherever you are, and whoever you are with, I'm sending you love. Friends, may you love God, embrace beauty, and live life to the fullest, knowing that the light of the world has indeed come. 

THIS WEEK

Christmas Eve Service- Wednesday, December 24th, 5:30pm

BRUNCH CHURCH- Sunday, December 28th, 10:45
The Sunday after Christmas each year, we have Brunch Church. There’s a bit of a liturgy throughout the meal, but we mainly just get together, eat brunch, and reflect on the year. Bring a brunch dish to share. Ubc will provide mimosas, zero-proof mimosas, and coffee.

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

Pack of Hope Volunteers

Especially during Baylor breaks, there is a big need for packers on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 @ Poppa Rollo’s on Valley Mills. We send more bags home for breaks like Christmas break, too, so we need more hands! You can just show up, no prerequisites needed. Kids are welcome to come help pack bags too! More info at https://packofhope.org/faq or email nicole@ubcwaco.org. 

NEW BABY ON THE LOOSE
The Altahifs welcomed baby Vivian the day before Thanksgiving! Sign up for the meal train here.

Wanted: MiCasa Hosts!
We have a veritable slew of potential MiCasa participants waiting in the wings and we are looking for hosts and/or facilitators.  Our small group format is communal, so you can trade off facilitating or pick someone to lead discussions/activities for the week or season.  If you are interested in hosting a new group in your home or in facilitating one at the church, please email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org. If you are interested in joining, same email, different subject line!

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Freezer Meal Prep Parties
Love spreadsheets?  Love organizing?  Love feeding people?  Join our Freezer Meal Prep Party Org team!  This team places people together for the Prep Party, provides shopping lists and recipes, and oversees transport to the church.  Email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org to join!

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

ubcKids Donation Requests

Kids ministry is looking for some gently used donations! Contact nicole@ubcwaco.org if you have any of the following to donate:

complete puzzles for young kids-elementary
cars, hot wheels, etc
train tracks/train toys
magnatiles/magnetic toys
pots, pans, cookie sheets
play doh, play doh toys

Leadership Team Nominations
We’ve got an open spot on Leadership Team, and are taking nominations. If you know someone who would be a good representative voice for the congregation, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Book Club @ Ubc- January 27th, 7pm
Next book is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid on 1/27 from 7-8 pm. Join the UBC Book Club Group Me for updates: https://groupme.com/join_group/111260659/Y05RlzDf

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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

12/28- BRUNCH CHURCH

1/4- Jamie

1/11- Andie

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor, Community Engagement Coordinator
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Britt Duke
Katie Robinson
Travis Cheatham
Maggie Griffin
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 12-16-2025

NICOLE’S POST

The first time I went to church as an adult, after college, after some distance, it was because a coworker invited me. My daughter Georgia was six months old. The pastor only spoke Spanish, which I do not speak, and honestly, that felt kind of perfect for where I was spiritually at the time.

When I walked in, everyone assumed I’d be sending my baby to the nursery. I didn’t. It quickly became clear that this was a very unusual choice in that space. My baby’s noise wasn’t exactly welcomed, and I felt like everyone was staring right at me and my screechy baby. They probably weren’t. Or maybe they were!

Fast forward a few years later, when I tried church again. That baby was now four. I also had a two-year-old Marko and another baby boy, Marin. We sat in a pew-filled church while a priest delivered the message. My kids crawled on the floor. They knocked over the kneelers…each one crashing down with a dramatic BOOM. And I kid you not, one child yelled “BORING!!!” in the middle of the service. Truly horrific.

Why am I telling you this? I honestly don’t know. Maybe I just need to reiterate that my life is chaotic and that I’ve embraced it the best I can.

But also because this Sunday is Family Church Sunday. It’s one of our quarterly reminders that there is room for all of our UBC-ers, every age, every stage. There is room for our chaos. Room for floor-crawlers and inappropriately timed “BORING!”s (though, for the record, Andie is anything but boring).

One of my favorite threads of UBC is our commitment to the idea that there is no separation between the sacred and the secular. It’s all holy. The joyful noise. The messiness of real life. There is enough space for it all, and we want it all.

I love having your kids in our nurseries and classrooms. And I love having them in the service. They are welcome in whatever way makes sense for you and your family. And Andie says it every time and she means it: let them make noise. We love it, and we love them.

So if church is a little louder this Sunday, or if Marin Dizdar sends a crayon flying, just call it what it is: our church family doing family things.

THIS WEEK

All Ubc Christmas Movie Night- Wednesday, December 17th, 5:30pm
We’re watching Noelle and eating pizza and popcorn! BYOCandy or sweet treat.

Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm

Meet up @ the Mayborn Lights: 12/20 5-7pm. UBCers responsible for admission; email nicole@ubcwaco.org if you need ticket assistance! 

Advent Book Study- Monday, December 22nd, 6:45-7:45 (childcare available)

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

Pack of Hope Volunteers

Especially during Baylor breaks, there is a big need for packers on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 @ Poppa Rollo’s on Valley Mills. We send more bags home for breaks like Christmas break, too, so we need more hands! You can just show up, no prerequisites needed. Kids are welcome to come help pack bags too! More info at https://packofhope.org/faq or email nicole@ubcwaco.org. 

NEW BABY ON THE LOOSE
The Altahifs welcomed baby Vivian the day before Thanksgiving! Sign up for the meal train here.

Wanted: MiCasa Hosts!
We have a veritable slew of potential MiCasa participants waiting in the wings and we are looking for hosts and/or facilitators.  Our small group format is communal, so you can trade off facilitating or pick someone to lead discussions/activities for the week or season.  If you are interested in hosting a new group in your home or in facilitating one at the church, please email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org. If you are interested in joining, same email, different subject line!

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Freezer Meal Prep Parties
Love spreadsheets?  Love organizing?  Love feeding people?  Join our Freezer Meal Prep Party Org team!  This team places people together for the Prep Party, provides shopping lists and recipes, and oversees transport to the church.  Email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org to join!

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

ubcKids Donation Requests

Kids ministry is looking for some gently used donations! Contact nicole@ubcwaco.org if you have any of the following to donate:

complete puzzles for young kids-elementary
cars, hot wheels, etc
train tracks/train toys
magnatiles/magnetic toys
pots, pans, cookie sheets
play doh, play doh toys

Leadership Team Nominations
We’ve got an open spot on Leadership Team, and are taking nominations. If you know someone who would be a good representative voice for the congregation, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Christmas Eve Service- Wednesday, December 24th, 5:30pm

BRUNCH CHURCH- Sunday, December 28th, 10:45
The Sunday after Christmas each year, we have Brunch Church. There’s a bit of a liturgy throughout the meal, but we mainly just get together, eat brunch, and reflect on the year. Bring a brunch dish to share. Ubc will provide mimosas, zero-proof mimosas, and coffee.

The Book Club @ Ubc- January 27th, 7pm
Next book is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid on 1/27 from 7-8 pm. Join the UBC Book Club Group Me for updates: https://groupme.com/join_group/111260659/Y05RlzDf

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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

12/21- Andie

12/28- BRUNCH CHURCH

1/4- Jamie

1/11- Andie

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor, Community Engagement Coordinator
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Britt Duke
Katie Robinson
Travis Cheatham
Maggie Griffin
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 12-9-2025

LITURGY OF MOURNING

Several years ago, we attached a liturgy to our calendar to remind us to take time to give voice to feelings of mourning and lament in our lives. Emotions are part of the equipment that allow us to participate in the world around us and within us. Some are easier to give space to than others, but they are all important, truth-bearing embodied messengers. Mourning, sadness, grief, lament, dereliction, etc. are of a variety that we generally wish to avoid, but if we give them space, we might find ourselves more aware of that which is important to us, more grateful, more connected to our neighbor, more connected to God, and more human, in general. Our Liturgy of Mourning is this Thursday at 5:30pm. It is about 30 minutes long. There will be childcare and we’ll have soup if you want to stick around after. If you have any questions or want more info, email jamie@ubcwaco.org.

THIS WEEK

Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm

A Liturgy of Mourning- Thursday, December 11th, 5:30pm
Childcare available and dinner to follow.

UBCYP at MainEvent- Thursday, December 11th, 7pm
For more info, email andie@ubcwaco.org.

Derek Webb Show (TICKETED)- Sunday, December 14th, 8pm
Click here for info and tickets.

Advent Book Study- Monday, December 15th, 6:45-7:45 (childcare available)

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

NEW BABY ON THE LOOSE
The Altahifs welcomed baby Vivian the day before Thanksgiving! Sign up for the meal train here.

Wanted: MiCasa Hosts!
We have a veritable slew of potential MiCasa participants waiting in the wings and we are looking for hosts and/or facilitators.  Our small group format is communal, so you can trade off facilitating or pick someone to lead discussions/activities for the week or season.  If you are interested in hosting a new group in your home or in facilitating one at the church, please email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org. If you are interested in joining, same email, different subject line!

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Freezer Meal Prep Parties
Love spreadsheets?  Love organizing?  Love feeding people?  Join our Freezer Meal Prep Party Org team!  This team places people together for the Prep Party, provides shopping lists and recipes, and oversees transport to the church.  Email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org to join!

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

ubcKids Donation Requests

Kids ministry is looking for some gently used donations! Contact nicole@ubcwaco.org if you have any of the following to donate:

complete puzzles for young kids-elementary
cars, hot wheels, etc
train tracks/train toys
magnatiles/magnetic toys
pots, pans, cookie sheets
play doh, play doh toys

Leadership Team Nominations
We’ve got an open spot on Leadership Team, and are taking nominations. If you know someone who would be a good representative voice for the congregation, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Meet up @ the Mayborn Lights: 12/20 5-7pm. UBCers responsible for admission; email nicole@ubcwaco.org if you need ticket assistance! 

All Ubc Christmas Movie Night- Wednesday, December 17th, 5:30pm
We’re watching Noelle and eating pizza and popcorn! BYOCandy or sweet treat.

Christmas Eve Service- Wednesday, December 24th, 5:30pm

BRUNCH CHURCH- Sunday, December 28th, 10:45
The Sunday after Christmas each year, we have Brunch Church. There’s a bit of a liturgy throughout the meal, but we mainly just get together, eat brunch, and reflect on the year. Bring a brunch dish to share. Ubc will provide mimosas, zero-proof mimosas, and coffee.

The Book Club @ Ubc- January 27th, 7pm
Next book is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid on 1/27 from 7-8 pm. Join UBC Book Club Group Me for updates:https://groupme.com/join_group/111260659/Y05RlzDf

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

12/14- Andie

12/21- Andie

12/28- BRUNCH CHURCH

COMMUNITY BOARD

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor, Community Engagement Coordinator
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Britt Duke
Katie Robinson
Travis Cheatham
Maggie Griffin
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 12-2-2025

GIVING TUESDAY

Today is Giving Tuesday. At some point, for whatever reason, our culture decided to stick a date on the calendar as an annual reminder to donate to a cause you find important. It can be nice to have a reminder like that. We can choose to support causes on any random Tuesday, but sometimes the specificity or immediacy of things being “a day” are helpful in actually getting around to it.

Is Ubc important to you? Or to someone you love? Whether Ubc has been a meaningful place to you from near or afar, we invite you to donate to the ongoing work of Ubc on this Giving Tuesday here.

THIS WEEK

Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm

****JAMIE ERRONEOUSLY SAID LITURGY OF MOURNING IS THIS WEEK ON SUNDAY. IT IS ACTUALLY NEXT WEEK****

BYOGBH- Friday, December 5th, 7-9pm
Join us from 7:00–9:00 p.m.for a cozy evening of gingerbread house decorating! Bring your own gingerbread house kit—we’ll festive cocktails and mocktails and charcuterie. Let’s enjoy good company and holiday cheer together! This gathering is for ages 21 and up!

Carols, Cocktails, and Cookies- Sunday, December 7th, 7pm

The Book Club @ Ubc- Monday, December 8th, 7-8pm
We are reading Hazel Says No by Jessica Berger Gross.

Advent Book Study- Monday, December 8th, 6:45-7:45 (childcare available)

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

Wanted: MiCasa Hosts!
We have a veritable slew of potential MiCasa participants waiting in the wings and we are looking for hosts and/or facilitators.  Our small group format is communal, so you can trade off facilitating or pick someone to lead discussions/activities for the week or season.  If you are interested in hosting a new group in your home or in facilitating one at the church, please email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org. If you are interested in joining, same email, different subject line!

HEB Gift Card Drive

Want to help other people buy groceries? We have created a drop down in our giving app labeled “HEB Gift Cards,” and any money you contribute to that fund will be spent on that endeavor. Also, if you are a person who would benefit from grocery assistance, you can email any of the pastoral staff, and we will get you connected with resources.

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Freezer Meal Prep Parties
Love spreadsheets?  Love organizing?  Love feeding people?  Join our Freezer Meal Prep Party Org team!  This team places people together for the Prep Party, provides shopping lists and recipes, and oversees transport to the church.  Email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org to join!

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

ubcKids Donation Requests

Kids ministry is looking for some gently used donations! Contact nicole@ubcwaco.org if you have any of the following to donate:

complete puzzles for young kids-elementary
cars, hot wheels, etc
train tracks/train toys
magnatiles/magnetic toys
pots, pans, cookie sheets
play doh, play doh toys

Leadership Team Nominations
We’ve got an open spot on Leadership Team, and are taking nominations. If you know someone who would be a good representative voice for the congregation, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

A Liturgy of Mourning- Thursday, December 11th, 5:30pm
Childcare available and dinner to follow.

Derek Webb Show (TICKETED)- Sunday, December 14th, 8pm
Click here for info and tickets.

All Ubc Christmas Movie Night- Wednesday, December 17th, 5:30pm

Christmas Eve Service- Wednesday, December 24th, 5:30pm

BRUNCH CHURCH- Sunday, December 28th, 10:45
The Sunday after Christmas each year, we have Brunch Church. There’s a bit of a liturgy throughout the meal, but we mainly just get together, eat brunch, and reflect on the year. Bring a brunch dish to share. Ubc will provide mimosas, zero-proof mimosas, and coffee.

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

12/7- Andie

12/14- Andie

12/21- Andie

12/28- BRUNCH CHURCH

COMMUNITY BOARD

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor, Community Engagement Coordinator
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Britt Duke
Katie Robinson
Travis Cheatham
Maggie Griffin
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 11-25-2025

ADVENT BOOK STUDY

Starting Monday, December 1st, Andie is leading an Advent book study on Walter Brueggemann’s Names for the Messiah on Mondays from 6:45-7:45. Childcare is available! Here’s the back-of-the-book description: Isaiah 9:6, a divine utterance is given to us using four royal titles--Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Names for the Messiah ponders each title and how the people understood it then, how Jesus did or did not fulfill the title, and how Christians interpret Jesus as representative of that title.

Christians have claimed from the beginning that Jesus was the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament. In this study, best-selling author Walter Brueggemann tackles the questions: "What were these expectations?" and "Did Jesus fulfill them?"

THIS WEEK

YOUTH GROUP POTLUCK AT CAMP FIMFO
Youth group will be held inside Squirrely’s Tavern at Camp Fimfo on Wednesday from 6 PM to 8 PM. Our normal time. It’s potluck style so please bring a side dish or a dessert!

Deadline to Drop Off Christmas Gifts For Arrow- Friday, November 28th

Advent Book Study- Monday, December 1st, 6:45-7:45 (childcare available)

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

Wanted: MiCasa Hosts!
We have a veritable slew of potential MiCasa participants waiting in the wings and we are looking for hosts and/or facilitators.  Our small group format is communal, so you can trade off facilitating or pick someone to lead discussions/activities for the week or season.  If you are interested in hosting a new group in your home or in facilitating one at the church, please email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org. If you are interested in joining, same email, different subject line!

Arrow Christmas Gifts
Each year, UBC comes together to partner with Arrow Family Ministries to bring care and encouragement to children and teens in foster care. This partnership is important to our church family and to Arrow ministries. We have been able to provide a good portion of their gifts each year and this is a meaningful way to support the community. 

This year, we are collecting gifts for children and teens in three age groups: 0–7, 8–14, and 15–18. Gifts can include toys, games, books, or gift cards…anything that brings joy to kids of various ages. 

Gifts can be dropped off at UBC in Nicole’s office through November 28.

HEB Gift Card Drive

Want to help other people buy groceries? We have created a drop down in our giving app labeled “HEB Gift Cards,” and any money you contribute to that fund will be spent on that endeavor. Also, if you are a person who would benefit from grocery assistance, you can email any of the pastoral staff, and we will get you connected with resources.

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Freezer Meal Prep Parties
Love spreadsheets?  Love organizing?  Love feeding people?  Join our Freezer Meal Prep Party Org team!  This team places people together for the Prep Party, provides shopping lists and recipes, and oversees transport to the church.  Email Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org to join!

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

ubcKids Donation Requests

Kids ministry is looking for some gently used donations! Contact nicole@ubcwaco.org if you have any of the following to donate:

2 large rugs
complete puzzles for young kids-elementary
cars, hot wheels, etc
train tracks/train toys
magnatiles/magnetic toys
pots, pans, cookie sheets
play doh, play doh toys

Leadership Team Nominations
We’ve got an open spot on Leadership Team, and are taking nominations. If you know someone who would be a good representative voice for the congregation, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

BYOGBH- Friday, December 5th, 7-9pm
Join us from 7:00–9:00 p.m.for a cozy evening of gingerbread house decorating! Bring your own gingerbread house kit—we’ll festive cocktails and mocktails and charcuterie. Let’s enjoy good company and holiday cheer together! This gathering is for ages 21 and up!

Carols, Cocktails, and Cookies- Sunday, December 7th, 7pm

The Book Club @ Ubc- Monday, December 8th, 7-8pm
We are reading Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover.

A Liturgy of Mourning- Thursday, December 11th, 5:30pm
Childcare available and dinner to follow.

Derek Webb Show (TICKETED)- Sunday, December 14th, 8pm
Click here for info and tickets.

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

11/30- Andie

COMMUNITY BOARD

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor, Community Engagement Coordinator
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Britt Duke
Katie Robinson
Travis Cheatham
Maggie Griffin
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 11-18-2025

ANDIE’S POST

Town Hall and Vision Sesh

This week was a banner week for UBC as we spent some time taking stock of where we are and where we are headed in 2026.  As you may know, at the end of each year our staff sits down and reflects over the previous season and dreams about what could be on the horizon.  We were able to give updates at Town Hall on Sunday and took time yesterday to do some visioning for 2026, so here's the skinny. 

Here's some highlights from Town Hall:
-We are excited for our leadership to learn and grow together and still have one more spot open if you are interested in joining!
-Our giving has increased this year (thank you!) and we are still $5,000-7,000 under our goal each month before paying Greer's salary.
-Sharing the community pastor responsibilities between myself and Nicole is really fun and is creating more opportunities to spend time together as a congregation.

-We are investing into a new venue housed in The Backside called The Stockroom, a nod to our building's roots as a grocery store.  It'll be an arts and creatives space that will host galleries, storytelling events, concerts and more!

Here's some highlights from our Visioning Sesh:
-We are spending time with the question, "What will our core emphasis be in the upcoming year?"

-The Stockroom, youth room update, and outdoor playground space are major projects for 2026.

-As a staff, we all took note of how the emphasis of engaging has fostered growth and connection in our church and an expanding sense of belonging.

-We love the relationships and dynamics on our team and are grateful for the ministries, studies, and special events/liturgies that are happening on a regular basis.

What can you do?
-Keep showing up!  It has been very cool to see new connections being built and how the different community opportunities are creating crossover for people who don't usually spend time together.

-Want to see something new start at UBC?  Let's talk about it!  The last few months, we've had more congregants take initiative and invite people to get together, start or host an event, and get creative in what they want to see happen at UBC.  This is communal work and we want to hear from you.
-Giving Tuesday is coming! As mentioned above, we are so grateful for the ways UBCers have contributed financially; it is hard for a lot of us right now.  The work we do together is funded together, so please consider giving to UBC on a regular basis or on Giving Tuesday if you're able.  This year we've expanded our community partnership with Caesar Chavez and are exploring adding an elementary school to that partnership in 2026.  We also host two different non-profit community groups and want to increase the use of our building in that way.  Your giving did that, because our community survives on your generosity! 

-Reach out!  There are people in our church who are going through hard things, who feel lonely, who wonder if their presence in our congregation matters.  While we do everything we can as a staff to connect with anyone who wants support, this is a community. Maybe it's time to reach out and make a new friend at UBC.

I say this with my whole heart: Pastoring UBC is one of the greatest joys and honors of my lifetime, and I cannot wait to see what this upcoming year brings!

THIS WEEK

Youth Group - Wednesdays @ 6pm

Thanksgiving LoveFeast- Sunday, November 23rd, 6pm

Stish & Bish - Monday, November 24th, 7pm

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

Arrow Christmas Gifts
Each year, UBC comes together to partner with Arrow Family Ministries to bring care and encouragement to children and teens in foster care. This partnership is important to our church family and to Arrow ministries. We have been able to provide a good portion of their gifts each year and this is a meaningful way to support the community. 

This year, we are collecting gifts for children and teens in three age groups: 0–7, 8–14, and 15–18. Gifts can include toys, games, books, or gift cards…anything that brings joy to kids of various ages. 

Gifts can be dropped off at UBC in Nicole’s office through November 28.

HEB Gift Card Drive

Want to help other people buy groceries? We have created a drop down in our giving app labeled “HEB Gift Cards,” and any money you contribute to that fund will be spent on that endeavor. Also, if you are a person who would benefit from grocery assistance, you can email any of the pastoral staff, and we will get you connected with resources.

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

ubcKids Donation Requests

Kids ministry is looking for some gently used donations! Contact nicole@ubcwaco.org if you have any of the following to donate:

2 large rugs
complete puzzles for young kids-elementary
cars, hot wheels, etc
train tracks/train toys
magnatiles/magnetic toys
pots, pans, cookie sheets
play doh, play doh toys

Leadership Team Nominations
We’ve got an open spot on Leadership Team, and are taking nominations. If you know someone who would be a good representative voice for the congregation, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

BYOGBH- Friday, December 5th, 7-9pm
Join us from 7:00–9:00 p.m.for a cozy evening of gingerbread house decorating! Bring your own gingerbread house kit—we’ll festive cocktails and mocktails and charcuterie. Let’s enjoy good company and holiday cheer together! This gathering is for ages 21 and up!

Carols, Cocktails, and Cookies- Sunday, December 7th, 7pm

The Book Club @ Ubc- Monday, December 8th, 7-8pm
We are reading Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover.

A Liturgy of Mourning- Thursday, December 11th, 5:30pm
Childcare available and dinner to follow.

Derek Webb Show (TICKETED)- Sunday, December 14th, 8pm
Click here for info and tickets.

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

11/23- Jamie

11/30- Andie

COMMUNITY BOARD

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Britt Duke
Katie Robinson
Travis Cheatham
Maggie Griffin
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 11-11-2025

NICOLE’S POST

Christmas Gifts for Arrow

Each year, UBC comes together to partner with Arrow Family Ministries to bring care and encouragement to children and teens in foster care. This partnership is important to our church family and to Arrow ministries. We have been able to provide a good portion of their gifts each year and this is a meaningful way to support the community. 

This year, we are collecting gifts for children and teens in three age groups: 0–7, 8–14, and 15–18. Gifts can include toys, games, books, or gift cards…anything that brings joy to kids of various ages. 

Gifts can be dropped off at UBC in my office through November 28. I’m thankful for our community and how we join together to spread love and care around Waco

THIS WEEK

Youth Group - Wednesdays @ 6pm

UBCYP Friendsgiving- Thursday, November 13th, 6:30pm
Email andie@ubcwaco.org for details.

Town Hall- Sunday, November 16th, noon

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

HEB Gift Card Drive

Ever feel helpless to solve a big problem, but want to do SOMETHING? In preparation for the likely gap in SNAP benefits, we are gathering HEB gift cards to help who we can keep food on the table. We have created a drop down in our giving app labeled “HEB Gift Cards,” and any money you contribute to that fund will be spent on that endeavor. Also, if you are a person who would benefit from grocery assistance, you can email any of the pastoral staff, and we will get you connected with resources.

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

ubcKids Donation Requests

Kids ministry is looking for some gently used donations! Contact nicole@ubcwaco.org if you have any of the following to donate:

2 large rugs
complete puzzles for young kids-elementary
cars, hot wheels, etc
train tracks/train toys
magnatiles/magnetic toys
pots, pans, cookie sheets
play doh, play doh toys

Leadership Team Nominations
We’ve got an open spot on Leadership Team, and are taking nominations. If you know someone who would be a good representative voice for the congregation, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

UBC:Renew (POSTPONED DUE TO DEATH IN NICOLE’S FAMILY) New Date to Come
Children Pre-K-3rd Grade are invited to UBC: Renew, an evening filled with spiritual formation and putting our faith into action. Parents are invited to join Andie in the backside for a parent-centered workshop!

Thanksgiving LoveFeast- Sunday, November 23rd, 6pm

BYOGBH- Friday, December 5th, 7-9pm
Join us from 7:00–9:00 p.m.for a cozy evening of gingerbread house decorating! Bring your own gingerbread kit—we’ll festive cocktails and mocktails and charcuterie. Let’s enjoy good company and holiday cheer together! This gathering is for ages 21 and up!

Carols, Cocktails, and Cookies- Sunday, December 7th, 7pm

The Book Club @ Ubc- Monday, December 8th, 7-8pm
We are reading Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover.

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

11/16- Andie

11/23- Jamie

11/30- Andie

COMMUNITY BOARD

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Britt Duke
Katie Robinson
Travis Cheatham
Maggie Griffin
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 11-4-2025

ANDIE’S POST

Community Partner Highlight: McLennan County Diaper Collective

It has been an absolute delight housing McLennan County Diaper Collective in one of our upstairs offices, and heading into the holidays, we have a chance to do more than provide building space (though that matters!).  The need for diapers increases this time every year.  One in three Central Texas families struggle to provide enough diapers each month for their babies, and we can help that number shrink.  Right now is the perfect time to pick up a pack to donate!  Target (yes, boo, I know) is running a special on diapers through the 8th: Spend $75 and get a $15 dollar gift card.  That's $90 worth of diapers for $75, which equates to nearly two families' worth of diapers for a month.  If that is out of your budget, but you still want to help, grab a friend (or three) and pool resources!  If you want to give your time, I've linked the volunteer calendar below.  Families have the opportunity to reserve diapers, and volunteers gather twice a month to sort, package, and label the diapers for distribution.  As a staff, we are working to expand and solidify our community partnerships, and this is a great opportunity for UBC to step into that relationship building and care for our neighbors in tangible ways.  Please email me at andie@ubcwaco.org if you need any additional information, and if you need diapers, you can reserve them through the MCDC website!  I'm proud of you!

https://www.mcdiapers.org/get-involved

THIS WEEK

Coffee Hour w/ Nicole- Wednesday, 9:45am, Common Grounds Franklin Ave.

Youth Group - Wednesdays @ 6pm

Liturgy of Gratitude- Thursday, November 6th, 5:30pm **CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

ubcCollege Friendsgiving- Thursday, November 6th, 6:30pm
Email hannah@ubcwaco.org for details.

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

HEB Gift Card Drive

Ever feel helpless to solve a big problem, but want to do SOMETHING? In preparation for the likely gap in SNAP benefits, we are gathering HEB gift cards to help who we can keep food on the table. We have created a drop down in our giving app labeled “HEB Gift Cards,” and any money you contribute to that fund will be spent on that endeavor. Also, if you are a person who would benefit from grocery assistance, you can email any of the pastoral staff, and we will get you connected with resources.

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

Feed the Youths
Part of our youth group’s Wednesday gatherings is eating dinner, and you can sign up to be the source of said dinner!

ubcKids Donation Requests

Kids ministry is looking for some gently used donations! Contact nicole@ubcwaco.org if you have any of the following to donate:

2 large rugs
complete puzzles for young kids-elementary
cars, hot wheels, etc
train tracks/train toys
magnatiles/magnetic toys
pots, pans, cookie sheets
play doh, play doh toys

Leadership Team Nominations
We’ve got an open spot on Leadership Team, and are taking nominations. If you know someone who would be a good representative voice for the congregation, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Jess Wishlist
Our office manager, Jess, is a social work intern at Waco High. As some of our teachers did at the start of the school year, Jess has offered us a wishlist link to help support the work she is doing in the lives of students. You can find it here.

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Town Hall- Sunday, November 16th, noon

UBC:Renew- Thursday, November 20th, 5:30pm
Children Pre-K-3rd Grade are invited to UBC: Renew, an evening filled with spiritual formation and putting our faith into action. Parents are invited to join Andie in the backside for a parent-centered workshop!

Thanksgiving LoveFeast- Sunday, November 23rd, 6pm

Carols, Cocktails, and Cookies- Sunday, December 7th, 7pm

The Book Club @ Ubc- Monday, December 8th, 7-8pm
We are reading Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover.

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

11/9- Andie

11/16- Andie

11/23- Jamie

11/30- Andie

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Britt Duke
Marcus Franklin
Katie Robinson
Margo Shanks
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 10-28-2025

TWO TIME-SENSITIVE THINGS

HEB Gift Card Drive

Ever feel helpless to solve a big problem, but want to do SOMETHING? In preparation for the likely gap in SNAP benefits, we are gathering HEB gift cards to help who we can keep food on the table. We have created a drop down in our giving app labeled “HEB Gift Cards,” and any money you contribute to that fund will be spent on that endeavor. Also, if you are a person who would benefit from grocery assistance, you can email any of the pastoral staff, and we will get you connected with resources.

All Saints Communion Sunday
As this Sunday is the first of the month and also closest to All Saints Day, you are encouraged to bring a photo of a person who, though now dead, reflected the love of God to you and helped formed you into who you are becoming. You can place your photos on the communion table when you arrive on Sunday morning.

THIS WEEK

Youth Group - Wednesdays @ 6pm

Hocus Pocus Movie Night- Wednesday, October 29th, 6pm
Pizza will be provided and we will have Coco on in the family room for littles to watch if Hocus Pocus is too scary.

All Saints Liturgy- Thursday, October 30th, 5:30pm

New ubcKids Classroom Configuration- Sunday, November 2nd

Starting Nov 2nd, classrooms will be: 
Babies-2 (used to be nursing room)
2 & 3 year olds (same toddler room) 
4-6 year olds (used to be baby room)
2nd-3rd grade (yellow room) 
4th-5th grade (rock n roll room)
2nd-5th grade will all be dismissed after the music

Classrooms will not close on the first Sunday of the month, but we will have “all family church” quarterly! 

Pedro the Lion House Show Tour (ticketed)- Monday, November 3rd, 8pm
Indie legend David Bazan is stopping by for a show on November 3rd. This is a ticketed event and you can purchase yours here.

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

Prep Parties//Meals Available

After the Congressional Budget Bill passed in July of 2025, we knew that we had to respond with radical hospitality through practical means.  The bill cut food assistance funding significantly, and will have lasting impacts on SNAP eligibility and work requirements.  With so much food insecurity already in our community, we launched Prep Parties at UBC.  Prep Parties are a chance for small groups of people to gather together, cook freezer meals, and stock the freezer in our kitchen.  The meals are free to anyone in our congregation or broader community who may need them, whatever the reason.  Too much month at the end of the money?  Busy weekend protesting and advocating for policy change?  Hosting a MiCasa and don't have time to cook?  Please grab a meal!

If you are interested in joining our next round of Prep Parties, please email andie@ubcwaco.org.  The plan is to restock on a quarterly basis, and we need shoppers, cooks, and hosts.

ubcKids Donation Requests

Kids ministry is looking for some gently used donations! Contact nicole@ubcwaco.org if you have any of the following to donate:

2 large rugs
complete puzzles for young kids-elementary
cars, hot wheels, etc
train tracks/train toys
magnatiles/magnetic toys
pots, pans, cookie sheets
play doh, play doh toys

Leadership Team Nominations
We’ve got an open spot on Leadership Team, and are taking nominations. If you know someone who would be a good representative voice for the congregation, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Mealtrain for the Covert Family
Jeff is having hip replacement surgery, so we have the honor of supporting him, Tiffany, and the kids as he recovers. Let's show our love for the Coverts during this time! Sign up here.

Jess Wishlist
Our office manager, Jess, is a social work intern at Waco High. As some of our teachers did at the start of the school year, Jess has offered us a wishlist link to help support the work she is doing in the lives of students. You can find it here.

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Liturgy of Gratitude- Thursday, November 6th, 5:30pm

ubcCollege Friendsgiving- Thursday, November 6th, 6:30pm

Town Hall- Sunday, November 16th, noon

UBC:Renew- Thursday, November 20th, 5:30pm
Children Pre-K-3rd Grade are invited to UBC: Renew, an evening filled with spiritual formation and putting our faith into action. Parents are invited to join Andie in the backside for a parent-centered workshop!

Thanksgiving LoveFeast- Sunday, November 23rd, 6pm

Carols, Cocktails, and Cookies- Sunday, December 7th, 7pm

The Book Club @ Ubc- Monday, December 8th, 7-8pm
We are reading Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover.

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

11/2- Andie

11/9- Andie

11/16- Andie

11/23- Jamie

11/30- Andie

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Britt Duke
Marcus Franklin
Katie Robinson
Margo Shanks
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 10-21-2025

ANDIE’S POST

Baby's First Pride: What Do You Hope for in Community?
Last weekend was a big weekend.  UBC went bowling at Main Event, we had Out on the Brazos, and the coordinator for CBF Texas was in town.  I also attended a birthday party and hosted a birthday party.  It was place to place and event to event, and as a parent who also happens to be a pastor, I have sworn that I will never allow my job to be the reason my kids resent church.  I've never made them act like "pastor's kids" or be at the church anytime the doors are open.  Weekends like this run that risk, however.  After bowling, I noticed a family in my MiCasa was sticking around to play arcade games, and I knew how much Hazel would love to do that, too.  It was already an hour past the twins' bedtime, so I asked if Hazel could stay with them and if they were willing to bring her home. ENTHUSIASTIC yes.  I was trying to coordinate a time when both Mae and Hazel could come to OOTB and help at our table, but with only one teen driver in the house, we needed outside help.  Hazel wasn't able to go last year, so it felt even more important to figure out a solution.  So I texted a mom whose kiddo we take to youth group every week and asked if she would be willing to play chaufer for Hazel: Another enthusiastic yes.  When we had to drive to Louisiana last minute to pick up our new vehicle after Jeremy's accident, I texted some UBC moms in our neighborhood and asked if they would be on call for my kids in case they needed anything.  Yes, yes, yes, and yes.  I have multiple other stories over the last few months that I could share, but my point is this: Showing up for people matters.  It matters when we do it, it matters when we receive it, and it is a significant reason for the Church to exist.  Living with one another in meaningful community both resources and grounds us for the work of Jesus in our midst.  Thank you to those who have offered this kind of care to me and mine, and thank you to those who have been willing to accept support from me in return.  It is formative, and it is good.

THIS WEEK

Youth Group - Wednesdays @ 6pm

ubcCollege Mid-Semester Study Party- Thursday, October 23rd, 1-4pm
Meet Hannah over at Moody for a study hang. Email hannah@ubwaco.org for details.

Cameron Park Hike- Saturday, October 25th, 9-11am

Halloween Costume Sunday
Wear your halloween costume or favorite fall shirt to church!

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

ubcKids Donation Requests

Kids ministry is looking for some gently used donations! Contact nicole@ubcwaco.org if you have any of the following to donate:

2 large rugs
complete puzzles for young kids-elementary
cars, hot wheels, etc
train tracks/train toys
magnatiles/magnetic toys
pots, pans, cookie sheets
play doh, play doh toys

Leadership Team Nominations
We’ve got an open spot on Leadership Team, and are taking nominations. If you know someone who would be a good representative voice for the congregation, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Mealtrain for the Covert Family
Jeff is having hip replacement surgery, so we have the honor of supporting him, Tiffany, and the kids as he recovers. Let's show our love for the Coverts during this time! Sign up here.

Jess Wishlist
Our office manager, Jess, is a social work intern at Waco High. As some of our teachers did at the start of the school year, Jess has offered us a wishlist link to help support the work she is doing in the lives of students. You can find it here.

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Book Club @ UBC- Monday, October 27th, 7pm
This month we are reading The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Hocus Pocus Movie Night- Wednesday, October 29th, 6pm

All Saints Liturgy- Thursday, October 30th, 5:30pm

New ubcKids Classroom Configuration- Sunday, November 2nd

Starting Nov 2nd, classrooms will be: 
Babies-2 (used to be nursing room)
2 & 3 year olds (same toddler room) 
4-6 year olds (used to be baby room)
2nd-3rd grade (yellow room) 
4th-5th grade (rock n roll room)
2nd-5th grade will all be dismissed after the music

Classrooms will not close on the first Sunday of the month, but we will have “all family church” quarterly! 

Pedro the Lion House Show Tour (ticketed)- Monday, November 3rd, 8pm
Indie legend David Bazan is stopping by for a show on November 3rd. This is a ticketed event and you can purchase yours here.

Liturgy of Gratitude- Thursday, November 6th, 5:30pm

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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

10/26- Andie

11/2- Andie

11/9- Andie

11/16- Andie

11/23- Jamie

11/30- Andie

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Britt Duke
Marcus Franklin
Katie Robinson
Margo Shanks
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 10-15-2025

ANDIE’S POST

Carving Space
I had one of those weekends that reaffirmed that I am exactly where I am supposed to be.  Friday night, our family went camping with a bunch of other UBCers (shoutout GTG Outdoors for providing an incredible experience), and it was beyond words beautiful.  I woke up early on Saturday, tossed on a sweatshirt, and meandered to our base camp site.  The lake was still.  Everything was dewy.  There was the slightest hint of Fall chill. But as I looked around at the people who were chatting, as I heard our kids playing and causing the slightest amount of chaos, the most breathtaking sight was this group of people who came together because they like each other.  Because they wanted to get to know each other better.  Because they wanted to deepen existing relationships.  People I literally did not know two years ago greeted me and my family with smiles, familiarity, and "How did yall sleep?"  It's hard to encapsulate just how special and precious it was to swap stories of waking up to little feet in my face and how someone from our group had to tell a bunch of frat guys to cut the music.  The next day, we headed to the pumpkin patch, and once again, UBCers gathered to spend time together outside of Sunday morning liturgy.  I found myself mesmerized by this group of people who wanted to share this communal experience.  It was so cool; I would take my kids to the big slide or to the gravel pit, and we'd see someone we knew.  Two UBC elementary kids helped my twins up to the top of the big trampoline.  Connections were solidified, memories were made and shared, and it was magic.  I say all of this under the heading of "Carving Space" because we talk a lot about self-care these days.  I am 10/10 for boundaries, for thriving, for doing what we need to do to ensure our ongoing mental, emotional, and physical health.  In that, I think we've forgotten that self-care doesn't always mean alone.  One of the best things I've done for my well-being and mental health is camp with my church, especially following my partner's recent car accident.  We often say that Waco needs UBC, and truer words have never been spoken.  But I'm wondering if we've taken the time to realize that we need UBC.  We need each other. We need time together. We need to experience community outside of a Sunday morning.  Do with that what you will, friends, but for what it's worth, I think carving out space to be together is a wildly important pursuit.

THIS WEEK

Youth Group - Wednesdays @ 6pm

UBCYP- Thursday, October 16th, 7pm
If you are someone who is in the post college age stage of life, our first UBCYP (young professionals) meetup of the semester is coming up. Email andie@ubcwaco.org for details.

All-Ubc Bowling Night @ Main Event- Friday, October 17th, 6:30-9pm
Join us in the VIP room for bowling fun! UBC has reserved the room from 7:30-9:00. UBCers are responsible for shoe rentals.

Out on the Brazos- Saturday, October 18th, 12-5pm
Tickets are free and you can get them here.

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

Volunteer for Out on the Brazos
If you are interested in volunteering at our booth at Out on the Brazos, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Mealtrain for the Covert Family
Jeff is having hip replacement surgery, so we have the honor of supporting him, Tiffany, and the kids as he recovers. Let's show our love for the Coverts during this time! Sign up here.

Mealtrain for the Davis/Pearson-Lewis Family
Nickie and Darius are new to UBC, and Nickie's grandfather is in hospice care. They are also in the middle of a move. Let's show these new UBCers they don't have to weather this difficult time alone! Sign up here.

Jess Wishlist
Our office manager, Jess, is a social work intern at Waco High. As some of our teachers did at the start of the school year, Jess has offered us a wishlist link to help support the work she is doing in the lives of students. You can find it here.

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ubcCollege Mid-Semester Study Party- Thursday, October 23rd, 1-4pm
Meet Hannah over at Moody for a study hang. Email hannah@ubwaco.org for details.

Cameron Park Hike- Saturday, October 25th, 9-11am

The Book Club @ UBC- Monday, October 27th, 7pm
This month we are reading The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Hocus Pocus Movie Night- Wednesday, October 29th, 6pm

All Saints Liturgy- Thursday, October 30th, 5:30pm

Pedro the Lion House Show Tour (ticketed)- Monday, November 3rd, 8pm
Indie legend David Bazan is stopping by for a show on November 3rd. This is a ticketed event and you can purchase yours here.

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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

10/19- Ellen Di Giosia

10/26- Andie

11/2- Andie

11/9- Andie

11/16- Andie

11/23- Jamie

11/30- Andie

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)
Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Britt Duke
Marcus Franklin
Katie Robinson
Margo Shanks
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose

Newsletter 10-7-2025

MEET GREER

This is Greer, our new youth pastor. She’s going to be joining our team more formally when she graduates in the Spring, but be sure to say hey if you see her around before then! In the meantime, here is some more info about her:

Name: Greer Ellis Rutt

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Current occupation: Master of Divinity student at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Resident Chaplain in Ruth Collins Hall at Baylor University, and Bookseller/Team Lead at Fabled Bookshop & Cafe!

Education: M. Div at Truett (in progress), Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology

Hobbies: Writing poetry, reading, dancing, baking, anything creative, and spending time with Knightley.

Loves: art, books, dance/Refit, tea, German Shepherds (or any dogs), Beyonce, Penny & Sparrow, Grey’s Anatomy, Gilmore Girls, the Big Bang Thoery, and anything dark chocolate or prosecco.

Dream: becoming a pastor (done lol), writing a book, and turning into a mermaid.

THIS WEEK

Coffee Hour w/ Nicole @ CG Franklin- Wednesday, October 8, 9:30am
Come connect with Nicole & other UBCKids families!

Youth Group - Wednesdays @ 6pm

ubcCollege Pumpkin Painting Night- Thursday, October 9th, 6:30pm

Stish & Bish- Thursday, October 9th, 7pm

Bring a craft to work on and a snack to share! Contact andie@ubcwaco.org with any questions.

Ubc Family Camping Trip: Families Around the Fire @ Airport Park- October 10-11th

"Families Around the Fire" is a family-based outdoor adventure program. Lessons include:

• Leave No Trace: Supporting sustainable outdoor recreation

• Campsite setup: Outdoor living considerations

• Outdoor Cooking: Stove, grill, and Dutch oven

• FAQ: Planning your next experience

The cost is $100/family which includes 2 meals and the camping equipment/gear. Contact Nicole@ubcwaco.org if you need help covering the costs. Sign up here.

All UBC Pumpkin Patch Trip- Sunday, October 12, 2-4pm
Join us at Western Belle Farm in West, TX for pumpkin patch fun! UBCers will get a discounted rate of $8/per person. Please pay at ubcwaco.org/give and make a note that it’s for the pumpkin patch or by cash or check in the donation box with pumpkin patch as the memo. Pay what you are able- UBC will cover the rest!

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

Volunteer for Out on the Brazos
If you are interested in volunteering at our booth at Out on the Brazos, email andie@ubcwaco.org!

Mealtrain for the Covert Family
Jeff is having hip replacement surgery, so we have the honor of supporting him, Tiffany, and the kids as he recovers. Let's show our love for the Coverts during this time! Sign up here.

Mealtrain for the Davis/Pearson-Lewis Family
Nickie and Darius are new to UBC, and Nickie's grandfather is in hospice care. They are also in the middle of a move. Let's show these new UBCers they don't have to weather this difficult time alone! Sign up here.

Jess Wishlist
Our office manager, Jess, is a social work intern at Waco High. As some of our teachers did at the start of the school year, Jess has offered us a wishlist link to help support the work she is doing in the lives of students. You can find it here.

Kid’s Volunteers

SIgn up to help with ubckids! Do it for the future! You can sign up here.

Tech Volunteers

Want to help keep the wheels from falling off on Sunday mornings? We are in need of volunteers to run lights, slides, and our livestream in the tech booth. No prior experience required--we will train you on whichever station you would like to help with. Email jamie@ubcwaco.org for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

All-Ubc Bowling Night @ Main Event- Friday, October 17th, 6:30-9pm
Join us in the VIP room for bowling fun! UBC has reserved the room from 7:30-9:00. UBCers are responsible for shoe rentals.

UBCYP- Thursday, October 16th, 7pm
If you are someone who is in the post college age stage of life, our first UBCYP (young professionals) meetup of the semester is coming up. Email andie@ubcwaco.org for details.

Out on the Brazos- Saturday, October 18th, 12-5pm
Tickets are free and you can get them here.

ubcCollege Mid-Semester Study Party- Thursday, October 23rd, 1-4pm
Meet Hannah over at Moody for a study hang. Email hannah@ubwaco.org for details.

Cameron Park Hike- Saturday, October 25th, 9-11am

The Book Club @ UBC- Monday, October 27th, 7pm
This month we are reading The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Hocus Pocus Movie Night- Wednesday, October 29th, 6pm

All Saints Liturgy- Thursday, October 30th, 5:30pm

Pedro the Lion House Show Tour (ticketed)- Monday, November 3rd, 8pm
Indie legend David Bazan is stopping by for a show on November 3rd. This is a ticketed event and you can purchase yours here.

—

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE

10/12- Andie

10/19- Ellen Di Giosia

10/26- Andie

CONTACT INFO

Pastoral Staff

Andie Pellicer, Lead Pastor
(andie@ubcwaco.org)
Jameson McGregor, Worship & Arts Pastor (jamie@ubcwaco.org)
Nicole Dizdar, Kids Pastor
(nicole@ubcwaco.org)

Hannah Kapitaniuk, Volunteer College Director
(hannah@ubcwaco.org)

Leadership Team

Britt Duke
Marcus Franklin
Katie Robinson
Margo Shanks
Brooke Reich

Staff Support Team

Kyle Howerton
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken

Finance Team

Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose