ANDIE’S POST
Hi friends! I have a problem. I am currently watching The Sheep Detectives, and I've realized I need sheep. I've needed goats for a while now, that's not new. But sheep? Must. Have. Baby. Lambs. In truth, I have two problems: I need sheep, and I can't have them. Can't, and shouldn't have them. One of the hardest things I've ever learned is to stay within my capacity. I'm continuing to learn that each time I say yes to something when I should've said no. I used to struggle to keep healthy margin because I felt like I had something to prove. My insecurities and my incessant need for dopamine combined to make the perfect cocktail for burnout. Now, I realize that even though becoming A LITERAL SHEPHERD would be incredible, leaving space affords me the bandwidth to show up when I'm needed unexpectedly. To stay fully present with my family, friends, and congregants. To say yes to advocacy that I would otherwise do poorly. To hear the sweet whispers of the Spirit when she draws my attention to common beauty. Summer is wrapping up, and I know that can send some of us spinning. My encouragement is to delight in every last bit you can, but don't run yourself into the ground trying to hang on to something impermanent. You've done enough; trust me, you don't need sheep!
THIS WEEK
Pizza & Pints- Thursday, July 30th, 5:30pm
Sunday Liturgy- Sunday, 10:45am
College Crafternoon @ CG Franklin- Sunday, 12pm
After church on Sunday (8/2), college students are invited to hangout with Greer at the Common Grounds on Franklin for a crafter-noon! Watercolor supplies will be available for use, but if you want to bring something you've been working on, all the crafts are welcome! Great before the back-to-school rush hits. See you there!
GIVING
UBC survives on the generosity of our congregation. Your tithes and offerings allow us to continue to create a space that is welcoming to all, embraces beauty, and seeks to live life to the fullest.
You can give, as you’re able, on Sunday mornings or set up a single or recurring online gift here.
If you ever have trouble with giving online or have a question about how to give, feel free to email administrator@ubcwaco.org.
CHURCH NEEDS
Something You Can Share
Ubc survives off of the generosity of our community. As we’ve navigated changes and created a new vision for Ubc, we have found that we have an increasing need for meeting our budget goals. Please feel free to share with your friends, loved ones and social media as we work together to meet this need
https://givebutter.com/untitled-campaign-oieeed
Please Feed the Youths
We are looking for more volunteers to bring Youth Dinners over the coming months. If you or your household is interested, fill out this form.
The form has a place to put the household name and what food you plan on bringing. Please note that some of our students have dietary restrictions! We are so thankful for all of our friends who support our youth!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Coffee Hour w Nicole (Splash Pad Edition)- Friday, August 7th, 10-11am
Meet at the Carleen Bright Splash Pad! Nicole will bring some iced coffee and popsicles for the kids.
Kindergarten Commissioning- Sunday, August 9th
if your little one is headed to kinder in the fall, we’d love to celebrate this milestone with you in August 9th during our regular Sunday service we will pray over our kids & they will get a special gift. email nicole@ubcwaco.org if you want your child to participate!
Move Up Day!- Sunday, August 9th
August 9th is the day ubckids move up8 to their new classrooms! Our rooms are divided like this:
0-3 year olds
4-6 (pre-k through 1st grade)
Elementary (2nd through 5th grade)
Sixth Grade Splash- Sunday, August 9 @ 5:30 PM! Pizza, popsicles, swimming & introducing our newest youth members to youth group!
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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).
Find more details and our full calendar of events on our website. This calendar is updated frequently, so check back often!
PREACHING SCHEDULE
8/2- Craig
8/9- Kerri
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)
Greer Rutt, Youth Pastor (greer@ubcwaco.org)
Leadership Team
Maggie Griffin
Adam Moore
Travis Cheatham
Mary Ellis
Brooke Reich
Staff Support Team
Jim Wren
Betsy Bracken
Finance Team
Brandon Glover
Jonathan Hill
Ben Rose