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.
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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
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