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
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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