ANDIE’S POST
Listening to the Hamilton soundtrack while watching the US bomb a foreign country was NOT on my bingo card for 2026. I am stunned and horrified by the footage of the destruction that is coming to us through our phones and TVs, and in this cultural moment, I am acutely aware of my own insignificance. Our capacity for violence is humbling, and frightening, and matched (overtaken?) only by our capacity to love. We have equal and I hope greater capacity to do good. To stand. To serve. To impact our own small worlds with the love of Jesus that changes the trajectory of our universe in small but increasingly important ways. Last week I sat in the Rock n Roll room with several small group leaders, and we talked about how we share the sense that little flickers of community might matter more now than ever. I agree. I cherish my own small group with every fiber of my being, and I'm so grateful for the time we gather and process and hold each other's burdens and joys. Here's my ask: would you consider hosting a small group in the near future? You may have noticed Ubc is growing and new faces abound. We have people looking for deeper connection and we need new groups to place them in. Hosting can be as simple as meeting at the church and managing communication or as complex as choosing and facilitating content. Either one or anything in between would be so beneficial as we seek to care for each other and the broader community of Waco in the wake of what we are witnessing. Stay safe, and stay connected! Love yall.
THIS WEEK.
Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm
UbcKids Volunteers @ CG Woodway- Saturday, March 14th, 10-11am
Come hang with the UbcKids Volunteer crew! Whole family welcome. Coffee on UBC!
Lent Book Study- Sundays at 9:30 (beginning February 15th)
We’ll be reading Walter Brueggemann’s Interrupting Silence.
Sunday Liturgy- Sunday, 10:45am
St. Patrick Liturgy- Tuesday, March 17th, 5:30pm
A liturgy built from the words and story of St. Patrick. Childcare available.
Try Your Luck Game Night- Tuesday, March 17th, 6:15pm
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: Small Group Hosts!
We have a veritable slew of potential Small Group 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
Freddy’s Profit Share for Ubckids- Thursday, March 19th, 4-9pm
Eat dinner @ Freddy’s in Hewitt and mention UBCKids to go towards kids camp costs!
Pizza and Pints @ Shorty’s Woodway- Wednesday, March 25th, 6pm
Join us at Shorty’s in Woodway for our first monthly Pizza & Pints! UBC will buy a couple of cheese pizzas. Let the kids run around if you want to, and come hang out for good company and convos! This is led by Duke Dizdar.
Palm Sunday Picnic at Miss Nellie’s Pretty Place, Sunday, March 29th, 12-1pm
Save the Date: All-UBC Campout with GTG Outdoors April 17-19 at Meridian State Park
The cost will be $50/adult and $25/kids. This includes gear, food, and classes led by GTG!
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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
3/15- Kerri Fisher
3/22- Andie
3/29- 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
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