JAMIE’S POST
I have no profundity to offer you in this season of Resurrection. I have only hair that never quite dries and this poem I came across today about humidity:
Ode to Humidity
P. Scott Cunningham
What am I if not what happens
when I try to run away?
Water falls out of me like
an opinion. I’m like a screen
door banging between two rivers.
Dear air, what’s inside me
you’re so desperate to take?
I put on the Atlantic like a sweater.
My head bobs on the surface
of a lake I’m named after.
Where do I belong?
My head asks. My body,
exasperated, answers.
THIS WEEK
The Book Club @ UBC- Tuesday, April 28th, 7-8pm
We are reading Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm
May Day Dinner and Flower Gifting- Thursday, April 30, 6-7pm
We are sharing spring with our friends and neighbors! Join us for dinner and a potluck make-your-own-bouquet bar in honor of May Day. 6pm in the Backside!
Mister Rogers Sunday- Sunday, May 3
Each year around graduation season, we take a moment to reflect on the life of Fred Rogers and remember that vocation is not divided into sacred and secular categories. We also celebrate our graduates. If you are graduating this semester (high school, college, grad school, etc), we’d love to recognize you in church and feed you after. Please reach out to andie@ubcwaco.org so we can be in touch.
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 Backpack Donations
Bring backpacks, or donate money toward backpacks at ubcwaco.org/give and choose community partnerships. Accepting donations until May 17
CCMS Teacher Appreciation
We are accepting $5-$10 gift cards (or donations to Community Partnerships fund) by May 3rd!
Sharyl West (Loeung) Mealtrain
With Sharyl’s permission, her story is being shared and the need for support is great for her and the boys right now. Please keep her in your prayers and consider helping with the meal train!
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
UbcKIds Camp Bakesale!- Sunday, May 17th, 9:30-12:30
Before and after service, our UbcKids will be selling baked goods to raise money for kids camp expenses!
All-Church BBQ @ Andie’s- Monday, May 25th, 4-7pm
You're invited to an all church BBQ at Andie's! She'll provide mains; bring a side or drink to share. Sign up in the lobby or email andie@ubcwaco.org for details.
Pizza & Pints @ Shorty’s Woodway- Thursday, May 28th, 6pm
Pizza and Pints at Shorty's Woodway! Family-friendly pizza night with other Ubcers. Come hang out and grab a slice!
All Church Camp Fimfo Day- Saturday, June 6th
Save the date; Ubc is heading to Camp Fimfo! $5 a person. More details coming soon.
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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
5/3- Mister Rogers
5/10- Andie
5/24- Andie
5/31- Erin Hill
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)
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