JAMIE’S POST
Happy Pride Month! As has become my custom, I’d like to use my newsletter week to put poetry before you. Padraig O’Tuama is a theological, liturgical, existential, and poetic voice that is important to me. I read this several times this week.
All this time, I felt like I had to describe
the things I did, and what was done to me,
how I had to wander a strange world for years,
needing to be busy, sleeping in strange beds,
searching through cities for chapels to weep in,
learning the stitches that keep a ripped heart
together for a while, when what I really need
to say is that it rained all night and morning,
and the drops were a percussion on the trees,
and after the sun rose, I saw an insect land on the railing
and take shelter, and a bird drank from a leaf.
Wild pigs exploded from the bushes where they’d hid,
and the sage in the bowl smelt of memory and musk.
A toad sat—still as any god—on the wet stone.
THIS WEEK
Stish & Bish- Tuesday, June 2, 7-8pm
Craft night at Kaley Eggers' house! RSVP to Andie at andie@ubcwaco.org.
Youth Group- Wednesday, 6pm
All Church Camp Fimfo Day- Saturday, June 6th
Save the date; Ubc is heading to Camp Fimfo! $5 a person. More details coming soon.
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 the Glovers
The Glovers have recently become licensed fosters and are welcoming their very first foster baby to their home— a newborn baby girl! Let’s wrap them in support, meals, prayers and love as they begin this journey.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Coffee Hour w Nicole (Splash Pad Edition)- Friday, June 12th, 10-11am
Meet at the Carleen Bright Splash Pad! Nicole will bring some iced coffee and popsicles for the kids.
Dives Dinner- Tuesday, June 16th, 6pm
This year we are doing Waco Dives Dinner style! We are meeting at Le's Kitchen at 6pm, 9107 Chapel Rd, Waco, TX 76712.
Interfaith Pride Service- Sunday, June 28th, 5pm
We are hosting this year’s local interfaith Pride service!
Coffee Hour w Nicole (Splash Pad Edition)- Friday, July 17th, 10-11am
Meet at the Carleen Bright Splash Pad! Nicole will bring some iced coffee and popsicles for the kids.
FIELD TRIP TO THINKERY & PARK FOR ALL!
Austin & Roundrock
Saturday, July 11 all day!
We’ll meet up at the Park for All in Round Rock around 10 am (Ubc time) and have a picnic and play, then head a little further South to the Thinkery Children’s Museum in Austin. Admission is free with a Mayborn Family Plus membership, if you have one. Reach out to me if you need any assistance. :)
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PREACHING SCHEDULE
6/7- Andie
6/14- Andie
6/21- 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)
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