The Window: December 22, 2022

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Service

Both worship services will be very similar.

Choose whichever works best for your family,

without feeling pressure to come to both!

UBC Holiday Office Hours

The Joy of Combined Worship

I hope you were one of the many UBC folks who joined us for combined Sunday School and worship at Broadmoor Baptist Church last Sunday, Dec. 18. It was such a meaningful time to be together, to join in familiar Christmas songs, and to find ourselves transported, through the power of music, to that first Christmas night.

Broadmoor is our only sister CBF church in Baton Rouge, so it's important for us to see that we can work together to worship God and serve this community.

This Sunday's service was a testament to the truth that Jesus showed his first followers time and again - unity is important, because we can accomplish far more

together than we can alone.

We owe thanks to so many who made this experience possible - to Justin Langford and Paul Henderson, who so skillfully brought the musical forces together. To the many musicians who practiced and mastered challenging music. To the staffs of both congregations who strove to make this a meaningful experience. To the many Broadmoor folks who provided breakfast and made us feel at home.

And finally, to YOU - for showing up and for being a part of such a special day.

I pray that you, like me, will carry warm memories of beautiful music

and new friendships into the days of Christmas ahead!

This year’s Ornaments are in!

Purchase the next two pane ornaments of the sanctuary stained-glass!

The new ornaments are $15. The first two panes can be purchased for $10 each.

Stop by the office,

Monday-Thursday, or pick one up on Sunday mornings in the Narthex.

Proceeds will be included in the

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Offering for Global Missions.

THANK YOU!

New International Bible Study

Email Eric (eric@ubc-br.org) with any questions!

RELATIONSHIPS

Soccer: Early Registration

Begins December 8th

Early Bird Soccer Registration ends January 9TH!

Find out all you need to know; just click the link below.

We would love for you to join us!

Volunteer as a Reading Friend!

Our ongoing partnership with Highland Elementary

is a unique and special relationship!

We are looking for volunteers willing to share time as a Reading Friend.

For 30-45 minutes each week, you can invest in the life of an elementary-aged student by reading with them. Organized through Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS), this established program has made a difference in the lives of students all over the city-parish... simply by spending intentional time sitting with a child to encourage and read together.

Can you be a Reading Friend?

Contact the church office and we'll help you get started!

KIDS

Upcoming Events

Spiritual Formation

Children ages Kindergarten to fifth grade - come join us during Spiritual Formation hour for a time of learning and fun. We will be studying the story of the Israelites and learning about how their story might connect to ours.

We hope you will join us!

MDO

WE'RE HIRING!

Please contact mdo@ubc-br.org for more information.

SPIRITUAL FORMATION

Advent Study Follow-Up

Thank you for participating in our Advent series on Christian Nationalism!

We want to get your feedback on what went well, what you think we could improve for the future, and whether you are interested in future conversation about this topic.

Please click the link below to complete a brief survey:

https://form.jotform.com/223536377042152

Email Eric (eric@ubc-br.org) if you have any questions!

2022-2023 Spiritual Formation Offerings

In addition to your Sunday school class, we are offering several seasonal groups for spiritual formation and discussion at UBC this year. Our first group, Faith After Doubt, kicks off on September 13, but plan to join us for these others as well!

Faith After Doubt - Tuesdays starting on September 13th.
The Kingdom of God, Empire, and Christian Nationalism - 4-week Advent series.
Prayer in a Busy World - 6-week Lenten series.
Optional Combined Sunday School (TBD) - 8-weeks in the summer, led by the ministry staff.

If you have questions or are interested in any of these groups,

send an email to Eric at eric@ubc-br.org, or call the church office at (225) 766-9474.

FINANCE

Finance Committee