The Window: December 8, 2022

UBC Communications
Dec 8, 2022
4 min read

Updated: Dec 9, 2022

Outdoor Movie & Live Nativity

Friday, December 9th

New International Bible Study

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

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.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Christmas Gift for Staff

RELATIONSHIPS

Barnabas & Kids Christmas Party

Retirees' Luncheon

Young Adults Night Out

Our congregation recently sent money to help purchase a new vehicle for our mission partner Rescate Ecuador. We received a thank you note and update from Marco - here's a brief excerpt: "With your donation, we are in the process of buying a car. With it, we will be able to transport water filters, take food and medical/dental assistance to families in need, and most importantly, the Good News to everyone in a timely manner." To view the full letter click the link below.

View Letter

Soccer: Early Registration

Begins December 8th

Early Bird Soccer Registration ends January 3rd!

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!

YOUTH

Mark your calendars for our youth Christmas party

on December 11 from 3:30pm-5:30pm!

Bring a gift for our white elephant gift exchange ($10 limit, no gift cards),

and come ready for games and Christmas cookie decorating!

MDO

WE'RE HIRING!

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

SPIRITUAL FORMATION

New Advent Spiritual Formation Group -

The Kingdom of God, Empire, and Christian Nationalism

New Advent Spiritual Formation Group begins

Monday December 5 - 11:30am-1:00pm

In-Person at UBC and on Zoom

In Person: Heritage Room at UBC

(where we have Coffee and Community time before worship)

Zoom ID: 570-645-5793

Password: ubc

What do Advent and Christian Nationalism have to do with each other? Well, in our view, not a whole lot. And that is the point. Advent is a time when we reflect on Christ coming into the world, the Kingdom of God, and what this means for us. Some would say that Christians need to gain political power to bring about God’s Kingdom. We believe in another way.

Beginning this Monday December 5, we will gather to explore what Christian Nationalism is, how it’s a distortion of the Gospel, and most importantly, what we can do to provide an alternative to those around us. Hint: it has a lot less to do with power, and a lot more to do with love.

This will be a three week study

(December 5, 12, and 19).

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

CHURCH OF THE NATIONS

Service will be held in the CHAPEL.

Contact eric@ubc-br.org for more information

GENERAL UPDATES

Save the Dates

Nativities for Around the World

Combined Worship: Broadmoor Baptist Church

Sunday, December 18th

On Sunday, December 18 we have a unique opportunity - UBC will join with Broadmoor Baptist Church for a combined Christmas worship experience. We'll begin with a potluck brunch and joint Sunday School session.

Then in worship, an orchestra will join the combined musicians from both churches in presenting a service of Christmas songs and readings.

All activities that morning will take place at Broadmoor Baptist Church

(9755 Goodwood Blvd). Look for more details in the coming weeks in regards to specific times, brunch items, and carpooling ideas. In the meantime,

spread the word and invite others to come experience this unique event!

Donations: Prison Ministry