FALL GATHERING 2022
I think you’ll agree with me that our Fall Gathering on Sunday was a great success! We had great attendance from the community, and fantastic participation by UBC folks – it took all of us working together to make things happen.
Here are some unofficial numbers:
· An estimated 150 total people were present at the gathering.
· We had 12 chili cookoff contestants, who made some fantastic (and a couple of fantastically spicy) pots of chili. Congratulations to Ben Giamalva who won first place in the cookoff with 27 votes!
· About 50 volunteers worked together to set up, coordinate children’s activities, cook food, decorate cars, and clean up when all was done.
· Together with registrations, ticket sales and other donations, we raised $800 to contribute to Open Air Ministries.
The numbers only tell part of the story – no one can count the number of laughs, smiles and deep conversations that make up the true story of the Fall Gathering. This annual event is such a vital part of what UBC is all about – being together, serving the community, and having fun while we do it.
So on behalf of the staff, organizers and many community members who enjoyed the event - THANK YOU for all you did to make the 2022 Fall Gathering such a success!
- Jon
Partnership with Hansarang
Korean Congregation
Maybe you’ve noticed some new faces and signs around campus in the last few weeks… The Hansarang Korean Church has begun meeting on our campus on Sunday afternoons. This congregation, founded in 2008, was previously meeting in another church campus on the east edge of the city.
After several weeks of conversations, the Space Partnership Team came to an agreement with Pastor Kiseong Lee and his leadership team. They began worship in our Chapel building on the first Sunday in October.
This new partnership is a blessing to UBC – our beautiful facilities can be utilized by yet another group focused on building God’s kingdom. Plus, it gives us an opportunity to do some much-needed cleanup and minor renovations to our chapel building.