Dear church community, The summer is approaching and I feel grateful to be spending another two months with you all. June and July are spread in front of us like a Candy Land board and I look forward to the twists and adventure that this summer may hold. I recently...
Last week, our Sunday morning discernment discussion engaged the practical and immediate question of leadership. As we’ve been discerning the larger questions of UBC’s future, we’ve also been doing so in preparation for the new leadership of University Baptist Church. Since we are a Baptist church, we understand “leadership” to...
Dear Church: The phrase “another center” comes to mind as I contemplate how to encourage you this week. I know I have trouble finding my center these days. Perhaps you struggle, too. The phrase “finding my center” suggests locating a quiet, still point somewhere inside me. It is there for...
Last week, we discussed how our partnerships with Congregational Church of Austin (CCA) and University Christian Church (UCC) might be further strengthened toward a greater shared ministry in a broad conversation. As an extension of that discussion, about 30 UBC members met on Sunday morning to continue our series of church-wide...
Good afternoon, everyone! It’s that time of year again! Special Music Sunday! Maybe I’m biased (I absolutely am), but these are some of my favorite Sundays. This week, you will get to hear an exuberant piece of music. Jubilate Deo composed by Dan Forrest. And, as far as I know,...
For years the Congregational Church of Austin, University Christian Church, and University Baptist Church have cooperated on shared ministries, including our combined youth program, Labyrinth, and Micah 6. On Sunday morning representatives from all three churches met in our Fellowship Hall to consider this question: What are the opportunities for...
As many of you know, our church runs a benevolence program with generous gifts you give to the church. In addition to the offering we collect on communion Sunday, we have a small budget line that helps to contribute to this fund (sidenote: if you’ve ever wondered why your beloved...
