The Pane: Introducing Victoria Higgins
In the coming weeks, we're giving you a chance to get to know some of the newest additions to the UBC staff.
Victoria Higgins joins us as the Assistant Director of our Mother’s Day Out program. She was previously a teacher in the MDO, and before that she taught for many years in Special Education. She’s a graduate of the University of Houston, Clear Lake. Victoria is a native of Houston, but moved to the Baton Rouge area last year. She has a husband and darling daughter. She’s kind and insightful, and a person of high integrity. She is already proving to be a huge asset to our MDO program here at UBC!
How do you see your role here at UBC?
As the assistant director of the MDO, my goal is to help to maintain a safe and loving environment for the children in our care, to support teachers with curriculum and teaching strategies, and to make continual progress in making the program the best it can be. I am excited to be in this role, and I have enjoyed the work I have been doing so far.
What’s your favorite thing to do in your free time?
As a mom, in my free time, I honestly enjoy a good nap. I tried to think of something more interesting but that's the truth right now.
What’s your favorite place in Baton Rouge?
My favorite places in Baton Rouge are the zoo and some of the nice parks. My family and I enjoy spending time walking and enjoying nature.
What’s a book you’d recommend to almost anybody, and why?
After working with young children for so long, I would have to recommend a wonderful children's book! As a child, one of my favorites that my mom and grandma would read to me was Strega Nona by Tomie De Paola. I haven't read it to my three year-old yet, but it will be fun to see if she enjoys it as much as I did.
Business Meeting Sunday June 20th
UBC Office Closure
RELATIONSHIPS
Young Adult's Night Out
Join us Friday June 17th for our monthly Young Adult’s Night Out! The group will gather at a local restaurant for dining.
If you have kids, you can drop them off at the church, beginning at 5:15 pm, for dinner and activities for $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional child.
Please sign up up here:
YOUTH
Check out our Youth at Passport Camp!
As you read this, our youth are in their final day of Passport Camp in Greensboro, NC! They are having a blast making new friends, serving around the Greensboro community, and enjoying life on a college campus for the week. We begin our journey back home tomorrow, with an overnight stop with our friends at First Baptist Church in Carrollton, GA. Pray for safe travels!
Youth Summer Events
Mark your calendars if you are in Youth Group. We have summer events heading your way! Sign up using this link to let us know you’ll be coming!
Register here:
Youth Movie Night: June 22nd
Mark your calendars for our Youth Movie Night for our Youth Group on June 22nd at 5:30PM. More details to come!
KIDS
Kids’ Summer: Blue Zoo and Ice Cream
Sign up for Kids’ Summer Schedule’s next outing to the Blue Zoo with Ice Cream! Come join us for the Blue Zoo, Ice Cream, or both! We’ll head out after church, go out to eat for lunch, and then on to Blue Zoo. Stick around for Ice Cream after if you wish!
Kid's Summer Schedule is Here!
Sign up your family for our Summer Schedule Events all Summer long! We will be doing various outings which are fun for the whole family. All you need is to register and show up with a smile! We hope you’ll join Mrs. Tanya for a fun filled summer!
Kids Club Registration
We had so much fun at our first Kids' Club this past Sunday! This FREE 2 hour camp dates are now July 10th, and August 14th for children 2yrs-5th grade. Use the QR code above to sign up for Kid’s Club SEPARATELY from our Children’s Summer Schedule!
UBC’s Summer Gathering’s also correspond with our Kids Club dates, so drop your child at Kids Club and then join us at a Summer Gathering event.
MDO
MDO is Hiring: Teachers and Teacher's Aides
Mother’s Day Out is hiring for the 2022-2023 school year!We are hiring Teachers and Teacher’s Aides. If you are interested in applying to either position, please visit our website ubc-br.org to find job descriptions and how to apply.
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer with UBC
As UBC grows we need your help and support! Consider one of the many volunteer options above to lend your time and leadership back into UBC! We are so appreciative of our volunteers!
Help Wanted in Children's Ministry
We need your help in the Children’s Ministry! If you think you can help with any of the above needs, contact tanya at tanaya@ubc-br.org
MISSIONS
Ecuador Supplies Support
UBC’s Ecuador Mission Immersion is just WEEKS away.
We are beginning now to collect key hygiene and medical items for the trip. You can partner with us by dropping of the following items in marked bins in the Narthex and Office: toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, feminine products, pocket containers of lotion, bars of soap, Band Aids, individual alcohol wipes, nail filers, wash clothes, and gallon zip-lock bags.
Together Baton Rouge: June 25th
Does safety in Baton Rouge concern you?
If so, please attend a city wide Public Safety Forum, put on by Together Baton Rouge (TBR). This Forum is on Saturday, June 25th at 9am at Galvez Plaza, 238 North Blvd. At the Forum you will hear from local citizens whose lives have been impacted by crime, as well as a Sociologist that will explain why crime has increased during COVID. TBR and other institutions in Baton Rouge will also explain what steps will be taken to reduce crime. The Mayor and other public officials are attending, will you?
Thank you,
UBC - TBR: Faith, Community and Justice Connect Group
CHURCH OF THE NATIONS
Worship in the Chapel this Sunday
Contact eric@ubc-br.org for more information.
FAMILY TREE CAFE
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