Pathways - Summer 2026

UPPC

PATHWAYS SUMMER

2026

FOLLOWING JESUS ONE STEP AT A TIME...

8101 - 27TH STREET WEST | UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 253.564.2522 | WWW.UPPC.ORG

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JOIN US FOR

WORSHIP At University Place Presbyterian Church we strive to know and live out the love of Jesus locally, intentionally, spontaneously and tangibly.

SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:30 AM

11:00 AM

ONLINE

Classic Service Enjoy a more traditional worship service with hymns, chancel choir, music ensembles and pipe organ.

Contemporary Service Experience a more relaxed style of worship with contemporary worship songs and live band.

Livestream Worship Join us at UPPC.org for both services on Sunday. We look forward to worshipping with you!

Scan the QR code to plan your visit and learn more about UPPC!

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SUMMER HAPPENINGS DAY CAMP SUNDAY July 19 | 9:30 & 11AM Join us for this worship celebration full of faith-filled fun! Experience the excitement of Day Camp and learn more about this year’s mission to support the UPPC Intergenerational Trip to Kenya!

ALL CHURCH PICNIC July 19 | 12PM Join us after Day Camp Services for this much anticipated annual event for all ages. Invite friends, volunteer to help and join in the fun!

NEXT STEPS August 16 | 12:15PM Join us for a conversation with the UPPC Pastors to learn more about who we are as a church and your NEXT STEPS in this community. Gather in the main office at 12:15 – snacks and childcare available.

JOIN US! SUNDAY-THURSDAY 8:30AM-1PM COME ENJOY AND STAY AWHILE!

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GROUPS & PROGRAMS CROSSROADS

@uppccrossroads

Crossroads is for young adults 18+ looking for community at UPPC. Follow us on Instagram for the latest summer meet-ups.

Lexi Barnett | lbarnett@uppc.org

MOM & DAD’S DAY OUT At MDDO, your little ones are like family! While with us, your child can grow in a nurturing space filled with the joy of music, the magic of storytelling and the wonders of sensory play.

UPMDDO

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Women’s Summer Bible Study Thursdays | 9:30-11AM Malinda Hayne | 253.376.7464 malhayne@comcast.net

Men’s Bible Study Mondays | 6:30-8AM | Zoom Wednesdays | 9-10:30AM Bob Mohr | 253.820.6569 bobmohr1942@gmail.com

Soulful Stitchers 1st & 3rd Tuesdays in August 10AM-2PM Wendy Warren | 253.235.1650 wendysews@hotmail.com

Women’s Cancer Support 2nd Tuesdays | 1-2PM | Zoom Sue Walen | 253.312.6527 frogfingers@comcast.net

Faith and Literature August 7 | 7-9PM Marion Tilley | 253.564.9117 davemannie@comcast.net

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Friendship ESL The English as a Second Language Class needs additional tutors for fall.

Tutors attend sessions and converse with students.

Marion Tilley | 253.564.9117 davemannie@comcast.net

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FAMILY MINISTRIES SUNDAYS Family Worship Family worship is important to us and we welcome all ages in the Sanctuary. Our Family Worship Room, just inside the front doors, has a live monitor, a view of the Sanctuary and a bit more space for littles to move around. Infant and Early Childhood Care is available in the UPPC Nursery.

UPPC Kids | Sunday School Children in grades 1-4 start in the Sanctuary with their parents and are released to go to Sunday School before the sermon in each service. MOVE-UP SUNDAY IS JULY 26th!

Solid Ground Students in Foundation (grades 5-7) and The Rock (grades 8-9) will also start in the Sanctuary and then gather together in the Youth Room during the 11am service this summer.

High School Worship | Small Groups High school students attend the 11am service together or meet at 9:45am for designated small groups.

UPPC DAY CAMP July 13-17 | 9:30AM-12:30PM Join us for this amazing week full of faith-filled fun! At Rainforest Falls Day Camp kids will plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They will explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life's storms.

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PRAYER Prayer at UPPC There are multiple opportunities to pray for others at UPPC. Prayer Chain: This group prays for requests that come in through prayerrequests@uppc.org.

Thursday Morning Prayer: Gathering Thursday mornings, this group prays for the church and its ministries.

If you are interested in joining us in prayer, please contact Jill McMullen. jmcmullen@uppc.org | 253.564.2522 ext 139

Prayer Walk August 1 | 9-10AM Join your deacons in the Chambers Bay parking lot next to the playground at 9:00am and leave from there.

Questions? Contact Doug Jorgensen at (253) 208-6930.

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OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Build Day | August 15 Join fellow UPPCers for a day of work and fun! Volunteers will have the opportunity to complete various tasks on the jobsite from painting to landscaping and more!

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Back-to-School Fair | August 21 Mark your calendar for our annual Back-to-School Supply Drive and Fair.

Visit UPPC.org/events for more information on how to volunteer or donate. We love kids!

PRAY FOR THE KENYA TEAM As the team travels July 27 through August 10, pray with us for safe travel, meaningful relationships and lasting impact. Protect and guide, deepen connections and use every interaction to share God’s love.

UPPC.ORG/OUTREACH RightNow Media | Revolutionizing Ministry Through UPPC, you have access to over 25,000 Biblically-based videos for small groups, families, students, leadership development and much more. Explore all that RightNow Media has to offer and sign up for your free private account on the homepage at UPPC.org.

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UPPC LEADERSHIP Continuity & Communication Bill Chissoe Julie Collins Nominating Sven Nelson Graham O’Brien Worship Craig Carter Chuck King Discipleship Guy Berry Bo Helmich

PASTORS Rev. Aaron Stewart Senior Pastor Rev. Mike Moffitt Associate Pastor Discipleship Rev. Tina Osterhouse Associate Pastor Family Ministries

Outreach Kendra Paker Hiroko Yaguchi Welcome & Connect Marty Sanbeck Cynthia Crosby Family Ministries Jenn Boucher Matt Williams Human Resources Jim Maxwell Carmen Murrell Finance John Beering John Wascher Facilities Sean Hensley Joe McInelly

THE SESSION, COMPRISED OF ELDERS, SERVES AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CHURCH. ELDERS ARE ELECTED TO VOLUNTEER POSITIONS WITHIN THE CHURCH BODY AND HELP FACILITATE THE LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH.

8101 - 27TH STREET WEST | UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 253.564.2522 | WWW.UPPC.ORG