Pathways - Winter 2025

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A NOTE FROM PASTOR MIKE

Happy New Year! At this time of year, people all around the world are reflecting on what they learned in 2024 and what they hope for in 2025. As followers of Jesus, it’s a great time for us to also remember the words of Paul, “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Cor. 5:17). This winter season, let’s resolve to take another step in our walk with Jesus. Enjoy perusing this edition of Pathways to explore what your next step may be! I’m praying for you, that God would be powerfully present with you!

WORSHIP

At University Place Presbyterian

Church we strive to know and live-out the love of Jesus locally, intentionally, spontaneously, and tangibly.

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY MORNINGS

9:30 AM 11:00 AM

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.

ONLINE

Livestream Worship

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

WINTER

MEET THE PASTORS FRIENDSHIP IN THE WAYSIDE

New to UPPC? We’d love to get to know you! Meet the pastors, staff and others looking for community. Coffee is on us!

Bring a friend for a light lunch and to catch up with others! Enjoy a drink from The Wayside and a great time of fellowship. (55+)

Enjoy a meal and fellowship on the first Sunday of every month in the Gym. Bring your favorite dish to share and come experience the diverse cultures that make up UPPC.

Kathy Goertz. kgoertz@uppc.org | 253 564 2522 ext147 Jill McMullen | jmcmullen@uppc.org | 253.564-2522 ext139 More at

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LET’S CONNECT

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

Espy Riverman | eriverman@uppc.org

THE WELL

1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30PM

Join with other women to learn, support one another and explore the HOPE and TRUTH in God’s Word for our REAL, daily lives. Come as you are, when you can!

Katie Baker | Krhbaker@gmail.com

2nd&4th

Wednesdays

6:30-7:30PM

THE DEN

Join with other guys to tackle some of life’s challenges together. The Den is men helping men to be better, Godly men through a Gospel-centered vision of life.

Bob Baker | rbaker315@gmail.com

Women’s Bible Study Thursdays | 9:30-11AM Sharon Moffitt | 253.677.0100

Men’s Bible Study

Mondays | 6:30-7:30AM | Zoom Wednesdays | 9-10AM Bob Mohr |253.820.6569 bobmohr1942@gmail.com

Drop in Prayer 1st Saturdays

Mbaya | 206.990.4394

Bible Study Fellowship Mondays | 6:30PM Bob Somerville | 253 678 7886 bsomerville777@gmail.com Jackie Jones | 253.302.7741 jackie.jones98@yahoo.com

Are you looking for a space to ask the big questions of life in a place where you are accepted and belong? Alpha is that place! Explore meaning, faith and the basics of Christianity among new friends for eleven weeks. Winter and Fall 2025 sessions!

FINISHING WELL

Join us for this series of intergenerational workshops on how to prepare for unexpected twists and turns on your journey through life. Discover the legacy you wish to leave behind and how to prepare yourself and your loved ones.

Find community and engage! Rooted is a small group for all, at any stage of the faith journey. We will practice the rhythms of a lifestyle with Jesus, in a small group setting with new friends. Winter or Fall 2025 sessions!

UPPC

DATE NIGHT

Enjoy dinner out with your partner and hear from marriage and family experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott! The Parrotts will be joining UPPC exclusively for this interactive, live-streamed event offering real-life, practical guidance.

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Faith and Literature

Thursdays 9:30-11AM

Marion Tilley | davemannie@comcast.net

Friendship ESL

Wednesdays 9-10AM | Zoom

Marion Tilley | davemannie@comcast.net

Sew & Reap

1st & 3rd Tuesdays | 10am-2pm Wendy Warren | wendysews@hotmail.com

SUNDAYS

Family Worship

Familyworshipisimportanttousandwewelcomeallagesin theSanctuary.OurFamilyWorshipRoom,justinsidethefront doors,hasalivemonitor,aviewoftheSanctuaryandabitmore spaceforlittlestomovearound.OurEarlyChildhoodMinistry alsoprovidesasafe,funandengagingenvironmenteachweek duringbothservices.NurseryandEarlyChildhoodCareis availableforinfants6monthsandup.

UPPC Kids | Sunday School

Childreningrades1-4startintheSanctuarywiththeirparents andarereleasedtogotoSundaySchoolbeforethesermonin eachservice.In“TheLodge”they’lllearnstoriesfromtheBible andengageinotherfunactivities.It’sourgoaltomake learningaboutJesusanexcitingandinteractiveexperience. Ourelementarycurriculumalsoincludesafamilydevotional. ThisgreatresourcehelpsparentsreinforceSundaySchool teachingsastheycontinuetobuildfaithathome.

Solid Ground

StudentsinFoundation(grades5-7)andTheRock(grades8-9) willalsostartinthesanctuaryandthengathertogetherinthe YouthRoomduringeachservice.Theywillexperienceaservice designedforteenswheretheycangrowintheirfaith,form lastingfriendships,andexplorewhatitmeanstoliveouttheir beliefsintoday’sworld.

High School Worship | Small Groups

HighSchoolStudentsattendthe11:00servicetogetherormeet at9:45amfordesignatedsmallgroups.

CORNERSTONE

Grades 9-12 | 8-9PM

Games, trivia, raffle prizes and learning more about faith. A great time to bring friends who may be new to church activities.

Lexi Barnett - lbarnett@uppc.org

THE ROCK

Grades 8 & 9 | 8-9PM

Take a break from the busy week to be together in community, play games and discover what it means to follow Jesus.

FOUNDATION

Grades 5-7 | 6:30-7:30PM

Come have fun, make new friendships, or deepen old ones. We’ll discover who God is and how our stories intersect with His.

Robin Fawcett | rfawcett@uppc.org

CAMPFIRE

Grades 1-4 | 6:30-7:30PM An opportunity for students to learn about Jesus, play games and create cool art.

Julie Mangrum | jsmangrum@uppc.org

Robin Fawcett | rfawcett@uppc.org PARENTINGWITHFAITH Areyoulookingtoconnectwithotherparentsandfamilies?Join PastorTinaandothersincommunity,aswelearntowalktogether onthepathofparentingwthfaith.Sharestories,gaininsightand receiveprayerandsupportatthesemeetupsandgatherings. Nextopportunities:Wednesday,February22&29|6:30-7:30pm TinaOsterhouse|tosterhouse@uppc.org

FOR FAMILIES

FUN FAIR

JOINUSFebruary1statthiscommunity eventforfamilieswithtoddlersthroughfifth graders!Enjoybouncehouses,carnival games,facepainting,andFREElunch.Invite friends,volunteertohelpandjoininthefun!

UPPC.org/events

March 23 & 30

Families will explore the meaning and traditions of baptism and communion. We will participate in the sacraments at the end of the workshop. (Geared toward children in grades 1-4)

Julie Mangrum | jsmangrum@uppc.org

Special Needs Parent Support Group provides spiritual, educational and emotional support for parents with special needs kids. Meeting 2nd Sundays on Zoom.

Jill Geyen | jill.geyen@gmail.com

PRAYER

Prayer at UPPC

Therearemultipleopportunitiestoprayforothers atUPPC.

PrayerChain:Thisgrouppraysforrequeststhat comeinthroughprayerrequests@uppc.org.

ThursdayMorningPrayer:GatheringThursday mornings,thisgrouppraysforthechurchandits ministries.

Ifyouareinterestedinjoiningusinprayer,please contactJillMcMullen. jmcmullen@uppc.org|253.564.2522ext139

CARE & SUPPORT

DIVORCE RECOVERY

Divorce happens for a variety of reasons, and when it does, Divorce Recovery will help answer some of the most difficult questions. Winter Session runs February 13 - March 27.

GRIEFSHARE

Our caring group of leaders have experienced grief and want to help you through difficult days as you begin to rebuild your life after loss. Next session runs March 16 - June 22.

2nd Tuesdays | 1-2:30pm | Zoom

The Women’s Cancer Support Group welcomes all women who are in the midst of treatment for cancer as well as women who have survived cancer. We are there to support each other and watch the Holy Spirit at work among us. Contact Sue Walen, frogfingers@comcast.net.

4th Tuesdays | 6:30-8pm | Zoom

To learn more about this group, contact Bob Freeborn, raf0444@comcast.net.

COMMUNITY

KENYA TRIP

Summer 2025

Be a part of the upcoming intergenerational trip to Kenya planned for the summer of 2025!

STORIES OF US

Coming in March

Watch for more information about this opportunity for UPPC to experience the richness of our diversity and step into the personal stories of our community.

WORLD RELIEF EXHIBIT

From Home to Home is an experiential exhibit that builds understanding around the crisis of forced displacement. Refugees and asylees face many challenges and difficult decisions along their journey to resettlement. From Home to Home simulates these decision points and common difficulties in a walk-through exhibit. Volunteers and World Relief staff will guide you through the exhibit and facilitate a debrief time over snacks and hot drinks. More details to come.

SAFE HAVEN

Learn more about the UPPC Good Neighbor Team that helps provide newly arrived refugees a sense of community and belonging. UPPC.org/safehaven.

ADULT DISCIPLESHIP

Alpha

Enjoy dinner, explore meaning, faith and the basics of Christianity among new friends for eleven weeks.

Essentials Coming March 9!

The Essentials membership class is a great way to learn more about UPPC and to discover how you fit into this community of believers and Christ followers. There IS a place for you, and Essentials is a great way to explore the opportunities.

Rooted

Practice the rhythms of a lifestyle with Jesus, in a small group setting with new friends.

Equipping

Coming this Spring!

Learn about the ”Four Basics” of following Jesus at a dinner seminar led by Pastor Mike Moffitt.

Flourishing

Explore God's vision for human flourishing, the challenges that hinder flourishing within our local community, and how God is inviting us to bring healing, hope and transformation for others.

REFLECTION

Joinusforthisspiritual eventforwomendesigned tohelpusnavigatelife withfaith,clarityand purpose.

Withaninspiringmessage andteachingfromAuthor andSpeakerRev.Tina Osterhouse,wewill experienceanddiscover newandmeaningfulways toseekspiritualdirection. WewilldrawclosertoGod andtooneanotherto createacommunityrooted infaithand encouragement. Comeasyouare,andleave refreshed,refocused,and readytofollowGod’spath foryourlife.

UPPC LEADERSHIP

Session Support

Bill Chissoe

Susan Clark

Sven Nelson

Carolyn Rzesutek

Worship & Discipleship

Nancy Keay

Chuck King

Guy Berry

Rick Todd

Care & Outreach

Emily Bosh

Patti Vig

Marty Sanbeck

Cynthia Crosby

Youth & Children

Holly Bray

Matt Williams

Operations

Kathleen George

Jim Maxwell

Cynthia Darland

Krista Wallace

Campus Care

Sean Hensley

Joe McInelly

PASTORS

Rev. Aaron Stewart Senior Pastor

Rev. Mike Moffitt Associate Pastor Discipleship

Rev. Tina Osterhouse Associate Pastor Family Ministries

Rev. Rob Clark Associate Pastor Executive Ministries

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.

UPPC STAFF

Worship & Music

Rev. Dr. Diana Greene | Minister of Worship

Loren Tucker | Director of Contemporary Worship

Melinda Tucker | Director of Contemporary Worship

Dan Konicek | Director of Media

Lisa Todd | Director of Music & Arts Institute

Care & Outreach

Rev. Dr. Martha Greene | Parish Associate

Jill McMullen | Minister of Care and Welcome & Connect

Kathy Goertz | Welcoming Coordinator

Rev. Lisa Woicik | Minister of Outreach & Mission

Youth & Children

Laura Richardson | Director of Early Childhood

Julie Mangrum | Director of Elementary

Robin Fawcett | Director of Middle School

Lexi Barnett | Director of High School & Young Adults

Operations

Mike Bates | Executive Minister of Advancement

Ashli Veitch | Executive Assistant

Lisa Priestley | Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Emily Jacobsen | Office & Scheduling Coordinator

Kaylee Fowler | Financial Administrator

Julianne Bishop | Stewardship Coordinator

Campus Care

Taylor Conrad | Campus Care & Wayside Café Manager

Chuck Benedict | Lead Custodian

Mawiir Deng | Custodian

Chris Lange | Custodian

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