PATHWAYS
FOLLOWING JESUS ONE STEP AT A TIME
Spring Quarter
APRIL - JUNE 2023
OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY!
New Offerings!
WORSHIP CHOIR MAN CAMP ALL AGES ADVENTURE
Something for You ENGAGE CONNECT SERVE
In This Issue
ADULTS
“The Discipleship Journey”
» Alpha
» Essentials
» Equipping
» Rooted
» Flourishing
Meet The Pastors
Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)
Bible Study For All
Faith & Literature
Special Needs Parent Support Group
Intergenerational Service Trip to Mexico
Friendship in The Wayside (55+)
CARE & OUTREACH
Women’s Cancer Support Group
Men’s Prostate Cancer Support Group
Friendship & ESL Group
MEN & WOMEN
Man Camp
The Den
Men’s Monday Morning Bible Study
Men’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study
The Well
Mingle
MOPS
Women’s Thursday Bible Study
YOUTH & CHILDREN
UPPC Day Camp
Youth Summer Camps
Intergenerational Service Trip to Mexico
Cornerstone (Grades 10-12)
The Rock (Grades 8-9)
Foundation (Grades 5-7)
Campfire (Grades 1-4)
Early Childhood (4mo-K) Sunday Care
Elementary Sunday School (Grades 1-4)
Solid Ground on Sundays (Grades 5-9)
High School Small Groups
FIND OUT MORE: UPPC.ORG/EVENTS
WORSHIP TOGETHER
SUNDAY MORNINGS
9:30AM Classic Worship
11AM Contemporary Worship
ON CAMPUS
Gather in person for worship on Sundays!
We are here to welcome you! Worship opportunities available at both services for kids Pre-K through Grade 12.
ONLINE
Worship with us via the LIVE stream for both services on Sundays! Visit
UPPC.org/live to connect with community and engage in worship. New Series Coming April 2023
Meet the Pastors
Sunday April 16 & May 14 | 12:15pm
New to UPPC? We would love to get to know you. Meet the pastors, staff and others in the UPPC community in the Family Worship Room directly after the 11am service. Coffee is on us! Questions? Contact Kathy Goertz | kgoertz@uppc.org. No registration necessary!
Bible Study Fellowship
Mondays 6:45pm
Tacoma area men’s group, women’s group and kid’s programs all meet at UPPC. This is a great opportunity for the whole family. In person and online option available. Men contact Bob Somerville | bsomerville777@gmail.com. Women contact Jackie Jones | jackie.jones98@yahoo.com.
Equipping
Sundays in May | 4-7pm
This brief small group led by Pastor Mike Moffitt is about the four Discipleship Fundamentals. Each week you’ll get an actual piece of discipleship “equipment” and an overview of basic skills for following Jesus. Light dinner and childcare provided. Recommended prerequisite: Alpha.
Intergenerational Service Trip Info
Sunday June 4 | 10:45 & 12:15pm
Do not miss the chance to learn more about this life-changing opportunity to serve. Join us for an informational meeting to hear the exciting details of this cross-cultural, all-ages service trip through our mission partners in El Nino, Mexico February 15-19, 2024. Meet in the Youth Room directly after both sevices or email Rob Clark with questions. | rclark@uppc.org.
Contemporary Worship Choir
Bible Study for All
Wednesdays 10-11:30am
Come as you are, no sign-up necessary! Join Gwenn Robertson and friends in this weekly exploration of the Bible through video lessons, discussion, prayer, and fellowship. Contact Gwen with questions. gwennandbenny@gmail.com
Wednesdays | 6pm-7pm
Our contemporary worship team is creating a worship choir! Rehearsals are every Wednesday in the Sanctuary. Contact Loren Tucker for more information. | ltucker@uppc.org
Faith & Literature
This book discussion group is open to all readers of good literature. Meeting bi-monthly on the first Wednesday of every other month, in person with a zoom option. Discussions are in person only April, June and August. For details, contact Marion Tilley | davemannie@comcast.net.
Friendship in The Wayside! (55+)
Thursdays 4/20, 5/18 & 6/15 11:15AM-1:15PM
Special Needs Parent Support Group
Sundays | 12:45-2pm
This group welcomes parents with children any age, living with special needs, different abilities or sensory issues. We look to offer insight, encouragement and support to take better care of ourselves and our “kids.” Questions? Contact Martha Greene | mgreene@uppc. org. Contact Amanda Wood | thewoods97@comcast. net for zoom information. 4/16 & 5/21
Hosted by the Deacons. Enjoy snacks, drinks and the opportunity to support youth missions by purchasing coffee from The Wayside café. We’ll have devotional time, table conversation and fellowship with each other. If you need transportation or have questions, please contact Jill McMullen | (253) 564.2522 x139 | jmcmullen@uppc.org.
No registration necessary.
ADULTS
The courses offered at UPPC have made me challenge myself and others about what it means to be a disciple of Christ. Over the past couple years, I’ve taken Essentials, Alpha, Equipping, Rooted and Flourishing. I’ve embraced the five core values of UPPC that are taught in Essentials; we are in this together, make room, love kids, create, and embrace messiness. I still fall short in my walk with Christ.
Alpha is a course I’ve taken several times, both online and in-person. I recommend in-person to receive the full impact of the fellowship and good meals. Alpha is structured around nonbelievers, and struggling believers alike. It focuses on the individual relationship between Jesus and the disciple.
Equipping is a shorter course that equips you with the basic tools. It also goes into detail about how and why Christians pray, and helps interpret the word of God.
Rooted offers a deeper dive into the seven rhythms of Christ. The seven rhythms are daily devotion, prayer, repentance, sacrificial generosity, serving the community, sharing and worship.
Flourishing is a course that encourages service and shares opportunities and resources to serve in the community.
All these courses have a common theme focused around being local, spontaneous, intentional, and tangible. -Karl Sachs
ALPHA Explore life, faith and meaning
Develop discipleship habits in a small group
Learn the tools for meaningful faith
Incorporate life and faith into community FLOURISHING Join God’s work of healing and hope in the world.
ROOTED
EQUIPPING
ESSENTIALS
DISCIPLESHIP JOURNEY
UPPC Day Camp
July 10 -14
Online registration for campers and volunteers opens May 1st
Stellar will will rocket kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun!
STELLAR PRESCHOOL DAY CAMP
July 17 - 21
For kids ages 3-5
Online Registration for Stellar Day Camp opens April 11 at sunsetchristianpreschool.com
Women’s Cancer Support Group
2nd Tuesdays | 1-2:30pm | zoom
We support each other and watch the Holy Spirit at work among us. All women who are in the midst of treatment for cancer and women who have survived cancer are welcome. For more information and for those who wish to meet in person for fellowship and prayer, contact Sue Walen | frogfingers@comcast.net
Friendship & ESL Group (English as a Second Language)
Open to all adults, the purpose of this weekly class is to help participants improve their use of spoken and written English. Students with both beginning and advanced English proficiency are welcome to join. Contact Marion Tilley | davemannie@comcast.net
Men’s Prostate Cancer Support Group
4th Tuesdays | 6:30-8:30pm | zoom
The meeting is devoted to interactive discussion among attendees to share information and ask questions. Contact Bob Freeeborn | raf0444@comcast.net.
Pick-up Sports:
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6-8pm UPPC
Gym
An easy-going and fun environment to learn and play indoor volleyball, soccer and pickleball. Must be 13 years or older. Any skill level welcome.
A UPPC Podcast on life, the Bible and faith. Join Mike Moffitt and weekly guests for conversations that are improvised and sometimes unusual - just like jazz! Care
& Outreach
Available from your favorite podcast outlet.
Men & Women
The Well
1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30pm
Join other women as we gather to learn, support one another and explore the HOPE and TRUTH in God’s Word for our REAL, daily lives. Our time together includes video, group discussion, and prayer. Come early and grab a drink at The Wayside café! Register online for childcare. Come as you are, when you can! Questions? Contact Kathy Overlease | bravofam2018@gmail.com. Meeting in Fellowship Hall.
Mingle in The Wayside
2nd & 4th Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30pm
Join other women for an informal time of connection and conversation. Mingle with friends you know, and meet new ones! A great way to spend an hour while your kids are at youth group. Contact Jenn Boucher with questions, jennifer-boucher@hotmail.com.
MOPS
2nd & 4th Mondays | 9:15-11:15am
Gather with other Moms of Preschoolers to connect, eat and find encouragement and support in a welcoming and friendly place. Registration goes live in May to secure your spot for next fall. For more information contact Kallie Williams | mattiesgirl79@hotmail.com.
MEN’S WEEKEND!
The Den
2nd & 4th Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30pm
Join with other guys to tackle some of life’s challenges together. The Den is about men helping men to be better, godly men through a Gospel-centered vision of life. Contact Bob Baker | rbaker315@gmail.com. Meeting in Fellowship Hall.
Man Camp
April 21-23
Calling all men! Washington Family Ranch is hosting this year’s Men’s Weekend, Man Camp 2023: Into the Deep. Damon Gulick is our point man for this trip. Please contact him at damongulick@gmail.com if you can be a driver and for details about transportation. To register visit UPPC.org/events.
REGISTRATION
UPPC.ORG/ADULTS
& MORE:
BIBLE STUDIES
Women’s Thursday Bible Study
Thursdays 9-11am
Join us for an exciting and creative look at the book of James. Led by Sharon Moffitt. Drop-ins welcome. Meet in Fellowship Hall.
Men’s Monday Morning Bible Study
Mondays | 6:30-7:45am
Start your week off with a fellowship of praying and devoted men as we read and discuss the Bible. For more information, contact Bob Mohr. | bobmohr1942@gmail.com
Men’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Wednesdays | 9-10am
Join a mid-week pick-me-up of prayer and fellowship as we seek to grow through reading and discussing the Bible. For more information, contact Bob Mohr. | bobmohr1942@gmail.com
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Men & Women
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Youth & Children
WEDNESDAY
Cornerstone (Grades 10-12)
Wednesdays 8-9pm | Youth Room
Hang out with friends, de-stress, sing, and play exciting games. Discover who God is and explore the life tools to build an identity around the true cornerstone: Jesus Christ.
Foundation (Grades 5-7)
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm | Youth Room
Come have fun, make new friendships, and deepen existing relationships. We’ll have lots of fun and discover together who God is and how your story intersects with His story.
The Rock (Grades 8-9)
Wednesdays 8-9pm | The Lodge
We take a break from the busy week to be together in community, play some games, and discover together what it means to follow Jesus Christ.
Campfire (Grades 1-4)
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm | The Lodge
Campfire is our mid-week program where students learn about Jesus, play crazy games, and create art. Meet in The Lodge. (last meeting June 7th)
Intergenerational Service Trip to Mexico
All Ages | Informational Meeting June 4
Do not miss the chance to learn more about this life-changing opportunity to serve. Join us for an informational meeting to hear the exciting details of this cross-cultural, all-ages service trip through our mission partners in El Nino, Mexico February 15-19, 2024. Meet in the Youth Room directly after both sevices or email Rob Clark with questions. | rclark@uppc.org.
Foundation Summer Camp
Grades 5-7 | July 2 - 8
It’s here - Foundation Summer Camp! This year, we are headed up to Camp Firwood in Bellingham. There is so much to do and we are so excited. Invite friends to come along and experience a God-centered and fun week!
The Rock Summer Camp
Grades 8 & 9 | July 31 - August 4
Are you going into 8th or 9th grade? Sign up for Creekside Young Life Camp with UPPC! This camp is unlike any other; water slides, swimming pool, cliff jumping, basketball, high ropes course and pro gaga ball arena. Each day we will have amazing opportunities to experince God. Don’t miss it!
Mom & Dad’s Day Out Co-op
Need to run errands or just want a few hours to yourself? At MDDO, moms and dads rotate to help our nursery staff each semester - It’s a group effort! To register contact Laura Richardson, Director of Early Childhood at lrichardson@uppc.org.
Learn more and stay connected at:
UPPC.org/cornerstone UPPC.org/therock
UPPC.org/foundation UPPC.org/children
SUNDAY
Early Childhood Sunday Care
4mo-3yrs: Nursery, 4yrs-K: The Lodge | Sundays 9:30 & 11am
Our adult, trained staff will nurture and love your child so you can relax and focus on your time in the worship service. We also have a Family Worship Room off the Upper Lobby where you can comfortably participate in worship.
UPPC Kids Sunday School
Grades 1-4 | Sundays 9:30 & 11am
Children in grades 1-4 will worship with their families until released for Sunday School in The Lodge before the sermon. At Sunday School, children will learn a story from the Bible and engage in other fun activities. It’s our goal to make learning about Jesus an exciting and interactive experience and offer resources to help parents reinforce what children are learning as they continue to build their faith at home.
Solid Ground
Grades 5-9 | Sundays | 9:30 & 11am
After worshipping with their families, students are dismissed to gather in the Youth Room and learn more about Jesus together.
High School Small Groups
Grades 10-12 Sundays | 9:30-10:30am
All High School small groups meet at 9:30 on Sunday mornings at UPPC. We’ll meet at The Wayside café, and then attend the 11am church service together. Dive deeper into your faith with others. Contact Lexi Barnett at lbarnett@uppc.org for more information.
Youth & Children
Sunday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 1PM
UPPC Staff
Pastors
Rev. Aaron Stewart Senior Pastor
Rev. Mike Moffitt Associate Pastor
Worship & Music
Rev. Dr. Diana Greene Minister of Worship
Loren Tucker Dir. of Contemporary Worship & Technical Arts
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
Lisa Woicik Minister of Outreach & Mission
Youth & Children
Rob Clark Minister of Youth & Children
Robin Fawcett Director of Middle School
Julie Mangrum Director of Elementary
Laura Richardson Director of Early Childhood
Lexi Barnett Director of High School & Young Adults
Operations
Mike Bates Executive Minister
Ashli Veitch Executive Assistant
Lisa Priestley Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Janie Brooksher Scheduler
Kaylee Fowler Financial Administrator
Julianne Bishop Stewardship Coordinator
Campus Care
Taylor Conrad Campus Care & Wayside Café Manager
Chuck Benedict Lead Custodian
Mawiir Deng Custodian
UPPC ELDERS
Session Support
Lori Jacoby
Bob Freeborn
Sven Nelson
Carolyn Rzesutek
Worship & Discipleship
Nancy Keay
Ross Parker
Guy Berry
Rick Todd
Care & Outreach
Emily Bosh
Jim Lineweaver
Marty Sanbeck
Jim Goertz
Karen Crosby
Youth & Children
Holly Bray
Mary Pubols
Operations
Jim Maxwell
Kathleen George
Cynthia Darland
Krista Wallace
Campus Care
Joel Postma
Dan Small
The Session, comprised of elders, serves as the governing body of the church. Elders are elected, volunteer positions within the church body who help facilitate the leadership and direction of the church.