Summer Pathways 2022

PATHWAYS FOLLOWING JESUS ONE STEP AT A TIME

Summer Quarter JUN-AUG 2022 OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY!

New Offerings!

COUPLES & MOMMY MEET-UPS

Something for You

MEN, SENIORS, YOUTH & MORE

FOR EVERYONE Men’s Morning Bible Studies Mondays 6:30-7:45am | Meet at a restaurant & Wednesdays 9-10am | Online Join us for prayer and fellowship as we seek to grow through reading and discussing the Bible. Email Bob Mohr with questions and the Zoom link: bobmohr1942@gmail.com.

ConneXions Sundays 9:30-10:30am ConneXions is a weekly, open fellowship of people who want to grow in faith together! This summer we will be looking at our relationships with each other, society and the ways in which we use and understand scripture to clarify truth and enable grace among us. Meeting in Fellowship Hall. No registration needed.

The Den Every other Wednesday | 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 Guy Berry at guyberry767@gmail.com. Meeting in Fellowship Hall.

Friendship in The Wayside! (55 and older) Thursday June 23 | 11:15AM-1:30PM We’ll have snacks, drinks and the opportunity to support youth missions through buying coffee from The Wayside Cafe. Our hope is to provide time for fellowship. If you need a ride or have questions, contact Jill McMullen at 253.564.2522 x139.

MOPS 2nd & 4th Mondays Sep-May | 9:15-11:15am Gather with other Mothers of Preschoolers to connect, eat and find encouragement and support in a welcoming and friendly place. Volunteers are also needed to watch kids so moms can relax and enjoy their time. Register at UPPC.org/adults.

MOPS Mommy Meet-Ups Wednesday July 6 | 10am | Snake Lake Nature Center Tuesday July 12 | 10am | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Monday July 18 | 10am | Titlow Spray Park Thursday July 21 | 11am | Fort Steilacoom Park Monday August 8 | 10am | Point Ruston Spray Pad Drop-in Volleyball | Tuesdays 6-8pm | UPPC Gym An easy-going and fun environment to learn and play competitive indoor volleyball. Must be 13 years or older; any skill level welcomed. Contact Robin Fawcett, rfawcett@uppc.org, with questions.

UPPC Loves Kids! Get Involved.

We believe strongly in the involvement of the whole church in our youth & children’s ministries. There are a number of ways to impact the lives of students - as a prayer partner, mentor, or volunteer in our programming. Contact Lexi Barnett at lbarnett@ uppc.org to learn more about how to support our students!

COUPLES Date Night at UPPC September 17 | 4:30-8:30pm | UPPC Join relationship guru Elizabeth Esmiol Wilson for a date night designed to inject health and fun into your relationship! Dinner, childcare, giveaways and more! Open to married and dating couples. Look for registration and info this summer.

Summer Meetups for UPPC Couples (and the kids!)

Chambers Meet-up | Saturday July 9 and Sunday August 21 | 2-4pm Meet at the open field near Playground by The Sound at Chambers. We can hang out and chat, let the kids play, go for a walk, and have an opportunity to connect with other couples at UPPC. Twisted Cider 5K | Saturday July 30 | 8am Let’s run/walk the inaugural Twisted Cider 5K at the Curran Apple Orchard together! There will also be a 1K for the kids.

Participants are responsible for their own race registration, which can be done at their website: https://tcmaevents.com/ twisted-cider-5k/ For more info or questions, please contact Amanda Woods at thewoods97@comcast.net.

YOUTH & CHILDREN Monumental Day Camp July 11-15, 2022 Go off-road for a monumental adventure through the colorful canyons and sunbaked trails of the southwest. By exploring God’s awesomeness, kids form a rock-solid faith for the road ahead. For Online registration go to uppc.org/children Special Needs Parent Support Group Parent Support Group is for those with children of any age living with special needs, different abilities, or sensory issues. Join us for a time of sharing and support. PSG meets online the second Sunday of each month from 12:45-2:30. Email mgreene@uppc. org for the zoom link. Our August meeting will be a picnic in the park!

Mom & Dad’s Day Out Co-Op Ages 1yr-K | 9am-12pm | Tue-Fri Need a break to run errands or have a few hours to yourself? At MDDO moms and dads rotate to help our Nursery staff with childcare and provide snack once/twice a semester - it’s a group effort! You may register up to two days per week. To sign up contact Laura Richardson, Director of Early Childhood, at 253.590.2547 or lrichardson@uppc.org.

SUNDAY SCHOOL | Sundays 9:30 & 11am Pre-K & K drop off at The Lodge and pick up in the Preschool wing.

All students in 1st-9th grades start in service with their parents and will be released to go to Sunday School before the sermon. We believe that the experience of intergenerational worship is important for all ages and especially instrumental in the longevity of the faith of our kids.

For grades 1-9 please start in the sanctuary with your family, and you will be dismissed to your locations.

Grades 1-4 | The Lodge Every Sunday morning 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. This year our elementary curriculum will include a family devotional! This amazing resource will help parents reinforce what their children are learning in Sunday School as they continue to build their faith at home.

Solid Ground (Grades 5-9) | Youth Room Students gather together for a service designed for youth. With their own speaker and curriculum, students are challenged to learn more about Jesus, together.

High School Sunday Small Groups Grades 10-12 | Sundays 9:30-10:30am High School small groups meet at 9:30 on Sunday mornings at UPPC. We meet at The Wayside café, have small group, and then attend the 11am UPPC church service together. Small groups are a great chance to dive deeper into your faith with others who are interested in learning more.

Black Diamond Camp Grades 5-7 | June 30-July 3 | Cost: $294 per camper | Register at the link on UPPC.org/foundation We will meet everyone at the camp on June 30. This adventure camp will be an amazing experience for students to make new friends, grow in their faith, and have fun! At the end of camp on July 3 students will be picked up at Black Diamond Camp.

Young Life Creekside Camp Grades 8 & 9 | July 27-31 | Information and registration at UPPC.org/therock Attention incoming 8th & 9th Graders! Join us for the best week of your life! We will join UPNT Young Life on a trip down to Creekside Camp at Washington Family Ranch in Oregon.

High School Young Life Malibu Camp Grades 9-12 | July 27-August 2 | Sign up online at UPPC.org/cornerstone.

This summer we’re going to the beautiful Young Life camp at Malibu, in British Columbia! Six unforgettable days of incredible adventure, awesome clubs, and a meaningful time together for high school students!

Stay up-to-date and find more opportunities at UPPC.org/events.

UP PC Staff Pastors Rev. Aaron Stewart Senior Pastor Rev. Mike Moffitt Associate Pastor

Worship & Music Rev. Dr. Diana Greene Minister of Worship Loren Tucker Director of Cont. 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 Young Adult & High School Operations Mike Bates Executive Minister Ashli Veitch Executive Assistant Kate Evarts Director of Communications Janie Brooksher Scheduler Kaylee Fowler Financial Administrator Campus Care Taylor Conrad Campus Care & Wayside Café Manager Chuck Benedict Lead Custodian Mawiir Deng Custodian Chris Lange Custodian

UPPC ELDERS Session Support Lori Jacoby Continuity & Communication Bob Freeborn Continuity & Communication Sven Nelson Nominating Carolyn Rzesutek Nominating Worship & Discipleship Nancy Keay Worship Ross Parker Worship Guy Berry Discipleship Rick Todd Discipleship Care & Outreach Emily Bosh Outreach & Missions Jim Lineweaver Outreach & Missions Marty Sanbeck Welcome & Connect Jim Goertz Welcome & Connect Karen Crosby Care Mitch Sagers Care Youth & Children Holly Bray Youth & Children Mary Pubols Youth & Children Operations Kathleen George Human Resources Jim Maxwell Human Resources Cynthia Darland Finance Krista Wallace Finance Campus Care Joel Postma Facilities Dan Small Facilities

The Session, comprised of elders, serves as the governing body of the church. Elders are elected, volunteer positions within the church body and help facilitate the leadership and direction of the church.